LINKS
This page contains a large nunber of links to additional resources. The navigation table below is designed to help you negotiate your way to the link(s) that interest you most. Simply choose the letter of the alphabet in the navigation table that corresponds to the group of links to resources that begin with that letter. (Note: There are some letters within the page navigation table that aren ot linked because there no links that correspond to that letter.) All resource links on this page open in a new window.
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A.D.A. Information Line - Provides information, publications, questions and referrals on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(800) 514-0301 (voice)
(800) 514-0383 (TTY)
A.D.A. WorkLink - Seller and provider of equipment and training in voice recognition, adaptive & assistive technologies, and ergonomic & alternative computing.
The ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens) of Long Beach - 4519 E. Stearns Street, Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 597-4396 (voice)
ABLE-NET - Internet Service Provider for people with disabilities and Non-Profit organizations throughout the United States.
(877) 221- 5427 (voice)
AbleTV - The First Global TV Network for people with disabilities...Powered by Accessibility...via the Web.
AbilityFirst - official site. Provides lifespan services specifically designed to help children
and adults with physical and developmental disabilities realize their full potential.
The Long Beach Center of AbilityFirst - 3770 Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815, (562) 426-6161
Access Board (or Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board) offers technical assistance on the ADA Accessibility Guidelines.
Publications and questions
(800) 872-2253 (voice)
(800) 993-2822 (TTY)
Access Services - Paratransit transportation service.
(800) 883-1295
Adult Protective Services - Adult Protective Services (APS) is a State-mandated service program which investigates situations involving elders (age 65 or older) and dependent adults (physically or mentally impaired 18 - 64 year olds) who are reported to be endangered by physical, sexual or financial abuse, abandonment, isolation, abduction, neglect, or self-neglect.
Air Carrier Access Act - for questions pertaining to air transportation, call the Department of Transportation
Aviation Consumer Protection Division
(202) 366-2220 (voice)
(202) 755-7687 (TTY)
Alcoholics Anonymous - official site.
Long Beach area office - 3450 E. Spring Street Suite 109, Long Beach, CA 90806, (562) 989-7697
Architectural Barriers Act - for questions pertaining to access to federal facilities and post offices, contact the Access Board
(800) 872-2253 (voice)
(800) 993-2822 (TTY)
Artesia City Hall - 18747 Clarkdale Ave., Artesia, CA 90401, (562) 865-6262
Artesia Family Resource Center - 161715 South Jersey Ave., Artesia, CA 90701, (562) 860-8428
Assistive Technology (AT) Network - Dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology that will help increase independence, improve personal productivity and enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
(800) 390-2699 (voice)
(800) 900- 0706 (TTY)
Avalon City Hall - 209 Metropole Ave., Avalon, CA 90704, (310) 510-0220
Automotive Safety Issues for Persons with Disabilities - Information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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BabyJogger.com - Multi-purpose stroller for outdoor/indoor use which can accommodate an infant to an adult.
The Boulevard - Online resource directory of disability products and services for the disabled, elderly, caregiver and healthcare professional.
Braille Institute - Non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate blindness and severe sight loss as a barrier to the fulfillment of life.
BraveKids.org - Dedicated to helping children with chronic, life-threatening illnesses and disabilities.
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California Department of Justice - Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Second Edition.
California Department of Rehabilitation - Client Assistance Program (CAP) - If you having problems with your case, CAP is designed to help you understand your rights and responsibilities and assist you in presenting your concerns to the Department Of Rehabilitation.
California Disability Alliance (CDA) - CDA is a statewide, grassroots organization consisting of persons with disabilities and their supporters which promote the health, independence and full community inclusion of persons with disabilities.
California Foundation for Independent Living (CFILC) - CFILC's mission is to create positive change by networking and providing support and resources to members in order to promote the Independent Living philosophy through unified action.
California Pools of Hope - 6801 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA (310) 537-2224. capoolsofhope@aol.com
Offering free aquatic rehabilitation for people with disabilities and senior citizens.
Californias for Disability Rights (CDR) - CDR is the oldest and largest membership organization of persons with disabilities in California.
Californias for Disability Rights (CDR), Beachwood Chapter - Long Beach Chapter of CDR which works toward bringing the disabled into the mainstream of life by eliminating prejudice, discrimination, and barriers.
Career Transition Center - 3447 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807, (562) 570-3700
Job listings, resume workshops, computer training, phones and fax machines available to contact employers, internet access.
The Center for the Partially Sighted - Helps visually impaired people of all ages enhance remaining sight in order to function independently. This is the exclusive mission of The Center for the Partially Sighted, a non-profit agency.
12301 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600 |
South Bay Satellite |
The Center for Universal Design - A national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products.
Child Protective Services - Anonymously report child abuse or suspected child abuse. (800) 540-4000
Citizen's Advisory Council on Disability - CACOD's purpose is to advise the Mayor and City Council of Long Beach on the concerns and issues affecting people with disabilities in the community.
Compliance, Office of - offers technical assistance on accessibility laws applying to Congressional offices and services.
