Note: The groups with a star (*) next to their names sponsored an advocacy training program by Pete and Pam Wright.

A2Z Educational Advocates
N Jane DuBovy
16712 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-1430
(310) 573-1425
E-mail: njd@a2zedad.com
Web: a2zeducationaladvocates.com

Advocacy for Special Children
Donna Hughes, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 935
La Jolla, CA 92038-0935
(858) 452-9500 Fax: (858) 453-4145
E-mail: advocacy@san.rr.com
Education consultation and advocacy. 20+ years experience. All disabilities. Use IEP and/or Due Process to obtain all the child needs (goals, services, placement) to maximize potential.

Advocate
Baca, Victoria
Foundation for Mexican American Services
P. O. Box 702
Moreno Valley, CA 92556
(909) 485-3394; fax: (909) 485-6804
Bilingual (English/Spanish) representing families at: IEP, IFSP and IPP meetings. Special Education, Regional Center mediations and fair hearings (due process). In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) appeals. Suspensions and expulsion hearings. Parent workshops and trainings.

Advocates for Education
Elizabeth Essner
1711 Hyacinth Lane
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-9964; Fax: (408) 266-6485
E-mail: ee@advocatesforeducation.com
Web: www.advocatesforeducation.com
Elizabeth Essner provides educational advocacy to help secure the rights of students with special education needs through the IEP process under IDEA.

Advocate for Special Kids "ASK"
Susan Burnett, PhD
4477 La Serena Dr.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 985-0922 Phone/Fax
E-mail: sjburnet@ix.netcom.com
Parent/Eucational advocate assisting parent's understand and obtain their child's legal right to a free appropriate public education under IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and FERPA.

Advocates for Special Kids
Marilyn Barraza, President
3109 Walnut Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
( 310) 480-9310
Web: www.advocatesforspecialkids.org
ASK; a non-profit organization providing parent support, monthly meetings, guest speakers, information, resources in the community, trainings, workshops, and current updates on special education law.

American Foundation for the Blind-West
111 Pine Street, Suite 725
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 392-4845
E-mail: sanfran@afb.net
Web: http://www.afb.org/

Anova Center for Education
558 B Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 527-7032 phone; (707) 527-7960 fax
THE ANOVA CENTER FOR EDUCATION - or 'A.C.E.' School - serves children and teens (ages 6 through 22) diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Emotional Problems, Learning Disabilities and other Neuro-Cognitive Impairments. The ACE School provides specialized treatment to addressing both academic and social issues related to their disabilities.

Anova Education and Behavior Consultation
558 B Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 527-7032 phone; (707) 527-7960 fax
ANOVA is a nonprofit, charitable corporation providing behavioral and educational services in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout Northern California. Anova specializes in providing behavior support services on your local school campus which may include functional analysis assessments, positive behavior intervention plans, and 1:1 behavior support services.

Anthony Child Advocates
The Law Offices of Jack H. Anthony
Jack H. Anthony, Esq. and Kris Nicole, Advocate
901 Dover Drive, Suite 205
Newport Beach, CA 92801
(949) 642-1432; Fax: (949) 642-1446
E-mail: jha@jackhanthony.com or krisnicole@jackhanthony.com
Web: www.anthonychildadvocates.com
Mr. Anthony provides legal representation during IEPs, Mediation and Due Process. Please call to schedule a free 45-minute initial consultation. Ms. Nicole provides special education advocacy services during IEPs, Mediation and Due Process.

Thomas Anton & Associates
Nicole M. Misner, Partner
1600 G Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
OR
P.O. Box 2127
Bakersfield, CA 93303
Represents parents and children in special education, section 504, harassment.

Arc California
1225 Eighth Street, Suite 590
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 552-6619

Sarit Ariam, Esq.
Attorney At Law
20301 Ventura Blvd. #126
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Tel: 818-992-5770
Fax: 818-743-7554
E-mail: sarit@saritlaw.com
Web: www.saritlaw.com
Special education attorney in California representing families of children with special needs.

Donald J. Asbridge, Ed.S., LEP
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Bakersfield, California
(661) 588-2825
E-Mail: shrink@igalaxy.net
Web: http://www.technopsych.com/services.htm
Donald J. Asbridge provides services for Kern County and California students at risk and those who have "fallen through the cracks."

Autisum Spectrum Disorder Elk Grove Resource Group
Download this flyer for more information

B-GLAD Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services
Michael Purcell, Outreach Coordinator
1527 19th Street, Suite 202
Bakersfield, CA 93001
(661) 327-3781; Fax: (661) 327-7344
E-mail: bglad@gladinc.org
Web: http://www.bglad.org
B-GLAD (The Bakersfield Outreach of The Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness) is dedicated to improving the social, economic, health, education and cultural well being of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. B-GLAD assists in family communication skills, advocacy for Deaf and Hard-of Hearing children and can assist parents in investigating the many communication and referral options that are available to them.

Barbara Bell Photography
P.O. Box 1463
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 544-4456
E-mail: info@bbphoto.us
Web: www.bbphoto.us
Certified to photograph children with special needs. Having taught elementary school, I feel that parents and children of all abilities should have their picture taken.

Law Offices of Arlene Bell
Arlene Bell, M.A., J.D.
Attorney at Law
1158 26th Street, #269
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 829-2029
Fax: (310) 829-4909
E-mail: bellmajd@aol.com
Law practice dedicated exclusively to special education law.

Janet L. Bowden, M.A., M.F.T.
3685 Motor Ave., Suite 230
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 559-1071
E-mail: Nedwobb@aol.com
I provide personalized social skills therapy in a warm and supportive environment for children with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders. Also available through Regional Center

The Brain Cell Educational Center
Anna Cunerty
200 N 2nd Ave
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-9882 Phone
(909) 982-8582 Fax
E-mail: saidtbc@juno.com
Web: www.thebraincell.net
We provide educational assessment,educational therapy programs to correct cognitive skills, professional advocacy services, and we offer a NPA with a full-day program.

Brain Injury Association of California
P.O. Box 160786
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 442-1710; (800) 457-2443
E-mail: csm4483@aol.com

Susan M. Brauch, M.S., CET,
Board Certified Educational Therapist
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Ph. (714) 969-2042; Fax (714) 969-8118
Email: sbrauch@learningteacher.com

Law Offices of Bredel & Sayar, LLP
Alison Sayar
350 Second Street, Suite 5
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 948-6114. Fax: (650) 947-0770
E-mail: asayar@bredelsayar.com
Web: www.bredelsayar.com
Our firm is committed to protecting the legal rights of families in a caring and compassionate manner.

Bright Solutions for Dyslexia
2059 Camden Ave. Suite 186
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 559-3652; Fax:(408) 377-0503
Email: brightsol@aol.com
Web: http://www.dys-add.com/

Ed Brostoff, Parent Advocate
Ed Brostoff
2715 Armstrong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323)664-9312
Email: ebrostoff@aol.com
As a retired teacher who advocated for teachers and parent of a special needs daughter, I now advocate for parents through the IEP process.

