Links to local and national services for persons with disabilities.
Ideas, insights, inspiration, and insider assistance to excel with single handed issues, especially keyboarding and typing, are provided at About One Hand Typing
American Association of People with Disabilities
American Foundation for the Blind
Blindness Support Services Providing services in Riverside County that make a difference in the lives of blind and visually impaired persons, including vital skills to help increase employment, independence, productivity and quality of life.
Californians for Disability Rights
Center for Assistive Technology Providing services to people with Disabilities in Riverside County, including low vision seniors.
Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program The Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP) is a California State mandated program that distributes telecommunications equipment and services for individuals certified as having functional limitations of hearing, vision, mobility, speech and/or interpretation of information through the California Telephone Access Program (CTAP).
Disabled American Veterans Building better lives for America's disabled veterans.
Disabled Business Persons Association The non-profit Disabled Business Persons Association was founded in 1985 by successful business owners and professionals with disabilities. It is an all-volunteer organization, based at San Diego State University and provides free rehabilitation, self-employment and business information and assistance to enterprising individuals with disabilities, as well as career and business counseling, nationwide.
DisabilityInfo.gov Information on U.S. Federal programs, services, and resources, including civil rights, education, employment, housing, health care, technology and transportation - designed to be a one-stop source of government information relevant to people with disabilities, their families, employers, and service providers.
Disability Research National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research
Disability Rights Advocates A non-profit legal center dedicated to protecting the civil and human rights of people with disabilities.
Guide to Wheelchair Selections
Inform Riverside County Data base of Riverside County Agencies providing a variety of services, which can be searched by agency name or "keyword".
Inland Caregiver Resource Center Offers a variety of supportive services to help families and communities master the challenges of caregiving.
National Federation of the Blind
Ombudsman Program Utilizes trained volunteers, investigates to resolve complaints and reports of abuse of residents in long term care facilities, (skilled nursing, board and care homes, nursing homes) in Riverside County. Also provides information and referral regarding long term care facilities and residents rights. Emergency state wide hotline, 24 hours (800) 231-4024. In Riverside County, toll free number is (800) 464-1123 [does not have local website].
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic Membership entitles members to unlimited access to library of more than 98,000 audio books in specialized formats in a broad variety of subjects, from literature and history to math and the sciences, at all academic levels, from kindergarten through post-graduate and professional.
Self Help for Hard of Hearing People
State Independent Living Council
Stroke Recovery Center Located in Palm Springs, free Stroke Recovery Center services include physical, speech, occupational and recreation therapy, socialization with other stroke survivors, support groups and respite for caregivers.
Support Coalition International's MindFreedom.org
Through the Looking Glass A nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training, and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue.
ON-LINE STORES
Desert Medical Essentials Medical equipment and supplies (No direct recommendation, affiliation, or sponsorship by Partnership to Preserve Independent Living for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities or Vital Connections of listed and linked web resources is implied. The resources referenced here are intended to provide general information. The information provided by those resources reflects the opinion of those resources and not necessarily that of The Partnership or Vital Connections. Always consult with your own physician, attorney, investment counselor, or other professional advisor before taking any action that will affect you personally.).
Home Medical Supplies Various products (No direct recommendation, affiliation, or sponsorship by Partnership to Preserve Independent Living for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities or Vital Connections of listed and linked web resources is implied. The resources referenced here are intended to provide general information. The information provided by those resources reflects the opinion of those resources and not necessarily that of The Partnership or Vital Connections. Always consult with your own physician, attorney, investment counselor, or other professional advisor before taking any action that will affect you personally.).
Mail Order Medical Supply Various products (No direct recommendation, affiliation, or sponsorship by Partnership to Preserve Independent Living for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities or Vital Connections of listed and linked web resources is implied. The resources referenced here are intended to provide general information. The information provided by those resources reflects the opinion of those resources and not necessarily that of The Partnership or Vital Connections. Always consult with your own physician, attorney, investment counselor, or other professional advisor before taking any action that will affect you personally.).
Yes I Can Self-care and patient aids, mobility products, bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen products for a higher level of independence. Over 3,000 medical products. On-line store. (No direct recommendation, affiliation, or sponsorship by Partnership to Preserve Independent Living for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities or Vital Connections of listed and linked web resources is implied. The resources referenced here are intended to provide general information. The information provided by those resources reflects the opinion of those resources and not necessarily that of The Partnership or Vital Connections. Always consult with your own physician, attorney, investment counselor, or other professional advisor before taking any action that will affect you personally.).
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