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TEL: 510.236.2146
- Down Syndrome
- Autism
- Intellectual Disability
- Cerebral Palsy
- Typically Developed
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Web Resources
California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov
DDS is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
California Department of Mental Health
http://www.dmh.cahwnet.gov
Provides information and news, as well as ombudsman and other support services. Offers a searchable database of mentalhealth facilities and a statewide 24- hour mental health crisis hotline.
California Department of Rehabilitation
http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov
The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities.
California Medi-Cal Services
This site provides access to provider bulletins, manuals, regulations and forms for enrolling in the Medi-Calprogram. A variety of transactions can also be performed through this site.
California Medi-Care Services
http://www.calmedicare.org
This site provides information about the Medicare program in California, as well as the options for covering health costs not paid for by Medicare.
California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
http://www.scdd.ca.gov
Federally funded independent state agency that assists in planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating services for people with developmental disabilities.
Disability Resources (Various Links)
Disability Rights Advocates is the national and international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
http://www.dredf.org
DREDF is a national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance,and education and training of attorneys, advocates, people with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.
Disabled Travel Network
HUD for People with Disabilities
Internet Resources for Parents of Children With Special HeathNeeds
O'Neil Advocacy Group
http://oneiladvocacygroup.com
The O'Neil Advocacy Group assits families with special needs children cope with the day to day challenges that impact the family unit. In addition to facilitating parents through the challenges of the educational system, we coach families and caretakers in positive behavioral support and strategies that enrich the lives of special needs children and their families.
Protection & Advocacy
http://www.pai-ca.org
PAI works in partnership with people with disabilities- protect, advocate for, and advance the human, legal and service rights of people with disabilities.
Regional Center of the East Bay
http://www.rceb.org
RCEB is a private, non-profit corporationunder contract with the California Department of Developmental Services that works in partnership with many individuals and other agencies to plan and coordinate services and supports for people with developmental disabilities.
