Resources
Legal / Advocacy
Phone:
(612) 200 - 9920
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Email:
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 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 :
(213) 385 - 2977
Fax:
(213) 385 - 9089
Address :
610 South Ardmore Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90005
Government/Social Services
Adult / Transitioning
Activities/Other Resources
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 :
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 :
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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
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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 :
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:
Address:
Long Beach at Shoreline Village
Offers participatory programs for physically, mentally, and developmentally
challenged children and adults.
Sports
Phone:
(626) 396 - 1010
Email :
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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 :
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 :
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
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
Employment Programs
Housing
Resources for Housing Assistance
Department of Fair Employment and Housing
Phone :
(800) 884-1684
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Email :
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