CalFAS
California Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Organization
Diane Kerchner
1525 Avenida Loma Vista
San Dimas, CA 91773
(626) 339-4400
Web: www.calfas.org
We offer prevention and intervention services as well as family support and advocacy services for individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

CARE Parent Network
1350 Arnold Drive, Suite 203
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-0999 (phone) ; (925) 370-8651 (fax)
E-mail: CAREofARC@aol.com
CARE Parent Network is a family support program providing resource and referral information, parent support, and parent education to families of children with disabilities.

California Assistive Technology System
California Department of Rehabilitation
2000 Evergreen
Sacramento, CA 95815
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244-2220
Phone (916) 263-8687; TTY (916) 263-8685; Fax (916) 263-8683
E-mail: dorcats@dor.ca.gov
Web: http://www.atnet.org/

California Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (CAPVI)
Anne Ward
1445 Baird Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(209) 586-2652
E-mail: pierce@sonnet.com
CAPVI is a non-profit corporation. IEP workshops, etc. Annual meetings at CTEVH, Lowenfeld Akeson. Information, support. Member Joint Action Committee, working state, federal legislation.

California Association of School Psychologists
1400 K Street, Suite 311
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-1595
E-mail: memberservices@casponline.org
Web: http://www.casponline.org/

California Center for Law and the Deaf
14895 East 14th St., Suite 220
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 483-0922 TTY/V
(510) 483-0967 Fax
(877) DEAFLAW [332-3529] Toll Free
E-mail: calclad@deaflaw.org
Web Site: www.deaflaw.org
Contact: Ken Kresse, Executive Director
Provides legal advocacy, education, information and referral to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and parents without charge. Representation provided only in impact or class action cases.

California Department of Developmental Services(DDS)
P.O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020
DDS provides services and programs to children and adults with developmental disabilities which includes mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions.
Web: http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/

California Department of Education Special Education Laws and Regulations Database
California Special Education Programs: A Composite of Laws Database
Education Code -- Part 30, Other Related Laws, and California Code of Regulations -- Title 5
Web: http://www2.otan.dni.us/laws_search/lawsrch.taf

California Special Education Programs Hearing Office Database
SEARCH Due Process Hearing Decisions and Orders
Web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/intracdb.htm

California Special Education Rights & Responsibilities
Web: http://www.pai-ca.org/pubs/401601.htm

California Speech-Language-Hearing Association
825 University Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-1568
E-mail: CSHA@CSHA.org
Web: http://www.csha.org

Californians for Disability Rights
909 12th St., Suite 200
Sacramento, Ca., 95814
(800) 838-9237
Web: www.disabilityrights-cdr.org
Grassroots Advocacy membership organization with local Chapters statewide and a Internet Chapter serving the busy professional or homebound. CDR-A Force for Change since 1970!

Center for Accessible Technology (CforAT)
2547 8th Street, 12-A
Berkeley, CA 94710
PH (510) 841-3224; FAX (510) 841-7956; TTY (510) 841-5621
http://www.cforat.org
Pioneer of consumer-based technology resources and demonstration centers for adults and children with disabilities, families, teachers, and professionals, since 1983. Art studio provides art materials, tools, access support, accessible studio space, and classes for disabled children and adults.

Center for Autism Resources and Education (C.A.R.E.)
Contact: Debra Clark
10525 Encino Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-7125
E-mail: dclark0704@yahoo.com
We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency that provide advocacy, support and resources for families with children diagnosed with autism and/or Asperger's Syndrome.

Center for Child Development and Developmental Disabilities
USC -- University Affiliated Program
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
P. O. Box 54700, MS #53
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0700
(323) 669-2300
E-mail: rjacobs@chla.usc.edu
Web: http://www.uscuap.org/

Central California Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
President, Judy Gregory
P.O. Box 924
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(559) 591-0237 ; Fax: (559) 591-2594; Info and Referral line: (559) 591-1127
E-mail: judydon@mobynet.com

Central California Parent Training and Information Center Region 3
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
4440 N. First St
Fresno, Ca. 93726
(559) 229-2000
fax: (559) 229-2956
E-mail: epu1@exceptionalparents.org

Central Valley Autism Project
1518 Coffee Rd. Suite C
Modesto, CA 95355
Phone: (209) 521-4791
Fax: (209) 521-4794
Clinical Director: Mila Amerine-Dickens, M.S
Director: Gina M. Pallotta, Ph.D

Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento
191 Lathrop Way, #N
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 565-7700
E-mail: UCPSacto@aol.com
Web: http://www.ucpa.org

Marsha K. Chandler
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 1167
Oak View, CA 93022
(805) 646-7153 (PH); Fax: (805) 646-4284 (FAX)
E-mail: webmaster@lawez.net
Web: lawez.net
I offer production of a Special Needs Trust for your family member with disabilities. The trust protects assets and still allows your family member to maintain eligibility for SSI disability and Medicaid.

The Children's Psychological Health Center, Inc.
2024 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 474-1854
Fax: (415) 474-7514
Web: www.cphc-sf.org

Deborah Corey, M.ed, MFT,R
4032 E Ransom St
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 986-7868
E-mail: dcorey@verizon.net
Web: www.advicefromexperts.com
I am a special education advocate and mediator with a Master's Degree in Psychology. I help develop IEP's, educate you and the district about your rights under the law, advocate at due process, and use mediation and advocacy skills to get your child the services he/she is entitled to.

The Cornerstone Therapeutic Preschool
2024 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 474-1955
Fax: (415) 474-7514
Web: www.cphc-sf.org
NOTE: The Cornerstone Therapeutic Preschool provides special education, early childhood education & psychotherapy to children ages 2y9m to 7y with emotional disturbance and/or autistic spectrum disorders and is a California-certified nonpublic school (NPS)

Client Assistance Program
Sheila Conlon Mentkowski, Chief
Client Assistance Program
Department of Rehabilitation
2000 Evergreen Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-7372; (800) 952-5544
(800) 598-3273 (TTY)
E-mail: smentkow@rehab.cahwnet.gov
Web: http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/

Communication Matters
195 E. Hillcrest Drive #114
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7661 office
(805) 497-7681 fax
or
22030 Sherman Way #215
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 716-6379
(818) 716-6389
E-mail: CommMatters@aol.com

Community Advisory Committee for Special Education serving the San Diego Unified SELPA
Allison Brenneise
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd. Bungalow B4
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 327-7270 ext. 3160; Fax: (858) 573-5980
E-mail: cacse@san.rr.com
Web: http://www.cacse.org
A parent majority advisory committee offering monthly meetings where public can address the Director of Special Education with their issues. CAC SE also offers FREE IEP trainings by parent advocates.

