services for children with special needs directory
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This Services for Children With Special Needs Directory provides a list of organizations that offer resources for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and special needs in the greater Los Angeles area.TRANSCRIPT
Services for Children with Special Needs
Directory8550 Balboa Boulevard | Suite 150
Northridge, CA 91325
Community Resource Services
2014
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This directory provides a list of organizations that offer resources for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and special needs. Its contains agencies that provide direct services or referrals for assessments, early intervention, assistive technology, employment, support groups, recreation activities, legal support, and much more.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource
Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
The Child and Family Guidance Center is a LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) contractor that provides Specialized Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) services to children, transition age youth, and adults utilizing evidence based treatment interventions (EBPs) that are consistent with LAC/DMH Mental Health services Act (MHSA). The Center also provides families with access to a comprehensive continuum of services depending on the needs of the family ranging from once a week, time limited mental services (PEI) to intensive in-home services that are delivered several times a week with 24-7 availability for crises. The Community Resource Services is a division dedicated to improving the quality of life for special needs children and their families by helping them to locate, access and effectively use essential community health and social services.
Table of Contents
1. Assessment 2 2. Assistive Technology 2 3. Associations for Specific Disorders 2 4. Early Intervention Programs 3 5. Employment Services 5 6. Health Insurance/Health Services/Financial Assistance 6 7. Legal and Advocacy Services 8 8. Mobility Equipment 10 9. Nursing Support/Respite Care/Child Care 11 10. Parent Support Groups 12 11. Recreation Services 13 12. Schools 14 13. Specialized Therapy 16 14. Summer Camp 17 15. Transportation 18
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The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource
Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
Assessment
NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER 15400 Sherman Way #170 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 778-1900 Fax (818) 756-6140 www.nlarcrc.org Evaluation and assessment, infant development program, respite care, case management. For children with or at risk for developmental delay.
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION 333 South Beaudry Avenue, 17th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 241-4713 www.lausd.net Preschool programs for children 3-4 years old. Assessment, itinerant services, home- and center-based programs, special day classes.
CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Children’s Hospital Los Angeles P. O. Box 27890 Mail Stop #140 Los Angeles, CA 90054 (323) 671-3816 Fax (323) 671-3842 www.uscuap.org Training center for specialists working with children with disabilities and their families. USC University Affiliated at Children's Hospital, Los Angeles. Diagnostic Clinic for assessments of developmental delays, Hearing Abilities Clinic for assessing children with learning disabilities and Feeding Clinic.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 9320 Telstar Avenue, Suite # 226 El Monte, CA 91731 (855) 272-6820 or (800) 993-2437 www.publichealth.lacounty.gov Federal and state mandated programs promoting health of children and youths. CHDP staff refers families to private and public health care providers for free comprehensive preventive health exams including vision, hearing tests, nutrition immunizations, dental checks, lab tests, and prenatal care guidance programs.
Assistive Technology
COMPUTER ACCESS CENTER 6234 W. 87th Street Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 338-1597 Fax (310) 338-9318 www.cac.org Computer technology resource center for children and adults with disabilities. Hands-on experience with computers, adaptive equipment, workshops, newsletter, hardware and software lending library, toy lending library.
SPECIAL AWARENESS COMPUTER CENTER P.O. Box 1325 Simi Valley, CA 93062 (805) 582-2855 Center with primary focus on helping the physically and intellectually challenged reach their highest potential through the use of computers. A fully equipped lab with a variety of adaptive devices, educational software and a knowledgeable staff.
Associations for Specific Disorders
ABOUT FACE P.O. Box 191145 San Francisco, CA 94119 (415) 839-6779 www.about-face.org Support and information network for people with facial differences. Newsletter, monthly group meetings, and hospital visitation program for newborn with cranial facial anomalies.
AMERICAN SLEEP DISORDERS ASSOCIATION 11550 Indian Hills Road Mission Hills, CA 91345 (818) 361-0996 The center evaluates and treats patients, including children who suffer from a variety of sleep disorders.
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The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource
Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
CLEFT PALATE FOUNDATION 1504 E. Franklin Street, Suite 102 Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2820 (919) 933-9044 or (800) 242-5338 www.cleftline.org
CRANIOFACIAL SUPPORT NETWORK OF SO. CALIFORNIA Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church 14847 Dickens Street Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Support group for families of children with craniofacial abnormalities. Support and education.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION 4929 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite #760 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (323) 939-0758 Fax (323) 939-5046 www.cff.org/home/ Supports Cystic Fibrosis Care Centers carries out research for control and finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Provides patient/family counseling, referrals, rehabilitation, and community services.
