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
SCRS Inc., 7830 Quill Drive, Suite D - Downey, California 90242 - Phone: (562) 862-6531 Fax: (562) 923-5274