LINKS

Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA home page consists of information and technical assistance on the American with Disabilities Act. This is government website.

California Department of Developmental Services The California Department of Developmental Services is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Chewing The Fat (Dave Hingsburger’s blog) Dave has worked in the field of disability for almost 30 years. He became disabled a year ago now and uses a wheelchair when out in the world. Most of his books are available through Diverse City.

Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Financial Peace University is a program designed to help you take control of your money.

Far Northern Regional Center Far Northern Regional Center (FNRC) is responsible for serving residents of the nine counties in northern California. FNRC acts as a fixed point of referral to appropriate resources in the fields of health, welfare, and education.

Independent Living Services of Northern California (ILSNC) Independent Living Services of Northern California (ILSNC) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1980, providing support services to help empower community members with disabilities. ILSNC’s direction is determined by people with disabilities.

Institute on Community Integration A federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), part of a national network of similar programs in major universities and teaching hospitals across the country – check out their products link!

Jet Fuel Only “Sawyer Goodson, who is autistic, and his brother Evan were both school misfits- until they formed a band. For them, and their parents, that changed everything” (Quote from People magazine) That article and several others can be found on their website.

National Organization on Disabilities The mission of the National Organization on Disability (NOD) is to expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.

People First® of California “Self-Advocates Training Self-Advocates” “We are people first, our disability is second!” “People First is a self-advocacy and self-help organization of people who have developmental disabilities.