FRAGILE X ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA P.O. Box 6924 Burbank, CA 91500 (818) 754-4227 (800) 688-8765 National Fax (818) 845-9600 www.fraxsocal.org Promotes awareness of Fragile X syndrome. Support information to families with Fragile X, increase public awareness.
TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION - SO. CALIFORNIA CHAPTER 5042 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite #18690 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (855) 487-2762 www.tsa-.socal.org Information on Tourette's Syndrome and support groups for parents of children/adults with Tourette's Syndrome.
TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (310) 206-4037 www.tsalliance.org Support group for tuberous sclerosis. Public awareness, fund raising, advocacy groups, family support.
Early Intervention Program
BABY STEPS #1 19040 Soledad Canyon Road, Suite #210 Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (661) 295-7878 Fax (661) 295-7553 www.communitytherapies.com Early Start Program for infants and toddlers from birth to three years of age with special needs and their families. Center or home-based speech, physical & occupational therapy, caregiving training, transition/inclusion opportunities, feeding/swallowing therapy, sensory/motor therapy, nutrition, counseling, touch communication, family support group, behavior management, bilingual staff.
BRAILLE INSTITUTE YOUTH CENTER 741 N. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90029 (323) 663-1111 Fax (323) 663-0867 www.brailleinstitute.org/Centers/LosAngeles.htm Child development consultants for in-home services for 0-3 years. Preschool assistants for children being mainstreamed, educational consultants, child development specialists, and Parent support groups. Legal blind/limited to 20%.
BUONORA CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS 19325 Sherman Way Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 885-6200 Fax (818) 885-6228 Early Intervention Program, 18 months-3 years. Preschool program, 18 months-5 years.
CENTER FOR INFANT-PARENT DEVELOPMENT 17200 Ventura Boulevard, Suite #128 Encino, CA 91316 (818) 971-5284 Mental health and educational services for infants, children (0-5 years) and their parents.
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Elementary program through third grade. Infant development program –center based and in-home, parent education and resource center, supported inclusion for preschool through elementary, summer camp and swim program, parent and child program.
Evaluation including office & home visit, psychological testing, parent education, parent support, family psychotherapy, supervision for professionals.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE EARLY HEAD START 14455 San Fernando Mission Boulevard, Suite #303 Mission Hills, CA 91345 (818) 361-0765 Mental health and educational services for infants, children 0-5 years, and their parents. Evaluation including office and home visit, psychological testing, parent education and parent support, family psychotherapy and supervision for professionals.
CSUN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS Monterey Hall building 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8288 (818) 677-2856 Fax (818) 677-5952 Infant/toddler program for at-risk and developmentally delayed children and their care providers. Siblings welcome. Multi-disciplinary staff provides a center-based program in a preschool environment that includes individual speech And parent support. In-home services using floor-time methodology, play-based developmental assessment, and others.
DEVELOPMENTAL DYNAMICS 14724 Ventura Boulevard, Suite #400 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (818) 461-8527 Fax (818) 461-3535 In-home early intervention program, serving all of Los Angeles. Early intervention specialist and physical therapy. Primarily Spanish speaking.
EASTER SEALS SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES & ORANGE COUNTY, INC. 12510 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite #103 Pacoima CA 91331 (818) 996-9902 Fax (818) 996-1606 Infant stimulation program. Birth to 3 years, early intervention.
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION - INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 14061 Terra Bella Street Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 830-6411 Early intervention services to infants and toddlers and their families. Services for infants at risk or with diagnoses. Mental retardation and other developmental disabilities during the first 3 years of life. Infant developmental program, physical and occupational therapy, support groups, home-visit and center-based therapy.
HAND IN HAND FAMILY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 17200 Ventura Boulevard, Suite #112 Encino, CA 91316 www.autismspeaks.org Early intervention program, occupational and physical therapy, speech and language therapy, infant toddler early intervention programs, and psychotherapy and counseling services.
KIDS KOLCHIN/THOMAS INFANT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (800) 827-4788 or (818) 878-9800 KIDS provides in-home early intervention and parent education. Services which could prevent or improve developmental disabilities in children. Physical, cognitive, language and psychological development will be maximized in accordance with each child's.
TEMPLE JUDEA PARENTING CENTER SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM 5429 Lindley Avenue Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 342-3840 Fax (818) 707-0644 www.templejudea.com Mommy & Me custom tailored to meet needs of children with developmental delays, for birth to 3 years. Special education.
