Places that deal with disabled persons and disabilities:
ABILITYFIRST / HDQTRS
Formerly "Crippled Children's Society"
1300 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-1010
(626) 396-1021 FAX
Programs, services for children & adults with physical & dev disabilities. Workforce services, after school, adult day programs, socialization, affordable & accessible housing, aquatic therapy, residential & day camps, recreation, infant & toddler programs, info & referral to outside community resources for the disabled.
ABILITYFIRST / HOUSING
Formerly Crippled Children's Society
1300 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-1010
(626) 396-1021 FAX
Operates nine HUD apartment complexes for people with physical and/or dev disabilities through L.A. County and Moreno Valley. All units are accessible and many have roll-in showers. Eligibility based on meeting the HUD very low income guidelines, having a physical and/or dev disability and being at least 18 yrs+.
BETHUNE THEATREDANSE
Infinite Dreams Program
8033 Sunset Blvd., Ste 221
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 874-0481
(323) 851-2078 FAX
Educational & performance dance program providing disabled children an opportunity to participate in the world of movement & dance. Taught by professional dance instructors.
HILL HOUSE TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM
Lutheran Social Services
529 N. Hill Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 564-0191
(626) 564-8521 FAX
Transitional housing for adults with development disabilities, assist in the development of independent living skills.
PASADENA BRAILLE CLUB
386 S. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 793-7636
(626) 449-2586 FAX
Six housing units for blind/visually impaired. Classes, access to Braille writer machines, closed circuit TV. Must become a member to apply for housing by attending 3 consecutive meetings held on the 2nd Monday each month from 11am-12pm, lunch is included.
FRANK D. LANTERMAN REGIONAL CENTER
3303 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 383-1300
(213) 383-6526 FAX
One of 21 regional centers in Calif that serve people with, or at-risk for, dev disabilities & their families. A person is eligible for regional center services if he or she has a dev disability, is experiencing or is at-risk for dev delay or disability, or is at high risk of parenting a disabled infant.
KOCH-YOUNG RESOURCE CENTER
3303 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(800) 546-3676
(213) 383-1300
(213) 383-6526 FAX
Resource center providing services & support for people with developmental disabilities & their families, professionals & community at large. Info & referral, training opportunities, parent support groups, social opportunities for families, sibling support groups, peer support groups, and a resource library and newsletter.
EL ARCA INC
Adult Day Care & Residential Programs
3839 Selig Place
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3079
(323) 223-4684 FAX
Serves dev disabled adults 18 yrs+. Provides adult day health care M-F 9am-3pm, transportation to and from day care. Day activities include health monitoring, cultural arts, dancing, OT, PT, speech therapy. Four residential facilities.
ABILITYFIRST / CROWN HOUSE
Crown House
3055 E. Del Mar Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 440-9090
(626) 440-0303 FAX
Crown House is a 15 bed board and care (level 2) for both male and female adults (18-59 yrs) with dev disabilities. Crown House teaches independent living skills. Contact Lanterman Regional Center (213) 383-1300 for placement.
ABILITYFIRST / PASADENA
Lawrence Frank Center
201 S. Kinneloa Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-5661
(626) 449-1519 FAX
Programs for dev disabled adults and children. After school program or full day when kids are not in school. FUNDING: Nonprofit, Regional Center, donations, grants, govt, client fees.
ALMANSOR CENTER, THE
1955 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006
(626) 282-6194
(323) 344-4261 FAX
Special education school for preschool, kindergarten, elementary & high school students. Serves students with learning disabilities, behavioral & emotional problems. Also adult vocational services, transition services, mental health services & community outreach services.
EASTER SEALS / PASADENA
50 N. Hill, Ste 100
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-7700
(626) 793-8244 FAX
Outpatient services program for disabled adults including: adult day services, independent living skills training. Also have after school program for dev & physically disabled children.
FROSTIG CENTER, THE
Helpline/Admissions
971 N. Altadena Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
(626) 798-1801 FAX
Multidisciplinary treatment center for children ages 6-18 yrs, who have learning disabilities. Day school program includes clinical, speech, language, assistive technology. Support services include: transition program designed to prepare students for successful re-entry into regular school or post secondary programs. Education assessments, tutoring, workshops, assistive technology & training. Research & Consultation Dept offers info to the community & professional organizations.
HEAR CENTER
301 E. Del Mar Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 796-2016
(626) 796-2320 FAX
Audiological and hearing aid evaluation and dispensing for all ages, speech evaluations and individual speech therapy for children ages birth to 12 yrs, auditory, verbal therapy for hearing impaired children. Wait: 2 week wait for appt.
