GLAD provides free health education with the idea that the deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and deaf-disabled community’s best possible defense against illness and disease is obtaining accurate information.

CALIF helps individuals with disabilities develop skills and knowledge in interviewing, hiring, and managing personal assistants, interpreters, readers, and drivers. CALIF also has a registry of personal care attendants with training by the Personal Assistance Services Council.

Communities Actively Living Independent and Free (CALIF) offers assistance for individuals with disabilities with applications for Section 8 housing, in addition to providing information and referrals to affordable housing programs in Los Angeles.

Goodwill SC offers a variety of work and skills training opportunities to individuals with a diagnosed disability.

CALIF provides one-on-one peer counseling or mentoring in a group setting, in addition to training for day-to-day independent living skills necessary for self-directed and empowered living.

CALIF assists individuals with disabilities in the selection, purchase, or use of assistive technology (AT), including the evaluation of AT need, and providing guidance and counseling as to where to buy the proper item from the right vendors.

The Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) provides cash assistance to senior, blind, and disabled legal non-citizens ineligible for Supplemental Social Security Income or State Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP) due to their immigration status.

Center for the Pacific-Asian Family provides assistance in enrollment for programs including CalWorks, General Relief, CalFresh and more to both residential and non-residential clients.

The Government Benefits Advocacy/Access to Mental Health Services Project helps people apply to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other Social Security benefits. Services include applying for benefits, benefits termination, overpayments, and appeals.

The Linkages Program provides case management that links individuals with services to help maintain and promote independent living. The goal of the program is to prevent premature or inappropriate institutionalization of at risk individuals.

Early Start Program provides assessments and early intervention services for children and adults with qualifying disabilities and connects them to services they need to live the highest quality life possible in their communities. SCLARC serves individuals with an eligible developmental disability including Autism, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy or Cerebral Palsy.

The Benefits Counseling or Advocacy program assists individuals with disabilities in understanding, applying for benefits and resolving issues related to their benefits.

Collaborative Housing program offers affordable, permanent and supportive housing to individuals with disabilities in single family houses throughout Los Angeles County. Individuals must be willing to share a room, help with chores, work/volunteer, and attend self-help support groups.

The Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS) office provides academic workshops, resource connections, career counseling, and other support for students with disabilities at Los Angeles Southwest College.

PACE provides free minor home repairs for eligible senior and disabled homeowners in the City of Los Angeles to address health, safety, and security issues in and around their home.

Federal and state governments are working with professionals within the community about options for individuals with disabilities to transition from care facilities to living in a community setting. Talk to CALIF to find out if there is an affordable place to live, and what services are available.

LADOT’s Cityride program offers participants reduced costs for the purchase of Cityride Dial-A-Ride (DAR) services and City of Los Angeles permitted taxicab rides and free DASH bus rides.

Cityride is a transportation assistance program for seniors who need assistance with accessing and utilizing transportation. It offers reduced costs for Dial-A-Ride (DAR) services and LA-permitted taxicab rides, as well as free DASH bus rides.

The LA office of Bridges from School to Work matches youth aged 17-24 with disabilities with local employment positions. Bridges serves the Compton Unified School District.

SRO Housing provides transportation services for senior SRO residents and SRO residents with disabilities.