Welcome to the State of California

Services for Californians with Disabilities

  • Rehabilitation Programs and Services - California Department of Rehabilitation
    Learn about ways in which the Department of Rehabilitation assists Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently in their communities.
  • California Care Network - California Health and Human Services Agency
    Find state-licensed health, social services, mental health, alcohol and other drug, disability and elder care services in your local community.
  • Developmental Disabilities Programs and Services - California Department of Developmental Services
    Link to services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, including mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions.
  • Resources for Special, Alternative and Continuing Education - California Department of Education
    Find a variety of resources on special, alternative and continuing education for those with different needs.
  • Living Arrangements for Persons with Developmental Disabilities - California Department of Developmental Services
    Learn about living arrangements for persons with developmental disabilities and the kinds of services and support that are available.
  • Braille and Talking Books - California State Library: Braille and Talking Book Library
    Borrow books and magazines in braille or on cassette, talking books, and playback equipment. These materials are available to Californians unable to read conventional print.
  • Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities (pdf) - California Office of the Attorney General
    Link to a handbook discussing both California and federal laws explaining the rights of disabled people.
  • DisabilityInfo.gov - U.S. Department of Labor
    Find information on U.S. federal programs, services, and resources available to employers, Americans with disabilities and their families.