SCRS\’ EDGE program helps students with disabilities transition and plan for education and employment after leaving high school. The program puts students on a degree path. Staff members assist with independent living skills training, mobility training, reasonable accommodations, housing search, or any other necessary resources.
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Get assistance with Medicare and Medi-Cal
The City of Downey\’s Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center can help seniors ages 65 and older and individuals living with a disability with questions about applying or problems related to Medicare or Medi-Cal.
Get transportation for seniors in South El Monte
South El Monte offers transportation to residents 60 years and older or who are disabled within city limits and up to 15 miles outside of the city for medical appointments. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.
Get feeding skills development therapy for children with special needs
Bethany Manor Foundation, Inc. offers the Kidz \’R Kidz program which provides feeding and self-help skills development therapy in a group setting for children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years with developmental delays or disabilities.
Get a discount on utility bills for seniors
The Utility Discount Program offers a 10% credit on the electric and water portions of the Anaheim Public Utilities bill for income qualifying customers who are 62 years of age or older, have a long term disability, or are military Veterans.
Enroll in an early learner classroom for children with disabilities
Spectrum Center offers early learner classrooms for children with disabilities to participate in a play and social skills-based learning environment.
Get free online legal information for people with disabilities
LawHelpCA.org offers free online legal information for people with disabilities on issues including workplace disability access and accommodation, SSDI, SDI, education rights, IHSS, assistive technology, power of attorney, assisted living, and more.
Get connected with Cerebral Palsy resources
Inclusive Sol provides online support and resources for parents and caregivers who are raising children with Cerebral Palsy.
Get legal information for disability-related issues
Community Advocacy Program serves as DRLC’s intake line that connects callers with resources, referrals or direct services. The Community Advocacy Program also provides limited representation on smaller legal matters and conducts training in the community.
Attend a workshop for parents of children with disabilities
IncludeNYC offers free workshops on a range of topics including understanding disability programs and systems, transition planning, adult services, parental/caregiver training and support, early childhood, Individualized Education Program (IEP), and more.
Get items to help low vision and blind individuals stay independent.
The National Federation of the Blind offers independence items (canes, clocks, tools and literature) for low vision and blind individuals.
Elder abuse hotline
Each California County has an Adult Protective Services (APS) agency to help elder adults (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 who are disabled) when they are unable to meet their own needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Get job training and placement for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities
New Horizons offers qualified individuals the opportunity to learn job skills. It also helps with job placement.
Join a group home for individuals with HIV/AIDS
Alliance for Housing and Healing operates a long-term residential care facility for people with HIV/AIDS. The group home is staffed by medical and social work staff that provide medical care, assistance with daily living, and social services to residents.
Get transportation assistance for Huntington Park residents
The City of Huntington Park works with Metro Transit to provide transportation assistance for Huntington Park residents ages 65 and older, and for individuals with disabilities. The Dial-A-Ride program runs 24/7 and provides curb-to-curb transportation.
Get Virtual Applied Behavioral Analysis Support for children with developmental disabilities
ALP offers telehealth appointments to provide ABA support for children with developmental disabilities and their parents. Services provided include parent coaching and behavior management plus supervision of in-home ABA sessions.
Get grocery deliveries for individuals who are homebound
Foothill Unity Center offers monthly grocery deliveries for individuals who are homebound, including seniors and people with disabilities.
Get help finding permanent housing for individuals living with HIV
CHOISS (Community Housing Options and Independent Supportive Sites – pronounced “choice”) is designed to allow individuals dealing with symptomatic HIV and a verified second diagnosis–such as mental illness, substance abuse or physical disability–to live on their own, either alone or with family members, rather than on the street. The housing consists of nearly 125 rental units leased across Los Angeles County.
Take an Adapted Physical Education class
The Adapted Physical Education Program at El Camino College provides fitness opportunities in an educational setting for individuals with disabilities and features personalized instruction in fitness and physical skills.
Join a recreation center for families
City of Lakewood recreation center offers open play days for preschoolers, family activities, adult exercise, dance classes, youth sports, after school homework help, teen programs, and adaptive programs for people with disabilities.