The Guttmacher Institute provides, for each state:

• Abortion policy information
• Demographic info
• Abortion statistics
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.guttmacher.org/
• Link to California Information - https://states.guttmacher.org/policies/california/abortion-policies

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-…

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The Achieve Tahoe Program provides year-round adaptive sports and recreation programs for children and adults with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities.

Services include:

• Adaptive ski and snowboard instruction with PSIA-certified instructors (Dec–April, weather permitting)
• Adaptive summer sports including water skiing, paddle sports, and sailing in the Tahoe and Sacramento areas
• Military adaptive sports camps for veterans and service members with disabilities

Web pages

• Home - https://www.achievetahoe.org/
• FQA - www.achievetahoe.org/about/faq/

Nevada County Superior Court offers Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations.

Parking

• ​Nevada City: Parking lot is at the corner of N. Pine and Washington Streets
• Truckee: Parking adjacent to the main entrance

Drop Off

• ​Nevada City: Passenger loading zone is at the corner of N. Pine and Washington Streets
• Truckee: Passenger loading zone is adjacent to the main entrance

Facilities

​All facilities are equipped with ramps, lifts and elevators.

Restrooms

​Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the 1st floor of the "Annex" side of the Nevada City Courthouse. In Truckee, wheelchair accessible restrooms are adjacent to the main entrance on the 1st floor.

Auditory Impairments

​Each courtroom is equipped with Assistive Listening devices and headsets. These are available through the courtroom clerk or bailiff.

SERVICE ANIMALS

​Service animals are permitted in the courthouse subject to federal ADA regulations. The ADA defines a “service animal” as any animal that is individually train…

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The Pacific ADA Center provides partnerships between the disability community and the general public by enhancing understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through education and technical assistance.

The Pacific ADA Center is one of ten Regional Centers in the ADA National Network set up across the United States to provide information and referral, training, consultation, and technical assistance to the business, state and local government, and disability communities about their responsibilities and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Center includes numerous consultants, a small staff, and subcontracts with more than 20 entities regionwide. The Center participates in nationwide training projects and the development of materials for broad based distribution. Pacific ADA Center receives direct and current information from the Departments of Justice, Transportation, Education, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Federal Communications …

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Recover provides virtual substance use treatment for adults and teens through telemedicine.

Services are available at no cost for Medi-Cal recipients in Placer and Nevada counties.

Services include:

• Individualized treatment plans for substance use recovery
• Virtual appointments with licensed providers
• Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use
• Counseling, peer support, and recovery coaching
• No-cost services for people with Placer or Nevada County Medi-Cal

Web pages

• Home - https://www.letsrecover.com/

People who are mandatorily evacuated due to wildfire or other disasters may have homeowners' or renters' insurance coverage to help with evacuation and relocation costs, even if their homes are not damaged or destroyed.

Additional Living Expense coverage, known as ALE, typically includes:

• Food and housing costs
• Furniture rental, relocation and storage
• And extra transportation expenses

Who to Contact:
Residents who have been evacuated should contact their insurance agent and/or the California Department of Insurance to find out what their renter's or homeowners' policy covers and other resources that may be available to them while the mandatory evacuation orders are in place. Evacuees are urged to contact their insurance company to verify their ALE coverage provision and limits and learn about requirements to use the coverage.

Receipts and Documentation:
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Granite Wellness provides an Adolescent Services program which focuses on substance use prevention and making healthy and responsible choices.

• Weekly at Nevada County Juvenile Hall and Placer County Juvenile Hall for incarcerated adolescents – no cost to the participant
• Weekly Drug Diversion & Support groups at select local high schools – for students – no cost to the participant
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.granitewellness.org/
• Adolescent Services - https://www.granitewellness.org/services/adolescent-treatment/

The Lifetime Adoption Foundation offers adoption assistance for pregnant women, children up to 6 years, and families seeking to adopt. All adoption opportunities for birth mothers and adoptive families are funded through tax deductible donations from individuals, estates, and corporations. 

Web pages

• Home - http://www.lifetimefoundation.org/

Placer County Children's System of Care provides foster care licensing and adoptive home studies to families who are interested in opening their homes. Placer County works in partnership with several community based organizations such as Koinonia Family Services, Stanford Sierra Youth & Families, and Wayfinder Family Services to recruit and educate new foster and adoptive parents.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2050/Childrens-System-of-Care
• Foster and Adoptive Parents - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2060/Foster-and-Adoptive-Parents
• Adoption & Permanency Services - https://www.ssyaf.org/post/adoption-permanency-services
• Stanford Sierra Youth & Families (merger of Stanford Youth Solutions and Sierra Forever Families) - https://www.ssyaf.org/
• Koinonia Family Services - https://www.kfh.org/
• Wayfinder Family Services - https://www.wayfinderfamily.org/program/kinship-support-services-program