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| Resource | Languages | Summary | Eligibility | SPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Department of Education 916-319-0800 | Multiple; English, Spanish | IDEA and Parent’s Rights | N/A | |
| Los Angeles Unified School District 333 South Beaudry Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90017 Mon-Fri: 7:30AM-4:40PM (213) 241-1000 | Multiple; English, Spanish | Complete parent’s guide to special education services for children. | For students K-12; free | 4 |
| Los Angeles County Office of Education 9300 Imperial Highway Downey, CA 90242 Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-5:00PM (562) 922-6111 | Multiple; English, Spanish | List of SELPA (special education local plan areas) in LA County to describe special education service needs within each region. | For students K-12; free | 7 |
| California Department of Education; LA County Special Education 9300 Imperial Highway Downey, CA 90242 Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-5:00PM (562) 803-8306 | Multiple; English, Spanish | Direct information about the special needs contact for LA County Education. | For students K-12; free | 7 |
| Palmdale School District 39139 North 10th St. East Palmdale, CA 93550 (661) 947-7191 | The Special Education department is committed to providing a free, appropriate public education for all students in the least restrictive environment. Placement and services for students with disabilities are assigned in accordance with a student’s unique needs. | For students K-12; free | 1 | |
| The Help Group
13130 Burbank Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-6:00PM (818) 781-0360 | English, Spanish | Three learning disability schools for students with learning disabilities or mild emotional issues, ADHD and learning differences. Kids Like Me Program conducts four unique camps, each one designed to address varying ages, abilities and needs of children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental challenges. | Accents Medical; children and teens | 2 |
| Five Acres 760 Mountain View Street Altadena, CA 91001 Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-8:00PM Weekends scheduled individually (626) 798-6793 | English, Spanish | Community Based Specialty (CBS) Division offers several specialty programs including Deaf Services, PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy), Wraparound, Foster Family Program and services at Pasadena Mental Health Center. Mental Health Services, foster care program and adoption support, aftercare for children leaving program, evaluation and support for clients. | Medical; free services for eligible families, potential funding for those who need it. For Children with emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, and high functioning autism. | 3 |
| SEEK Education 9060 Huntington Drive San Gabriel, CA 91775 Mon-Fri: 9:00AM-5:00PM (626) 943-7772 Ext. 110 | Multiple; English, Spanish | For individuals with autism. Early Acceleration Program is for children ages 0 to 36 months who are either diagnosed with, or have an established risk of developmental delay. | Accepts most insurances, including Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser, and Medi-Cal; Specifically for toddlers, but ranges to adults | 3 |
| Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) – Developmental Activity Center 1430 Venice Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90006 Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM (213) 748-3556 | English, Spanish | Program provides training in self-help, vocational, recreational, and social skills, all with respect for each individual’s ability level. | Pay through medical insurance | 4 |
| Fiesta Educative 2310 Pasadena Ave., Suite #206 Los Angeles, CA 90031 Mon-Fri: 9:00AM-5:00PM (323) 221-6696 | English, Spanish | This service provides information and training to Latino families on how to obtain services for all persons with disabilities. | Most services are free; others depend on services. Vendored with the regional center. No documentation regarding citizenship required. | 4 |
| Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center 3303 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Mon-Fri: 9:00AM-5:00PM (213) 383-1300 | English, Spanish, Korean, Armenian | Offers both administrative and clinical services. The center serves over 9,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities, who have or are at risk for a developmental delay or disability, and who are at high-risk of parenting an infant with a disability. | Free | 4 |
| KASEC – LA Center 680 Wilshire Pl. #419 Los Angeles, CA 90005 Mon-Fri 9:00AM-6:00PM (562) 926-2040 | English, Korean | This service provides developmental screening, developmental disorder evaluation, a diagnosis parenting seminar, and mental health workshop. | Depends on program | 4, 7 |
| Empower Tech 9100 S. Sepulveda Suite 204 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Mon- Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM (310) 338-1597 | English | Works to help people with educational and developmental disabilities learn how to use technology and software. They hold labs in which learners learn how to use the internet, play games, and try on different assistive technology products. Offer a session with an Assistive Technology Specialist to identify technology that may help individuals become more independent at home, school or work. Specific details can be found on their website. | Free of charge to individuals with disabilities for the exception of the T.R.A.D.E. School. Tuition is $900.00 per 4 week session, complete program is $4,500.00, and a $100.00 non-refundable registration fee. | 5 |
| Exceptional Children’s Foundation 5350 Machado Road Culver City, CA 90230 Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-4:30PM (310) 204-3300 | English, Spanish | This service provides speech and language therapy, and mental health services. | Services are provided through Regional Center referrals; ages 5-12 | 5 |
| LA Speech and Language Therapy Center 5761 Buckingham Parkway Culver City, CA 90230 Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-5:30PM (310) 649-6199 | Multiple; English, Spanish | Speech-Language assessments and therapy for all ages, starting with children as young as 18 months and going through adulthood They also provide a summer drama program. Services are provided for autism spectrum disorders, delayed speech and language dysfluency, tongue thrust, voice disorders, hearing impairment and adult services. | Prices vary; accept Kaiser Permanente, Community Family Care, Physicians Choice. Work with regional centers and school districts; children 5-11. | 5 |
| Drew Child Development Corporation
1770 East 118th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059 Mon-Fri: 9:00AM-5:00PM 1(800) 504-739 | English, Spanish | Drew Child Development Corporation offers an inclusive E. I. program to meet the developmental requirements of children ages 18 months – 3 years with special needs and their families. Mental health services and child abuse treatment program. Family therapy in the area of adolescent pregnancy, HIV education, and substance abuse. | Free or sliding scale | 6 |
| Giant Steps 2228 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 Mon-Fri 8AM-4:00PM (323) 733-6401 | English, Spanish | Services include: day program, individual living skills program, vocational triaining, residential facilities | Free | 6 |
| Wayfinder Family Services 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043 Mon-Fri: 8:00-4:30PM School Hours: 8:30AM-2:30PM Nancy Berger- Principal of Special Education School: (323) 295-4555 Ext. 299 General Phone Number: (323) 295-4555 Toll Free: (800) 352-2290 | English, Spanish | State-certified non-public school for children with profound special needs. In a safe, positive learning environment, students maximize their levels of independence. Wayfinder provides the least restrictive environment for their students. | Nonpublic school- school districts may pay for attendance; children and youth, ages 5 to 22, with moderate-to-severe disabilities, and varying levels of medical, physical and behavioral challenges, price varies. For immigrants, latino children | 6 |
| KASEC – OC Center 1661 N. Raymond Ave. Suite 109 Anaheim, CA 92801 Mon-Fri 9:00AM-6:00PM (562) 926-2040 | English, Korean | This service provides developmental screening, developmental disorder evaluation, a diagnosis parenting seminar, and mental health workshop. | Sliding scale, half of services free | 7 |
| Perez Career and Transition Center – Los Angeles Unified School Distrcit 4540 Michigan Ave Los Angeles, CA 90022 Mon-Fri: 7:30AM-4:30PM Office hours: 7:30AM-4:30PM (323) 269-0681 | English, Spanish | Services include: medical supervision, financial screening, social work services, durable medial equipment, inter-agency consultaiton. | Sliding scale | 7 |
