The Italian Catholic Federation Gifts of Love Program grants funds to help developmentally disabled children and adults achieve greater independence in their lives. Funds may be granted to individuals, non-profits, or educational institutions.
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Get equipment for amputees
Amputee Outreach has an equipment lending program to provide items such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, grab bars, potties, ramps, and showers and benches to amputees.
Get legal support for regional center clients
The Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA), a part of Disability Rights California, provides advocacy services to regional center clients of all 21 regional centers throughout California, their families, and interested community members. The services include free legal information, advice, and representation.
File a housing discrimination complaint with HUD
Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your civil rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint online. Your complaint will be reviewed by a fair housing specialist to see if it violates the Fair Housing Act. If it does, the specialist will assist you in filing an official complaint.
Get discounted curb-to-curb transportation service
Antelope Valley Transit Authority’s Dial-a-Ride Service offers seniors age 62 and older, and people with disabilities, discount curb-to-curb van service. A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) may ride with the individual at no cost.
Get assistance in an emergency for individuals with special needs
City of Santa Clarita’s Special Needs Registry (SNR) is a safety tool/database to help Santa Clarita Deputies recognize and respond to individuals with special needs in an emergency or interaction with first responders or if the person is lost, found, or needs help. A person of any age with any type of medical condition or disability may enroll.
File for disability compensation for Veterans
Veterans can file for Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation, which offers a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse.
Apply for disability services and accommodations for APU students
Accessibility and Disability Resources (ADR) engages in an interactive process with each student to discuss and determine physical, learning, or psychological disability-related accommodations.
Get financial education for caregivers
LACRC’s Confidence Program is a virtual education program that addresses financial hardship among Latino Families who provide care to a relative or friend living with dementia. The program in English and Spanish can be accessed online or by telephone.
Get free online information about employment legal issues
LawHelpCA.org offers free online legal information and resources about employment issues including wage and overtime claims, discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, ADA claims, leave, time off, pensions, workplace safety, and more.
Get peer counseling for gamers with disabilities
AbleGamers’ peer counseling program crafts individualized strategies for people with disabilties to develop solutions for accessibility challenges, combat social isolation and join a worldwide community of players.
Find resources for children with developmental disabilities
The Central Directory of Early Intervention Resources helps parents, family members, service providers, and members of the public find resources for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays and concerns.
Get a wheelchair/mobility device replacement or repairs
If your wheelchair/mobility device was purchased through Medicare, you may qualify for repair service and cleaning. If your current wheelchair/mobolity device is broken beyond repair or over five years old, they can help you get a replacement.
Get adult day care for veterans
Adult Day Health Care is available to Veterans for social activities, peer support, and recreation. Can be a half day or full day program. Services may vary by location and may include assistance with transportation to and from a Health Care center.
Find adult day care
Pomona CBAS (Community-Based Adult Services) offers a community-based day health program that provides services to adults with chronic medical, cognitive, or behavioral health conditions and/or disabilities. Must be Medi-Cal eligible.
Get online resources about assistive technology
The Accessible Technology Coalition is an online user-friendly resource for anyone who needs to get information about assistive technology.
Get nursing home referrals
California Department of Public Health offers free referrals for seniors and their families to facilities that offer nursing home services.
Get discounts for brand name and generic prescription drugs
America’s Drug Card offers a prescription drug discount card to the general public regardless of age or income. The discount drug card can be used once or more. Discount card provides, on average, a discount of 15% on brand name and 55% on generic drugs. The card covers the entire household and there are no deductibles or claim forms to file.
Get help with questions about assistive technologies for gamers with disabilites
AbleGamers provides a free online resource that helps educate gamers with disabilities about assistive technologies that remove barriers from making video games accessible.
Get support services for human trafficking victims
The Response to Human Trafficking Program (RHTP) provides assistance to human trafficking victims. Services include health care, job training and placement, food, clothing, and shelter. Services are offered by various agencies throughout New York.