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Ombudsman

www.wiseandhealthyaging.org

(310) 394-9871

A program that is a state and federally mandated program that identifies and investigates complaints made by or on behalf of residents in long-term care facilities, including: skilled nursing and assisted living

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

aging.lacity.org

(213) 482-7252

Provides an opportunity for unemployed seniors to return to the competitive job market through work experience and job training programs

Handyworker Program

lahd.lacity.org

Provides free minor home repairs for low-income seniors and disabled persons who own and occupy a single family home in the City of Los Angeles.

Cityride

www.ladottransit.com

Local area code plus: 808-RIDE (808-7433)

A transportation assistance program for individuals age 65 or older and qualified disabled persons in the City of Los Angeles and select areas of Los Angeles County.

Community and Senior Services (CSS)

css.lacounty.gov

(213) 738-2600

Investigates abuse claims against the senior and disabled population, and provides nutrition and other life-enhancing services to seniors.

Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH)

gleh.org

(323) 957-7200

The mission is to improve the life experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors by developing affordable housing, providing comprehensive care, and ensuring, through advocacy and education, a brighter future for the LGBT elder community.

American Parkinson Disease Association Los Angeles Chapter

parkinsonla.org

(310) 486-0153

Organize support groups, provide education, fundraise, work with volunteers and most importantly bringing together people with Parkinson’s, loved ones and caregivers to let them know that they are not alone

Jewish Social Service Agency

www.jssa.org

703-896-7918

JSSA helps children, adolescents and their parents cope with behavioral and emotional challenges that impact their sense well-being, relationships, and school performance. JSSA also has a comprehensive program for children, teens, and adults with learning, attention and development disabilities

Seattle Children’s Playgarden

www.childrensplaygarden.org

206 325 5576

Seattle Children's Playgarden is a nonprofit organization operating a preschool program for children with special needs (ages two and a half to five) at the Colman Playfield in Seattle. The Playgarden's program is organized so that special needs children are grouped with typically developing children.

Children’s Therapy Clinic

childrenstherapyclinic.com

(304) 342-9515

Children’s Therapy Clinic is a private, non-profit organization located in Charleston, WV. We provide comprehensive therapy to children with disabilities. If a child’s job is to grow, learn, and play, our job is to help a child be a child. 

Easter Seals West Virginia

www.easterseals.com

304-242-1390

Easter Seals creates solutions that change lives of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs and their families.

Snappin’ Ministries

www.snappin.org

262-391-5458

Our pursuit is to continuously support and encourage those living with the challenge of parenting a special needs child, so that the genuine love and hope of Jesus will be experienced and shared in their every day lives.

City of Cheyenne Youth Alternatives Program

cheyennecity.org

307-638-2091

Community program to increase communication and help kids who may be having a tough time.

Uplift - Casper Office

www.upliftwy.org

(888) 875-4383

Encouraging success and wellness for families, children, youth, and young adults with or at risk of emotional, behavioral, or learning disorders, disabilities, and other special health care needs

Uplift - Jackson Office

www.upliftwy.org

(888) 875-4383

Encouraging success and wellness for families, children, youth, and young adults with or at risk of emotional, behavioral, or learning disorders, disabilities, and other special health care needs

Child Care Aware of North Central Arkansas

ccana.org

870-793-5233

child care referrals

Able South Carolina

www.able-sc.org

864.235.1421

Able SC is a Center for Independent Living (CIL), an organization not about “helping” people with disabilities, but built on the central concept of self-empowerment. They empower people with disabilities to live active, self-determined lives: advocacy, service and support.

Easter Seals South Carolina

www.easterseals.com

803-256-0735

Providing exceptional services to ensure children with disabilities or special needs have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities since 1934.

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