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The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource
Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
MAUD BOOTH FAMILY CENTER 11243 Kittridge Street North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 980-2287 Fax (818) 980-7634 http://www.voala.org/our_programs/children_families/maud_booth.html Parent education, special education and day care and teen parent group.Spanish-speaking services. Developmental classes for birth to 3 years, and services for children with special needs.
YMCA INFANT LEARNING CENTER 1200 North Maclay Avenue San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 365-7344 Fax (818) 365-4638 www.cdikids.org Parenting education for teen parents with children ages birth to 3 years. For teen parents attending certain high schools. Spanish speaking. Day care.
UCLA EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM 14423 Van Nuys Boulevard Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 485-0129 Early Head Start program provides education and advocacy for families to promote optional child health, nutrition and development. This program serves families in Arleta, Panorama City, San Fernando, Sylmar and portions of Pacoima.
Employment Services
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION 5900 Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite #240 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 799-1020 http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/ The DOR works with a variety of community-based organizations to provide services to individuals with disabilities, helping them to achieve independence and employment. Their providers span the public and private sectors and include nonprofit and for-profit agencies, as well as individual service providers. NEW HORIZONS 15725 Parthenia Street North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 894-9301 (818) 891-3267 Fax www.newhorizons-sfv.org New Horizons is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with special needs reach their potential and fulfill their dreams throughout the greater San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys of Los Angeles. New Horizons provides job training and placement, education, counseling, residential services, and social programs.
INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Administration Office 14407 Gilmore Street, Suite #101 Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 785-6934 (voice) (818) 785-7097(TTY) (800) 524-5272 (Toll Free) Email: [email protected] The ILCSC is a non-profit dedicated to provide services for persons with disabilities which will offer them the opportunity to seek an individual course towards independence. ILCSC services include Emergency Services, Housing Assistance, Advocacy, Information & Referral, Peer Support, Assistive Technology, Benefits Assistance, Vocational Training, Independent Living Skills, Job Placement/Coaching, Transition (CCT), Transportation, and Horticulture classes. Darrell McDaniel Service Office 14354 Haynes Street Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 988-9525 (voice) (818) 988-3533 (TTY) (877) 452-4227(Toll Free) Email: [email protected] After Hours Messages: (818) 782-2857 Training House and Job Placement 14151 Haynes Street
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The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource
Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 908-1199 (voice) (818) .908-9574 (TTY) Email: [email protected] Lancaster Service Office 1505 West Avenue J, Suite #102 Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 942-9726 ( voice) (661) 723-2509 (TTY) Email: [email protected]
Health Insurance/Health Services/Financial Assistance
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S SERVICES 1(800) 288-4584 http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/cms/ccs.htm CSS is a statewide program that coordinates and pays for medical care and therapy services for children under 21 years of age with certain health care needs. Los Angeles County CCS is part of the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health. They work with Private insurance, Medi-Cal , and Healthy Kids to provide services that they do not provide. They are the "payer of last resort" for your child's CCS-eligible condition.
MEDICAL TREATMENT UNITS Physical and occupational therapy. Must meet medically eligibility diagnosis. Physical and occupational therapy. Different Locations. Lowman School – North Hollywood MTU 12827 Saticoy Street North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 765-2076 Fax (818) 982-6358 Lokrantz School – Reseda MTU 19451 Wyandotte Street Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 885-6244 Fax (818) 882-1578 College View School – Glendale MTU 1700 E. Mountain Glendale, CA 91206 Roosevelt School – Vernon Tolo MTU l 315 N. Pasadena Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103 Valley View School - Santa Clarita MTU 19420 W. Sierra Estates Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91321
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FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH 27943 Seco Canyon Road, Suite #57 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (661)254-1600 (661) 254-1603 Fax This is a non-profit organization dedicated to provide dental care to the underserved and unserved school children in the Santa Clarita Valley who would not otherwise have these services available to them.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES CHILD HEALTH & DISABILITY PREVENTION PROGRAM (CHDP) 9320 Telestar Avenue, Suite #226 El Monte, CA 91731 1(800) 993-2437 1(800) 993-CHDP (626) 569-9350 Fax Email: [email protected] http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/cms/chdp.htm The Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) is a preventive program that delivers periodic health assessments and services to low income children and youth in California. CHDP provides care coordination to assist families with medical appointment scheduling, transportation, and access to diagnostic and treatment services. Health assessments are provided by enrolled private physicians, local health departments, community clinics, managed care plans, and some local school districts.
