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AAPD — American Association of People with Disabilities
They work for the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws, particularly the Americans with…
Visit: aapd.com
ABLEDATA
Providing information on Assistive Technology (sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U…
Visit: abledata.acl.gov
ACB Radio
From the American Council of the Blind’s Web site, click on “acbradio.mainstream” to listen to Disability Radio Worldwide at 6:…
Visit: acbradio.org
ADA Access Board
The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible…
Visit: www.access-board.gov
ADA Technical Assistance
Through its ten regional centers, the ADA National Network provides information, guidance and training on the Americans with…
Visit: www.ada.gov/taprog.htm
ADA.gov
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act celebrates 25…
Visit: ada.gov
Addus Home Health Services
Skilled nursing, home rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), congestive heart failure program, wound…
Visit: www.addus.com/
ARC of Butte County
Offers family support programs and family/client services for people with developmental disabilities.
Visit: www.arcbutte.org
Asbestos.com - Mesothelioma Center
Due to the long latency period of mesothelioma, approximately 20-50 years, most people who are diagnosed with the disease are…
Visit: asbestos.com
AT Network
Dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology that will help increase independence, improve…
Visit: abilitytools.org
Butte College Veterans Services
While working in tandem with Butte-Glenn Community College, the Office of Veterans Services strives to ensure a positive and…
Visit: www.butte.edu/veteransservices
Butte County Accessibility Information
(Butte County Department of Human Resources) Provides materials (in alternative formats) on request for the disabled. Also…
Visit: www.buttecounty.net/humanresources/ADAAssistance
Butte County Council of the Blind
Information about the council’s meeting schedule and Reading Center, important numbers and resources and contacts for catalogs…
Visit: ccbnet.org/calif.htm
Butte County Department of Behavioral Health
Works to establish a continuum of health promotion and treatment services for people with substance abuse problems and/or…
Visit: www.buttecounty.net/behavioralhealth
Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services
Manages programs for seniors and people with disabilities, including Senior and Adult Services and Employment Services.…
Visit: www.buttecounty.net/dess
Butte County In-Home Supportive Services
The IHSS program provides personal and domestic services to aged, blind or disabled individuals in their own homes.
Visit: www.buttecounty.net/dess/inhomesupportservices
Butte County Veterans Services Officer
Links to information and resources for veterans
Visit: www.buttecounty.net/dess/veteranservices
California Assisted Living Association
An organization of members dedicated to the betterment of the assisted living industry through education, advocacy, quality of…
Visit: caassistedliving.org/
California Department of Aging
Administers a broad base of home- and community-based services throughout California, working primarily with 33 Area Agencies…
Visit: www.aging.ca.gov
California Department of Fish and Game
Information on obtaining fishing licenses, wildlife law enforcement, and other resources on how we as Californians can live…
Visit: wildlife.ca.gov
California Department of Health Care Services
Organized into seven programs: Health Information and Strategic Planning, Licensing and Certification, Medical Care Services,…
Visit: www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx
California Department of Insurance
Patients on PPOs which are not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Managed Health Care are referred to the Department…
Visit: www.insurance.ca.gov/
California Department of Parks
Reserve campgrounds for state parks throughout California. Year-round passes for a single annual fee are available from the…
Visit: www.parks.ca.gov
California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape…
Visit: www.cdph.ca.gov
California Health Advocates
The California HICAP Association site. HICAP provides objective, individualized counseling and advocacy services to Medicare…
Visit: cahealthadvocates.org
California Olmstead Plan
The entire 2003 California Olmstead Plan as submitted to the Legislature
Visit: www.chhs.ca.gov/home/committees/olmstead-advisory-committee/
California State University, Chico Center for Communication Disorders
Provides both diagnostic and rehabilitative services for communicative disorders. It provides speech and language evaluations…
Visit: www.csuchico.edu/cmsd/center.shtml
California State University, Chico Office of Veterans’ Affairs
Provides a wide range of assistance to military veterans.
Visit: www.csuchico.edu/va
Californians for Disability Rights
The oldest and largest membership organization of persons with disabilities in California. They are an effective and widely…
Visit: www.disabilityrights-cdr.org
CalPERS - California Public Employees Retirement System
Provides retirement and health benefit services to members, including active, inactive and retired members from state and local…
Visit: www.calpers.ca.gov/page/home
Caminar
Provides support services that enable people with disabilities to fully integrate and participate in community living. The…
Visit: www.caminar.org
Canine Companions for Independence
A nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and…
Visit: www.cci.org
Center for Personal Assistant Services
By promoting research, training, technical assistance and dissemination about personal assistance services, the Center’s…
Visit: clpc.ucsf.edu
Cerebral Palsy Guide
Cerebral Palsy Guide is an organization that is dedicated to educating families and individuals with cerebral palsy with…
Visit: www.cerebralpalsyguide.com
CFILC - California Foundation for Independent Living Centers
The mission of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers is to increase access and equal opportunity for…
Visit: www.cfilc.org
Chico Area Recreation and Park District
Provides recreation opportunities to the greater Chico community, including a recreation and empowerment agency for people with…
Visit: www.chicorec.com
Closing the Gap
A company that focuses on computer technology for people with special needs by providing practical, up-to-date information on…
Visit: www.closingthegap.com
College Resources for Students with Disabilities
Prospective college students with disabilities will find that many campuses are equipped with offices and services that address…
Visit: www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/resources-for-students-with-disabilities/
College Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
Link is to a complementary guide to scholarships and financial aid for students with disabilities to help students and their…
Visit: www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/affordable-colleges-for-students-with-disabilities
Community Action Agency of Butte County
At Butte County CAA we provide hope to people struggling with poverty to become more self-sustaining by meeting tangible needs…
Visit: www.buttecaa.com