Helpful Online Resources
The following sites provide useful information and links to other sites that may help you or a family member better understand the complex developmental disability delivery system in California, and to a lesser extent, nationally. If you have a specific need or question concerning advocacy or resources in the Inland Empire area of California, please feel free to call us at 951.688.5141.
National Organizations on Disabilities:
American Association on Mental Retardation
The Arc
United Cerebral Palsy Associations
California Resources for Developmental Disabilities:
Arc California
Autism Society of California
California Association of Severely Handicapped (TASH) Autism Society of California
Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI)
Office of Clients Rights Advocacy (PAI)
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
California Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Center (MHDDC)
California Development Disabilities Netlink (search engine)
Women with Developmental Disabilities
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Mental Retardation
The Research and Training Center (RTC) on Community Living
Psychiatric Assessment of the Person with Mental Retardation
Characteristics of a Mentally Retarded Offender
Helpful Hints on How to Deal With a Mental Retarded Suspect, Victim or Witness
Self-Determination
Medical (links to syndromes and genetic conditions)
Family Village
Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association
Mental Retardation Resources
Health Promotion and People with Developmental Disabilities
California Regional Centers:
Association of Regional Center Agencies
Inland Regional Center
California Government & Legislation:
Department of Aging
Department of Developmental Services
Department of Education
Department of Health Services
Department of Mental Health
Department of Rehabilitation
California Assembly
California Senate
Please note: The California State Senate and Assembly sites allow you to e-mail or write to any elected official serving in those legislative bodies.
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