The ALS Association leads the way in research, care services, public education, and public policy- giving help and hope to those facing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

The Chapter provides local comprehensive care services, from supporting Multidisciplinary Centers of Excellence, providing grants to patients and caregivers, local & national legislative work, to the funding of global research programs. A care services team provides:

• Caregiver Support Services
• Information, referrals
• Support group meetings
• In-home evaluations
• Loaned speech communication devices
• Loaned durable medical equipment to people with ALS and their caregivers
• Patient/caregiver support groups
  
  

Web pages

• Home - http://www.alssac.org/

Access in Motion provides non-emergency medical transportation.

10% off for Veterans

Access in Motion is dedicated to providing on-time, accessible non-emergency medical transportation for the disabled community in Rocklin, Roseville, and surrounding areas in Placer and Sacramento counties. The company specializes in providing mobility services to and from dialysis and other medical appointments for individuals using wheelchairs and walkers or who are simply not able to drive themselves safely. Access in Motion provides door-to-door wheelchair service to ensure that passengers are personally escorted to their destination and safely returned home again.

Transportation Services are for:

• Dialysis
• Physical Therapy
• Doctor Appointments
• Dentist Appointments
• Labs/Imaging
• Outpatient Procedures
• Family Events, Lunch, Special Occasions
• Discharges from medical facilities
• No gurneys

Access in Motion drivers:

• are at least 23 years of age
• have passed a fingerprint-level background check
• have passed a pre-…

The Alzheimer’s Aid Society exists to support those affected by Alzheimer’s disease – the individuals who have the disease, their families, caregivers, and the community.

How they help:

• Providing support groups, compassion, and education throughout the journey of Alzheimer's disease.
• Encouraging and supporting research into causes, improved diagnosis, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Supporting medical research and promoting public awareness.
• Advocating for the medical, social, psychological, and financial needs of those with the disease, their families, and caregivers.
• Promoting public awareness of the needs.
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.alzaid.org/

• Education, advocacy and support for the Northern California Autism Community
• Information to parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) including Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and Asperger's Syndrome, and to professionals about FEAT, its goals, organization, and how FEAT can help families.
• Information about other available resources
• A monthly e-newsletter
• Contact FEAT to become a member or sign up in person at any of the monthly meetings. Membership is free and simply means that you get on the list for e-news and other relevant communications.

• Home - https://feat.org/
• Contact - https://feat.org/contact/

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 development program is designed to …

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

Headquarters: 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601

Local Office: 1455 Response Rd suite 190, Sacramento, CA 95815


Web pages

• Home - https://www.alz.org/norcal

Arthritis Foundation serves communities throughout Northeastern California, San Joaquin Valley, and Northern Nevada. Public and corporate funds support research, public information, advocacy, physician referrals, exercise classes, self-help courses, and support groups.

The UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC) provides diagnostic work-ups for those who are experiencing significant memory problems.

Web pages

• Home - https://health.ucdavis.edu/alzheimers/
  
  
  

• Home - https://sacbreathe.org/

Warmline Family Resource Center offers support for families raising a child with developmental delays, disabilities, or special needs. WarmLine:

• Connects parents with other parents through family events and parent support activities
• Promotes child development and parent/child interaction by sponsoring play groups
• Encourages inclusion of all children in the community and appreciation of their unique value
• Informs parents about systems and services which support children with special needs
• Provides trainings to promote parents' awareness of how to support child development and understanding of their child's special needs
• Empowers parents to develop leadership skills which help them to be active participants in their child's programs and services. Parents are their child's best advocates.
• Offers the opportunity for parent to talk with another parent who is sensitive to their issues and concerns.

There is no charge and no referral needed.


Web pages

• Home - http://www.warmlinefrc.org/
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