Support for Families of Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome
This website provides information and research and in a safe and non judgmental place for those who live and interact with Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome.
FAAAS, Inc. was started in 1997 as a grass-roots organization whose goals were, and still are too…
- Give support to the family members of adult individuals affected with Asperger’s Syndrome.
- Educate the public to the existence of Asperger’s Syndrome in the ADULT population.
- Bring awareness of this neurological disorder and its ramifications on the ‘whole’ family to the medical communities who are directly or indirectly involved.
- Assist in the sharing of information about Asperger’s Syndrome through our website, workshops, and speaking engagements.
Today, FAAAS, Inc. is an official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and corresponds with people around the world.
See the website here.
Special Needs Judo
Senshi Judo has just launched it’s Special Needs Judo program! Open to all children (ages 5+) and adults with physical and mental disabilities, Senshi Judo offers 4 training sessions a week! Participants will learn modified self-defense in a small and safe learning environment, perfect for children who need one-on-one attention.
Call or email us today to start your free trial! Parents and siblings are welcome to participate in class to help alleviate first-time stress for beginner students.
Rights in Adult Residential Facilities
This publication is intended to teach you about your rights while living in an Adult Residential Facility, which is regulated by California Community Care Licensing. According to California regulations, an Adult Residential Facility – commonly known as a Board-and-Care – is defined as any facility of any capacity that provides 24-hour-a-day nonmedical care and supervision to the following:
Click this link to view the document:
Voting Resources in California
DISABILITY + VOTING = POWER
If you have a disability and:
- You cannot get into your polling place
- The accessible voting machine is not working
- Other people can see how you are voting
- You are told you cannot vote because you have a disability
- You have a question about your right to vote or the voting process
Don’t forget that Disability Rights California has an Election Day Hotline number: (888) 569-7955.
Disability Rights California can:
- Explain your rights
- Work to resolve the problem
- Help you file a complaint
Additional Voting Resources:
- Voter Information Guide Online – VoterGuide.sos.ca.gov
- Check Your Voter Registration Status – VoterStatus.sos.ca.gov
- Find Your Polling Place or Vote Center on Election Day – https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place/
- Early Voting Locations – CaEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov
- Voters with Disabilities – https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/voters-disabilities/
- Quick Guide to Propositions – http://quickguidetoprops.sos.ca.gov/propositions/2018-11-06
SunDog Therapy (Occupational Therapy & Animal Assisted Therapy)
SunDog Therapy provides occupational therapy for children, teens, and adults. We specialize in animal assisted therapy, working with clients in a natural outdoor setting, and promoting independent living skills, sensory processing, motor skills, cognition, and social/community participation.
Services:
- Individual OT in the clinic/community
- Group programs for individuals with/without disabilities
- Animal assisted therapy
- Dog training for clients & for professionals interested in AAT
Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle of Orange County is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that seeks to provide every individual with special needs the support, friendship, and inclusion that they deserve.
Friendship Circle extends a helping hand to families who have children and young adults with special needs. Friendship Circle provides a non-judgmental environment that is designed to enhance family dynamics and build friendships through a wide variety of fun-filled recreational programs, sports leagues, support groups and social opportunities. In addition to helping those in need, Friendship Circle enriches its vast network of teen volunteers by enabling them to reap the rewards of selfless giving.
Friendship Circle exists to bring happiness and companionship to children and young adults with special needs by celebrating their individuality, as well as bringing energy, support, and peace of mind to their families.
For more information please visit their website.
Disabled Support Service and Mobility Program
Disabled Support Services works with students with disabilities to help them with school, jobs and everyday life by providing various programs for varying needs.
We offer college-like courses for students with special needs and also provide individualized programs for students to obtain jobs and to learn how to independently use the city bus.
TRIPS: Irvine Transportation for Seniors & Adults with Disabilities
TRIPS provides low-cost, wheelchair accessible transportation to Irvine adult residents with disabilities. Participants must be unable to drive due to a physical or cognitive disability.
Transportation to Senior centers, grocery shopping, social events, medical appointments. Pre-registration and eligibility required. Call for availability and an application.
National Job Postings: Careers for Developmental Disability Professionals
This online website is sponsored by DisabilityScoop. Registered employers post jobs and job seeking professionals can search listings by job titles or geographic areas.