Legal & Financial, Employment
California Department of Rehabilitation
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. Assists people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
Legal & Financial, Utility Assistance
Adult With Disability, Older Adult
This is a state program that offers low income residents of California telephone services at discounted rates. There are two programs that residents can choose, a flat rate, unlimited local calls program, or a measured local service program that allows for 60 local calls per month.
Legal & Financial, Public Benefits
Veteran
CalVet – State of California Department of Veteran’s Services
Claims Representation at District Office. Assists vets and their families in accessing Federal and State benefits. Provides claims representation and assistance with appeals. They welcome walk-ins and do not require appointments.
Legal & Financial, Free Legal Assistance
Disability Rights Legal Center
Have attorneys and para-legals with various specialties in a variety of legal areas impacting people with disabilities. Client submits application (can be done on-line) and is assigned to a legal representative.
Legal & Financial, Employment
Employment Development Department – State of CA
The EDD is responsible for the state programs involving unemployment insurance, disability insurance, payroll tax collection, and job training / workforce services.
Legal & Financial, Employment
General Relief Opportunities for Work (G.R.O.W.) Program
Offers employment and training services for General Relief participants. Includes evaluations, an orientation, case managment, job search assistance, job skills workshops, and supportive benefits.
Legal & Financial, Free Legal Assistance
Youth / Young Adult
Immigration Center for Women and Children
Provides affordable immigration services to under-represented women and children.
Legal & Financial, Employment
L.A. GAIN Greater Avenues for Independence
The GAIN program provides employment-related services to CalWORKs participants to help them find a job, keep their job, and move on to higher paying jobs, which will lead to self-sufficiency and independence.
Legal & Financial, Public Benefits
Adult With Disability, Older Adult, Youth / Young Adult
LA County Department of Public and Social Services DPSS
County services include health care coverage through the Medi-Cal Program; CalFresh Nutrition Assistance; CalWORKs Financial, Homeless, Employment and Supportive Services Assistance via Welfare-to-Work programs; In-Home Supportive Services which helps the disabled and elderly to remain safely in their own homes; and, Financial, Homeless, and Employment assistance to indigent adults through the General Relief program.
Legal & Financial, Free Legal Assistance
Public Counsel Immigration Service
Represents individuals seeking asylum in the U.S. based on past persecution or a well founded fear of future persecution on account of political opinion, race, religion, nationality, or membership in a particular social and/or religious group. Also assists immigrants who have been abused by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or victims of trafficking and other crimes.
Legal & Financial, Public Benefits
Adult With Disability, Older Adult, Youth / Young Adult
Social Security is primarily the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) federal program. It encompasses several social welfare and social insurance programs.
Legal & Financial, Employment
Social Security “Ticket to Work”
The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is an avenue to employment for people with disabilities who want to join or reenter the workforce. Millions of adults with disabilities receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are eligible for a Ticket, which can be used to access employment services, vocational rehabilitation services and other support services leading to self-supporting employment.
