The California Victims Resource Center provides resources for crime victims with disabilities, and a search tool to find local resources by zipcode.
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Get online resources about hearing aid styles, repairs, and financing
Hearing and Speech Center provides online information on topics such as how to choose a hearing aid, styles, repairs, devices, and financing options.
File a federal discrimination claim
Individuals who believe that they have been discriminated against at work due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information can file a Charge of Discrimination requesting that the EEOC take remedial action.
Get free growth and nutrition screening
The CHDP Program provides free comprehensive well child medical and dental health check ups for babies, children, and youth under age 21 with Full Scope Medi-Cal or under age 19 with eligible income.
Get blood glucose supplies and instruction for use of glucose meter
The Diabetes Durable Medical Equipment (DME) program provides blood glucose meters and testing supplies, teaches necessary skills, and provides tools for managing and controlling blood glucose.
Get help finding a personal assistant for individuals with disabilities
SCIL provides referrals to help individuals with disabilities find a personal care assistant.
Get help navigating early intervention and education services
TASK provides telephone and one-on-one Individual Education Plan (IEP) consultations for families of children with disabilities under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including help with Regional Center Early Start Services for children ages 0-3 years, entry to public school preschool programs, K-12 grades, and transition to adult services.
Get affordable housing for individuals living with HIV/AIDS
Project New Hope has several independent living properties for individuals living with HIV/AIDS plus properties specifically for seniors and chronically homeless individuals with disabilities.
Enroll in Early Head Start for pregnant women and infants ages 0-3
“Pasitos” Early Head Start program provides services around health, nutrition, parent involvement, mental health, and disability services that are home-based and center-based.
Get rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities
The Client Assistance Program helps people with disabilities get rehabilitation services from the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) such as training, school, and a job. Staff will help individuals determine if they qualify for services and develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
Get transportation assistance
City of La Habra Heights provides a Dial-A-Ride (DAR) program for seniors and disabled individuals in need of transportation assistance. The service can take residents anywhere within La Habra Heights City limits, La Habra and portions of Whittier.
Get assessment and support for augmentative and assistive technology
REACH offers Augmentative and Alternate Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) support for individuals with disabilities. Staff is also able to teach people how to use their equipment more efficiently.
File a housing discrimination complaint with HUD
Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your civil rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint online. Your complaint will be reviewed by a fair housing specialist to see if it violates the Fair Housing Act. If it does, the specialist will assist you in filing an official complaint.
Call or text a disaster hotline for individuals with disabilities and their allies
The Partnership’s Disability & Disaster Hotline provides information, referrals, and guidance to people with disabilities and their allies seeking assistance with immediate and urgent disaster-related needs.
Get free online information about public benefits
LawHelpCA.org offers free online information about public benefits including disability benefits, SSI, SSDI, SDI, CalWorks, general assistance, food stamps/CalFresh, social security, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Veterans\’ benefits, workers compensation, and more.
Get nursing home referrals
California Department of Public Health offers free referrals for seniors and their families to facilities that offer nursing home services.
Get legal assistance for individuals with mental disabilities
The Bazelon Center provides representation to individuals with mental disabilities facing discrimination or a denial of needed services.
Access information on suppliers of adaptive sports equipment
Disabled Sports USA provides information on suppliers of adaptive equipment.
Get legal information about workers compensation
Legal Aid at Work (LAW) offers information about workers’ compensation which provides benefits to workers who are injured on the job or who have an illness, disease, or disability caused or made worse by workplace conditions.
Get free dental check ups for children
CHDP Program provides free comprehensive well child dental health check ups for babies, children, and youth under age 21 with Full Scope Medi-Cal or under age 19 with eligible income.