Resources for Students with Disabilities

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) works to provide an equitable learning environment for students with disabilities. Our services and programming are available in-person and virtually. They offer several services to assist students with disabilities such as accessible technology, alternative media, alternative testing, deaf & hard of hearing, disability-related counseling, and noted-taking. They are in the Student Services Bldg., #1320, on the first floor. You can contact OSD through the office email (OSD@calstatela.edu) or by calling (323) 343-3140

The office director is Gonzalo Centeno (gcenten@cslanet.calstatela.edu) and associate director Diana Pantoja (dpantoja@calstatela.edu). 

Disability-related counseling allows OSD Disability Management Specialists/Counselors to support students who are registered with the Office for Students with Disabilities. OSD Disability Management Specialists/Counselors provide individual disability-related advice related to the impact of a student's disability on their academic, career, and personal needs. Disability-related counseling is currently available by appointment or visiting with your Disability Management Specialist/Counselor during their virtual or in-person drop-in hours. Email osd@calstatela.edu for appointment assistance. 

The assistance Technology and Learning Center offers support with technology and training on software. The ATLC offers one on one support with technology, you can contact Jose Amenero via email for such service (jose.amenero2@calstatela.edu) for in person or zoom assistance. The ATLC provides support for Alternative Format Requests and assistance with basic software like Microsoft Office. Also located in the Student Services Bldg., #1320. 

Alternative Testing is a resource provided to eligible students via OSD. This resource allows for extended time on exams without or little to no distraction. For more information contact Cinthia Romero (osdtesting@calstatela.edu).

OSD Wednesday Workshops are free workshops provided by the OSD for tips and strategies to help students do their best in class. You can attend at 1pm every Wednesday in-person (SSB 4115) or via livestream on zoom (https://calstatela.zoom.us/s/87462407078). A Calendar is posted and updated frequently on their website.

 The AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability is awarded annually to  deserving  students with a disability who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in an accredited university. This scholarship recognizes students pursuing studies related to health and disability, particularly majors that will impact the quality of life of persons with disabilities. 

This page has A-Z listings of resources all over Los Angeles County for many different disabilities. If you are looking for the American cancer society, or the Epileptic society you will find the link here. There are resources for legal help, and employment services. This is a government page that also has resources for parents of children who have disabilities and information about navigating LAX with disabilities. There are many great resources here.  

This site offers many great resources for those with physical or mental disabilities. They have information on community integration training which focuses on things like health and wellness, money management, and social skills. DESI offers a program to learn about independent living which focuses on paying bills on time and cleaning and organizing your space. This organization also has a program to help those with autism or developmental disabilities find jobs that fit their skill set. 

Los Angeles county development authority has all the information you need on special needs housing. If you or someone you know is a former foster youth, has a mental disability, is a veteran or has HIV/AIDS and needs transitional housing they offer information on how to do that. This site also has information on Section 8 and public housing. 

The South Los Angeles Regional Center is a great resource for parents with children with disabilities. This center provides information to parents seeking information on their children under 3 and offers many workshops on things like potty training, positive parenting for challenging behaviors and socializing.  They also offer services for children up to 17 years old with more classes on behavior, crisis support and day care. For adults they offer employment programs, day programs, and independent living workshops. 

This organization offers many great resources for families. If you or a family      member need more information on supportive services Aces-LA can help you out. They can point you in the right direction for screening children for disabilities as well as the Therapy network. ACES really focuses on screening, treating and healing and offers many resources in that direction. 

The Independent Living Center of Southern California (ILC) is a non-profit organization that’s been around since 1976. They provide a wide range of services to people with disability including but not limited to Disability Peer Support, Housing Assistance, Advocacy and Testimonials. They want you to know that you are not alone.

Telephone: (877) 452-4227

 Serving the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys, we are committed to supporting and enhancing family focused services in a parent driven atmosphere for families who have children with special needs, 0-26 years of age, and for the Community Navigator Program zero through life expectancy. We have bilingual staff, fluent in Spanish, Chinese/Mandarin and Vietnamese. 

