The following websites have been selected by The Arc South Bay for your convenience. However, The Arc South Bay does not necessarily support any site listed and cannot vouch for the accuracy or views of the content. If you have any questions in regards to these sites, please contact their respective webmasters.
Developmental Disability Organizations:
ARC of California
American Assoc. of People with Disabilities
American Association on Mental Retardation
Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA)
Council for Exceptional Children
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Harbor Regional Center
National Arc
National Organization on Disability
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
Through the Looking Glass
Voice of the Retarded (advocacy group)
Westside Regional Center
Government Sites:
California Department of Developmental Services
CA Dept. of Rehabilitation
Disability Info.gov
Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities
Social Security Online
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
U.S. Department of Health And Human Services
U.S. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
Resources:
@LA
Abilities Expo
Adaptive Clothing
Americans With Disabilities Act Document Center
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Disability Network
Exceptional Parent Magazine
L.A. Tourist Accessibility Guide
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Parent Educating Parents and Professionals
Disability Rights, California, formerly Protection and Advocacy Inc
Wheelchair Net
Message/Discussion Boards:
ARC of U.S. Message Board
Our Kids
Specific Disabilities
Autism Society
National Down Syndrome Society
National Fragile X Syndrome Foundation
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
National Organization of Rare Diseases
Spina Bifida Association
Tourette Syndrome Association
United Cerebral Palsy Association
Support Groups:
Association of University Affiliated Programs
Family Village
National Center for Family Support
National Fathers Network
Parents Helping Parents
Sibling Support Project
Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers
Local:
Torrance Chamber of Commerce
Gardena Chamber of Commerce