Institute for the Redesign of Learning operates Almansor Academy, a private school for students in kindergarten through age 22 years old with learning and emotional disabilities. Students work towards a Certificate of Completion or High School Diploma.
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Get discounted transportation for seniors and people with a disability
Special Transit program offers curb-to-curb transportation with wheelchair-accessible vans for seniors and people with a disability.
Get education and training for adults with disabilities
LSS San Gabriel Valley provides social and volunteer opportunities for individuals experiencing intellectual or developmental disabilities while also reinforcing basic life skills and independence. Referrals are made through qualified Regional Centers.
Get free help with state and federal tax returns
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) provide free assistance to income eligible individuals and/or individuals over 60 who need help in completing federal and state income tax returns. VITA program specializes in assisting disabled taxpayers and non-English speaking taxpayers. TCE program provides free income tax assistance for individuals ages 60 and older.
Join a recreational program for teens and adults with disabilities
Heart Club is a social and recreational club for teens, and adults with developmental, physical, and/or learning disabilities. Activities include crafts, meals, dances, games, and sports. Activities take place at Gerdes Park.
Get discount taxi service for residents of Torrance with disabilities
Several taxicab companies in Torrance participate in the Dial-A-Taxi program. Eligible Torrance residents can purchase credits for taxi rides at a discounted cost.
Join a day program for individuals with disabilities
Valley Village\’s day and after school programs offer speech therapy and communication skills training, a computer lab, sensory integration training, vocational skills training, physical therapy and gross motor exercises, art and ceramics classes plus daily living skills training.
Get training in functional living skills for people with disabilities
New Horizons\’ Achievement Center is a day training program for people with disabilities that provides education in functional living skills, including cooking, money management, personal hygiene, computer skills, arts and crafts, emergency skills, and recreation.
Find permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities
SRO Housing offers permanent supportive housing to people with disabilities or complex physical/behavioral health conditions. They also provide case management for needs including mental health, medical, dental, transportation, food, drug/alcohol treatment, support groups, socialization/recreational activities, In-Home Supportive Services and more.
Get public transit discounts for seniors or individuals with disabilities
Metrolink gives discounts for monthly passes, 7-day passes, and one-way and round trip tickets for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with Medicare.
Get medical assistant services for seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities
Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) is a day program that provides medical services for individuals who need physical assistance. Clients receive medical assessments, nursing care, meals and nutritional counseling plus physical, speech, behavioral and occupational therapy.
Get free income tax preparation for seniors and their caregivers
Several Senior Centers in Los Angeles County provide income tax preparation to income eligible seniors and their caregivers during tax season.
Join a residential program for children
Wayfinder\’s offers children who have moderate-to-severe disabilities residential family living services in Wayfinder’s group homes in the Los Angeles area. Programming to help residents learn basic life skills and therapeutic recreational activities and community outings.
Get meals delivered for elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities
Salvation Army Glendale Meals on Wheels delivers daily meals on weekdays to people who are housebound.
Get life coaching for individuals with disabilities
KnowBarriers offers goal setting, support, accountability, problem solving, and resources so that clients stay motivated and moving forward toward short term and long term goals. Clients commit to three 45-minute coaching sessions per month for 6 months.
Get access to a nursing facility after hospitalization
PIH Health provides a 33-bed skilled nursing facility for patients who require continued medical care following hospitalization. The facility can help with continued recovery from illness or management of a chronic illness or disability.
Get transportation service for seniors and individuals with disabilities
BurbankBus provides pick up and drop off transportation service for the elderly and individuals with disabilities living in Burbank.
Get transportation assistance for seniors or individuals with disabilities
Community Services Department offers transportation services to residents who are 60+ years of age or disabled (any age). This service transports participants within city limits and up to 15 miles outside South El Monte for medical appointments.
Get discounted bus fares for seniors, students, and people with a disability
Gardena Municipal Bus Lines offers discounted bus fares for seniors, students, and people with a disability. Children under 5 ride for free with a paying adult.
Join an after school program for children with disabilities
The City of Newark\’s HEART Club Afternoons is an after school program for children with disabilities. Fitness, games, crafts, and socializing are the main focus of the program.