MEDI-CAL (LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - DPSS) (877) 597-4777 Toll Free (866) 613-3777 Customer Service Center www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx www.dpss.co.la.ca.us Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health coverage for California residents who meet eligibility requirements. Most applicants who apply through Covered California and enroll in Medi-Cal will receive care through managed health plans. Medi-Cal is health coverage, just like the coverage offered through Covered California, but at lower or no cost to you or your family. The health plans offered by Medi-Cal include the same comprehensive set of benefits known as "essential health benefits.” Essential health benefits consists of: • Ambulatory Patient Services • Emergency Services • Hospitalization • Maternity and Newborn Care • Mental Health and Substance Use Services • Prescription Drugs • Rehabilitation Services and Devices • Laboratory Services • Preventative, Wellness Services and Chronic
Disease Management • Pediatric Services, Including Oral and Vision
Care.
CW= CalWorks GR= General Relieve
FS= Food Stamps MC= Medi-Cal
EAST VALLEY (CW,FS, MC) 14545 Lanark Street Panorama City, CA 91402 (866) 613-3777 WEST VALLEY (CW,FS,MC) 21415 Plummer Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 (866) 613-3777 SANTA CLARITA (CW,FS,MC) 27233 Camp Plenty Road Canyon Country, CA 91351 (866) 613-3777 GLENDALE (CW,GR,FS,MC) 4680 San Fernando Road Glendale, CA 91204 (818) 546-6100 (818)546-6200 PASADENA(CW,GR,FS,MC) 955 N. Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA 91104 (866) 613-3777
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SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) 9168 De Soto Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 727-0217 (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.gov Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program. It is designed to help low income aged, blind, and disabled people; and it provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
14500 Roscoe Boulevard, Suite #207 Panorama City, CA 91402 456 San Fernando Mission Boulevard San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 365-6516 6501 Van Nuys Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91403 710 South Central Avenue, Suite #320 Glendale, CA 91204 (818) 549-0403 2025 North Glenoaks Boulevard Burbank, CA 91504 (818) 848-9707 23504 Lyons Avenue, Suite #303 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (661) 753-9881
WIC–WOMEN AND INFANTS CHILDREN PROGRAM North East Valley Health Corporation 1172 North Maclay Avenue San Fernando, CA 91340 (800) 313-4942 (888) WIC-WORKS or (888) 942-9675 www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/wicworks/ WIC is a federally-funded health and nutrition program for women, infants, and children. WIC helps families by providing checks for buying healthy supplemental foods from WIC-authorized vendors, nutrition education, and help finding healthcare and other community services. Participants must meet income guidelines and be pregnant women, new mothers, infants or children under age five.
14426 Sherman Way Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 361-7541 1600 San Fernando Road San Fernando, CA 91340 12800 Foothill Boulevard Sylmar, CA 91342
Legal and Advocacy Services
ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS 3333 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite #550 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 368-6010 Fax (213) 368-6016 www.kids-alliance.org A nonprofit agency which provides free legal representation for children on legal issues, such as Regional Center appeals, special education issues, Social Security Income appeal, Medi-Cal appeals, etc. They protect the rights of impoverished and abused children and youth so that they have safe, stable homes, healthcare and the education they need to thrive.
K.E.N. PROJECT 23679 Calabasas Road, Suite #540 Calabasas, CA 91302 (818)782-2211 or (818) 222-8118 Contact: Dina Kaplan A nonprofit charitable organization serving children with exceptional needs and their families providing advocacy, instruction, parent training, playdates Brandon’s buddies and family support.
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The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource
Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES, INC. (MHAS) 3255 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite #902 Los Angeles, California 90010 (213) 389-2077 www.mhas-la.org MHAS assists approximately 3,000 children and adults annually, with an emphasis on obtaining government benefits and services, protecting rights and fighting discrimination. MHAS also serves as a resource to the community by providing training and technical assistance to attorneys, mental health professionals, consumer and family member groups, and other advocates.
DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Regional 350 South Bixel Street, Suite #290 Los Angeles CA 90017 (213) 213-8000 Fax: (213) 213-8001 http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/ PAI is a private, nonprofit organization that provides free legal services for developmentally and mentally disabled persons. PAI provides a variety of advocacy services including information and referral, technical assistance, and direct representation such as direct representation in criminal law, family law, bankruptcy or evictions, personal injury lawsuits, filling out Social Security application forms, obtaining guardianship or conservatorship.
LAW OFFICES OF SARIT ARIAM Special Education Law Advocacy 23275 Ventura Boulevard Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 992-5770 Fax (818) 992-6624 http://www.saritlaw.com/ The advocates lead parents through the special education maze. Areas: disabilities, Special Education Law, as well as services and programs available in the Southern California area. They offer a wide range of legal and consultative services to clients. They attend IEP's with parents and represent families in Mediations and Hearings.
