LINKS TO LOCAL, STATE & NATIONAL WEBSITES

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Local and Caregiving Links

Care.com - The Senior Care Directory on this website provides a comprehensive listing of resources by state in seven categories: housing resources, transporation resources, home care, end-of-life care, legal resources, and financial planning and management.

Access Center of San Diego - This organization provides a wide range of services designed to enable persons with severe disabilities to live independently.

Alzheimer's Association - San Diego Chapter - Information and support for the family and friends of loved ones who suffer through the disease of Alzheimer's.

SDcommute – This site provides information about the San Diego Metropolitan Transportation System (MTS), including bus and trolley routes and schedules.

Infosandiego – San Diego’s health and social service community resources.

County of San Diego Webpage - The official web page of the County of San Diego offices and programs.

San Diego Regional Center - SDRC provides services to persons with developmental disabilities.

Caregiving.com - This site contains information, resources and support for individuals providing homecare

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) – Provides information, education, services, research and advocacy for family caregivers.

National Alliance for Caregivers - The NAC is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers.

San Diego Network of Care - A comprehensive, Internet-based resource is for the elderly and people with disabilities, as well as their caregivers and service providers.

SD Commute - This site provides information about the San Diego Metropolitan Transportation System (MTS), including bus and trolley routes and schedules.

United Domestic Workers of America - This is the official site of the labor union that represents all Individual Providers in San Diego County.

California State Links

California Association of Area Agencies on Aging (C4A) - The California Area Agency on Aging is charged with the implementation of the provisions and intent of the Older Americans Act and Older Californian's Act.

California Association of Public Authorities for IHSS - The professional organization that connects various Public Authorities across California.

California ATNetwork - This organization is dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology.

California Commission on Aging - This site is for the CA Commission on Aging, which serves as principal advisory body to the Governor, State Legislature, and State, Federal and local departments and agencies on issues affecting older individuals.

California Department of Aging - This state agency administers a broad range of home- and community-based services throughout California, working primarily with the Area Agencies on Aging.

Californians for Disability Rights - CDR is the oldest and largest membership organization of persons with disabilities in California.

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers - CFILC collaborates with and increases the capacity of California 's Independent Living Centers.

California Legislative Information - This site contains information about CA bills, laws, legislators and legislative publications.

California Senior Legislature - This is the site for the CA Senior Legislator.

California State Assembly - This site provides information about the State Assembly and includes a link to the Assembly audio session and Committee Hearings.

California State Council on Developmental Disabilities - A federally-funded independent state agency established in federal and state law to assist in planning, monitoring and evaluating services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

California State Independent Living Council - A state agency created to maximize options for independence for persons with disabilities.

California State Senate - This site lists CA Senators, legislation and other information about the Senate and includes a audio and video link.

Congress of California Seniors - This organization takes stands on issues of importance to midlife and older persons and their families.

Pacific Disability and Technical Assistance Center - The purpose of this agency is to build a partnership between the disability and business communities and to promote full participation in society for persons with disabilities through education and technical assistance.

Protection & Advocacy, Inc. - PAI works in partnership with people with disabilities to protect, advocate for, and advance their human, legal and service rights.

National Links

Adaptive Computer Products - This site has extensive information about computer, software and peripheral technology for use by individuals with all types of disabilities.

Administration on Aging - This is the Federal focal point and advocate agency for older persons and their concerns.

American Association of People with Disabilities - AAPD is the largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities.

American Association of Retired Persons - AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older.

American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today - ADAPT is dedicated to organizing the disabled community to take direct action to maximize options for independent living.

American Red Cross - The official page of the organization dedicated to providing services in times of emergencies and disasters.

Amtrak - This site provides information, schedules, etc. about the nationwide Amtrak train service

Disability Resources Online - DRO is a nonprofit organization that monitors, reviews, and reports resources for persons with disabilities.

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund - DREDF is a national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities.

Disabled American Veterans - DAV is the official voice of America 's service-connected disabled veterans.

Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities - This site lists ideas and resources for people with disabilities desiring to be prepared for various disasters.

Empowerment Zone - Disability Resource Links - This site offers information, ideas, and software to empower individuals with disabilities.

iCan - Disability Information & Resources - Disability I & R – This site provides a variety of resources and information and includes a tool for connecting with other people with and without disabilities.

Independent Living Research Utilization - This program is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living.

Institute on Independent Living - This site offers resources for persons with extensive disabilities and develops consumer-driven policies for self-determination, self-respect and dignity.

Greyhound – Information on fares, schedules, etc, of this nationwide bus service.

Mainstream - Disability Related Online Magazine - Produced by, for and about people with disabilities, MAINSTREAM covers news & current affairs.

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation - The mission of our Foundation is to help young people with disabilities to maximize their potential and participation in society.

National Center on Emergency Preparedness, for People with Disabilities - This organization is focused on helping ensure that all individuals are included in the development of and inclusion in plans for protection from both natural and man-made emergencies.

National Council on Disability - NCD is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting Americans with disabilities.

National Council on Independent Living - NCIL is a membership organization that advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society.

National Institute on Aging - The NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. The NIA is also the primary federal agency on Alzheimer’s disease research.

National Organization on Disability - The mission of the N.O.D. is to expand the participation and contribution of the 54 million persons in America with disabilities in all aspects of life.

New Mobility - Disability Related Online Magazine - A tremendous research and communication tool for anyone with an interest in disability issues.

Paralyzed Veterans of America - This is the site for the Paralyzed Veterans of America, an organization that assist veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.

Social Security Administration - This site provides information about Social Security and it’s many programs and services.

Spinal Cord Injury Information Network - This site provides a breadth of information about resources available to individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries.

Center for an Accessible Society - The Center for An Accessible Society is a national organization designed to focus public attention on disability and independent living issues.

The Mouth - Disability Related Online Magazine - Mouth is a bi-monthly, disability rights-oriented magazine.

The Ragged Edge - Disability Related Online Magazine - Ragged Edge is a web based disability issues magazine.

The White House - This site houses news and information from the Federal Administration.

U.S. Congress on the Internet - This is the site for the US House of Representatives and has information about legislation and contact information.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - This site provides information and resources to US Veterans, their friends and families.

United States Access Board - The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities.

World Institute on Disability - This organization is dedicated to promoting the civil rights and full societal inclusion of people with disabilities.