Community Parent Resource Center
Loving Your Disabled Child (LYDC)
4528 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 299-2925
E-mail: lydc@pacbell.net
Web: http://www.lydc.org/

Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE)
1500 Howard Street (new address 2002)
San Francisco, CA 94103
PH (415)431-2285; FAX (415)431-2289
Legal support, representation, technical assistance consultations, and training to parents throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area whose children need appropriate special education services.
CASE jointly publishes, with Protection & Advocacy (PAI), Special Education Rights and Responsibilities, the Bible of special ed law for CA families. Manual is available for purchase or is available free online at: http://www.pai-ca.org/pubs/504101.htm

The Cornerstone Therapeutic Preschool
2026 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Web: http://www.cphc-sf.org

The Cullinan Education Center
6700 N. First St. Ste. 117
Fresno, CA 93710
Ph: (559) 435-3276
Fax: (559) 435-7290
E-mail: info@cullinaneducation.com
Web: www.cullinaneducation.com
Contact: Joanne Cullinan - Founder/Director
We provide tutoring in reading, writing and math to children with learning disabilities. We utilize a multi-sensory, kinesthetic-tactile approach in our instruction so that sight, sound, touch and motion learning pathways are engaged.

Del Valle Council of PTAs Special Needs Committee
Nancy Vandell, Chair
(925) 829-2355
E-mail: nmvandell@comcast.net
Serving parents and teachers of special needs children in the San Ramon Valley through evening programs, an annual conference, a parent handbook and legislative advocacy.

Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
2000 O Street, Room 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8481
Web: http://www.scdd.ca.gov/

Disability Rights Advocates
449 15th Street, Suite 303
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 451-8644
E-mail: general@dralegal.org
Web: www.dralegal.org

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
2212 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 644-2555
E-mail: dredf@dredf.org
Web: www.dredf.org
We are a Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for Alameda, Contra Costa, and Yolo Counties providing training in special education law. We also do statewide and national civil rights advocacy for children (and adults) with disabilities

Mac Dougall Consulting
Linda Mac Dougall
5715 Hughes St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 991-5921
E-mail: drgnstar@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.ilresources.com/MacDougallConsulting.htm
Training, speaking, consulting, writing on topics in developmental disabilities. Thirty years experience. Specialties are ISP (IPP), health, advocacy, licensing, and research. Please see web page.

Early Start Family Resource Network
Marcia Moore, Administrator
P.O. Box 6127
1855 Business Center Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92412
Phone Number: 1-800-974-5553 or 909-890-4793
Fax: 909-890-4709
Provides parent-to-parent support, resources, referrals to families who have children 0-3 years with developmental or physical disabilities or who are at risk.

Easter Seals Bay Area
2757 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 835-2131, ext. 126
E-mail: mpelfini@esba.org

Education Center
24445 Hawthorne Blvd., #201
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 791-1105
Web: www.ed-center.com

Educational Bridges
Doug Killin (Director)
195 El campo Dr
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 929-1515
E-mail: Killin@pacbell.net
Web: http://www.educationalbridges.com
Educational Bridges provides Educational Consulting, Counseling, Therapy and Tutoring to the children of the Bay Area. Located in San Jose, Ed Bridges offers one on one sessions to students of all ages as well as classes in study skills and SAT preparation. While all students could benefit from our programs, we specialize in working with students who my be struggling with Leaning Disabilities such a Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. We are committed to helping students succeed and reach their full potential.

Education Center - Advocacy / Educational Therapy
Carol Behrens, M.A. and Chelsea Starr, Ph.D., Advocates
24445 Hawthorne Blvd. #201
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 791-1105
E-mail: carol@ed-center.com
Web: http://www.ed-center.com
Child-centered special/general education advocacy focused on productive negotiation. Educational therapy, homework club, and ADHD coaching also available in our office.

Education First
Kimberley Palmiotto
1901 Newport Blvd, Suite 280
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 722-1622
(949) 722-1621
E-mail: KPalmiotto@EducationFirst.biz
Web: EducationFirst.biz
provide psycho-educational assessment, behavior plan development, special needs consultation, and interventions for school-age children. We focus on the intervention not just the diagnosis.

Educational Therapy Services
Rosalind Frileck, M.Ed.
18811 Huntington Street, Suite 230
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 374-7730; Fax: (714) 464-4299
E-mail: rfrileck@aol.com
Children, Adolescents, Adults - Assessment and evaluation, diagnosis, academic treatment areas, advocacy, collaborate with allied professionals.

Educational Therapy Services
Janice Schock
13618 Sagewood Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 245-5391
E-mail: edtherapist@cox.net
Web: http://www.etcare.com
Learning Skills: Academic Skills, Educational Evaluations and Interpretation, Parent Advocacy Consultations

Marcia Eichelberger, Advocate
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 965-4011
E-mail: FAPECHASER@aol.com

Joanne Ellison
Certified Educational Therapist, Special Education Advocate
1809 Altozano Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 562-8797
Fax: (619) 562-4616
E-mail: jjecet@cox.net
Special Education Advocate and Educational Consultant. Former teacher, Educational Therapist and director of learning center. All disabilities, ages 5-18, all San Diego County.

Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County
2055 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 296-0161
E-mail:epilepsy@epilepsy-fnd-sd.org

The Epilepsy Network
333 Front Street, Suite 102
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-6110
E-mail: info@EpilepsyNetwork.org
Web: www.EpilepsyNetwork.org

Etta Israel Center
Web: http://www.etta.org/

Exceptional Family Resource Center
9245 Sky Park Court, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92123
(619) 594-7416 (800) 281-8252; Fax: (858) 268-4275
Web: www.efrconline.org/
EFRC is designed to serve families of individuals with special needs, and to the professionals who assist them, by providing information, resource, referrals, and support. Services and supports are offered in English and Spanish.

Exceptional Family Support, Education and Advocacy Center
6319 A Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 876-8321
or
1244 B Hartnell
Redding, CA 96002
(520) 226-5129
E-mail: sea@sea-center.org
Web: www.sea-center.org

Exceptional Parents Unlimited
4120 N. First St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(209) 229-2000
E-mail: epu1@cybergate.com
Web: http://www.exceptionalparents.org/

FETA Study & Support Group for Parents/Guardians
Web: http://pages.zdnet.com/ourorhskids/
A learning and advocacy group for parents/guardians of students with special needs serving El Dorado County, a self-study group using the book From Emotions to Advocacy by Wrightslaw, to provide parent support, monthly meetings, guest speakers, information, resources, and the knowledge to be an effective adovcate for your child. Meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30pm.

Families for Early Autism Treatment
P.O. Box 255722
Sacramento, CA 95865-5722
(916) 843-1536
E-mail: webmaster@feat.org
Web: www.feat.org
FEAT is a non-profit organization of parents, educators, and other professionals dedicated to providing world-class education, advocacy, and support for the Northern California Autism Community.

Family Empowerment Center
4440 N. First St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(530) 257-8901
E-mail: epu1@exceptionalparents.org
Providing information,training, support and advocacy to families of children with any disability.

Family Resource Network
5250 Claremont Avenue, Suite 237
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 472-3674; (800) 847-3030

Family Resource Network (FRN)
5232 Claremont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 547-7322; FAX (510) 658-8354; TTY (510) 658-2307
http://www.frnoakland.org
Family support, referral, resources, education & training to families of children with disabilities.

Fiesta Educativa, Inc.
3939 Selig Place
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-6696
E-mail: info@fiestaeducative.org
Web: www.fiestaeducativa.org

Susan Foley, JD
408 Granelli Avenue
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-8239; Fax: (650) 726-1129
E-mail: susanfoley@aol.com
Legal advocacy services for families in the San Francisco Bay and San Jose Areas. Sliding scale fee schedule. Free initial consultation.