SPECIAL NEEDS ADVOCATE FOR PARENTS (SNAP) 1801 Avenue of the Stars, Suite #401 Century City, CA 90067 (888) 310-9889 Fax (310) 201-9889 www.snapinfor.org SNAP provides medical insurance problem solving, referrals to educational advocates and support groups. Offers special needs estate planning through seminars and consultations with experts in the field and has a directory of attorneys with expertise in special needs practice.
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WALDINGER, HENKIN AND ASSOCIATES 2354 Teasley Street La Crescenta, CA 91214 (818) 957-0332 Fax (818) 957-8115 www.php.com/waldinger-henkin-associates They provide advocacy services which include informing parents of their children's educational rights, their due process rights and appeal procedures. They assist parents with children having special needs to obtain appropriate educations. They can evaluate the child's current educational setting and determine its appropriateness. They attend IEP meetings and can pursue due process procedures to ensure a student an appropriate education.
DISABILITY RIGHTS LEGAL CENTER (DRLC)
Loyola Law School Public Interest Law Center 800 South Figueroa Street, Suite #1120 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 736-1334 or (866) 999-DRLC (3752) TTY (213) 736-8310 Video relay at (866) 912-8193 (accept collect calls) DRLC serves people with disabilities, with an emphasis on low-income individuals, residing throughout California. They maintain specialized programs that focus on areas of pressing concern to the disability community which includes people with all types of disabilities; people affected by cancer and HIV; children and students with disabilities; medically fragile children and wounded veterans. Programs By Phone: Cancer Legal Resource Center Intake Line: (213) 736-1455 or (866) THE-CLRC (843-2572) (213) 736-1455 or (866) THE-CLRC(843-2572) Fax: (213) 736-1428 Email: [email protected]
Mobility Equipment
MOBILITY WORKS 7959 Deering Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91304 (818) 251-9876 or (877)-275-4907 Fax (818) 251-9846 www.mobilityworks.com They sell and rent wheelchair accessible mini and full-size vans and install automatic lifts, hand controls, electronic driving aids and many other products.
APGUARD MEDICAL 64040 Independence Avenue Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (800) 684-0299 Fax (818) 684-0299 www.apguard.com Respiratory therapy supplies. Need physician prescription. Apnea monitors.
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Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
HANGER CLINIC (FORMERLY NOVACARE) www.hanger.com 1(877) 4HANGER or 1(877) 442-6437 Hanger Clinic, a business unit of Hanger, Inc., specializes in orthotic and prosthetic services and products with one goal in mind: empowering human potential. 16661 Ventura Boulevard, Suite #120 Encino, CA 91436 (818) 907-6004 23206 Lyons Avenue, Suite # 111 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (661) 753-9260 201 S. Buena Vista Street Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 563-9590 2031 W. Alameda Avenue, Suite #300 Burbank, CA 91506 (818) 563-9590
RESEDA PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS, INC.
18441 Bryant Street Northridge, CA 91325 (818) 993-5441 (818) 993-4311 Fax Prosthetics, orthotics. Medical equipment.
Nursing Support/Respite Care/Child Care
CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER Customer Support and Information 20001 Prairie Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 717-1000 www.ccrcla.org Licensed day care referral services. Low income for payment assistance program available. Resource and referral for child care, subsidized child care program, child nutrition program for licensed day care providers, referral for licensed cay care, health and safety training, GAIN, needs assessment, provider training, parent training, resource library, resource van (toys, books, videos).
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY - RESPITALITY PROGRAM 6430 Independence Avenue Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 782-2211 x437 Fax (818) 909-9106 www.ucpla.org Eligible families to have respite for one or two nights at local hotel, while childcare is provided in the home. Children ages: 18 months and older. Short term respite care.
SPECIAL CARE NURSING SERVICES, INC 1717 W. Verdugo Avenue Burbank, CA 91506 818-729-0988 Fax 818-729-0986 Special Care Nursing Services provides home care to elderly persons recuperating from surgery/illness, respite for family and/or caregiver, assistance in hospice. This is an alternative to hospital and convalescent care.
