The State of California is the most populous state of the United States. Located on the Pacific coast of North America, it is bordered by Oregon, Nevada and Arizona in the United States, and Baja California in Mexico. Its capital is Sacramento. The state's four largest cities are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco. California is known for its diverse climate and geography, and ethnically diverse population. The state has 58 counties.
Alta California was first colonized by the Spanish Empire in 1769, and after Mexican independence in 1821, continued as part of Mexico. Following one brief week as the independent California Republic in 1846, and the conclusion of the Mexican-American war in 1848, California was annexed by the United States and was admitted to the Union as the thirty-first state on September 9, 1850.
AbilityFirst - Non-profit organization serving adults and children with disabilities. Programs, resources, events, highlights, and donation information.
Autism Society of California - Promoting lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum. Board of directors, chapter and resource links.
Braille and Talking Book Library - Lends braille, cassette and talking books, magazines and playback equipment to northern Californians unable to read conventional print.
Braille Institute - A non profit organization that provides programs and services to educate about blindness, visually impaired and blind individuals and macular degeneration.
California Chapter of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (CAL-TASH) - Advocacy for Californians with severe disabilities in education, employment, living, recreation and other community access issues through legislation, information and support of litigation.
California Department of Developmental Services - The agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
California Department of Education: Special Education Division - Gives parents and teachers information about assistance that is available for the learning disabled. Includes lists of pending relevant legislation and issues.
California Department of Rehabilitation - Assist Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently in their communities.
California Parent Councils for the Retarded - Lobbies to protect the rights of the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled.
California Rehabilitation Organizations - Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in California and for creation professional licensure of rehabiltion specialist by the state.
California State Independent Living Council - Maximizes options for independence for persons with disabilities.
California Supported Living Network - Advocacy group for the systematic development and maintenance of quality supported living services so that persons with developmental disabilities have the option of living in their own homes. Events and information.
Center for Accessible Technology - Resources and services on the use of computer technology for people with disabilities.
Connections Referral Service - Information and referral to retirement, board and care, assisted living, nursing, long term care and Alzheimer's homes in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties.
Disability Benefits 101 - Covers California's disability benefits and helps workers, job seekers, and service providers understand the connections between work and benefits.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc. - Our mission is to secure and advance the civil rights of people with disabilities.
Family Village -- California Resources - Information, resources, communication opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Fiesta Educativa Inc. - An organization providing information, training and advocacy services to persons with disabilities and their families. Services are provided in English and Spanish.
Hand In Hand Family & Child Development Center - Provides speech/language services, physical therapy, counseling and other services for children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, developmental disorders.
Hope for Hearing Foundation - A non-profit organization dedicated to helping hearing impaired people through hearing loss workshops, lipreading classes, and grants for hearing and balance research.
In Unison - Independent and supported living services for developmentally disabled adults.
Independent Living Centers - Listing which includes email addresses and contact information.
L.A. Bridges Theatre Company of the Deaf - Aims to provide equal opportunities to all deaf and hard of hearing actors, as well as provide them with pertinent information and helpful educational information for succeeding in Hollywood.
Learning Disabilities Association of California - Helping children and adults with learning disabilities receive the appropriate services, accommodations, and programs to enable them to lead happy, productive lives.
Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center - Provides services to families primarily in Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties.
NICHCY California State Sheet - Contact information for disability resources.
OPARC - Job and housing assistance for disabled adults.
Protection & Advocacy, Inc. - Provides advocacy services for people with disablilites. Offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
Resources for Californians and Others with Physical Disabilities or Disfigurements - Annotated links sorted by topic.
Rolling Start - Provides programs and services to persons with disabilities in San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties. Classes, services, newsletter, and consumer profiles.
Seed Business Network - Integrated business, health, and computer resources and life coaching services for people with disabilities who are starting up or running a small business.
Special Camp for Special Kids - A summer day camp for disabled youth which links them with volunteer counselors one-on-one.
Technical Assistance and Support Services - Provides residential and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Through the Looking Glass - Provides information, services and training regarding families in which a parent or a child has a disability.
UCLA Intervention Program - Provides intervention services to children with special needs.
Willie Ross Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled - Enhances the quality of life for non-verbal, deaf, and developmentally disabled adults.
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