For Our Children Under Stress with Educational Disabilities (FOCUSED)
P.O. Box 417
Lakeside, CA 92040-0417
(619) 390-HELP (4357)

Fresno Area Down Syndrome Society
Linda Chan Rapp, Denise Allshouse
7081 N. Marks Ave.#104-371
Fresno, CA 93711-0232
(559) 432-3272; (559) 432-3272
E-mail: e-list@fadss.net
Web: www.fadss.net
A society with a mission to enhance the quality of life for all people with Down syndrome

The Frostig Center
Kelly Carlton
971 North Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255; Fax: (626) 798-1801
E-mail: center@frostig.org
Web: www.frostig.org
Day school for students with learning disabilities, ages 6-18. No serious emotional problems. Also after school educational therapy services.

Gilmore Music
1935 E. 7th St. Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-1369; Fax: (562) 599-1360
E-mail: Lb.gilmoremusic@verizon.net
Web: www.geocities.com/Lbgilmoremusic
Instruments and individualized private music lessons with qualified teachers available for students with special needs .we offer a library of instructional books and tapes.

Andrea G. Goodman, Ed. D.
Educational Advocate
8065 Caminito Gianna
La Jolla, CA 92037-2910
tel: 619 987-8065
fax: 858 453-8125
e-mail: drbubbe@san.rr.com
I work with the family, the student and the school to assure that each student receives the appropriate education necessary to optimize his/her opportunity to achieve to his/her maximum potential

Governor
Office of the Governor
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-2841; Fax (916) 445-4633
Web: www.governor.ca.gov/state/govsite/gov_homepage.jsp

Governing Statutes & Regulations (DDS)
Web: http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/statutes/main/laws001.cfm

Therese Gray,JD
Advocacy & Mediation Consultant
1010 Linden Place
Costa Mesa,CA 92627
(949) 394-7665
E-mail: tgray62@yahoo.com
Trained Advocate with twenty years experience as a Parent and Advocate. Let me help you with IEP's,Expulsion hearings and planning a successful year for your child.

Guidelines for Individual Evaluation of California Students with Disabilities, Birth Through Age Twenty-One-
Web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/evalguid.htm

H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Family Resource Center
Susan Graham
3101 N. Sillect Ave., Suite 115
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(800) 210-7633 or (661) 328-9055
Serving "special needs" families in Kern County.

Donnalee H. Huffman, Attorney
1417 "H" Stree
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 861-8065; Fax: (661) 861-9217
E-mail: donnalee_huffman@hotmail.com

IEP Fact Sheet
Web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/iep.htm

INFORM Program Coordinator
Web: http://www.dartontarget.org/

Inland Empire Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Web: http://www.dyslexia-ca.org/

Integrated Learning Institute
Cynthia Moses
40300 Washington St.,U103
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201
(760) 772-9019; Fax: (760) 772-9610
E-mail: ILI@dc.rr.com
Web: www.nild.net
We are a nonprofit organization that exists to enable students of all ages to overcome learning problems and equip them for a lifetime of independent learning. We are a member of the National Institute for Learning Disabilities

iTECH - Parents Helping Parents - Santa Clara
Web: http://www.php.com/

Jeena Inc
Rajni Madan
104 Via Collado
Los Gatos, CA 95034
(408) 265-8153
E-mail: RajniMadan@Yahoo.com
Web: www.Jeena.org
Support Group for Asian Indian families who have children with special needs.

Dina C. Kaplan
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 9055
Calabasas, CA 91372
(818) 222-8118
Fax (818) 222-2201
E-mail: mgkaplan@pacbell.net

M. Denise Kaufman
Special Educator
369 Palm Ave. #33
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 763-3654
E-mail: mdeez@sbcglobal.net
Caring, experienced, and fully credentialed Special Ed teacher provides tutoring services in your home and assists homeschooling parents with selection and implementation of curriculum.

Law Office of Ralph Lewis
1101 California Ave
Suite 100
Corona, CA 91719
(909) 734-4631
E-mail: lawofficeofralphlewis@comcast.net
I serve parents/ and children under IDEA part B across the state of California and elsewhere.

Lisa Kelton, Advocate
2337 Roscomare road #116
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-6064
Fax: (310) 471-4440
E-mail: twomonkeysandme@earthlink.net

The K.E.N. Project
23679 Calabasas Road, #540
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 222-5414
Fax: (818) 222-2201

Kidship - Loma Linda
1720 Mountain View Ave
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Sandy Moyer, Operations Director
www.Sandra@Totallykids.com
Deborah Reynolds, RN Nurse Manager
www.Deborah@Totallykids.com
(909) 796-3312
Pediatric Day Health and Preschool. Providing a safe, health oriented
environment for integration of special health needs children into a regular preschool setting. Nurses and teachers on staff.

Law Offices of Benjamin Y. Kim
Benjamin Kim
25550 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 378-5585
Fax: (310) 378-5595
E-mail: bkim@rightslaw.com
Website: www.rightslaw.com
I provide legal advocacy work in all areas of special education from the development of IEPs to due process hearings. As a former litigation director of a disability rights civil rights law firm, I also handle disability based discrimination cases against public entities and private accommodations.

Timothy Lange, M.A..
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Board of Behavior Sciences License #352
11975 Peach Tree Road
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-1891
E-mail to: tlocotillo@aol.com
Specialty in Independent Educational Evaluations

Learning and Education About Disabilities (LEAD) for Students with Diverse Abilities
Web: http://pages.zdnet.com/ourorhskids/
LEAD is a learning and self-advocacy group for students with ADHD, learning disabilities, and other special needs serving El Dorado County that meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30pm. LEAD ia also a self-study group for students providing peer support, monthly meetings, guest speakers, information, resources, and the knowledge to be an effective self-adovcate.

* LDA-CA (Learning Disabilities Association of California)
P.O. Box 601067
Sacramento, CA 95860-1067
Contact: Betty G. Schiemenz
(916) 725-7881; Toll Free: (866) 532-6322
Fax: (916) 725-8786
Email: office@LDACA.org
Web: www.LDACA.org

Learning Disabilities Association of East Bay
P.O. Box 5513
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 433-7934
Fax : 510-547-5306
E-mail: eblda@hotmail.com

Learning Disabilities Association of Fresno
Call LDA-CA office for contact person
(916) 725-7881

Learning Disabilities Association - Golden Gate/Marin
1429 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 721-7096
Fax: (415) 721-7098
E-mail: mcahn2@home.com

Learning Disabilities Association of Inyo/Mono Counties
P.O. Box 8162
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-9960
E-mail: caseynamy@Earthlink.net

Learning Disabilities Association of Kern County
P.O. Box 9191
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 342-4323
Web: www.csub.edu/kclda

Learning Disabilities Association of Los Angeles
P.O. Box 1067
Sierra Madre, CA 91025
(626) 355-0240

