LINKS DIRECTORY

There are many public and private organizations that may be of assistance in regards to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).The following links provide both advocacy and information rescources to assist you in keeping up with current issues. While all listed links are informative, TMI does not necessarily endorse the opinions of the organizations listed below.


The following links are categorized by subject:

ADA General
Center for Personal Assistance Services
"Providing research, training, dissemination and technical assistance on issues of Personal Assistance Services (PAS) in the United States."
Dept. of Developmental Services
The Department of Developmental Services believes the California developmental services community is best served by the open exchange of information and opinions. DDS is also committed to providing mechanisms for the resolution of problems and complaints when they arise. A number of formal processes have been established for handling appeals and complaints.
Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing
"Protecting the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations and from the perpetration of acts of hate violence."
DOJ Guidance On Accessible Websites
Department of Rehabilitation
"Working in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities."
ELP Learning Community
Essential Lifestyle Planning
Long Term Care Integration E-News
"A collaboration between USC and UCLA to help counties in California improve long-term care."
Needy Meds
"Providing information about patient assistance programs which provide no cost prescription medications to eligible participants."
Public Transportation - San Diego Commute
San Diego Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired
"Rehabilitating blind and vision impaired adults so they can reach their highest level of independence and self-reliance."
San Diego Regional Center

SSA Disability Program
"Benefits for people with disabilties."

 
Assistive Technology
ABLE DATA
"The Premier Source for Information on Assistive Technology."
RESNA
"Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America."
Jim Mullen Foundation
(Providing computers to people with disabilities.)
 
Employment Services
CA Rehabilitation Association
"Dedicated to preserving and enhancing the rights of people with disabilities primarily through active political involvement in our Nation's capitol."
Employment Standards Commission
"Enhancing the welfare and protecting the rights of American workers."
Equal Employment Opportunities Commission
Industrial Welfare Commission
Job Summit
"Real Jobs. Real Close. Real Easy."

SSA - The Work Site
"Employment Support for people with disabilities,"

Disabled Person.com - Recruitability
"Providing an online, targeted recruiting site that effectively connects proactive employers with job seekers with disabilities."
Disability Benefits 101
"Providing online work and benefits calculators which are easy to use and in English and Spanish."
 
Family Support/Foster Family Services
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System
 
Housing And Living
Excel! Networking Group
"A non-profit, self-help career development and educational organization created by people with disabilities for people with disabilities."
Inform San Diego
"San Diego's Health and Social Service Community."
San Diego Housing Commission
"Helping low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing in the high-cost City of San Diego."
 
Legal 
Protection & Advocacy, Inc.
"Advancing the human and legal rights of people with disabilities."
   
Community And Recreation  
Park And Recreation Department - Therapeutic Recreation Services