Links

BabyJogger.com

(Multi-purpose stroller for outdoor/indoor use which can accommodate an infant to an adult.

Boulevard, The

Online resource directory of disability products and services for the disabled, elderly, caregiver and healthcare professional.

Braille Institute

Non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate blindness and severe sight loss as a barrier to the fulfillment of life.

Braille Institute Library Services

741 North Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029, Tel: (800) 808-2555, (323) 660-3880 Ex 1227 Darlene Lock; Fax:(323) 662-2440

BrainandSpinalCord.org 

Our mission is to be the most reliable, timely and complete resource on the internet for brain injury and spinal cord injury survivors. These injuries can be devastating, causing physical and emotional distress, as well as loss of wages. 

BraveKids.org

Dedicated to helping children with chronic, life-threatening illnesses and disabilities.

California Coalition for Community Mediation

Agency mission is “to promote the rights of people with disabilities and the public interest in and awareness of those rights by providing legal and related services.”

TEL: (213) 736-1031

TTY: (213) 736-8310

FAX: (213) 736-1428

E-mail: wlcdr@lls.edu

California Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)

California Department of Rehabilitation – Client Assistance Program (CAP)

If you having problems with your case, CAP is designed to help you understand your rights and responsibilities and assist you in presenting your concerns to the Department Of Rehabilitation.

California Disability Alliance (CDA)

CDA is a statewide, grassroots organization consisting of persons with disabilities and their supporters which promote the health, independence and full community inclusion of persons with disabilities.

California Foundation for Independent Living (CFILC)

CFILC’s mission is to create positive change by networking and providing support and resources to members in order to promote the Independent Living philosophy through unified action.

California Pools of Hope

6801 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA

(310) 537-2224

Offering free aquatic rehabilitation for people with disabilities and senior citizens.

Californias for Disability Rights (CDR)

Long Beach Chapter of CDR which works toward bringing the disabled into the mainstream of life by eliminating prejudice, discrimination, and barriers.

Career Transition Center

3447 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807

(562) 570-3700

Job listings, resume workshops, computer training, phones and fax machines available to contact employers, internet access.

Center for the Partially Sighted, The

Helps visually impaired people of all ages enhance remaining sight in order to function independently. This is the exclusive mission of The Center for the Partially Sighted, a non-profit agency.

12301 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600

Los Angeles, CA 90025

Phone: 310-458-3501 • Fax: 310-458-8179

Map to Wilshire Office

South Bay Satellite

3537 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 18

Torrance, CA 90503

Map to South Bay Office

Center for Universal Design, The

A national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products.

Child Protective Services

Anonymously report child abuse or suspected child abuse

(800) 540-4000

Children with Special Needs

Online magazine for parents and caregivers of children with special needs.

Citizen’s Advisory Commission on Disabilities(CACOD)

CACOD’s purpose is to advise the Mayor and City Council of Long Beach on the concerns and issues affecting people with disabilities in the community.

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

A coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.

Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Programs (DDTP)

Under the DDTP, the California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) distributes telecommunications equipment and services for individuals certified as having functional limitations of hearing, vision, mobility, speech and/or interpretation of information.

(800) 806-1191 (voice)

(800) 806-4474 (TTY)

(800) 889-3974 (Fax)

Deaf.com

Links to deaf and hard-of-hearing related websites.

Disabled Dealer

Company mission is to bring people with disabilities and the elderly complete access to new and pre-owned adaptive equipment, services, resources, and events throughout the nation.

Disability Resources Directory

Online resource directory of resources, products and services for the Disabled community.

Disability Rights of California

CDR is the oldest and largest membership organization of persons with disabilities in California.

Disabled Student Services Program, Long Beach City College

Provides many support services that enable students with disability related limitations to participate in the college’s programs and activities.

4901 East Carson Street

Long Beach, CA 90808

(562) 938-4558 (voice)

Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTAC)

for information, materials, technical assistance, or training on the ADA. This number will automatically route your call to the DBTAC in your region.

Online resource directory of disability products and services for the disabled, elderly, caregiver and healthcare professional.