Learning Disabilities Association - North State
(916) 725-7881

Learning Disabilities Association of Orange County
P.O. Box 25772
Santa Ana, CA 92799
(714) 547-4206, (714) 638-1777
E-mail: oclda@mediaone.net
Web: http://www.oclda.org

Learning Disabilities Association of Pomona Valley
Contact Arline Krieger
PO Box 1114
Claremont, CA. 91711-1114
(909) 621-1494
E-mail: ABKrieger@aol.com

Learning Disabilities Association of Sacramento
P.O. Box 276645
Sacramento, CA 95827
(800) 203-7542
Web: http://www.sacramentolda.org/

Learning Disabilities Association of San Diego
P.O. Box 421111
San Diego, CA 92142
(858) 467-9158
Web: www.ldasandiego.org

Learning Disabilities Association - Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo
Contact Don Brubaker
(805) 643-7829

Learning Disabilities Association of Santa Clara Valley
1021 Suffolk Way
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 493-8531

Learning Disabilities Association of Santa Cruz
P.O. Box 2396
Santa Cruz, CA 95063
(408) 427-2753

Learning Disabilities Association of San Mateo
P.O. Box 748
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 341-6767
Email: ldasm@yahoo.com

Learning Disabilities Association of Ventura
P.O. Box 1923
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 643-7829

Learning Rights Project
919 South Albany Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 736-1031 voice; (213) 736-8310 tty; (213) 736-1428 fax
Web: www.learningrights.com or www.wlcdr.org
Contact Person: Janeen Steel, Learning Rights Director
Learning Rights provides advocacy; workshops; outreach to schools, courts and other organizations; referrals; information; manuals and outreach to minority and disadvantaged students with learning difficulties, learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as well as assistance to students in the juvenile justice system .

Learning Success LLC
Chrisie Lim, Director/Owner
22777 Lyons Ave., Suite 211
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(661) 222-2233; Fax: (661) 222-2317
E-mail: learningsucess@myexcel.com
Web: www.fromftoa.com
We offer Informal Screenings to determine dyslexia and Orton-Gillingham tutoring to assist children and adults with reading and spelling.

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
1600 Union Street, First Floor
San Francisco, CA 94123
PH (415)347-6056; FAX (415)346-6073
E-mail: lnowell@lblp.com
Web: www.lblp.com
Internationally-renowned leader in educational instruction and research, offers sensory-cognitive issues surrounding language and literacy development, including the symptoms of dyslexia, hyperlexia, attention-deficit disorder, and autism. We work with individuals ages 5 through adult and offer complementary screenings, full diagnostic evaluations and one-on-one individualized treatment.

Los Angeles Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Web: http://interdys.org/index.jsp

Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention (LIFE), Inland Empire office
Bob Chen
1845 Business Center Drive, Suite 103
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 890-0440 x103; Fax: (909) 890-0495
E-mail: bchen@lovaas.com
Web: www.lovaas.com
The Inland Empire site specializes in teaching preschool-aged children with autism spectrum disorders in parts of the San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties

Loving Your Disabled Child
4715 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 299-2925
E-mail: lydc@pacbell.net
Web: www.lydc.org

Law Offices of McPayah-Obiamalu & Obiamalu, APC
Vivian McPayah-Obiamalu, Esq., Raymond Obiamalu, Esq., Alice Chiu, Esq.
100 North Barranca Street, Suite 860
West Covina, CA 91791
Tel: (626) 967-3999; Fax: (626) 967-4104
E-mail: vivianobi@aol.com
Advocates in Special Education Law. Services include, IEPs, Mediation, Due Process, harassment and discrimination. It does takes a village and no child should be left behind!

Kate Stuhr Mack, Ph.D.
1451 Quail Street, Suite 106
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 250-4115; Fax: (949) 250-9485; Cell/Voice Mail: (949) 466-6074
E-mail: kate@kmackphd.com
Web: www.kmackphd.com
Independent psychoeducational evaluations and psychotherapy for children and adolescents, parent coaching, advocacy and expert witness testimony (testing and learning disorders).

Advocate-Special Education
Marilyn Maggio
1760 Airline Highway
Suite F, #121
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 309-8419; Fax: (831) 638-0144
E-mail: mkmaggio@pacbell.net
Representation for child/family in obtaining appropriate educational supports/services through IEP process. Provide parent mentoring to effectively advocate for child throughout their educational years. All disabilities, extensive experience w/Autism

MATRIX, A Parent Network and Resource Center
94 Galli Drive, Suite C
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 884-3535; (800) 578-2592
E-mail: matrix@matrixparents.org
Web: http://www.matrixparents.org/

The Majors Law Firm
Paul J. Majors
24031 El Toro Road
Suite 320
Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3151
949 837-2700
Fax Number: 949 461-7047
E-mail: paulmajors@msn.com
Legal representation of families with special needs children. We believe its the children that are the "special" in special education. Serving all of California.

MetDESK Specialist
Helen Kim Bass
19935 Ventura Blvd.
West Hills, CA 91364
E-mail: helen@hkbass.com
Web: www.hkbass.com

Mental Health Association in California
1127 11th St , Suite 830
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 557-1167
E-mail: mhac@cwo.com
Web: http://www.mhac.org/

Law Office of Valerie Montague
662 Hilary Drive
Tiburon, CA94920
(415) 789-5693
Fax: (415) 789-5691
E:mail: nyullm@pacbell.net

Morrissey-Compton Educational Center, Inc.
A Private Non-Profit Corporation Specializing In Educational Services To Children And Their Families, Adults, Schools, And Agencies
2555 Park Boulevard, Suit Twenty
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 322-5910
Web: http://www.morrisseycompton.org/

Gil Murillo, Advocate and Certified Mediator
Seal Beach, CA
(562) 746-2582
E-mail: gmurillo@projectsea.org

NAMI Children and Adolescent Network
NAMI California
1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 567-0163
E-mail: NAMICA@pacbell.net
Web: http://www.namicalifornia.org/

Law Office of Thomas S. Nelson
Thomas S. Nelson
16476 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 945-6621 Fax: (858) 693-3513
E-mail: specialedlaw@justice.com
I am a special education attorney for children throughout the San Diego/Southern California area. I provide representation at mediation/due process and case consultations for parents who wish to remain their child's advocate.

Northern California Branch of the International Dyslexia Associatio0n
Web: http://interdys.org/index.jsp

Northern California Coalition for Parent Training
Information (NCC)
Parents Helping Parents, Inc.
3041 Olcott Street
Santa Clara, CA 95054-3222
(408) 727-5775; (408) 727-7655 (TTY)
E-mail: info@php.com
Web: http://www.php.com/

Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
California Department of Education
Standards and High School Development Division
660 J Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-2652
Web: www.cde.ca.gov/shsd

Open Doors Community Support Group
Meeting Place: YMCA
4020 Jefferson St.
Riverside, CA 92504
(909) 358-3622; FAX: (909) 520-9810
E-Mail: opendoors22@comcast.net
A support group for parents/caregivers to share information, resources and solutions to problems faced by their children who are dealing with mental health/emotional/behavioral problems.

