Resource Links

Resource Links

The following Internet Web sites are listed for your convenience. Inclusion of any web site should not be construed as an endorsement of the accuracy of, or support for, the information or views expressed by that site. See Assistive Technology Web page for Assistive Technology Links.

U.S. Federal Government Web Sites

Federal Workforce Investment Act
Housing and Urban Development- HUD
Federal Communications Commission-Consumer Information Bureau The FCC's Disabilities Rights office has information on how the federal government regulates the communications industry to ensure disability access. Rules on closed captioning, relay services (including traditional relay, and new speech-to-speech, Spanish and video relay service), video description, accessible telecom equipment and services (Sec. 255)
Immigration/Legal Status
ETA disAbility Online The US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration's disAbility Online is a resource for individuals with disabilities seeking information on employment and training related programs and services.

California State Government Web Sites:

California Commission on Aging
California Protection and Advocacy
California Special Education Programs This California Department of Education, Special Education Division, web site contains information on special education services in the public schools, birth to 22 years old. Topics include: Administration; Fiscal & Support; Family Involvement / Partnerships. General Information: Interactive Databases (including a special education Laws db); Laws, Regulations & Policies; Quality Assurance Process; and other Resources.
California State Independent Living Council
Department of Health Services, Sacramento
Department of Rehabilition, Sacramento
Department of Rehabilition, Riverside
Department of Rehabilition, Special Services (Deaf/Blind)
State Rehabilitation Appeals Board
State Rehabilitation Council
Governor's Committee on Employment of Disabled Persons

Riverside County Government Web Sites

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services
Riverside County Housing Authority
Riverside Department of Mental Health The Riverside County Department of Mental Health exists to provide effective, efficient, and culturally sensitive community-based services to severely mentally disabled adults and older adults, children at risk of mental disability, substance abusers and individuals on conservatorship that enable them to achieve and maintain their optimal level of healthy personal and social functions.
Riverside Transit Agency

Independent Living Centers

California Foundation for Independent Living Center
Rolling Start Independent Living Center

National Organizations

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
American Association of Retired People
Disabled Sports USA
Disability Rights Advocates

Local Organizations

Team of Advocates for Special Kids
Vital Connections
Inland Regional Center Serves individuals with developmental disabilities in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Non-profit Resource Center

Other Useful resources Links

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