Disability Rights Movement Exhibition

Visit the Virtual Exhibition from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Disaster Preparedness For Seniors By Seniors

Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities: What to Do When Emergency Weather Strikes

DREDF ADA Hotline

is funded by the Department of Justice to provide technical assistance on the ADA. ADA questions and publications

(800) 466-4232 (voice/TTY)

EarnWorks

Employment Assistance Referral Network – A free nationwide employer service, implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, to increase the representation of people with disabilities in the workforce.

(866) EARN NOW (327-6669)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

offers technical assistance on the ADA provisions applying to employment; also provides information on how to file ADA complaints.

Employment – questions

(800) 669-4000 (voice)

(800) 669-6820 (TTY)

Employment – publications

(800) 669-3362 (voice)

(800) 800-3302 (TTY)

Fair Housing Act

for questions or publications call Department of Housing and Urban Development:

Fair Housing Accessibility Questions

(202) 708-2333 (voice)

(202) 401-1247 (TTY)

Fair Housing Publications

(800) 767-7468 (voice)

Family Home Plans

Locations throughout the U.S. Daily, Weekly, Monthly call our toll-free number Wheeler National Information Center.

1-800-456-1371

Federal Communications Commission

offers technical assistance on ADA telephone relay service (TRS) requirements.

TRS publications and questions

(888) 225-5322 (voice)

(888) 835-5322 (TTY)

Federation for Children with Special Needs

The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families.

Waisman Center

A global community of disability-related resources.

Family Communication Plan for Parents

Goodwill Industries of Southern California

The mission of Goodwill Industries of Southern California is to enhance the quality of the lives of people who have disabilities and other vocational disadvantages by assisting them to become productive and self-sufficient through education, training and job opportunities.

Goodwill Long Beach and South Bay

Goodwill is a community resource, providing skill development and work opportunities, to help people feel whole through the power of work.

800 West Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90806

E-Mail: info@goodwill-lbsb.org

TEL: (562) 435-3411

TTY: (562) 590-8588

FAX: (562) 495-1447

Grants for Home Modification: 16 Resources for Homeowners with Disabilities

Hawaiian Gardens City Hall

Health Consumer Alliance

HCA is a partnership of consumer assistance programs operated by community-based legal services organizations. Our common mission is to help low-income people obtain essential health care.

Healthfinder®

a free online guide to reliable consumer health and human services information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Healthfinder®

contiene fuentes de información seleccionadas en español que le pueden servir de guía para tomar decisiones con relación a su salud.

Idealist

A community of volunteering and nonprofit resources on the internet, with information provided by 20,000 nonprofit organizations in 150 countries.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

The IHSS Program can help you pay for in-home services such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, shopping and personal care. These services enable eligible persons to remain at home and prevent out-of-home placement.

(888) 944-IHSS (LA County only)

or (888) 944-4477 (LA County only)

(213) 744-4477

Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU)

The ILRU program is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living.

Internal Revenue Service

provides information about tax code provisions including tax credits (section 44) and deductions (section 190) that can assist businesses in complying with the ADA.

Tax code – information

(800) 829-1040 (voice)

(800) 829-4059 (TTY)

Tax code – legal questions

(202) 622-3110 (voice)

Internet Resources for Special Children

The IRSC web site is dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children with disabilities on a global basis.

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

not a job placement service, but an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

(800) 526-7234 (voice/TTY)

LD Online

The interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children.

Lakewood City Hall

5050 N. Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712

(562) 866-9771

Long Beach City College – Disabled Student Services Program

Provides many support services that enable students with disability related limitations to participate in the college’s programs and activities.

4901 East Carson Street

Long Beach, CA 90808

(562) 938-4558 (voice)

Long Beach City Hall

333 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802

(562) 570-6555

Long Beach Coalition for the Homeless

The Coalition has been instrumental in addressing homeless in Long Beach through four main approaches.

Long Beach Transit (main office)

1963 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA

(562) 591-2301

Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)

Information on various public services including: temporary financial assistance programs; employment programs for low-income residents; free and low-cost health care programs; other special programs and services.