Congressional accessibility
(202) 724-9292 (voice)
(202) 426-1665 (TTY)
CompuMentor - A nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide technology resources to nonprofits and schools serving low-income communities.
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities - A coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
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Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Programs (DDTP) - Under the DDTP, the California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) distributes telecommunications equipment and services for individuals certified as having functional limitations of hearing, vision, mobility, speech and/or interpretation of information.
(800) 806-1191 (voice)
(800) 806-4474 (TTY)
(800) 889-3974 (Fax)
Deaf.com - links to deaf and hard-of-hearing related websites.
Deafkids.com - site dedicated to deaf or hard-of-hearing children under 18 years of age.
Department of Education - funds ten regional centers to provide technical assistance on the ADA.
Disability & Business Technical Assistance Centers
(800) 949-4232 (voice/TTY)
California Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
California Department of Rehabilitation - offers addresses and phone numbers for all Dept. of Rehab. offices, links to various resources, list of ILCs.
Department of Transportation - offers technical assistance on ADA provisions applying to public transportation.
ADA Assistance Line for information and complaints
(888) 446-4511 (voice)
Disabled Dealer - Company mission is to bring people with disabilities and the elderly complete access to new and pre-owned adaptive equipment, services, resources, and events throughout the nation.
Disabled Student Services Program, Long Beach City College - Provides many support services that enable students with disability related limitations to participate in the college's programs and activities.
4901 East Carson Street
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 938-4558 (voice)
disAbility.gov - Bringing information on U.S. Federal programs, services, and resources to employers, Americans with disabilities, and their families.
disAbility Online - Provides information necessary to remove the barriers to employment opportunities faced by adults with disabilities. Offers links to ETA grantees and other employment resources.
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTAC) - for information, materials, technical assistance, or training on the ADA. This number will automatically route your call to the DBTAC in your region.
(800) 949-4232 (voice/TTY)
The Disability Rights Movement Exhibition - Visit the Virtual Exhibition from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
DREDF ADA Hotline - is funded by the Department of Justice to provide technical assistance on the ADA.
ADA questions and publications
(800) 466-4232 (voice/TTY)
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EARN - Employment Assistance Referral Network - A free nationwide employer service, implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, to increase the representation of people with disabilities in the workforce. (866) EARN NOW (327-6669)
Education, Department of - funds ten regional centers to provide technical assistance on the ADA.
Disability & Business Technical Assistance Centers
(800) 949-4232 (voice/TTY)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - offers technical assistance on the ADA provisions applying to employment; also provides information on how to file ADA complaints.
Employment - questions
(800) 669-4000 (voice)
(800) 669-6820 (TTY)
Employment - publications
(800) 669-3362 (voice)
(800) 800-3302 (TTY)
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Fair Housing Act - for questions or publications call Department of Housing and Urban Development:
Fair Housing Accessibility Questions
(202) 708-2333 (voice)
(202) 401-1247 (TTY)
Fair Housing Publications
(800) 767-7468 (voice)
Family Village - A global community of disability-related resources.
Federal Communications Commission - offers technical assistance on ADA telephone relay service (TRS) requirements.
TRS publications and questions
(888) 225-5322 (voice)
(888) 835-5322 (TTY)
Federation for Children with Special Needs - The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families.
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Goodwill Industries of Southern California - The mission of Goodwill Industries of Southern California is to enhance the quality of the lives of people who have disabilities and other vocational disadvantages by assisting them to become productive and self-sufficient through education, training and job opportunities.
Goodwill Long Beach and South Bay - Goodwill is a community resource, providing skill development and work opportunities, to help people feel whole through the power of work.
800 West Pacific Coast Highway |
TEL: (562) 435-3411 |
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Harris Communications, Inc - Assistive products designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Hawaiian Gardens City Hall - 21815 Pioneer Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens, 90716 (562) 420-264
Health Consumer Alliance - HCA is a partnership of consumer assistance programs operated by community-based legal services organizations. Our common mission is to help low-income people obtain essential health care.
Healthfinder® - a free online guide to reliable consumer health and human services information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Healthfinder® - contiene fuentes de información seleccionadas en español que le pueden servir de guía para tomar decisiones con relación a su salud.
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Idealist - A community of volunteering and nonprofit resources on the internet, with information provided by 20,000 nonprofit organizations in 150 countries.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) - The IHSS Program can help you pay for in-home services such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, shopping and personal care. These services enable eligible persons to remain at home and prevent out-of-home placement.
(888) 944-IHSS (LA County only)
or (888) 944-4477 (LA County only)
(213) 744-4477
To locate your nearest IHSS office, click here.
Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) - The ILRU program is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living.
Internal Revenue Service - provides information about tax code provisions including tax credits (section 44) and deductions (section 190) that can assist businesses in complying with the ADA.
Tax code - information
(800) 829-1040 (voice)
(800) 829-4059 (TTY)
Tax code - legal questions
(202) 622-3110 (voice)
Internet Resources for Special Children - The IRSC web site is dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children with disABILITIES on a global basis.