HOME CAREGIVER SERVICES
2700 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste 205
Pasadena, CA 91107-7106
(877) 448-3771
(626) 577-7488 FAX
Homecare for seniors & disabled. Respite care, PT, OT, homemaker & companion services, transportation..
KOCH-YOUNG RESOURCE CENTER
3303 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(800) 546-3676
(213) 383-1300
(213) 383-6526 FAX
Resource center providing services & support for people with developmental disabilities & their families, professionals & community at large. Info & referral, training opportunities, parent support groups, social opportunities for families, sibling support groups, peer support groups, and a resource library and newsletter.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
Avanti Adult Day Services
60 N. Daisy Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-0191
(626) 564-8521 FAX
Day program for adults with developmental disabilities. Facilitates learning in areas of independent living skills.
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Housing Division
649 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Ste 202
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 744-8300
(626) 744-8330 FAX
Rental assistance for low income & disabled. Section 8 voucher program. Waiting list enrollment is taken by telephone T,W 9am-12pm; Sat 10am-2pm call (626) 585-6799.
SELPA / PASADENA¬
351 S. Hudson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 795-6981
(626) 405-9946 FAX
CONTACT: Judith Barhydt, Special Education.
SOCIAL VOCATIONAL SERVICES
2982 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste 114
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 683-0321
(626) 683-0326 FAX
Day program for adults who are dev. disabled. Recreation, work, job training.
VILLA ESPERANZA SERVICES
2116 E. Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
(626) 449-2850 FAX
Educational, vocational, residential and social services center for the disabled and others. Programs include: a day school for children ages 3 mos-15 yrs; work placement, adult day programs, residential facilities for adults age 18 yrs+; Adult Day Health Care Center (ADHC); and the Care Mgmt Outreach Collaboration (CMOC) for disabled adults & frail elderly. Must be ambulatory age 3 yrs+.
ACTIVITIES: RETARDED CHILD / ADULT
6456 Whitsett Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 762-4365
(818) 762-1048 FAX
Education, therapeutic recreation, socialization to mentally retarded with emphasis on appropriate behavior. Sat. camp (tennis, swimming, sports teams in basketball, softball); Special Olympic training; adult day care; bowling; Teen Young Adult Club; 2 wk resident camping; Independent living training; performing Hand Bell Choir, etc.
CALIF DEPT REHAB / VAN NUYS
Van Nuys/Foothill District Office
5900 Sepulveda Blvd., Ste 240
Van Nuys, CA 91411-2511
(818) 901-5024
(818) 901-5673 FAX
Assist people with all types of disabilities to retain employment and live independently. Services include: vocational rehab (training, edu, transportation, job placement), assistive technology, deaf & hearing services, blind services, and technical assistance. For TTY, call (818) 901-5086.
CALIF DEPT REHAB / PASADENA
Pasadena Office
150 S. Los Robles, Ste 300
Pasadena, CA 91101-2437
(626) 304-8300
(626) 304-7982 FAX
Assist people with all types of disabilities to retain employment and live independently. Services include: vocational rehab (training, edu, transportation, job placement), assistive technology, deaf & hearing services, blind services, and technical assistance. TTY (626)304-8324.
PROTOTYPES I-CAN
2555 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste 100
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 577-2261
(626) 577-2543 FAX
Adult outpatient clinic, a child & family outpatient clinic. Day treatment for persistently mentally ill adults: coping skills, symptom reduction, pre-vocational training & integration into the community. Also individual, group & family therapy for adults & children, psychological assessments & medication mgmt.
SAN GABRIEL / POMONA REGIONAL CENTER
Services for Developmental Disabilities
761 Corporate Center Dr.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 620-7722
(909) 622-5123 FAX
Diagnosis and assessment, prevention, case mgmt, advocacy, public info & education, resource dev, program evaluation available to people of all ages who have a dev disability of mental retardation, epilepsy, autism or cerebral palsy.
SELPA / WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
159 E. Live Oak Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 254-9406
(626) 254-9411 FAX
CONTACT: Martina Westmoreland.
Serves Pasadena.
EASTERN LOS ANGELES REGIONAL CENTER
Whittier District Office
13215 Penn Street, Ste 410
Whittier, CA 90602-1718
(562) 698-0146
(562) 693-0158 FAX
Diagnosis and evaluation, info & referral, case mgmt, advocacy and community education. Services for dev disabled prior to attaining age 18 yrs. Also serves children birth-3 yrs who are at-risk for disabilities. Serves Pasadena.
