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Get legal information for disability-related issues
Community Advocacy Program serves as DRLC’s intake line that connects callers with resources, referrals or direct services. The Community Advocacy Program also provides limited representation on smaller legal matters and conducts training in the community.
Get information for workers with disabilities
Legal Aids at Work (LAW) provides free information on the rights of people with disabilities in employment, education, and public services. They offer confidential legal advice, resources, and training.
Elder abuse hotline
Each California County has an Adult Protective Services (APS) agency to help elder adults (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 who are disabled) when they are unable to meet their own needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Apply to a home visiting program
VOALA offers home visiting programs for children 0-5 years old and pregnant parents. Participants receive assessments for development, health, nutrition, mental health, & disabilities. Families with identified needs receive appropriate services & support.
Find child care for CalWORKS participants
DPSS can help familes participating in CalWORKS with child care. CalWORKs child care is for children through age 12 and children up to age 21 with an exceptional need or are severely disabled.
Apply to a preschool center
VOALA offers early education programs for kindergarten readiness. Children receive healthy meals and assessments for development, health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities. Families with identified needs receive appropriate services and support.
Access a free audio news service
NFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, deafblind, or otherwise print-disabled that offers access to over 500 publications, emergency weather alerts, and job listings. Accounts are available for adults and children.
Get legal information about workers compensation
Legal Aid at Work (LAW) offers information about workers’ compensation which provides benefits to workers who are injured on the job or who have an illness, disease, or disability caused or made worse by workplace conditions.
File a federal discrimination claim
Individuals who believe that they have been discriminated against at work due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information can file a Charge of Discrimination requesting that the EEOC take remedial action.
Get access to transportation assistance services
Seniors 65 years of age or older who have a disability recognized by medicare can find resources to gain access to transportation services.
Get therapy for children with autism
Building Block Resolutions provides therapy services to children who are diagnosed with Autism or other developmental disabilities such as ADHD.
Get reduced fare Metro passes for residents of San Gabriel
The City of San Gabriel offers reduced-fare TAP Cards to city residents 62 years and older and disabled residents.
Get items to help low vision and blind individuals stay independent.
The National Federation of the Blind offers independence items (canes, clocks, tools and literature) for low vision and blind individuals.
Get free asthma remediation services
Esperanza’s Healthy Breathing program offers asthma remediation services to communities in South Los Angeles. It provides materials such as spacers for inhalers, green cleaning products, and air purifiers to help people effectively manage their asthma.
Get a referral to a senior living facility
ElderLink offers assistance finding an appropriate senior living facility. Licensed by Department of Public Health, ElderLink provides independent and free personalized senior care placement services.
Get support for older people who are blind or visually impaired
The Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) Program provides services to visually impaired individuals, age 55 and older, to assist them to live independently in California. The OIB program seeks to stimulate independent living, empowerment and full inclusion of older individuals who are blind or visually impaired, as well as providing training and skill building for professionals serving the older blind population.
Get a care kit for diabetic adults
JDRF’s T1D Care Kit is a free resource providing information and tools to educate, support, and inspire newly diagnosed adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Borrow free safety medical equipment
DME Loan Closet has basic medical equipment such as wheelchairs, power mobility equipment, walkers, crutches, canes, beds and bathroom safety items for seniors to borrow.
Get a Bible in braille, audio or large print
Braille Bibles International provides Bibles to individuals with visual impairments in braille, large print and audio formats.