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WE SERVE: Infants, children, and youth, birth-21 years, who have one or more chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions, and require health and support services beyond those needed by children generally. Services are provided through local agencies with state-level support.
Sep 30, 2014 · The Family Empowerment Centers (FECs) provide training and information to families of children and young adults with disabilities, between the ages of 3 and 22. These parent-led nonprofit organizations offer specialized training, peer-to-peer support, information and referral services.
Jul 26, 2024 · Special education services were provided to 850,995 individuals, newborn through twenty-two years of age, in 2023–24. California provides specially designed instruction, at no cost to parents, to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities.
Mar 15, 2024 · Some children with disabilities get health coverage from Medi-Cal and a statewide program called California Children’s Services (CCS). These programs don’t always agree on which entity should cover each service, and families get caught in the middle.
- I. California State Resources
- II. Local Government Resources
- III. Disability Rights Organizations
- IV. Federal Resources
California Civil Rights Department (CRD): CRD is a state agency that enforces California’s civil rights laws and investigates civil rights complaints: 1. CRD Complaint Process 2. Disability Discrimination in Housing: 2.1. English 2.2. Chinese 2.3. Korean 2.4. Spanish 2.5. Tagalog 2.6. Vietnamese 3. Employment Discrimination and Harassment Based on ...
A number of local jurisdictions have departments on disability or other offices offering disability rights resources. Here are some examples in alphabetical order by jurisdiction: 1. City of Los Angeles Department on Disability: Website includes information about how to contact the city with concerns as well as local news and resources about access...
Disability Rights Advocates (DRA): DRA is a national nonprofit disability rights legal center with offices in Berkeley and New York City. Disability Rights California (DRC): DRC is the agency designated under federal law to protect and advocate for the rights of Californians with disabilities. DRC has offices throughout the State and translates its...
Federal ADA Guidance: The United States Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ) Civil Rights Division maintains a website dedicated to facilitating compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. 1. A Guide to Disability Rights 2. Community Integration 3. Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA 4. Employment: Techni...
The California Department of Education provides a list of California agencies providing resources and support for families of children with disabilities. National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (only available in English)
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California Children Services (CCS) https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs. California Children's Services (CCS) is a state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Through this program, children up to 21 years old can get the health care and services they need.
