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Resources

Legal / Advocacy

Phone:

(612) 200 - 9920

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Email:

info@autismlawcenter.com


The vision of the firm is to help parents and caregivers meet the needs of their children who have
autism or other disabilities. We seek to accomplish this goal through a variety of methods that
include planning for the future and advocating for funding to meet the current needs of our
children — regardless of how young or old they may be.

Phone:

(310) 829 - 2029

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Email :

arlene@arlenebell.com


Arlene Bell is an attorney in private practice whose work is dedicated to Special Education Law.
Her sensitivity to the challenges of advocating for children’s rights derives from her past
experiences as a teacher of students with learning disabilities.

Phone:

(714) 251 - 6530


Email : info@csnlg.com


California Special Needs Law Group (“CSNLG”) is a versatile law firm designed to meet the
changing the needs of our clients. Our primary focus is helping children with Special Needs obtain a
Free Appropriate Public Education (“FAPE”) from their local educational agency (“LEA”) such
as your child’s school district. Our Special Education representation includes advocating for and
defending the legal rights of families at Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) meetings,
mediations and court proceedings.

Phone:

(818) 386 - 2800


Ms. Kelman’s son’s disability brought her to the path of special education law. After meeting so
many families in need of educational services for their children who felt hopelessly lost not

knowing where to turn or where to start, Ms. Kelman embarked on a journey to ensure every
child in need that crosses her path receives the appropriate education they deserve.

Phone:

(877) 572 - 8472


Email : info@specialneedsalliance.org


The Special Needs Alliance (SNA) is a national, not-for-profit organization of attorneys
dedicated to the practice of disability and public benefits law. Individuals with disabilities, their
families, and their advisors rely on the SNA to connect them with nearby attorneys who focus
their practices in the disability law arena.

Phone :

(512) 377 - 1118


Fax:

(512) 942 - 2527

 

Email:

Info@PositiveEnlightenment.com

Phone :

(213) 385 - 2977


Fax:

(213) 385 - 9089


Address :

610 South Ardmore Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90005

Government/Social Services

Adult / Transitioning

Angels Playground

Address :

970 Arlington Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626


A universally accessible playground.

Beach wheelchairs are equipped with large, wide wheels which can roll across the
sand without sinking. They usually require users to be accompanied by someone pushing them,
although several California locations offer motorized chairs which may be self propelled. There
are many beaches listed in Orange County that lend wheelchairs free of charge. Also available is
a book titled “A Wheelchair Riders Guide to the LA and Orange County Coast”. This can be
downloaded at the above website.

Phone:

(714) 889 - 5783

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Address: 13641 Deodara Drive, Garden Grove
 

Gym sports and socializing with friends are offered to all, regardless of age or
disability.

Horseback Riding – Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club, Inc.

Phone:

(949) 474 - 7329

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Email :

backbayridingclub@yahoo.com


Address :

20262 SW Cypress Street, Newport, CA, 92660
Phone:

(949) 474 - 7329
 

The Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to
improving the bodies, minds and spirits of children, youth and adults with physical and/or
developmental disabilities through therapeutic horseback riding lessons and other unique
activities.

Horseback Riding – Ride Your Horse! Therapeutic Riding Program

Phone:

(562) 865 - 9012


Address:

B&B Stables, 10730 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703
 

Provides lessons for ages 3 to adults. The goal is to promote the self-growth of a
child and/or adult through the interaction with a loving horse.

Phone:

(949) 240 - 8441

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Email :

info@sheacenter.org

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Address:

26284 Oso Road, San Juan Capistrano
 

Full-time program of adaptive and therapeutic horseback riding for ages two and
older of all disabilities

Horseback Riding – Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club, Inc.

Phone: ​

(949) 474 - 7329

​

Email : backbayridingclub@yahoo.com


Address :

20262 SW Cypress Street, Newport, CA, 92660
 

The Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to
improving the bodies, minds and spirits of children, youth and adults with physical and/or
developmental disabilities through therapeutic horseback riding lessons and other unique
activities.

Phone:

(805) 967 2841


Email : hello@newdirectionstravel.org

Address:

5276 Hollister Ave., Suite 207, Santa Barbara
 

Holiday and vacation travel offered to people ages 13 and older with all disabilities.

Park – Barrier-Free Park in Santa Ana

Email :

zeedux23@aol.com

 

Address:

George Upton All Access Park

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Established in 1993 by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Ana, provides disabled kids the
chance to engage in a range of recreational activities. A wheelchair-accessible sports court – the
Raul Ayala Sports Court – is the latest addition.

