California
Special Education
"Information and resources to serve the unique needs of persons with disabilities so that each person will meet or exceed high standards of achievement in academic and nonacademic skills."
Infant and toddler programs for children with disabilities "Teams of service coordinators, healthcare providers, early intervention specialists, therapists, and parent resource specialists can evaluate and assess an infant or toddler and provide appropriate early intervention services to children eligible for California Early Start."
Programs for children with disabilities through age 5
Department of Rehabilitation "works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities."
Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities "Provides support and direction to Local Educational Agencies regarding Secondary Education, Adult Education, Postsecondary Options, Career Technical Education, Educational Options, Workforce Development, and Educational Equity."
Department of Mental Health "entrusted with leadership of the California mental health system, ensures through partnerships the availability and accessibility of effective, efficient, culturally competent services."
Department of Developmental Services "DDS is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities."
Protection & Advocacy, Inc "Advancing the human and legal rights of people with disabilities."
Children's Medical Services "CCS is a statewide program that treats children with certain physical limitations and chronic health conditions or diseases. CCS can authorize and pay for specific medical services and equipment provided by CCS-approved specialists."
Healthy Families Program "Healthy Families is low cost insurance for children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal."
Services to the Blind "Mission is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence."
Services to the deaf or hard of hearing "Mission of the Office of Deaf Access is to assure that state and local government programs are routinely adapted to meet the communication needs of deaf and hard of hearing children, adults, and families so they may receive the public benefits and services they are entitled to."
Tarjan Center "Provides leadership in education, research and innovative practices that supports the quality of life and community inclusion of all people with disabilities."
Assistive Technology System "The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities."
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