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Parent Support Groups
FAMILY FOCUS RESOURCE AND EMPOWERMENT CENTER 18111 Nordhoff Street, Suite # E-109 Northridge, CA 91330-8265 (818) 677-6854 www.csunfamilyfocus.com Email: [email protected] Support, information and referral services for families with children ages 0-22 with special needs. Assistance with Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individual Education Plan (IEP). Community resource referrals and support. Lending library, work training programs, community resources, and a variety of parent support groups for different ethnic groups
San Fernando Valley (North Los Angeles County Regional Center – Van Nuys Library) 15400 Sherman Way, Third Floor Van Nuys, CA 91406 Santa Clarita Valley (North Los Angeles County Regional Center – Santa Clarita Branch) 25360 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite #150 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 294-9715 [email protected]
FAMILY FRIENDS PROJECT Valley Storefront Jewish Family Service 12821 Victory Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 761-3447 Fax (818) 766-3926 www.jfsla.org The Family Friends Project of Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles is a program that matches volunteers with children who have disabilities, chronic illnesses, or are at-risk. Volunteers visit weekly with children and their families at home, providing social and emotional support, respite, mentoring, advocacy, tutoring, and a wide range of assistance. After an interview, 12-hour training, and fingerprint and reference check, volunteers are matched with a family. Matches are based on location, personal preferences, and interests. Ongoing support and supervision is provided monthly in a group setting.
SHARING TO HEAL EARLY LOSS Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center 18321 Clark Street Tarzana, CA 91356 (800) 779-6636 (818) 609-2280 A six week, free support group for families dealing with miscarriage, medical termination of pregnancy, stillborn loss and newborn loss issues.
JAY NOLAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 15501 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Suite #200 PO Box 9604 Mission Hills, CA 91346-9604 (818) 361-6400 Fax: (818) 365-0522 www.jaynolan.org Jay Nolan Community Services offers Independent Living Services (ILS). ILS is a service available to provide direct instruction to an individual to learn how to live, work, participate and connect to their local communities. Instruction and directions may include daily living activities such as maintaining a house, improving personal hygiene, healthy meal planning and preparation and clean up, creating a schedule, and making and going to doctor and dentist appointments.
VALLEY AUTISM PARENT SUPPORT GROUP - JAY NOLAN 15501 San Fernando Mission Boulevard Mission Hills, CA 91345 (818) 361-6400
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PARENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM (818) 343-2227 www.kenproject.com This group is facilitated by a parent advocate and a parent attorney who are both parents of children with special needs. Meetings are held at United Cerebral Palsy, Woodland Hills.
CULTIVAR Y CRECER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP REGIONAL CENTER 15400 Sherman Way, Suite #170 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 778-1900 A group of Spanish speaking parents of North Los Angeles County Regional Center consumers. Meetings are held twice a month.
Recreation Services
AHEAD WITH HORSES 10157 Johanna Avenue Shadow Hills, CA 91040 (818) 767-6373 Fax (818) 767-6231 www.aheadwithhorsesla.org/ Therapeutic horseback riding program for children with physical or developmental disabilities. Ages 3 months to 21 years. Their goal is to maximize the potential of children with severe disabilities by providing innovative therapy through vaulting on horseback without regard to race, religion, sex or ability to pay for services. Sessions are conducted in one-on-one training.
HEADS UP–THERAPY ON HORSEBACK 15842 Iron Canyon Road Canyon Country, CA 91387 (661) 297-7433 Fax (818) 843-7747 www.headsuptherapy.org/site/ A therapeutic and recreational riding program. Recreational horse therapy. Heads up is dedicated to improving the quality of life of children and adults who are physically, mentally, or emotionally impaired.
RECREATIONAL ENRICHMENT CENTER
(R.E.C.) 7949 Woodley Avenue, Suite #133 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 654-1054 Instructors provide group and private sessions, incorporating games, exercises, and music into therapy sessions for riders. Riders are attended by fully trained teams in addition to instructors. Individuals with any disabilities are eligible.
RIDE ON SITE 10860 Topanga Canyon Boulevard Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 700-2971 Fax (818) 700-7803 Email: [email protected] www.rideon.org/ Ride On teaches adaptive horseback riding to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities and provide physical and occupational therapy using the movement of the horse to improve specific medical conditions.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS – TRI-VALLEY 24779 Valley Street Newhall, CA 91321 (818) 342-0017 Fax (818) 342-0039 www.sosc.org/trivalley Provides sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type Sports for children and adults mentally challenged. Tri-Valley Special Olympics offers individual and team sports in local areas. Annual "mini-meet" for 6 months to just under 8 years.
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Schools
CHILDREN'S MENAGERIE 15313 Cabrito Road Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 785-9137 Mainstream preschool; day care starts at 6:00am. Must be toilet trained. Ages 2-5 years. Special education and day care, not set up for wheelchairs.
KINDERCARE 16901 Lassen Street North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 368-5334 Fax (818) 368-1805 www.kindercare.com/our-centers/north-hills/ca/000533/ Mainstream preschool or day care for 2-6 years with minor disabilities. Special education and day care.
