Resource Links
The following websites are listed for your convenience. Inclusion of any website should not be construed as an endorsement of, the accuracy of, or support for the information or views expressed by that site. See our Assistive Technology page for Assistive Technology Links.
U.S. Federal Government Websites:
- Disability Rights Office [Federal Communications Commission] Law and Legal Definition | USLegal, Inc. – The FCC’s Disabilities Rights Office has information on how the federal government regulates the communications industry to ensure disability access. Rules on closed captioning, relay services (including traditional relay, and new speech-to-speech, Spanish and video relay service), video description, accessible telecom equipment and services. (Sec. 255)
- Immigration/Legal Status
- ETA Disability Online – The US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration’s disability Online is a resource for individuals with disabilities seeking information on employment and training related programs and services.
California State Government Websites:
- CalFresh – CalFresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income and provides economic benefits to communities. CalFresh is the largest food program in California and provides an essential hunger safety net. CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated. CalFresh benefits can help buy nutritious foods for a better diet. CalFresh benefits stretch food budgets, allowing individuals and families to afford nutritious food, including more fruit, vegetables and other healthy foods. The amount of benefits a household receives is dependent on household size countable income, and monthly expenses, such as housing and utilities. The program issues monthly benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Food may be purchased at any grocery store or farmers market that accepts EBT cards.
- California Commission on Aging
- California Protection and Advocacy
- California Special Education Programs – This California Department of Education, Special Education Division, web site contains information on special education services in the public schools, birth to 22 years old. Topics include: Administration, Fiscal & Support, Family Involvement / Partnerships. General Information: Interactive Databases (including a special education Laws db), Laws, Regulations & Policies, Quality Assurance Process, and other Resources.
- California State Independent Living Council
- Department of Health Services, Riverside, CA
- Department of Rehabilitation, Sacramento
- State of California Rehabilitation Rights and Remedies
- State Rehabilitation Council
- Friends of Californians with Disabilities
Riverside County Government Websites:
- Riverside County Office on Aging – The Riverside County Office on Aging serves to promote and support a life of dignity, well-being and independence for older adults and persons with disabilities.
- Riverside County Department of Public Social Services
- Riverside County Housing Authority
- Riverside Department of Mental Health – The Riverside County Department of Mental Health exists to provide effective, efficient, and culturally sensitive community-based services to severely mentally disabled adults and older adults, children at risk of mental disability, substance abusers and individuals on conservator ship that enable them to achieve and maintain their optimal level of healthy personal and social functions.
- Riverside Transit Agency
Independent Living Centers:
National Organizations:
- Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
- American Association of Retired People
- Disabled Sports USA (teamusa.org)
- Disability Rights Advocates
- Cerebral Palsy Research Network – The CP Research Network values those with CP and their parents/caregivers, which is why the Cerebral Palsy Research Network has comprehensive educational website and downloadable materials such as the CP Toolkit and Wellbeing Guide. These free guides support families and caregivers with a CP diagnosis, in addition to offering guidance on raising a family member with CP. Research surveys and clinician-led webinars are offered as an interactive way for the community to participate and stay informed on current CP studies.
Local Organizations:
- Team of Advocates for Special Kids
- Inland Regional Center – Serves individuals with developmental disabilities in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
For Local Jobs Riverside County Jobs:
Other Useful Resources Links:
- The Fully Accessible Guide To Paying For College For Students With Disabilities
- Riverside County Department of Public Social Services
- Riverside County Housing Authority
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Riverside Department of Mental Health – The Riverside County Department of Mental Health exists to provide effective, efficient, and culturally sensitive community-based services to severely mentally disabled adults and older adults, children at risk of mental disability, substance abusers and individuals on conservator ship that enable them to achieve and maintain their optimal level of healthy personal and social functions.
- Southern California Edison Medical Baseline Allowance Program – “If you or someone in your household requires the regular use of electrically powered medical equipment or other qualifying medical devices, you may be eligible for our Medical Baseline Allowance program. This program provides an additional 16.5 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per day. Provided at the lowest baseline rate, this helps offset the cost of operating the medical equipment.”
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