 Address: 1500 S Hyacinth Ave Suite B

West Covina, CA 91791

Office: (626) 919-1091

Fax: (626) 919-2784

Warmline: (800) 442-2022

Email: empower@parentsplacefrc.com

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 The Microsoft Disability Scholarship seeks to empower students with disabilities to achieve more through access to education leading to a career in technology. Eight (8) $20,000 scholarships distributed over 4 years ($5,000 per year, renewable). Awards are renewable for up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first, on the basis of satisfactory academic performance maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, full-time or half-time enrollment, and continued enrollment in the eligible major. 

 The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is a non-profit organization focused on building community, sharing resources, and shaping policy to help individuals with learning and attention issues. Our annual scholarships and awards celebrate the work and achievements of students and leaders working to create more equitable futures for those with learning disabilities and attention issues. 

 Phone: (301) 966-2234 

 The ADA National Network provides information, guidance and training on how to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in order to support the mission of the ADA to “assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities.”

In collaboration with the ADAKTC, Regional ADA Centers develop evidence-based factsheets and guidebooks on high priority and timely ADA topics such as service animals, effective communication, accessible parking, and how to plan accessible events.

Phone: 1-800-949-4232 

 We have one of the most comprehensive service portfolios spanning all ages from early intervention for infants to community access and job training for adults and seniors. All programs are designed to prepare children and adults to actively participate in their schools, communities, workplaces, and at home. The Vision: A world where people of all abilities are fully accepted, respected, and included. The Mission: Celebrating neurodiversity and empowering individuals with developmental disabilities through innovative, inclusive programs and community partnerships. 

 A project that supports educators, administrators, department of education staff, parent center directors/staff, technical assistance partners, families, and young adults with disabilities across California. We provide training, learning and support tools, as well as parent and professional resources in the areas of family engagement, alternative dispute resolution, early learning, youth leadership/self advocacy and compliance and improvement monitoring. We also provide statewide support and coordinated technical assistance to the Family Empowerment Centers and Disability Council, as well as collaborate with regional, state, and national partners. 

 Lime Connect is a global 501(c)(3) not for profit that's rebranding disability through achievement. We are focused on attracting, preparing, and connecting high-achieving professionals and university students - including veterans - who have all types of disabilities with rewarding professional opportunities. Individuals who join the Lime Network are eligible to apply for scholarships, leadership programs, internship, co-op and full-time positions with the world's leading corporations - our partners. Lime Connect offers programs and resources that are designed to support our members in building the skills, connections, and confidence to navigate the workplace as a person with a disability. 

 Members can access a huge collection of ebooks and read their way with the most customizable ebooks for people with reading barriers. Bookshare audiobooks and ebooks make reading easy. You can customize your reading experience with assistive reading features that remove reading barriers. And with over one million titles, you will find virtually any book for school, career, or leisure in one convenient place. Bookshare Reader is our free app that makes reading easy. Access millions of audiobooks and ebooks and customize your reading experience in ways that work for you. Bookshare operates in the U.S. under a copyright exemption—the Chafee Amendment—which grants nonprofit organizations the ability to make books available to people with print disabilities without publisher permission. 

 Phone: (650) 352-0198

 Monday through Friday from 5AM to 5PM Pacific Time.

 Provides education, assessment, training and services in the communities of South Los Angeles, Watts, Leimert Park, Florence/Firestone, West Adams, and the cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Compton, Cudahy, Downey, Huntington Park, Lynwood, Maywood, Vernon, South Gate, North Carson, Gardena, and Paramount. SCLARC made the decision to divide the Department of Children Adult Services into two specializations: School Aged Individuals. (ages 3-21 years) and Adult Individuals (ages 22 years and older).  SCLARC is currently working on a Specialization Plan with a goal of completing the plan during our current Fiscal Year 2021-2022.  The plan includes creating new specialization units, assigning Service Coordinators to their identified specialization, and transferring case files to the appropriate specialization area.

Our mission as an organization is to provide the best care possible in a culturally sensitive and family-focused environment. We help our stakeholders and their families gain skills in the areas of:

Life Skills

Self Advocacy

Empowerment

Disability Education

Systems Utilization

SCLARC services ages 18 and above include but are not limited to:

Case Management

Supported Living Services

Independent Living Services

Residential Services

Day Programs

Employment Programs

Respite

Personal Assistance/Community Integration

Advocacy Groups

Crisis Response