Power Play MD OC/Pediatric Weight Management

Phone:

1-877-LEAN-KIDS (532-6543)
 

Address:

Batavia Woods Medical Center 845 W. La Veta Ave., Suite 108 Orange, CA 92868
 

Fully staffed facility for ages 4-19. They offer 8-week, intensive programs that run
through the year. Bilingual.

Sailing – Access to Sailing

Phone:

(562) 433 - 0561


Email:

info@accesstosailing.org
 

Address:

Long Beach at Shoreline Village
 

Offers participatory programs for physically, mentally, and developmentally
challenged children and adults.

Sports

Phone:

(626) 396 - 1010
 

Email :

info@abilityfirst.org

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Address:

Programs available in Long Beach, Anaheim, and Costa Mesa.
 

Provides a variety of recreational activities including field trips, bowling,
swimming, theater, and Special Olympics training. Ages 5 years and up.

Phone :

(909) 887 - 6446

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Address:

Various cities. The phone number above connects you to the Western Regional
headquarters in San Bernardino. Call for current challenger teams.

 

Girls and boys with all disabilities. Ages 5 to 18 or completion of high school.

Phone:

Steel Morris (714) 713 - 2512
 

Email :

info@ocmiracleleague.com
 

The Miracle League of Orange County is a non-profit organization that
gives children and adults with physical and mental disabilities the
The opportunity to play the great game of baseball.

The Challenger Division will be tailored to the needs of each individual special
needs child. There will be activities to develop skills, learn teamwork, and advance to games.

Phone:

(949) 786 - 9625
 

Adaptive bowling for all disabilities ages 6 and older.

San Diego Gulls Special Hockey is an athlete-centered hockey program for children and
adults with developmental disabilities.

Phone:
(949) 724 - 6637
 
Provides support to individuals with sensory, physical, or cognitive disabilities, and their family
members, in the Irvine community.

Email :
Beckyann14@Aol.Com, Or Hornetscoach@Msn.Com
 
Pop Warner sanctioned flag football and cheerleading for developmentally disabled
children ages 6-15 years. Players get a jersey, cheerleaders receive a uniform and all kids get a
trophy. Cities participating: Cypress, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Lakewood, Long Beach,
Pasadena, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Margarita, and South Coast.

Phone :
(714) 889 - 5783

Address:
13641 Deodara Drive, Garden Grove
 
Gym sports and socializing with friends are offered to 5-14 years old,

Phone:
(626) 578 - 0800

Email :
info@skatepasadena.com

Address:
Pasadena Ice Skating Center
 
The Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club (PML) was established in 1964 and exists
to create character, courage, and citizenship through a youth ice hockey program and family-
friendly atmosphere. We are committed to using sport, teamwork, camaraderie, recreation, and
athleticism to facilitate the superior development of youth hockey players, in an environment that
is educational, inspirational and promotes the development of player skills, tactics, and systems.
We endeavor to have our players master the skills of the game by acquiring the right physical,
mental and social skills.

Phone :
(714) 692-8776 ext. 0

Email :

Y2@therinks.com

Address:
23641 La Palma, Yorba Linda Map It
 
Ice Skating for individuals of all ages. No charge for the disabled and wheelchairs
are accessible to the ice. Please call for skating times. Reservations required.

Phone:
1-800-872-2976

Address:
V.I.P. Teams in various locations
 
Adaptive Soccer is offered to children of all disabilities, ages 4-19.

Soccer – US Youth Soccer/TOP Soccer

Phone:

657-363-8212 and look for the business manager


Address :

5100 E. La Palma Ave, Suite 115 Anaheim, CA 92807
 

Community-based soccer program for players with physical and/or mental
disabilities. Ages 3 and up accepted.

Phone:

(949) 415-6471

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Address :

29070 Shark Bay, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

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Softball Program for mentally and/or physically challenged girls, ages
approximately 10-20.

Phone:

(562) 502 - 1100
 

Email :

info@sosc.org

Address :

1600 Forbes Way Suite 200 Long Beach CA 90810

 

Keeping the athletes healthy so they can compete is a key goal. Children and adults with
intellectual disabilities who participate in Special Olympics develop improved physical fitness and
motor skills.

Phone:

(714) 417 - 9553
 

Email :

info@spiritleague.org

Address :

27758 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Suite 303, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
 

Our special needs sports league creates a community where athletes with developmental disabilities
thrive.

Phone:

(714)838-5223

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Address:

580 W. 6th Street, Tustin 92780
 

Includes children ages 5-18 with and without disabilities in recreation, sports, art,
education, and other activities.

