Resources Directory

Below are some helpful resources listed by area of interest. We recommend calling 211 ( https://www.unitedwaysc.org/211-santa-cruz-county ) for local resources first then refer to the links below.

Activism-Links provided here are to promote continued dialogue on issues relating to disability. Views expressed there do not neceesarily reflect the views of the Commission on Disabilities or the County of Santa Cruz.

2019 American Community Survey Disability Data for Santa Cruz County

Coronavirus Resources for Caregivers and Recipients

• CDPH's Community Vaccine Advisory Committee's Meeting Information
• County Public Health Vaccine Information Page: English     Spanish
• CMS Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning Coronavirus Disease 2019 (VOVID-19) in Home Health Agencies

• County of Santa Cruz COVID-19 Guidance for Home Health Care Agencies
• Resources for Californians with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (Listos California)
• CDPH COVID-19 Resources for Children with Special Needs

General Resources

• The Ragged Edge
• The International Center for Disability Resources (ICDRI)
• Disablity Grapevine
• National Organization on Disability
• Disability Rights California
• Adapt
• Autism Speaks Resources

Access/ADA

• Americans with Disabilities Home Page
• ADA Information Line
• ADA Links and Resources Page
• ADA National Network Publications
• The United States Access Board
• The Home Wheelchair Ramp Project

Advocacy/Referral

• Administration on Aging
• Access Santa Cruz County
• Central Coast Center for Independent Living (831) 462-8720
• Cerebal Palsy Group
• Cerebral Palsy Guide
• In-Home Support Services (IHSS)
• The International Center for Disability Resources (ICDRI)
• Rehabilitative Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America
• US Dept. of Labor: Office of Disability Employment Policy Resources Page
• Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency

Education

• Cabrillo College
• University of California Santa Cruz
• The International Center for Disability Resources (ICDRI)
• College Resources for Students with Disabilities
• The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center - Empowering people with disabilities through technology and education.

Emergency Preparedness

• Emergency Power Planning for People Who Use Electricity and Battery-Dependent Assistive Tech and Medical Devices
• National Center on Emergency Planning for People with Disabilites
• Disaster Evacuation
• California Office of Emergency Services - Emergency Preparedness Guide/Toolkit for Individuals with Disabilities

Employment

• Workforce Investment Board in Santa Cruz County
• US Department of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness Resources for People with Disabilities
• The International Center for Disability Resources (ICDRI)
• Job Accomodation Network
• Business Ideas for People with Disabilities
• Resume and Employment Resources for People Living with Disabilities

Financial

• Government Disability Benefits (SSDI) Information
• The International Center for Disability Resources (ICDRI)
• Home Modification Grants

Health/Medical

• Central California Alliance for Health
• The International Center for Disability Resources (ICDRI)
• MediCare Interactive
• WebMD on Pain Managment
• Brain Injury Connection
• Yahoo groups for information on Social Security and SSI benefits and Medicare

Housing/Food

• The International Center for Disability Resources (ICDRI)
• Rebuilding Together Home Page
• Housing Choices Coalition
• National Association of Mental Illness Housing Resources Guide

Internet Testing Tools for Disability Access for Websites

• Webaim.org
• Total Validator
• Website Accesibility Initiative

Innovations

• Whirlwind Wheelchair - Rough Rider Wheelchair Project
• Arthur B. Shulz Foundation - Mobility Solutions in Developing Countries
• Best Mattress Reviews: Bedding Guide for People with Disabilities

Legal

• Official California Legislative Information
• The International Center for Disability Resources (ICDRI)

Parenting

• Resources for Parents with Disabilities
• Resources for Parents of Children with Disabilities
• The International Center for Disability Resources (ICDRI)
• Autism Santa Cruz-Parent Support Group
• Special Parents Information Network
• Connections California Hub - Transitions to Adulthood Resources

Transportation/Travel/Recreation

• Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Accessible Transportation
• RTC - Path of Travel Hazard Report (to report sidewalk safety issues)
• Shared Adventures
• The Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality
• Wheelchair Traveling Website
• Access Anything - Adventure Travel for People with Disabilities
• The International Center for Disability Resources (ICDRI)