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CFILC Independent Living Centers Directory Database of independent living centers in California. Basic address and contact data for all California Centers. www.cfilc.org/directory/index.html

California Department of Developmental Services The agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities. www.dds.ca.gov

Protection & Advocacy, Inc. Provides advocacy services for people with disablilites. Offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego. www.pai-ca.org

NICHCY California State Sheet Contact information for disability resources. www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ca.htm

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc. Our mission is to secure and advance the civil rights of people with disabilities. www.dredf.org

Learning Disabilities Association of California Helping children and adults with learning disabilities receive the appropriate services, accommodations, and programs to enable them to lead happy, productive lives. www.ldaca.org

Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center Provides services to families primarily in Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties. www.matrixparents.org

California Department of Rehabilitation Assist Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently in their communities. www.rehab.cahwnet.gov

Center for Accessible Technology Resources and services on the use of computer technology for people with disabilities. www.cforat.org

L.A. Bridges Theatre Company of the Deaf Aims to provide equal opportunities to all deaf and hard of hearing actors, as well as provide them with pertinent information and helpful educational information for succeeding in Hollywood. members.aol.com/LABTCDeaf

California State Independent Living Council Maximizes options for independence for persons with disabilities. www.calsilc.org

Family Village -- California Resources Information, resources, communication opportunities for persons with disabilities. www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/comm/california.html

Rolling Start Provides programs and services to persons with disabilities in San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties. Classes, services, newsletter, and consumer profiles. rollingstart.com

Willie Ross Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled Enhances the quality of life for non-verbal, deaf, and developmentally disabled adults. www.willieross.org/index.html

Special Camp for Special Kids A summer day camp for disabled youth which links them with volunteer counselors one-on-one. www.smes.org/specialcamp

Resources for Californians and Others with Physical Disabilities or Disfigurements Annotated links sorted by topic. members.tripod.com/~sandygo/index.html

California Rehabilitation Organizations Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in California and for creation professional licensure of rehabiltion specialist by the state. www.carehab.org

Through the Looking Glass Provides information, services and training regarding families in which a parent or a child has a disability. www.lookingglass.org

Connections Referral Service Information and referral to retirement, board and care, assisted living, nursing, long term care and Alzheimer's homes in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. carehomefinders.com

OPARC Job and housing assistance for disabled adults. www.oparc.org

Fiesta Educativa Inc. An organization providing information, training and advocacy services to persons with disabilities and their families. Services are provided in English and Spanish. www.fiestaeducativa.org

Technical Assistance and Support Services Provides residential and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. home.earthlink.net/~michaeldyer

Independent Living Centers Listing which includes email addresses and contact information. www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/ils/default.htm

California Family Resource Centers/Networks Directory of centers that provide early intervention services to new parents. www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/main/ESFamResource.cfm

UCLA Intervention Program Provides intervention services to children with special needs. www.bol.ucla.edu/~kloo/IP/Home.htm

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