Open Gate
300 Seneca Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4518
Fax: (415) 469-4786
E-mail: info@supportforfamilies.org
Web: www.supportforfamilies.org

Orange County Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Web: http://www.dyslexiaoc.org/

ORHS LD/ADHD Parent, Student, & Community Group
Outreach Resource to Help and Support individuals with Diverse Abilities is an online support community providing information, resources, and links to assist parents, students, teachers, and community in learning about and understanding those with special needs.
Web: http://pages.zdnet.com/ourorhskids/

Pacific Child and Family Associates
Ira Heilveil, Ph.D.
410 Arden Ave., Suite 203
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 241-6780; Fax: (818) 241-6853
E-mail: info@pacificchild.com
Web: www.pacificchild.com
We provide applied behavior analytic treatment for children with autism and other developmental disorders. Offices in Northern and Southern California.

Parent Advocate
Amy Kossow
507 Moraga Avenue
Piedmont (Oakland), CA 94611
(510) 654-5578

Parent Links
Sandy Harvey
4708 Roseville Road, Suite 112
North Highlands, CA 95660
Toll Free: (877) 322-7299 Option 4
Fax: (916) 349-7580
E-mail: parentlinks@aol.com
Website: www.norcalcenter.org and www.deafkids.org
Providing links to service, programs, information and parent-to-parent support for families with deaf/hard of hearing infants (0-3 years).

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
California State PTA
930 Georgia Street
P.O. Box 15015
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 620-1100
E-mail: ptacala@aol.com
Web: http://www.capta.org/

Parents Helping Parents of San Francisco
594 Monterey Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94127-2416
(415) 841-8820
E-mail: sfphp@earthlink.com

Parents Helping Parents of Santa Clara
3041 Olcott St.
Santa Clara, CA 95054-3222
(408) 727-5775
E-mail: info@php.com
Web: www.php.com

Parents 4 Bipolar Kids
74617 Morning Dr.
29 Palms Ca 92277
(760) 367-6144
E-mail: skyfarm@thegrid.net
Web: www.parents4bpkids.org
We are an email group for parents of bipolar children in southern California. We share our frustrations, successes and information about meds, therapies, IEPs and rtc.

Pathway School Inc.
31103 Rancho Viejo Rd #2350
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 240-5986; Fax (949) 240-0702
E-mail: pathwayschool@cox.net
Web: www.pathwayschool.net

Lori L. Patterson-Carr, B.S., M.A.
Lori the Tutor
115 W. Market St. #2
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 428-1651; Fax: (562) 428-1651
E-mail: mstutor2002@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.angelfire.com/on4/ton/tutor.html
Professional Tutor specializing in assisting ADD students in the area of Basic Skills. Grades K through 6.

Prader-Willi California Foundation
Lisa Graziano, Executive Director
3655 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 360
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 316-3339 or within CA (800) 400-9994; Fax: (310) 316-3730
E-mail: pwcf@msn.com
Web: www.pwcf.org
Prader-Willi California Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1979 to provide support, education, and advocacy to individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome and their families.

Prevention & Children Services Branch
Department of Developmental Services
1600 9th Street, Room #310
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-2773
E-mail: cflores@dds.ca.gov

Professional Advocates for Special Students (Statewide)
Northern California Representative
(510) 309-0057
E-mail: PASSAdvocates@hotmail.com
Legal representation and parent/organization trainings

Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Special Education Division, Administrative Services Unit
Department of Education
428 J Street, Suite 530
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 327-4216
E-mail: wolsen@cde.ca.gov

Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
State Children's Medical Services Branch
Department of Health Services
1515 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 327-1400
E-mail: mgregory@dhs.ca.gov

Programs for Children and Youth who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
State Office for Deaf Access
Department of Social Services
744 P Street, MS 6-91
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-8320; (916) 653-7651 (TTY)
E-mail: deaf.access@dss.ca.gov

Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Prevention and Children Services Branch
Department of Developmental Services
1600 9th Street, Room 310
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-2773

Protection & Advocacy, Inc.
100 Howe Avenue, Suite 185N
Sacramento, CA 95825-8219
(916) 488-9950; (800) 776-5746 (In CA)
E-mail: legalmail@pai-ca.org
Web: www.pai-ca.org

Marlene Rapkin
Law Offices of Marlene Rapkin
233 Wilshire Blvd. Site 400
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 917-1071 Fax (310) 306-1339
E-mail: rapkinlaw@aol.com
Special Education representation for children and families. Representation for Education Disciplinary issues

Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency
Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
Public Health Institute
2168 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 301
Berkeley, CA 94704-1307
(510) 848-2980 (V); (510) 848-1840 (TTY)
(800) 949-4232
E-mail: adatech@pdbtac.com
Web: http://www.pacdbtac.org/

Rita Rispoli, M.A., CET
1011 Cass St., Ste. 116
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-9450; Fax (831) 375-7318
Web: www.ldspecialist.com

Ross Educational Services
Daniel Ross,MA
12288 Wintergreen St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909)899-0875
E-mail: rosseducation@hotmail.com
Learning Disabilities Specialist providing tutoring,consultations,and advocacy services in Rancho Cucamonga since 1992.17 years experience in the field of Learning Disabilities.

SACC Assistive Technology Center
Simi Valley Hospital, North Campus
P.O. Box 1325
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 582-1881
E-mail:dssaccca@aol.com

Adam Michael Sacks
4716 Park Jacaranda
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 253-6795; (310) 388-3077 FAX
E-mail: adam@adamlawyer.com
Web: www.adamlawyer.com or www.sped-law.com
I am a California licensed Attorney specializing in special education law, but I am not a typical lawyer. I try to be compassionate and patient with my clients, but no matter what, I will fight hard for your child's rights. I have a special needs child of my own so I really understand and relate to how you feel and how difficult things can be. Let me help to make it easier.

Sacramento Center for Assistive Technology
6833 8th Street
P.O. Box 474
Rio Linda, CA 95673
E-mail: scat@auiknet.com

San Bernardino Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
4400 Varsity Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92407-4632
(909) 887-2335

San Diego Assistive Technology Center
UCP of San Diego County
3821 Calle Fortunada, Suite C
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 571-7803
E-mail:ucpsdatc@pacbell.net

San Diego Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
1895 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108-3683
(619) 291-2506

San Jose Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
San Jose Scottish Rite Center
2455 Masonic Drive
San Jose, CA 95125-2036
(408) 448-4357

Santa Rosa Scottish Rite Children's Language Center
625 Acacia Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95409-3402
(707) 539-3003

Schwab Learning
Web: http://www.schwablearning.org/
A nonprofit service of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation

Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language and Learning Disorders
Scottish Rite Temple
2850-19th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132-1602
(415) 664-4646

Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
Masonic Temple
16 East Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2707
(805) 962-8469

Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center
Scottish Rite Temple
33 West Alpine Avenue
P.O. Box 4798
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 462-2613

Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Center
Los Angeles Scottish Rite
6310 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90048-5426
(323) 936-2153

Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
Scottish Rite Temple
1435 L Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 498-8393

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Temple
855 Elm Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813-4491
(562) 436-7787

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Temple
1547 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94612-4525
(510) 839-1513

Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Center
Scottish Rite Temple
150 North Madison Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101-1710
(626) 564-8947

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
6151 H Street
P.O. Box 19497
Sacramento, CA 95819-0497
(916) 731-4357

Services and Equipment funded by Special Education
Commercial equipment or product system, modified or customized for the student.
The particular device would be obtained if AT is needed to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of the student with a disability.
Web: http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/at/main/at001.cfm

David Sherman
Sherman & Ziegler
Special Education Attorneys
Washington Mutual Bank Building
2740 Van Ness Ave, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94109
(414) 924-1300
E-mail: ASpecialEdLawyer@aol.com
Web: www.Special-Education.info

Sincerely, Kids
Sara Truebridge
696 San Ramon Valley Blvd. #135
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 275-2732; Fax: (925) 362-0063
E-mail: sincerelykids@aol.com
Sincerely, Kids is a child-centered consulting firm that provides parents, educators, businesses and communities with information, resources, materials, workshops, support, guidance, advocacy education and advocacy services that benefit the TOTAL child.