Phone :

(714) 633 - 7400


Email :

info@reimagineoc.org

 

Address :

1601 East street andrew place, Santa Ana, CA 92705

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Our staff are experts in developing innovative experiences that are educational, culturally
enriching and socially engaging. Whether on-campus or out in the community, we believe in the
transformative power of new experiences to foster confidence, build connections and create a lasting
sense of possibilities throughout life.

Education

Laws


California Department of Education

Special Education Division
Procedural Safeguards Referral Service

 

Phone:

800-926-0648

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Address :

1430 N Street, Suite 2401

Sacramento, CA 95814

Special Education Organizations and Government Offices

Phone:(213) 213 - 8000
Fax (213) 213 - 8001

Address :
350 South Bixel Street, Suite 290 Los Angeles CA 90017

Phone:
(888) 599 - 2666

Email:
gaylegordon@empowertraining.org

Address:
614 Manchester Avenue, Inglewood, California 90301, United States

Phone:
(310) 374 - 3300

Address :
119 West Torrance blvd, suite 100

Central Office

Division of Special Education

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Phone :

(213) 241 1000

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Address :

333 South Beaudry Avenue, 17th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017

Administration and Support, 17th Floor
 

Phone :

(213) 241-6701


Email :

spedsfss@lausd.net

Compliance, 17th Floor
Phone:

(213) 241-3335

Fax: (213) 241-8499

Infant/Preschool, 17th Floor
Phone:

(213) 241-4713

Fax: (213) 241-8932

Due Process, 17th Floor
Phone:

(213) 241-6718

Fax: (213) 241-8917

LRE Programs, 17th Floor
Phone :

(213) 241-8051

Program/Fiscal Accountability & Budget, 17th Floor
Phone:

(213) 241-6708

Fax: (213) 241-6926

Autism Program Support
Phone:

(213) 241-8051

Behavior Support
Phone number :

(213) 241-8051

LRE Counselors /Orthopedically Impaired Program
Phone:

(213) 241-8051

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Phone number :

(213) 241-8053 (TTY available)

Moderate-Severe Disabilities Support
Phone:

(213) 241-8051

Inclusion Support Office
Phone number :

(213) 241-8051

Visually Impaired Program
Phone:

(323) 962-9560

LRE Counselors /Orthopedically Impaired Program
Phone :

(213) 241-8051

Policies, Procedures, MCD Monitoring, 17th Floor
Phone:

(213) 241-6701

Fax: (213) 241-8915

Nonpublic Services, 17th Floor
Phone:

(213) 241-3373

Fax: (213) 241-8431

Professional Development, 17th, Floor
Phone number :

(213) 241-8051

Fax: (213) 241-8916

Parent Resource Network/Complaint Response Unit, 17th Floor
Phone number :

1-800-933-8133

Fax: (213) 241-7550, TTY (213) 241-6853

Psychological Services, 17th Floor
Phone:

(213) 241-8303

Fax: (213) 241-8916

Related Services, 18th Floor
Phone:

(213) 241-6200

Fax: (213) 241-8437

Transition Services, 17th Floor
Phone:

(213) 241-8050

Fax: (213) 241-4185

Support Unit

Support Unit North

Support Unit North

Los Angeles Unified School District

 

Phone:
(818) 256-2800

Fax: (818) 894-9236


Address :

8558 Balboa Boulevard, #150 Lobby 4, Northridge, CA 91325

Support Unit Central West

Los Angeles Unified School District

 

Phone:

(323) 421-2950

Fax: (323) 291-1624


Address :

3741 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90016

Support Unit East

Los Angeles Unified School District

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Phone:

(213) 241-0101

Fax: (213) 241-3332

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Address :
333 S. Beaudry Avenue, 11th floor Los Angeles, CA 90017

Support Unit South

Los Angeles Unified School District

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Phone number :

(310) 354-3431

Fax: (310) 769-4984

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Address :
1208 Magnolia Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90247

Housing

Resources for Housing Assistance

Department of Fair Employment and Housing

 

Phone :

(800) 884-1684

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Email :

contact.center@dfeh.ca.gov

Phone:

800-477-5977

Phone:

(323) 939-0506
Fax:

(213) 471-4568


3250 Wilshire Blvd., 13th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Phone :

(213) 385-2977
Fax: (213) 385-9089


Address :

610 South Ardmore Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90005

Previous Virtual Presentations

Presentation Facilitator :
Disability Rights California

Presentation Facilitator :
Jamaun Willis MEd, BCBA, LBA
of Positive Enlightenment/
Behavioral Services and Consulting

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