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STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES - SIERRA COLLEGE

SIERRA COLLEGE #65925265


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  • 5100 Sierra College Boulevard
    Rocklin, Placer
local_phone
  • Student Accessibility Services
    916-660-7460

If you have a disability, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) offers a wide variety of services to support your needs and enhance your educational experience at Sierra College.

Accessibility maps are available for locations such as:
  • Rocklin Campus
  • Nevada County Campus
  • Tahoe-Truckee Campus
  • Roseville

SAS Services Offered
  • Individualized academic, disability, and vocational counseling and advocacy
  • Priority registration
  • Academic accommodations/adjustments and support services
    • Accommodation Certification Forms can be completed for extra time on exams or a note-taker
  • Alternate media and assistive technology
    • Call (916) 660-7212 for more information on specialized software and hardware
    • Assistive software and support include:
      • Scan/Read programs for learning/visual disabilities
      • Screen Readers
      • Magnification
      • Speech Recognition
      • Writing Development and Organization
      • Notetaking Solutions
    • Assistive hardware includes: 
      • Braille embosser
      • Tactile image enhancer
      • Cl…
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES - DOR

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION #4660976


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  • 721 Capitol Mall Dr.
    Sacramento, Sacramento
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    530-823-4040

The California Department of Rehabilitation offers Vocational Rehabilitation services for Californians with disabilities and Student Services for students with disabilities.

You are eligible for DOR Vocational Rehabilitation services if you:
  • have a disability and want to work
  • are having trouble getting or keeping a job because of your disability
  • need services such as job placement, training, and/or other job preparation to help you get or keep a job, or advance in employment
To get DOR Student Services:
  • You must be a student (you need to be enrolled in school, but it's okay if you're on break or if school hasn't started yet).
  • You're between the ages of 16 and 21 (including 16 and 21).
  • At least one of these options is true:
    • You have a 504 Plan, or you’re eligible for one if you want one.
    • You have an IEP.
    • You have a disability.
    • Others think you have a disability.
DOR programs include:
  • Assistive Technology
  • Independent Living
  • Services for people who are blind
  • Servi…
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ALZHEIMER'S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT AND SERVICES

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION: GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA #65630851


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  • 1455 Reponse Road
    Sacramento, Sacramento
local_phone
  • 24/7 Helpline
    800-272-3900

The Alzheimer's Association seeks to eliminate Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia through:
  • Research
  • Connecting people to research studies through TrialMatch
  • Advocates for policies and laws that support individuals with dementia and their caregivers
  • Raises awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
  • Safety services
  • Care and support for individuals with all forms of dementia (or mild cognitive impairment), family, friends and professional caregivers through a Helpline (800-272-3900, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week)
  • Care consultations
  • Education workshops
  • Conferences
  • Support groups for caregivers and a group for persons with Alzheimer's or other dementias in the early stage
  • Written and online materials in multiple languages
  • Respite grants

Home office is located: 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601

Local office is located:  1455 Response Rd suite 190, Sacramento, CA 95815

Web pages 
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED SERVICES - ACRC

ALTA CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTER #4661663


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  • 2241 Harvard Street Suite 100
    Sacramento, Sacramento
local_phone
  • Grass Valley
    530-272-4231

ACRC provides lifelong services for people with developmental disabilities.

Services:
  • Assessment diagnosis and evaluation 
  • Early intervention services for at-risk infants and their families, serving children from 0 to 3 years of age who have developmental delay, who are at risk for developmental delay, or have developmental disabilities.
  • Genetic counseling
  • Service coordination (case management) 
  • Information and referral
  • Individual program planning 
  • Residential care
  • Out-of-home placement and follow-up
  • Consultation to public and private agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Clients of Alta California Regional Center may be eligible to participate in programs at the Neighborhood Center of the Arts. NCA offers a studio program and gallery display for adult artists with developmental disabilities. NCA is funded through Alta California Regional Center therefore, each participant must be a consumer of Alta to attend program. The adult developmen…
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DISABILITY DISASTER ACCESS AND RESOURCES PROGRAM - CFILC

CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS (CFILC) #70399026


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  • 1000 G Street #100
    Sacramento, Sacramento

The Disability Disaster Access and Resources Program (DDAR) a joint effort with the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) and PG&E to support people with disabilities and older adults before, during, and after a PSPS event.

The program enables qualified customers who use electrical medical devices to access backup portable batteries through a grant, lease-to-own or the FreedomTech low-interest financial loan program.

Transportation resources, lodging and food options are also provided through an online application process to qualified customers. CFILC administers all aspects of the program. 

Web pages
ASSISTANCE DOG SPECIAL ALLOWANCE (ADSA) PROGRAM - CDSS

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES #86868165


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  • California Department of Social Services, Office of Services to the Blind
    Sacramento, Sacramento

The Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA )Program provides a monthly payment to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog to help them with their disability-related needs. The allowance is to help pay the costs of food, grooming, and health care for the dogs.

To be eligible for the ADSA program, an individual must meet all four of the following criteria:
1. Lives in California
2. Is blind, deaf, hard of hearing, or disabled
3. Uses the services of a trained guide, signal, or service dog
4. Receives benefits from one or more of these programs:
  • SSI - Supplemental Security Income
  • SSP – State Supplementary Payment
  • IHSS – In-Home Supportive Services
  • SSDI – Social Security Disability Insurance(SSDI recipients must also meet federal poverty guidelines)
  • CAPI– Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
To obtain an application or more information about the ADSA program, contact:
California Department of Social Services, Office of Services to the Blind
744 P Street, MS 9-7-96
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HOUSING SERVICES - FREED

FREED CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING #69164500


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  • 435 Sutton Way
    Grass Valley, Nevada

If you need assistance in finding accessible and affordable housing, FREED can provide:
  • Help in developing housing search strategies
  • Information about Section 8 and other subsidized and low income housing
  • Information and referrals to other community housing resources
  • Help in filling out apartment application forms
  • Assistance in understanding your housing rights as a person with a disability
Web pagesThis resource is eligible for electronic referral.
INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER - FREED

FREED CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING #4662914


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  • 435 Sutton Way
    Grass Valley, Nevada

FREED Independent Living Center offers advocacy, information, referral, and assistance with aging and disability issues.

Web pagesThis resource is eligible for electronic referral.
OPTIONS COUNSELING - FREED

FREED CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING #74648790


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  • 435 Sutton Way
    Grass Valley, Nevada

As a member of the Nevada County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), FREED assists people in making informed decisions about their short- or long–term care needs, and helps them make a plan to be able to live as they want in the community.

The ADRC helps individuals form a realistic view of what the community options in Nevada County really are. The consumer is encouraged to sit down with the ADRC Navigator to make an action plan and then become responsible for carrying out the steps of the plan. A sample plan might include contacting family members for their input, contacting a financial advisor or planner to help with the money issues, or gathering information from local agencies on energy assistance or low cost telephone programs. It is up to the person to follow through on the plan but assistance from the ADRC Navigator is readily available if needed. A follow-up call will be made to see if the plan has been successful or if an amended plan is needed.

Web pages
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TRANSITION SERVICES - FREED

FREED CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING #53369256


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  • 435 Sutton Way
    Grass Valley, Nevada

FREED offers services to assist a consumer as they transition from an institution into the community setting of their choice. This could include a move from a hospital, licensed skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled, state hospital for the mentally ill, developmental center, emergency shelter, temporary housing, or a California veterans home.

The program offers navigation to resources for financial support, case management, and assistive technology items to ensure a safe transition home.

Web pagesThis resource is eligible for electronic referral.