Sonrise Academy
Sarah Sonrise
515 Frederick Street
Santa Cruz, California 95062
(831) 469-8576 Phone
(831) 464-9484 Fax
E-mail: sarahsonrise@earthlink.net
Sonrise Academy welcomes children with special needs to our preschool and quality afterschoool care programs. We also provide evening support for adults, advocacy and educational therapy.

Southern California Neuropsychology Associates (SCNA)
RB Courtyard
16935 West Bernardo Drive, #238
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-5831 & (858) 382-9075; Fax: (858) 485-6443
E-mail: apercus@tns.net
Provide both neuropsychological assessments for people with learning handicaps of all ages, as well as cognitive remediation for learning disabilities and cognitive delays due to TBI and other neurological problems.

SpecialKidsLA, Inc.
An internet resource for parents
E-mail: admin@specialkidsla.com
Web: http://www.specialkidsla.com

Special Education Division
Web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/index.htm

Special Parents Information Network of Santa Cruz County
P.O. Box 2367
Santa Cruz, Ca 95063
(831) 722-2800 (831) 423-7713
E-mail: info@spinsc.org
Web: http://www.spinsc.org

Special Visual Assessment Clinic for the Handicapped (SVACH)
Optometric Eye Center
University of California, 200 Minor Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-2020
Phone Appointments: (510) 642-2020; FAX (510) 643-5109
Specialized visual examination/assessment, including pediatrics

Special Needs: Evaluation, Education, Development is the educational program we offer to parents, students, community.
Web: http://pages.zdnet.com/ourorhskids/
We celebrate, support, and encourage cognitive diversity!!
The goal of the IEP and 504 plan is for the student to receive the appropriate services and educational benefit. The information provided via our e-mails, web site, etc. are educational and not intended as legal or medical advice.

Spina Bifida Association of the Bay Area
775 Brookside Drive
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-9947

Spina Bifida Association of Greater San Diego
P.O. Box 232272
San Diego, CA 92193-2272
(619) 491-9018
E-mail: sbaofgsd@hotmail.com

A. Samuel Spital & Associates
2333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 350
San Diego, CA. 92108-3618
(619) 583-0350; Toll Free: (888) 600-0700; Fax: (619) 583-1850
E-mail: sam@spitalaw.com
A law firm that cares. We will fight for your rights. Managing attorney is a former deputy probation officer (2001-2002) and previously served as a deputy general (1970-1978). Loyola law graduate 1970.

Stairway to Friendship Therapy Services
Karen Glass, OTR/L, Certified RDI Provider
Ruth Seyer, Certified RDI Provider
1605 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 910-8182
E-mail: info@stairwaytofriendship.com
Web: www.stairwaytofriendship.com
We specialize in Relationship Development Intervention (RDI); a program designed for children on the autistic spectrum to systematically teach the motivation and desire for interaction and connection with others.

State Agency for the Visually Impaired
State Office of Services to the Blind
California Department of Social Services
744 P Street, MS 6-94
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 657-3327
E-mail: skugel@dss.ca.gov
Web: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/

State Department of Education: Special Education
515 L Street, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-4729
Web: www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/index.htm

State Education Agency Rural Representative
Special Education Division
Department of Education
515 L Street, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 327-3505

State Mediation System
Department of Education
Special Education Division
515 L Street, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 323-2196
E-mail: kjohnson@cde.ca.gov
Web: www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/cmm/ca_adr.htm

State Mental Health Agency
Department of Mental Health
1600 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-2309
Web: http://www.dmh.cahwnet.gov/

State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
California Department of Mental Health
Children and Family Services
1600 9th Street, Room 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-2147
E-mail: dneilsen@dmhhq.state.ca.us
Web: http://www.dmh.cahwnet.gov/

State Mental Retardation Program
Department of Developmental Services
Health and Human Services Agency
1600 9th Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-1897
E-mail: callenby@dds.ca.gov
Web: http://www.dds.ca.gov/

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Rehabilitation
2000 Evergreen Street
Sacramento, CA 95815-3832
(916) 263-8981; (916) 263-7477 (TTY)
Web: www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/default.htm

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Rehabilitation
830 K Street Mall, Room 307
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-3971

Stepping Stones Center for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Inc.
Vivian David, PsyD-Clinical Director
P.O. Box 6637
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 357-0571; Fax: (650) 357-0676
E-mail: support@steppingstonesca.com
Web: www.steppingstonesca.com
We are a Non-Public Agency that designs individualized behavioral, educational, social, speech-language and occupational therapy programs for individuals diagnosed within the autistic spectrum.

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
2601 Mission St. Suite 606
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 282-7494
Fax: (415) 282-1226
E-mail: info@supportforfamilies.org
Web: www.supportforfamilies.org

Sutter County Parent Network
1506 Starr Drive, Suite C
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 751-1925; Fax: (530) 751-1466
E-mail: scpn@scpn.org
Web: http://www.scpn.org
Sutter County Parent Network is a family resource center dedicated to supporting, encouraging and providing information and facilitated referral to familes with children with special needs. We offer a variety of programs for parents/caregivers and children. Please call us or contact us by e-mail if you are interested in our services or would just like to talk to another parent with a child with special needs.

