OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES

Provides blind and visually-impaired people educational, social and recreational programs and services.

www.brailleinstitute.org
(800) 272-4553

Assists California residents with qualifying disabilities in paying for their college expenses including registration and books. DR can also help students obtain employment and to maximize their ability to live independently in their communities. This can include training, transportation, and job placement.

There are two offices in the San Fernando Valley area. Call the nearest office for more information. Canoga Park office: (818) 596-4302 Van Nuys office: (818) 901-5024

Part of the California State University system. Local 4-year public university that provides educational support services to all students with qualifying disabilities.

National Center on Deafness: http://ncod.csun.edu (818) 677-2054 V/TTY
Center on Disabilities: www.csun.edu/cod (818) 677-2684 V/TTY

Individuals and families dealing with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder use CHADD, a national clearinghouse representing these individuals for educational, advocacy and support. (800) 233-4050
The mission of this agency is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, and from of acts of hate violence. www.dfeh.ca.gov

The mission of this agency is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, and from of acts of hate violence. www.dfeh.ca.gov

GLAD's mission is to ensure equal access for the deaf and hard of hearing community, General purposes are directed around the promotion of the social, recreational, cultural, educational and vocational welfare of deaf and hard of hearing people. www.gladinc.org (323) 478-8000 (Voice) or (323) 550-4226 (TTY)

This is a non-profit, consumer based, non-residential agency that provides a wide range of services to people with disabilities. www.ilcsc.org

(818) 785-6934 (Voice) or (818) 785-7097 TTY

Provides benefits and social services to low-income residents of Los Angeles County, including, but not limited to: food benefits, In-home services, free or low-cost health insurance, temporary financial assistance and employment. http://dpss.lacounty.gov

(323) 686-0950 (Voice) or (800) 660-4026 (TTY)

This is a group of parents, professionals and adults with various learning disabilities. The purpose of this organization is to promote and support the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities. www.ldaca.org (626) 355-0240

This directory has over 5000 literacy programs from all over the United States.

www.literacydirectory.org (800) 228-8813

Private, non-profit organization providing services and support to persons with develop-mental disabilities and their families in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley areas.

www.nlcrc.org (818) 778-1900

Provides quality career and technical education for a diverse population in preparation for gainful employment.

West Valley Center - www.wvoc.net (818) 346-3540
North Valley Center - www.nvoc.org (818) 365-9645

Students who feel they have been discriminated against may contact The Office of Civil Rights and file a complaint. This Federal agency serves students and investigates their complaints of discrimination. Contact them at their web site www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr (800) 872-5327 Voice or (800) 437-0833 TTY

The city of Los Angeles operates a paratransit system which provides door-to-door transportation to qualifying persons with disabilities (see a Special Services counselor for more information). Students may also use the public bus and subway system of the Metro Transportation Authority (MTA).

Paratransit: Access Services (800) 431-7882
City Ride (818) 908-1901
Call the MTA directly at: (213) 680-0054 (Please be patient, many times it is difficult to reach any of the transportation offices).