Resources ~ Special Needs
Advocacy Resource Center
Provides support services to clients who acquired their developmental disabilities before age 22 and their families. Also provides information & referral, education & training, resource library of print, audio, and video; advocacy for individuals to know and exercise their rights to shape the system of services,and enact enabling legislation. No fee for services.
Contact: (707) 578-5454
Area Four Board on Developmental Disabilities
Protects the civil, legal and service rights of people who have developmental disabilities. Offers information & referral, community education, advocacy and support.test
Contact: (707) 648-4073
California Children's Services
Assists to diagnose and treat serious medical conditions and disabilities.Provides physical and occupational therapy, financial assistance, case managment, and access to specialized medical care.
Contact: (707) 565-4500
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)
Support groups, meetings, phone support, information on resources, and referrals to professionals for parents of children with Attention Deficit Disorders. This number is an informational phone message.
Contact: (707) 765-4863
Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE)
Free consultations about special education rights and services to parents and professionals by telephone or face to face. Trained advocates and attorneys assist parents at IEP meetings, Mediation Conferences and Due Process Hearings. Sliding fee scale.
Contact: (415) 928-2273
Community Resources for Independence (CRI)
Information and referrals for people with disabilities. Disability law clinic helps with Social Security over-payment appeals.
Contact: (707) 528-2745
Disability Rights Education Defense Fund (DREDF)
DREDF is a national law and policy center dedicated to furthering the civil rights of people with disabilities. Technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act, lawyer referral,and parent training. Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, Inc. Berkeley California
Contact: (800) 466-4232
Early Learning Institute
Provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. Also provides parent support and education, community playgroups and free developmental assessments. Special support programs for child care providers and community recreation programs available.
Contact: (707) 591-0170
Early Start Warmline
Information, assessment, referral, and services for children ages birth to 3 years who have possible delays in development or speech.
Contact: (800) 646-3268
Easter Seals Northern California
Comprehensive services for physical and developmentally disabled individuals from birth through adulthood. Programs include infant development services, community socialization programs, special education assistance, loan of medical equipment, and information & referral.
Contact: (707) 584-1443
Matrix
Parent-to-parent support, information, training and resources to families who have infant and toddlers with special needs.
Contact: (707) 586-3314
North Bay Regional Center
Services for persons with developmental disabilities such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and autism.
Contact: (707) 569-2000
Santa Rosa City Schools Office of Special Services
Assessment, support services, and special education programs for students with disabilities. Classes/teachers for children with severe handicaps beginning at age 3. Referrals for children with mild handicaps ages 3-5.
Contact: (707) 528-5321
Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) Special Education Preschool Program (formerly SELPA)
Intensive preschool program (special day class) for children with special needs. Non-intensive speech and language program for children with delays in speech and language.
Contact: (707) 522-3272
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