The Supportive Services Program helps older adults over the age of 60 maintain independent living. Services include case management, in-home respite care, Alzheimer’s day care, personal care and homemaking.
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Access a day support center for adults with developmental disabilities
The Adult Day Support Center (ADSC) provides services to adults with severely profound developmental disabilities who are not ready for work activity centers or other ongoing day programs. Clients receive motor skills therapy and participate in activities that build daily living, social, and recreation skills.
Enroll in a post-secondary program for adults with developmental disabilities
The College 2 Career Program offers adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to experience student housing and college life with academic support. Students create and implement an educational plan based on the their desired educational and employment goals.
Learn how to use public transportation for individuals with disabilities
Disability Resource Center provides training on the safe and effective use of public transportation and information on schedules and travel.
Get services for survivors of sexual and domestic violence who are deaf, disabled, or elderly
Peace Over Violence’s Deaf, Disabled & Elder (DDE) Services Program provides dedicated services for survivors of sexual and domestic violence, as well as other crimes. Services include emergency services, counseling, and case management.
Get services for people age 3 and older with developmental disabilities
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center provides life-long service coordination to qualified children and adults with developmental disabilities living in its service area. SG/PRC’s role is to assess children and adults with qualifying disabilities and connect them to the services they need to live the highest quality life possible in their communities.
Get assistance with disability benefits
The Bridges program helps inform families and young people with disabilities about benefits and opportunities, helping them transition to independent living and self-sufficiency. The program helps participants evaluate which SSI benefits may assist them.
Get medical assistant services for seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities
Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) is a day program that provides medical services for individuals who need physical assistance. Clients receive medical assessments, nursing care, meals and nutritional counseling plus physical, speech, behavioral and occupational therapy.
Get free income tax preparation for seniors and their caregivers
Several Senior Centers in Los Angeles County provide income tax preparation to income eligible seniors and their caregivers during tax season.
Get help with housing discrimination claims against people with disabilities
MAHS fights housing discrimination against individuals with disabilities through legal representation, fair housing training, and community education. In addition, they represent individuals with landlord-tenant case disputes.
Get transportation assistance for adults with developmental disabilities
El ARCA offers roundtrip rides throughout Los Angeles County for eligible program participants with developmental disabilities and mobility concerns.
Get legal assistance for seniors
The Traditional Legal Assistance Program provides a lawyer whose services include consultation at senior center sites, in-home consultations with individuals confined to the home, and monthly community legal education seminars at selected sites.
Get free legal help with disability services
Bet Tzedek offers free specialized programs and services for adults with disabilities and their families on issues including conservatorship, public benefits, and planning for the future.
Get services for infants with disabilities
North Los Angeles County Regional Center coordinates services for children age 3 and under who have disabilities. Families must first apply for eligibility and an assessment.
Get free durable medical equipment
The Durable Medical Equipment Aid Society offers in-home mobility and bath care durable medical equipment to individuals lacking the insurance or financial resources required to aid in their daily living or recovery from an illness or injury.
Get supportive services for youth and adults with developmental disabilities
SCLARC provides specialized services for individuals ages 3-21 and 22 and older with developmental disabilities including respite, personal assistance, community integration, behavior intervention, educational supports, advocacy, employment training and crisis response.
Get services for infants with developmental disabilities
Harbor Regional Center provides life-long service coordination to qualified infants with developmental disabilities. Harbor Regional Centers will assess infants with qualifying disabilities and connect them to the services they need.
Get support services for individuals with developmental disabilities
Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center helps individuals get services that are needed because of a developmental disability. Services include diagnosis, eligibility assessment, counseling, genetic counseling, intervention services for at-risk infants, family support, and placement of out-of-home care.
Get services for adults with disabilities
North Los Angeles County Regional Center offers and coordinates services for individuals with disabilities age 3 and over.
Get life skills training for adults with developmental disabilities
The Adult Development Center (ADC) provides basic life skills training to adults with mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities such socialization skills, special education, and motor development.