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.
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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 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 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.
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.
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 home delivered meals for seniors and disabled adults
JFS’ Home Delivered Meal program provides home-bound seniors and people with diverse abilities with meals. You can receive either a hot meal each day or a week’s worth of frozen meals.
Get meals delivered for elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities
Salvation Army Glendale Meals on Wheels delivers daily meals on weekdays to people who are housebound.
Take free classes for adults with disabilities
Montebello Adult Community School offers free classes for adults with disabilities on topics such as reading, writing, time management, money, sign language, computers, math, arts and crafts, and social skills.
Get transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities
Dial-A-Ride para-transit service provides curb-to-curb service for seniors and people with a disability for trips within 10 miles of City Hall. Rides can be used for services such as to visit a friend or relative, go to a movie, visit the doctor, hair salon, or go shopping.
Get job training for adults with disabilities
Exceptional Children’s Foundation offers job training for adults with disabilities. Participants learn specific job tasks, as well as appropriate work habits and social skills, and work readiness, with supportive employment and guidance.
Get help applying for Social Security benefits
SCIL offers assistance applying for Social Security benefits and filing appeals.
Get shared bridge housing for individuals with disabilities
Community House Sylmar provides individuals with disabilities who are experiencing homelessness a temporary safe and stable place to sleep while they secure their permanent housing.
Get group housing for individuals with disabilities
MERCI has two group homes, Ernie’s Place and John & Mary’s Place, for individuals with disabilities, including non ambulatory residents. Residents get their own rooms and 24 hour care.
Learn life skills for individuals with disabilities
MERCI offers a Developmental Day Center to help teach essential skills in the areas of self-care/grooming, socialization, recreation, plus pre-vocational/vocational training to individuals with disabilities. Due to Covid, some services may be remote.
Get adult day care for individuals with developmental disabilities
InClusion Services’ Adult Day Program (ADP) provides structured daily care for adults with developmental disabilities. The program provides structured full-day services and instructions to increase independence.
Enroll in a socialization program for adults with developmental disabilities
InClusion Services’ Adult Day Program (ADP) provides training and daily care for adults with developmental disabilities, including teaching participants how to socialize safely, express appropriate behavior and set personal boundaries.
Get life skills training for adults with developmental disabilities
InClusion Services’ Adult Day Program (ADP) provides assistance for adults with developmental disabilities, including helping participants learn money management, in addition to strengthening daily skills needed to promote independence.
Get employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities
AbilityFirst provides career services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Services include job search assistance, resume and cover letter training, application and assessment help, interview skill preparation, and job coaching.
Enroll in an adult day health care program
The Kheir Clinic’s Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) program offers daily healthcare activities for eligible adults living with disabilities. Services include on-site care, personal assistance, physical therapy, speech therapy, hot meals, and more.