CHIME INSTITUTE P.O. Box 280310 Northridge, CA 91328 (818) 677-4979 www.chimeinstitute.org Infant-toddler program ages birth to 3 years; preschool ages 3 to 5 years. Afterschool integrated day care program ages 2-5 years. Infant development program: home- and centered-based, parent education, physical special education, speech and language, supported inclusion for preschool and child care.
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PRESCHOOL 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road Valencia, CA 91355 www3.canyons.edu/departments/cd/Children_Center.asp Contact: - Monica Marshall, Director Preschool Program (661) 362-3556
- Wendy Ruiz, Director Infant/Toddler Program (661) 362-3510 Preschool with a developmental curriculum can accommodate special needs on an individual basis.
CSUN CHILDREN'S CENTER 18343 Plummer Street Northridge, CA 91330 (818) 677-2012 www.csun.edu/as/childrens-center Early childhood program that provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children.
CSUN PRESCHOOL LAB 18330 Halsted Street Northridge, CA 91330-8292 (818) 677-3131 Fax (818) 677-6004 www.csun.edu/~cfsc/index.html Jerry Ann Harrel-Smith, Director Email: [email protected] Mainstream preschool ages 3-5 years. "Mommy and me" program. Special education, day care. Half-day school for children 2.9 months to 5 years old. Curriculum includes art, science, woodworking, water/sand play, blocks,, etc.
LEICHMAN SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER 19034 Gault Street Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 881-5341 Fax (818) 881-4606 Special education classes for severely disabled mentally retarded and autistic ages 13-22 years, secondary level. Child care.
LOKRANTZ SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER 19451 Wyandotte Street Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 886-8980 Fax (818) 886-3537 Special education for severely disabled children ages 3-22 years, elementary level.
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LULL SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER 17551 Miranda Street Encino, CA 91316 (818) 609-8421 Fax (818) 609-8424 www.lull-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/ Special education classes for severely disabled and emotionally disabled children, preschool to 13 years, elementary level. This is an option program.
MILLER CAREER AND TRANSITION CENTER 8218 Vanalden Avenue Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 885-1646 Fax (818) 773-0179 www.mctc-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/ Special education classes for severely disabled and emotionally disabled children, ages 12-22 years.
THE H.E.L.P. GROUP LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR THERAPY AND EDUCATION 13130 Burbank Boulevard Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 (818) 781-0360 Fax (818) 785-3632 General Admissions (818) 779-5262 www.thehelpgruop.com The Help Group serves children with special needs related to autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse and emotional problems.
The Help Group’s nine specialized day schools offer pre-K through high school programs for more than 1,500 students.
Summit View School Summit View School fosters the fullest potential of students with specific learning disabilities. In this environment, students build their academic skills, experience the educational process as positive and rewarding. Young Learners Preschool for Autism Young Learners Preschool for Autism is designed for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental delays. Village Glen School Village Glen School for students with social and communicative disorders, including Asperger’s Disorder, high-functioning autism, and nonverbal learning disabilities. The Pace Program is available for gifted students. The Beacon Program educates students with behavioral challenges. Bridgeport Vocational Education Center The Bridgeport Vocational Education Center provides young adults with independent living skills training and vocational opportunities. Bridgeport School Bridgeport School integrates an academic curriculum with hands-on life skills training and vocational services for students with mild cognitive delays and challenges in social communication and language development. Sunrise School Sunrise School is dedicated to promoting communicative, behavioral, social, academic, motor, adaptive and independent living skills. Parkhill School Parkhill School is an intensive therapeutic day program serving children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. North Hills Prep The Help Group’s North Hills Prep (NHP), fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), offers a traditional college preparatory curriculum while supporting and challenging creative learners in a nurturing and inclusive community. Coldwater Canyon Prep Coldwater Canyon Prep for students with social and emotional challenges.
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WEST VALLEY SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER 6649 Balboa Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 881-6502 Fax (818) 705-4257 Special education classes to severely disabled and emotionally disabled children ages 3-12 years, elementary level.
TOTALLY KIDS SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE 10705 Penrose Street Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 252-5863 www.totallykids.com Long tern and intermediate residential placement for children with developmental delays and medical problems. Board and care services (LVNs, RNs).
Specialized Therapy
ABLE HOME HEALTH 24325 San Fernando Road, Suite #102 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (661) 254-5050 Nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical, social, and home health aide.
CANINE COMPANIONS P.O. Box 4568 Oceanside, CA 92052-4568 (760) 901-4300 www.caninecompanions.org Provides highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Eligibility is determined via an interview process and documentation of income status.
