L.A. GOAL offers Tai Chi, Yoga, dance, Zumba (dance exercise), “Healthy Lunch & Movie” days, health education workshops, and classes in personal safety, personal grooming, safe food handling, cooking, laundry skills, etiquette, and house cleaning. Health and fitness classes are offered both during the week and on the weekend.
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Get a ride for seniors and adults with disabilities
Pasadena Transit Dial-A-Ride uses the region’s transit Reduced Fare TAP card system for its membership eligibility process. Riders can apply online. Dial-A-Ride is a shared, curb-to-curb transportation service for eligible Pasadena residents.
Get support services and information for veterans
The County of Los Angeles Public Library helps veterans through the Veterans Resource Center to learn about state and federal education, employment, housing, health, disability, and other benefits. Veterans Resource Centers are currently open for item browsing and checkout only.
Get peer mentoring for individuals with disabilities or survivors of injuries
KnowBarriers offers peer mentoring by people who have experienced disabilities or injuries and can offer motivation, emotional support, recommendation of resources, problem-solving, and demonstration of skills.
Enroll in a school for children with learning disabilities
The Help Group offers three learning disability schools ranging from K-12 to college preparatory for students with learning disabilities or mild emotional issues, ADHD, and learning differences.
Get physical and speech therapy for children with special needs
Momentum’s Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN) provides occupational, physical, and speech services to help children with an autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, developmental delays, orthopedic and neurological challenges, and sports-related injuries.
Get support creating your emergency plan
Disabled Resources Center, Inc. will provide an educational presentation that will help guide you through Disaster Preparedness. They can help you create a personal emergency plan.
Get home-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for individuals with developmental disabilities
InClusion Services offers home-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Board-Certified Behavioral Analysts help guide individuals to improve communication, manage behaviors, and learn skills.
Get help applying for public benefits
Center for the Pacific-Asian Family provides assistance in enrollment for programs including CalWorks, General Relief, CalFresh and more to both residential and non-residential clients.
Get transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities
Cityride is a transportation assistance program for seniors who need assistance with accessing and utilizing transportation. It offers reduced costs for Dial-A-Ride (DAR) services and LA-permitted taxicab rides, as well as free DASH bus rides.
Get assistive technology for disabled persons
MCS Hollywood WorkSource Center offers assistive technology for persons with disabilities, such as a raised computer table for wheelchairs, computer software including JAWS and Wynn Reader.
Get job training and skills for individuals with developmental disabilities
CAPC staff and job coaches help clients identify their job skills, define career goals, find jobs, learn skills, and access SSI and Medi-Cal benefits.
Get help with VA benefits
Helping Hands Senior Founding offers help with disability income, pension, home modifications (SHA/HSA/SAH), spousal benefits, VA managed caregivers, and other supportive resources specific to veterans.
Enroll in a socialization program for adults with developmental disabilities
InClusion Services\’ Adult Day Program (ADP) provides training and daily care for adults with developmental disabilities, including teaching participants how to socialize safely, express appropriate behavior and set personal boundaries.
Get a utility exemption for seniors or individuals with a disability
Utility Users Tax Exemption exempts income eligible households with at least one member that is 62 years or older or person with a disability age 55 or older from paying tax on communication, electric and gas.
Join an art studio for people with disabilities
Inside Out Productions teaches visual arts such as drawing, painting, ceramics, sewing, quilting, weaving, embroidery, photography, woodblock prints, and multimedia to individual with disabilities.
Get a swimming lesson for individuals with disabilities
Pools of Hope offers swimming lessons for individuals with disabilities. Classes teach participants how to swim and are based on American Red Cross\’ learn-to-swim program. Classes combine skills and instructions in how to swim safely.
Get life skills support for adults with disabilities
Leaps n Boundz Tailored Services program provides training, support, and skills necessary to achieve life goals. Program participants can explore employment options, volunteer placement, or continue learning with post-secondary education.
Learn independent living skills for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
GLAD helps individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing develop independent living skills such as money management, banking, housing, cooking, shopping, computers, and transportation.
Get access to preference programs for small business owners who are minorities, women or Veterans
DCBA offers certification programs for small businesses. Certified businesses may participate in Los Angeles County\’s preference programs which offer incentives to business owners who are minorities, women, disadvantaged, or disabled veterans.