To contact DPSS, click here.

Medicare Under 65
Medicare for people Under 65. Your Resource for information on eligibility requirements, disabilities, and Medicare plans for the under 65 population. 

Metro

Safe, clean, reliable, on-time, courteous service dedicated to providing Los Angeles County with a world class transportation system

1. Serve as a Medicare counselor, advocate, and educator.
2. Provide fact-based, data-driven, expert-reviewed information about Medicare and Medicare rights.
3. Advocate for and assist in finding actionable solutions to healthcare coverage problems for aging adults.

• https://www.medicareplans.com/california/
• https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage-plans-california/

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

Encourages people with disabilities to keep physically active, and hosts interactive discussion groups on fitness related issues.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

The federal government agency with the authority to regulate the manufacture of automotive adaptive equipment and modified vehicles used by persons with disabilities.

National Parent Network on Disabilities, The

Their mission is to provide a presence and national voice for ALL families of children, youth and adults with disabilities.

One-Stop Career Center

use this search feature to locate the nearest One-Stop Career Center to you.

Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC) of Los Angeles County

committed to improving the IHSS program and enhancing the quality of life for all people who receive and provide In-Home Services.

(877) 565-4477 (voice)

(818) 206-7015 (TTY)

Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC)

provides information, problem solving assistance and referrals for implementing the ADA. Serves Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Basin.

To find a the DBTAC in your area, click here.

(800) 949-4232 (voice/TTY)

Parents Helping Parents

Helping children with special needs receive the resources, love, hope, respect, heath care, education and other services they need to achieve their full potential by providing them with strong families and dedicated professionals to serve them.

Power Hockey

Don’t think using that electric wheelchair should stop you from playing the greatest sport on earth.

Project ACTION

is funded by the Department of Transportation to provide ADA information and publications on making transportation accessible.

Transportation information and publications

(800) 659-6428 (voice)

(202) 347-3066 (voice)

(202) 347-7385 (TTY)

S.E.E.D. Institute, The

Agency mission is to help entrepreneurs with disabilities become self-sufficient through self-employment.

Signal Hill City Hall

2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90806

Social Security Administration

Official web site.

Speech to Speech News

Online publication for people with speech disabilities, their families, the academic and professional community who serves them, as well as the general public.

Su Casa

Provides accessible shelter and supportive services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and child abuse.

Tetra Society

The purpose of Tetra is to recruit skilled volunteer engineers and technicians to create assistive devices for people with disabilities.

Los Angeles Chapter of the Tetra Society of North America

1(877) 877-688-8762 (voice)

TechSoup Global

A nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide technology resources to nonprofits and schools serving low-income communities.

TRIPSinc Special Adventures

Trips Inc. is a Regional Center Vendor.

Call us toll free 1-800-686-1013

UCLA’s Disabilities and Computing Program

The mission of UCLA’s Disabilities and Computing Program at Academic Technology Services is two-fold. The first goal is to facilitate the integration of adaptive computing technology into the areas of instruction, study, research, and employment at UCLA. The second goal is to make information – including printed text, electronic text, and multimedia – accessible to all students, faculty and staff.

United States Access Board (or Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board)

Offers technical assistance on the ADA Accessibility Guidelines.

Publications and questions

(800) 872-2253 (voice)

(800) 993-2822 (TTY)

United Way of Greater LA

The largest private funder of health and human services in Los Angeles County.

Wheelchair Accessible Home Clearinghouse

Nonprofit organization which publishes ONLY houses that are wheelchair accessible. Provides links to other disability related resources.

Wheeling Cals Coast – A Wheelchair Rider’s Guide to the California Coast

Exploring California’s spectacular 1,100-mile-long coast can be a challenge for people who need a fairly level and firm path of travel—be they wheelchair riders, parents pushing strollers, or people who use canes or walkers. This guide provides information on accessible parks, trails, historical sites, and other points of interest on the California Coast.

World Institute on Disability

WID is a nonprofit, international public-policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living.