ILCSC, Inc. - (The Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc.)
UDLA - (Unification of Disabled Latin Americans)
Career Partners (job training and search for persons with disabilities)
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Holy Angels Church of the Deaf is the archdiocesan ministry to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The church is located in the city of Vernon, California. For more information please log onto: http://www.hacofthedeaf.org
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FUERZA, Inc. (Familias Unidas en Respuesta al Sindrome Down y otras Alteraciones), P. O. Box 2434, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, (800) 200-4323 - This group is comprised of parents and families who assist other Spanish speaking families in many areas, e.g., education, workshops, legal advocacy, information on different disabilities, etc.
- ILCSC, Inc. - (The Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc.) 14407 Gilmore St., #101, Van Nuys, Ca 91401. Phone 818-785-6934 or fax 818-785-0330. www.ILCSC.org For twenty-five years, a private non-profit, consumer-based agency serving persons with single or multiple disabilities including persons with Acquired Traumatic Brain Injury (ATBI) and persons with HIV/AIDS and their families in greater Los Angeles County. ILCSC serves clients by re-education and training, independence enhancement, advocacy, and support groups. Additionally, ILCSC serves the private and corporate business, civil and worship communities with staff training regarding cultural diversity, sensitivity, and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance.
- UDLA - (Unification of Disabled Latin Americans), P. O. Box 75-606, Los Angeles CA 90005, Telephone (213) 388-8352, FAX: (213) 388-3802, E-mail: UDLA@aol.com - www.udlaonline.org - UDLA is a non-profit organization, celebrating their 25th anniversary, founded by and for physically challenged and developmentally disabled individuals and their families. As such, UDLA offers various programs and services of which many are provided free of charge. They take donations in the form of wheelchairs, TDD telephones, computers, tax-deductible monetary donation, etc.
UDLA's main objective is to raise a consciousness in the community concerning the need for accessibility and the importance of lessening barriers for those who are physically challenged and/or developmentally disabled, in an effort to increase their self esteem, help them to realize their potential and become productive members of society.
What type of services does UDLA offer? Historically, UDLA has been instrumental in providing quality services to approximately 12,000 individuals yearly. These services include:
- Providing support in guiding members towards physical rehabilitation and integration into meaningful educational programs including instructions in the areas of health, hygiene, and personal development.
- Providing emotional support to assist disabled individuals in accepting their disabilities by guiding them to successfully integrate into society, realize their potential, increase their self esteem and reach greater independence.
- UDLA also participates in international congresses for the disabled to strengthen and facilitate the rehabilitation of disabled people in the world.
Current Events: UDLA is sponsoring a Free (bilingual) Seminar for Parents with children who are disabled and their families, also for people with all types of disabilities.
- Career Partners is committed to providing prompt, professional service in a customer-friendly environment, which offers an array of services to achieve professional enrichment and success for job seekers and employers alike. Main Office: 3505 N Hart Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770 (626) 572-7272; TTY (626) 569-0682; www.careerpartners.org; for a list of schools, log on to www.i-train.org.
- SGVCASA holds support meetings the 1st Wed. of every month for parents of children with autism, or "autistic-like" symptoms. Everyone who may be interested in learning more about autism is encouraged to attend. San Gabriel Valley Chapter Autism Society of America, P. O. Box 1755, Glendora, CA 91740 (626) 580-8927; www.sgvasa.org