CSUN LANGUAGE, SPEECH & HEARING CENTER Monterey Hall building 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8288 (818) 677-2856 Email: [email protected] Assessment, evaluation, and therapy for language, speech and hearing disorders. Self, agency, or physician referral. Audiology services including: hearing testing, hearing aid evaluation, ear molds, hearing aids and batteries.
CSUN MUSIC DEPARTMENT MUSIC THERAPY CLINIC 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330 (818) 677-5663 Provides individually designed music activities for children and adults with disabilities including autism. Provides individual and group music therapy by music therapists.
DANCE AND JINGLE, INC. MUSIC THERAPY 1900 W. Mountain Street Glendale, CA 91201 (818) 845-3925 http://www.danceandjingle.com/music_therapy_services.htm Contact: Kimberly Bradstreet Music therapy services, 1 hour long offered in the privacy of your own home.
SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATES 4420 Carpenter Avenue Studio City, CA 91607-4111 (818) 753-1003 Fax (818) 763-4859 http://www.speechassociates.com/ Educational services, speech and language, speech therapy.
THERAPY IN ACTION 18522 Oxnard Street Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 708-2292 http://www.therapyinaction.com/ Sensory integration, physical and occupational therapy, neurodevelopment delays.
CENTER FOR ACHIVEMENT THROUGH ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY – CSUN 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8287 (818) 677-2182 Fax: (818) 677-3246 http://www.csun.edu/hhd/kin/capd.html Center of Achievement offers both aquatic and land-based therapeutic exercise programs for individuals with special needs.
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Summer Camp
ABILITY FIRST CAMP PAIVIKA www.camppaivika.or Contact: Kelly Kunsek, Camp Director (909) 338-1102 Julina Otis, Development Manager (606) 639-1734 Camp Paivika located in the San Bernardino National Forest in Crestline. Provides dormitory style cabins with indoor restroom facilities, infirmary with 24-hour nursing staff, dining hall/recreation hall, outdoor stage and amphitheater, horseback riding, heated swimming pool, sports court, arts and crafts and nature activities.
JUNIOR BLIND OF AMERICA CAMP BLOOMFIELD www.juniorblind.org Contact: Shirley Manning, Director of Recreation (323) 295-4555 ext. 261 This extensive camp and recreation program is offered by the Foundation of the Junior Blind for young people of all ages who are blind and visually impaired. Located in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu, Camp Bloomfield's summer program runs from June through August.
EASTER SEALS CAMP HARMON 16403 Highway 9 Boulder Creer, CA 95006 (831) 338-3383 (year round) Email: [email protected] Campers enjoy many activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, archery, hiking, and horseback riding. Camp Harmon is for young people with a variety of disabilities.
SPECIAL CAMP FOR SPECIAL KIDS 31641 La Novia Avenue San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949) 661-0108 ext. 699 www.specialcamp.org Contact: Lindsay Eres Provides a revolutionary educational and recreational summer day camp for youth with disabilities in one-to-one peer relationships with volunteer counselors. Program seeks to enrich our participants' social development, educational objectives, emotional well-being, and community awareness.
LIONS WILDERNESS CAMP FOR DEAF CHILDREN, INC. P.O. Box 61 Mt. Eden, CA 94557 (877) 896-1598 (888) 613-1557 (Voice/TTY) www.lionswildcamp.org The camps are staffed by dedicated people highly proficient in sign language and camping skills. The children are taught about nature, outdoor living skills and recreation.
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Transportation
ACCESS PARATRANSIT P.O. Box 71684 Los Angeles, CA 90071-0684 (800) 827-0829 Customer Services (323) 780-9777 Evaluation Center www.asila.org Access Paratransit was developed to serve the transportation needs of individuals with special needs that prevent them from using traditional public transportation systems. Access Paratransit operates seven days a week, 24 hours of the day in most areas of Los Angeles County. It is a shared ride service that operates curb-to-curb and utilizes a fleet of small buses, mini-vans and taxis.
CITYRIDE P.O. Box 866003 Los Angeles, CA 90086 (818) 808-7433 www.ladottransit.com Cityride is a program for seniors ages 65 and older, and people with mobility impairment that live in the City of Los Angeles. The program offers Cityride participants reduced costs for the purchase of L.A. permitted taxi rides or Cityride Dial-a-Ride van services. Once registered, you are eligible to receive $42 in fare value each quarter for a payment of $21 or $9 for low-income participants. To qualify for the low rate, a copy of your Medi-Cal card or Supplemental Security Income award letter is required.
MEDTRANS MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (818) 468-7922 www.medical-transportation.com Non-emergency medical transportation services. They provide professional, door-to-door transportation to the elderly and the disabled.
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