Resources

 

Abuse & Assault

Abuse and Women with Disabilities

Adult Protective Services: Contacts by County (pdf file)

United Against Sexual Assault

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ADD & ADHD

ADHD Support

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder - www.chadd.org or www.chaddnorcal.org

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)

National Research Center on ADHD

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Advocacy

The Action Starts Here (TASH)

The ARC

Protection and Advocacy Inc.

Special Needs Advocate for Parents (SNAP)

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Aging with Developmental Disabilities

Health, Wellness, and Aging with Disability

Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities

Safe Mobility for Elders

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Assistance Dogs

Assistance Dog Institute

Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)

Guide Dogs for the Blind

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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Partners

Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)

Mayer Johnson Educational Software

National Early Childhood Technical Assistance (NECTAC)

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Autism Spectrum

Asperger Syndrome Coalition

Autism: On the Spectrum

Autism Speaks (Cure Autism Now)

Autism Society of America

Interactive Autism Network Community

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Autism Research

Talk About Curing Autism

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Behavioral Issues

Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice

Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders

Foundation for Children with Behavioral Challenges

Infant, Child, and Adult Temperament

Preventive Ounce

Positive Parenting

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Camps

Boost Camp

Camp Channel: Search Engine

Kamp Kennedy

National Camp Association

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Care Giving

California Nursing Home Search

For Caregivers

National Alliance for Care Giving

National Respite Network

Sonoma County In Home Support Services

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Cerebral Palsy

American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine

United Cerebral Palsy

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Children with Disabilities (Parent Resources)

California Map to Inclusive Childcare

Early Learning Institute

Easter Seals

Matrix Parent’s Network

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Our Kids

Parenting

Parents Can

Parents Helping Parents

Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers

Zero to Three

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Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Deaf Linx

Described and Captioned Media Program

Hearing Loss Association of America

National Association of the Deaf

National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness

Technical Assistance Products

Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Telecommunications Relay Services

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Down Syndrome

National Down Syndrome Society

Sonoma County Down Syndrome Supports

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Education

American Council on Education

California Department of Education: Special Education

Families and Advocates Partnership for Education

Parents Engaged in Education Reform (PEER)

Santa Rosa Junior College Disabilities Resource Department

Schwab Learning: The Parent’s Guide to K-12 Success

Special Education Resource List

Sonoma County Office of Education: Special Education

Sonoma County Special Education Local Plan Area

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Emergency

Disaster Resources

Emergency Preparedness

Santa Rosa Emergency Information

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy Foundation

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Estate Planning

The Dale Law Firm

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General

American Association of People with Disabilities

American Association on Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

California State Resources

Disability.gov

History of Developmental Disabilities

National Center for Learning Disabilities

State of California - Department of Developmental Services

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Government

Congressional Record

Write to Your Representative

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IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act)

IDEA.gov

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IEP (Individualized Education Program)

A Guide to the Individualized Education Program

IEP Tips for Parents

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Inclusion

California Map to Inclusive Child Care

Kids Included Together

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IPP (Individual Program Plan)

Individual Program Plan

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Learning Disabilities

All Kinds of Minds

Learning Disabilities Association of America

LD Online

LD Resources

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Recreation and Leisure (also see Travel)

Access Adventure

Access Northern California

Equi-Ed - Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Giant Steps -Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Outdoor Adventure Trips

Special Olympics Northern California

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Regional Centers

Department of Developmental Services Regional Center Locator

North Bay Regional Center

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Rights

Department of Health and Human Services: Protections for Patient Privacy

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund

Lanterman Act and Related Laws

Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Sign Language

Hand Speak

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Speech

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

National Stuttering Association

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Tourette Syndrome

Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.

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Transitioning

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition

Transition Coalition

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Transportation

Santa Rosa City Transit

Sonoma County Transit

Volunteer Wheels

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Travel (also see "Recreation & Leisure")

The Guided Tour, Inc.

Trips, Inc.

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Videos

Smiles - BI video narrated by Demi Moore
ArtWorks for All - BI video about ArtWorks program
To Purchase either of these videos...
visit: 1425 Corporate Center Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Phone: 707-524-6600
Fax: 707-527-1206
TTY: 707-526-6711

Becoming Independent's YouTube Channel

"We Include" employment video from California's Department of Developmental Services

A Video from Sonoma County Down Syndrome Support:

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Visually Impaired / Blind

American Printing House for the Blind

American Foundation for the Blind

Disability Specific Information

Earle Baum Center

Guide Dogs for the Blind

National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness

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Women with Disabilities

Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities

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