 L.A. Bridges Theatre Company of the Deaf - http://members.aol.com/LABTCDeaf/ Aims to provide equal opportunities to all deaf and hard of hearing actors, as well as provide them with information for succeeding in Hollywood. |
 Resources for Californians and Others with Physical Disabilities or Disfigurements - http://members.tripod.com/~sandygo/index.html Annotated links sorted by topic. |
 Rolling Start - http://rollingstart.com/ Provides programs and services to persons with disabilities in San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties. Classes, services, newsletter, and consumer profiles. |
 California Chapter of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (CAL-TASH) - http://www.tash.org/chapters/caltash/ Advocacy for Californians with severe disabilities in education, employment, living, recreation and other community access issues through legislation, information and support of litigation. |
 Braille and Talking Book Library - http://www.library.ca.gov/html/pubser05.cfm Lends braille, cassette and talking books, magazines and playback equipment to northern Californians unable to read conventional print. |
 California Supported Living Network - http://www.supportedliving.com/ Advocacy group for the systematic development and maintenance of quality supported living services so that persons with developmental disabilities have the option of living in their own homes. Events and information. |
 Connections Referral Service - http://carehomefinders.com Information and referral to retirement, board and care, assisted living, nursing, long term care and Alzheimer's homes in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. |
 UCLA Intervention Program - http://kloo.bol.ucla.edu/IP/Home.htm Provides intervention services to children with special needs. |
 Through the Looking Glass - http://www.lookingglass.org Provides information, services and training regarding families in which a parent or a child has a disability. |
 OPARC - http://www.oparc.org/ Job and housing assistance for disabled adults. |
 AbilityFirst - http://www.abilityfirst.org/ Non-profit organization serving adults and children with disabilities. Programs, resources, events, highlights, and donation information. |
 Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc. - http://www.dredf.org/ Our mission is to secure and advance the civil rights of people with disabilities. |
 Braille Institute - http://www.brailleinstitute.org/ A non profit organization that provides programs and services to educate about blindness, visually impaired and blind individuals and macular degeneration. |
 Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center - http://www.matrixparents.org/ Provides services to families primarily in Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties. |
 California Department of Education: Special Education Division - http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/ Gives parents and teachers information about assistance that is available for the learning disabled. Includes lists of pending relevant legislation and issues. |
 Center for Accessible Technology - http://www.cforat.org/ Resources and services on the use of computer technology for people with disabilities. |
 Learning Disabilities Association of California - http://www.ldaca.org/ Helping children and adults with learning disabilities receive the appropriate services, accommodations, and programs to enable them to lead happy, productive lives. |
 In Unison - http://www.geocities.com/inunisonils/ Independent and supported living services for developmentally disabled adults. |
 Willie Ross Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled - http://www.willieross.org/index.html Enhances the quality of life for non-verbal, deaf, and developmentally disabled adults. |
 California Department of Developmental Services - http://www.dds.ca.gov/ The agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities. |
 California Family Resource Centers/Networks - http://www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/FamilyResources.cfm Directory of centers that provide early intervention services to new parents. |
 Family Village -- California Resources - http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/comm/california.html Information, resources, communication opportunities for persons with disabilities. |
 Hand In Hand Family & Child Development Center - http://www.handinhandonline.org Provides speech/language services, physical therapy, counseling and other services for children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, developmental disorders. |
 Hope for Hearing Foundation - http://www.hope4hearing.org/ A non-profit organization dedicated to helping hearing impaired people through hearing loss workshops, lipreading classes, and grants for hearing and balance research. |
 Disability Benefits 101 - http://www.disabilitybenefits101.org Covers California's disability benefits and helps workers, job seekers, and service providers understand the connections between work and benefits. |
 California Rehabilitation Organizations - http://www.carehab.org/ Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in California and for creation professional licensure of rehabiltion specialist by the state. |
 NICHCY California State Sheet - http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ca.htm Contact information for disability resources. |
 California Parent Councils for the Retarded - http://www.cashpcr.org Lobbies to protect the rights of the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled. |
 Fiesta Educativa Inc. - http://www.fiestaeducativa.org An organization providing information, training and advocacy services to persons with disabilities and their families. Services are provided in English and Spanish. |
 Protection & Advocacy, Inc. - http://www.pai-ca.org/ Provides advocacy services for people with disablilites. Offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego. |
 California State Independent Living Council - http://www.calsilc.org Maximizes options for independence for persons with disabilities. |
 California Department of Rehabilitation - http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/ Assist Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently in their communities. |
 Independent Living Centers - http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/ils/ilclist.htm Listing which includes email addresses and contact information. |
 Special Camp for Special Kids - http://www.specialcamp.org/ A summer day camp for disabled youth which links them with volunteer counselors one-on-one. |
 Autism Society of California - http://www.autismsocietyca.org/ Promoting lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum. Board of directors, chapter and resource links. |
 Ability Counts, Inc. - http://www.abilitycounts.org/ California Accredited Rehabilitation Facility, a tax exempt non-profit organization. Provides developmentally disabled adults with vocational training. |