The Dancers’ Resource supports professional dancers who have been injured through individual and group counseling, referrals for healthcare and health insurance, information and advocacy with workers\’ compensation and disability insurance, educational seminars on injury prevention, nutrition and wellness, financial planning, emergency financial assistance and connection to other dancers to share experiences, resources, and advice.
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Get housing information and referrals
City of El Monte’s One-Stop Housing Clinic provides information on fair housing, emergency housing, evictions, repairs, harassment, housing discrimination, disability rights, homeless prevention, and more.
Get tutoring and support for college students
Rio Hondo College\’s TRIO SSS Program provides supportive services for first-generation students, students living with disabilities, and income-eligible students. The program offers tutoring services and workshops to help students achieve success.
Get home based support services for adults
Pathways Volunteer Hospice provides a range of in-home care giving support services for seniors and individuals with disabilities or chronic illness. Services include an assessment, developing a plan of care, and coordinating with other agencies.
Get assistive technology products and services for people with disabilities
California Department Of Rehabilitation offers assistive technology (AT) services to assist individuals with disabilities to live independently and participate in the community. Services include technical assistance and training, device loans and a loan program to purchase AT.
Get support and education for parents with young children who are blind, visually impaired or have multiple disabilities
Child Development Services offers services in California to infants and toddlers who are blind, visually impaired or have multiple disabilities, including parent support groups, advocacy trainings, educational workshops and family activities.
Enroll in SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
The Social Security Administration provides application and instructions to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI offers benefits to disabled people with limited income and resources.
Get support services for human trafficking victims
The Response to Human Trafficking Program (RHTP) provides assistance to human trafficking victims. Services include health care, job training and placement, food, clothing, and shelter. Services are offered by various agencies throughout New York.
Get legal representation for education related cases
Education Advocacy Program handles individual and impact cases involving special education and school related disability discrimination. Education Advocacy represents clients at administrative hearings as well as in federal and state court.
Get delivery services for homebound adults
The Home-Delivered Meals Program delivers hot, healthy meals to home-bound seniors 5 days a week.
Get therapy for children with autism
Building Block Resolutions provides therapy services to children who are diagnosed with Autism or other developmental disabilities such as ADHD.
Get transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities
City of Azusa\’s Dial-A-Ride service provides transportation assistance for seniors ages 55 and older and individuals living with disabilities within City of Azusa for grocery shopping, appointments and visiting the senior center.
Get free legal help with government benefits
Bet Tzedek offers free legal advice on filing for state and federal public benefits including social security, supplemental social security, California state disability insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicare, in-home supportive services, cash assistance program for immigrants, unemployment insurance and more.
Learn to use the Internet for individuals with disabilities
The Digital Access Project helps individuals with disabilities who do not have the digital literacy skills. Participants learn to use the Internet to find a job, help their children complete homework, or access electronic records, and connect with family and friends.
Learn about public transit options
City of West Hollywood offers various public transit options including free mini buses, free City Shuttle and transit options for seniors and people with disabilities.
Get Parent Education & Training for parents of children with developmental disabilities
ALP\’s family-centered treatment model involves caregivers in goal selection, program implementation, and progress assessment. ALP guides parents to incorporate learning through play and natural routines.
Get low cost meal delivery
City of Burbank\’s Nutrition Service offers home meal delivery service for the elderly, individuals who are disabled, and their caretakers who qualify.
Get free phone equipment and services for deaf people
California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) offers specialized telephone equipment and network services at no cost to qualified California residents who have difficulty using a standard telephone.
Get meals delivered for homebound individuals
Meals on Wheels West delivers nutritious meals for any individual who is unable to shop or cook for themselves due to chronic illness, frailty, disability, recent surgery, or other physical or mental health issues.
Find a resource center for parents and toddlers with disabilities
Early Start Family Resource Centers provides peer support, helpful trainings, workshops, referrals to services for families of children with disabilities.