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Job Accommodation Network (JAN) - not a job placement service, but an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
(800) 526-7234 (voice/TTY)
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LD Online - The interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children.
Lakewood City Hall - 5050 N. Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 866-9771
Living Independently in Los Angeles (LILA) - LILA is a consumer-directed and regionally focused online project to benefit people with disabilities living in Los Angeles County.
Long Beach City College - Disabled Student Services Program - Provides many support services that enable students with disability related limitations to participate in the college's programs and activities.
4901 East Carson Street
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 938-4558 (voice)
Long Beach City Hall - 333 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-6555
Long Beach Transit (main office) - 1963 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA (562) 591-2301
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) - Information on various public services including: temporary financial assistance programs; employment programs for low-income residents; free and low-cost health care programs; other special programs and services.
To contact DPSS, click here.
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National Center on Physical Activity and Disability - Encourages people with disabilities to keep physically active, and hosts interactive discussion groups on fitness related issues.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - The federal government agency with the authority to regulate the manufacture of automotive adaptive equipment and modified vehicles used by persons with disabilities.
National Parent Network on Disabilities, The - Their mission is to provide a presence and national voice for ALL families of children, youth and adults with disabilities.
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Office of Compliance - offers technical assistance on accessibility laws applying to Congressional offices and services.
Congressional accessibility
(202) 724-9292 (voice)
(202) 426-1665 (TTY)
One-Stop Career Center - use this search feature to locate the nearest One-Stop Career Center to you.
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Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC) of Los Angeles County - committed to improving the IHSS program and enhancing the quality of life for all people who receive and provide In-Home Services.
(877) 565-4477 (voice)
(818) 206-7015 (TTY)
Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) - provides information, problem solving assistance and referrals for implementing the ADA. Serves Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Basin. To find a the DBTAC in your area, click here.
(800) 949-4232 (voice/TTY)
Parents Helping Parents - Helping children with special needs receive the resources, love, hope, respect, heath care, education and other services they need to achieve their full potential by providing them with strong families and dedicated professionals to serve them.
Power Hockey - Don't think using that electric wheelchair should stop you from playing the greatest sport on earth.
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities - Their mission is to communicate, coordinate and promote public and private efforts to enhance the employment of people with disabilities.
(202) 376-6200 (voice)
(202) 376-6205 (TTY)
Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities - Their mission is to create a coordinated and aggressive national policy to bring adults with disabilities into gainful employment at a rate that is as close as possible to that of the general adult population.
(202) 693-4939 (voice)
(202) 693-4920 (TTY)
Project ACTION - is funded by the Department of Transportation to provide ADA information and publications on making transportation accessible.
Transportation information and publications
(800) 659-6428 (voice)
(202) 347-3066 (voice)
(202) 347-7385 (TTY)
Protection and Advocacy, Inc. - PAI works in partnership with people with disabilities - to protect, advocate for and advance their human, legal and service rights.
So. Cal. Office:
3580 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 902
Los Angeles, CA 90010
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The S.E.E.D. Institute - Agency mission is to help entrepreneurs with disabilities become self-sufficient through self-employment.
Signal Hill City Hall - 2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90806
Social Security Administration - Official web site.
Special Child - Online magazine for parents and caregivers of children with special needs.
Speech to Speech News - Online publication for people with speech disabilities, their families, the academic and professional community who serves them, as well as the general public
Su Casa - Provides accessible shelter and supportive services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and child abuse.
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Tetra - The purpose of Tetra is to recruit skilled volunteer engineers and technicians to create assistive devices for people with disabilities.
Los Angeles Chapter of the Tetra Society of North America
(818) 832-3675 (voice)
Transportation, Department of - offers technical assistance on ADA provisions applying to public transportation.
ADA Assistance Line for information and complaints
(888) 446-4511 (voice)
TRIPSinc SPECIAL ADVENTURES
Trips Inc. is a Regional Center Vendor. Call us toll free 1800-686-1013
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UCLA's Disabilities and Computing Program - The mission of UCLA's Disabilities and Computing Program at Academic Technology Services is two-fold. The first goal is to facilitate the integration of adaptive computing technology into the areas of instruction, study, research, and employment at UCLA. The second goal is to make information - including printed text, electronic text, and multimedia - accessible to all students, faculty and staff
United Way of Greater LA - The largest private funder of health and human services in Los Angeles County.
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Western Law Center on Disability Rights - Agency mission is "to promote the rights of people with disabilities and the public interest in and awareness of those rights by providing legal and related services."
TEL: (213) 736-1031
TTY: (213) 736-8310
FAX: (213) 736-1428
E-mail: wlcdr@lls.edu
Wheelchair Accessible Home Clearinghouse - Nonprofit organization which publishes ONLY houses that are wheelchair accessible. Provides links to other disability related resources.
World Institute on Disability - WID is a nonprofit, international public-policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living.
Wheelers Accessible Van Rentals - Locations throughout the U.S. Daily, Weekly, Monthly call our toll-free number Wheeler National Information Center 1-800-456-1371