TASK
100 Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA. 92805
(714) 533-8275
E-mail: taskca@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.taskca.org

TASK, San Diego
3750 Convoy St., Suite 303
San Diego, CA 92111-3741
(619) 874-2386
E-mail: taskca@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.taskca.org

Yvette N. Tazeau, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist, PSY15554
14531 South Bascom Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 977-7117; Fax: (408) 358-0185
E-mail: ytazeau@ix.netcom.com
Psychological Testing, Neuropsychological Testing, Developmental Evaluations, Psychoeducational Assessments, Spanish Language Testing/Evaluations/Assessments

Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK), San Diego
3750 Convoy Street, Suite 303
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 874-2386; (858) 874-2375
E-mail: tasksd@yahoo.com

Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK)
100 West Cerritos Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805-6546
(714) 533-TASK
Fax: (714) 533 2533
E-mail:taskca@yahoo.com

Technology Related Assistance
California Assistive Technology System
CA Department of Rehabilitation
830 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 263-8685 (V/TTY)
(800) 390-2699 (V/TTY, In CA)

The California Special Education Observer
Web: http://www.sacramentolda.org/observer
An independent journal of news and information from the parent perspective. Covers legislation and policy relating to special education in California

The Center for the Partially Sighted
12301 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 458-3501; (800) 481-EYES (3937)
E-mail: info@low-vision.org
Web: http://www.low-vision.org/

The Children's Health Council
Web: http://www.chconline.org/

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Web: http://www.cec.sped.org/

The Foundation for Mexican American Services, Inc.
P. O. Box 702
Moreno Valley, CA 92556
(909) 485-3394; Fax (909) 494-4181

Through the Looking Glass
2198 Sixth Street, Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710-2204
Local (510) 848-1112; FX (510) 848-4445: Toll Free 1-800-644-2666; TTY 1-800-804-1616
http://www.lookingglass.org
Nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training, and counseling services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue. Nearly 80% of the 40 staff members are disabled, parents of disabled children, or members of families with disabilities.

Total Education Solutions
Vicky Stiles
1137 Huntington Drive, Ste. B
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(877) TES-IDEA; Fax: (323) 257-0284
E-mail: vstiles@tesidea.com
Web: www.tesidea.com
We offer program administration and a full range of services (psycho-educational assessments, special education instruction, related services and behavior intervention/modification) to schools throughout California.

Michael True, M.Ed
Program Development Consultant
106 San Augustine Way #D
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831)252-8783
Fax Number: (831) 430-9514
E-mail: mstrue1@earthlink.net
Web: www.ilresources.com
I can assist with I.E.P. development, life skills assessment, transitional planning, and programs for severely disabled students. I also provide home and behavior management support.

Debra Ullmann, CET
Board Certified Educational Therapist/Diagnostician
Certification #10125
San Jose, CA
(408) 927-5891
E-mail: daullmann@aol.com
Psychoeducational testing and educational consultations for ages 3 through adult. 20 years experience in the public school system plus 5 years in private practice. I design strategies to meet specific learning needs.

UCI Child Development Center
Ibby Gerner
19262 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 824-2343 phone
(949) 824-8737 fax
E-mail: egerner@uci.edu
Intensive school-based day treatment program specializing in treatment of children with ADHD in kindergarten through sixth grade using a multifaceted approach to behavior modification.

United Advocates for Children of California
P.O. Box 360
Woodland, CA 95776-0360
(916) 654-1364
E-mail: jclancy@dmhhq.state.ca.us

UCLA Clinic for the Behavioral Treatment of Children
Erik E. Lovaas C/O
Department of Psychology
5532 D Franz Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: (310) 825-2319
Fax: (310) 206-3222
Email: elovaas@ucla.edu
Related Website: www.lovaas.com
Service: Early intervention services for young children diagnosed with autism. The clinic offers researched-based applied behavioral intervention (aba) also known as the "Lovaas Method."

UCLA Educational Consultation and Advocacy Program
300 Medical Plaza, room 1253
Los Angeles, CA. 90095-6967
Director, Esther Sinclair, Ph.D.
Contact, Gloria Hoo Administrative Assistant at GHoo@mednet.ucla.edu
(310) 825-7773

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
University of California, Los Angeles
300 UCLA Medical Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024-6967
(310) 825-0170
E-mail: oraynor@mednet.ucla.edu
E-mail: arussell@mednet.ucla.edu

University of San Diego Patient Advocacy Program
5998 Alcala Park, UOP #304
San Diego, CA 92110-2492
(619) 260-7655

University of Southern California-- University Affiliated Program
Web: http://www.usc.edu/hsc/ihp/uap/

Very Special Arts California- (VSA)
2800 North Main Street
Suite 2050
Santa Ana, CA 92705-6615
(714) 835-8867
E-mail: vsacal@earthlink.net

We Are Kids First
Advocacy for Children with Special Needs
Debra Borden, Advocate
Mike Borden, CEO
6 Westmoreland
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 653-2696; (949) 654-0343 Fax
E-mail: db4kids@aol.com
We Are Kids First assists families of children with special needs in securing appropriate educational placement and related services based upon each child's unique blending of his/her gifts, aptitudes, talents, skills and challenges.

Vietnamese Parents of Disabled Children Assoc., Inc. (VPDCA)
7526 Syracuse Ave
Stanto, CA 90680
(310) 370-6704
Fax: (310) 542-0522
E-mail:luyenchu@aol.com

V.O.I.C.E.S., Inc.
(310) 910-3555
E-mail: voices_inc@attbi.com
Web: http://www.4voices.org

The Law Office of Diedre Wachbrit
Diedre Dennis Wachbrit, Esq.
5316 Via Capote
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
1-866-WACHBRIT or 1-805-498-2449
Fax: 1-805-435-1502
E-mail: diedre@wachbrit.com
Web: http://www.wachbrit.com
Diedre Wachbrit helps parents plan to ensure that all of their children, including those with special needs, are protected no matter what happens. She is a frequent speaker and writer on Special Needs Trusts, Limited Conservatorships, Nominations of Guardianship, and estate planning for parents.

Lori Waldinger, Elissa Henkin and Lee Englander
Parent Advocates/ Educational Consultants
Lori Waldinger
2354 Teasley Street
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Phone - (818) 957-0332
Fax- (818) 957-8115
E-mail: loris@earthlink.net
On behalf of parents whose child may have a disability, we provide special education advocacy and educational consultative services throughout the Southern California area. We attend IEP meetings and Due Process procedures . We assist with classroom observations, draft appropriate educational plans and assist in locating placements, including residential placements.

Western Law Center for Disability Rights
919 South Albany Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 736-1031 voice; (213) 736-8310 tty; (213) 736-1428 fax
Web: www.wlcdr.org
Contact Person: Dennis Clark, Director of Options Counseling
The Western Law Center for Disability Rights is a non-profit organization who's mission is to promote the rights of people with disabilities and the public interest in and awareness of those rights by providing legal and related services. The Center provides much needed assistance through litigation, mediation, education, and meaningful referrals. The Center's services are provided at no cost or nominal cost.

Woodsmall & Petrovich, LLP
9000 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 248-4922; (310) 248-4923 Fax
E-mail: woodsmall@legalguide.com
Special education attorney serving children with special needs and their parents. Firm provides assistance and representation in the IEP process.

Connie Wright, Ph.D.
1951 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 234-0774
E-mail: educw@cs.com
I specialize in Learning Disabilities (for 25 years) as an Educational Therapist for ages 5-Adult; and as a Developmental Consultant for infants-5 years.

Wyner & Tiffany
Attorneys at Law
3878 Carson Street, Suite 104
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 792-8999; Fax: (310) 792-8988
Web: www.specialedlaw.org

Law Office of Bonnie Yates
Krista Parkhill
3334 Caroline Av.
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone Number: ( 310 ) 204-6624
Fax Number: ( 310 ) 204-6626
E-mail: BZYates@aol.com
Special ED legal Services

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