Additional Resources:
The following links may provide useful information for people with disabilities and their families.

 


Organizations for Specific Disabilities:

 

Alzheimer's Association
American Cancer Society
American Parkinson's Disease Association
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. (NORD)
Independent Living Centers:

 

California Independent Living Centers by County
California State Independent Living Council
IL Net (Independent Living Resource Database)
Benefits:

 

Disability Benefits 101: Working with a Disability in California
MediCal
Medicare
Housing:

 

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Fair Housing Resource for People with Disabilities
Subsidized Apartment Search
Legal Resources:

 

Legal Aid Society & Community Legal Services
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities Handbook (PDF File)
Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI)
Disability Research and Surveys:

 

National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR)
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
Government Resources:

 

Department of Rehabilitation
Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Social Security Online
Online Disability Communities:

 

Living Independently in Los Angeles (LILA)
World Association of Persons with Disabilities
Personal Assistance and In-Home Help:

 

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC)
Family Caregiver Alliance
Voter and Election Information:

 

American Association of People with Disabilities (AARP): Making Voting Accessible for Everyone
CFILC Systems Change Network Action Center - Get Out to Vote
CFILC Get Out the Vote Manual
California Secretary of State
Congress.org: Elections, Candidates, Issues
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) Voting Guide
Easy Voter Guide
Election Impact

Polling Place Accessibility Checklists:

 
   ADA Polling Place Guidelines
   Printable Checklist (PDF File)
Project Vote Smart

 

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