Far Northern Regional Center encourages individuals through self-empowerment to develop the tools and skills needed by those with disabilities to advance their education, seek and obtain employment, and become active participants in their communities. Through all this, our main goal is achieved: to help create contributing members of society who view life without any thought of limitations. We hope the supports and services listed here will benefit those we serve.
-
DRC is a nonprofit agency. We are the largest disability rights group in the nation. Federal law established us to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Last year we helped almost 25,000 people. Hundreds of thousands more were helped because of our litigation, policy work, trainings and publications. We are the protection and advocacy agency for California.
-
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities is a coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
-
The Arc is the national organization of and for people with intellectual disability and related developmental disabilities and their families. It is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for people with intellectual disability and their families. The association also fosters research and education regarding the prevention of intellectual disability in infants and young children.
-
The Autism Society of America was founded in 1965 by a small group of parents working on a volunteer basis out of their homes. Over the last 35 years, the Society has developed into the leading source of information and referral on autism. Today, over 20,000 members are connected through a working network of over 200 chapters in nearly every state. Membership in ASA continues to grow as more and more parents and professionals unite to form a collective voice representing the autism community.
-
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP’s mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
-
The Institute for Community Inclusion supports the rights of children and adults with disabilities to participate in all aspects of the community. As practitioners, researchers, and teachers, they form partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. Together they advocate for personal choice, self-determination, and social and economic justice.
-
Founded in 1979 by people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) is a national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.
-
The Association for People with Severe Handicaps is an international organization that focuses on public policy, independent living issues, and advocacy for people with severe disabilities.
-
Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 80 years. Whether helping someone improve physical mobility, return to work or simply gain greater independence for everyday living, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals.
-
The National Autism Association is a parent-run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Founded in 2003, NAA is a parent-run advocacy organization and the leading voice on urgent issues related to severe autism, regressive autism, autism safety, autism abuse, and crisis prevention.
- Community for Accredited Online Schools
Students with disabilities face unique challenges, and there are laws in place to ensure that school districts give them the assistance they need. To determine if these needs are being met, parents should familiarize themselves with the laws and know their rights if their children aren’t being given the protections they’re entitled to. In this guide, readers will find information about the rights of students who have disabilities and what schools are required to provide so they have equal opportunity for academic success.
- We Care A Lot Foundation
The We Care A Lot Foundation believes people with developmental disabilities have important hopes and dreams that deserve to be supported. People with developmental disabilities can, and will, make positive contributions to their communities when given a chance and the right support. We Care a Lot Foundation helps create opportunities for people to pursue their hopes and dreams while offering invisible support, so they can be contributing members of their communities.