Helpful Websites

Health Care

California Children’s Services (CCS)
Medi-Cal
Medicare
Medicaid
California Department of Insurance
MRMIP
SSA - Social Security Administration
Medline Plus -- A national health information library with information on Spina Bifida, treatments and care, and links to other resources and information sites

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Yahoo College Listings -- A collection by Yahoo that lists colleges and has links to their individual Disabled Student Services
Disability Friendly Colleges -- Information for people with disabilities that also includes a review of disability-friendly universities
FastWeb Scholarship Search -- Create a profile, search for scholarships and get valuable advice and tips on how to apply to colleges/universities
Federal Student Aid -- Information on how to apply for federal assistance in funding your education
CollegeBoard -- Information about the SATs, from studying to taking them, and links to other college information.

East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program & Technical Center (ROP) -- A program is available through your school that gives you the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in work related settings
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth -- Information and resources for youth with disabilities and their families, service providers and employers
Disability 101 -- Information on the benefits you receive as a worker, advice as to how to handle your budget and other programs and services available
California Employment Development Department -- Information about youth programs
USA Jobs -- Information on jobs in the federal government, and disability resources
Career One Stop -- Information about different types of careers and jobs
Videos of Various Types of Jobs
California Department of Rehabilitation -- Provides services to people with disabilities who want to work
Day in the Life of Richard Devylder
TeenWorkers -- Provides information on teen work, with special sections for teens and in Spanish
VolunteerMatch.org -- Look for nearby volunteer opportunities in the areas that interest you

Housing (Refer to Section 8 Housing in Los Angeles) -- Information on Government affordable housing, including how to apply, criteria to qualify, and contact information
Independent Living Centers
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development -- Information about housing options, services and programs to help you get affordable and appropriate housing; also has a national database on accessible rental apartments
The National Information Center for Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) -- Information for both people with disabilities and their families as well as information on organizations that provide advice and assistance
USATechGuide -- Links to sports and recreational activities/clubs/organizations in your city and community
L.A. Parks and Recreation -- Directory of parks and other recreational facilities in California, with information on special events and days

Adolescent Health Transition Project
National Transition Network
Youthhood.org -- Transition planning information for youth with disabilities
Healthy and Ready to Work National Resource Center -- Information on health care transition planning
CalSTAT -- Provides youth with information on transition planning

Disability.gov -- Federal government’s website for people with disabilities, their families, employers and other professionals
Spina Bifida Association -- Information on Spina Bifida, many links to helpful websites, scholarship opportunities and more
Kids as Self-Advocates -- A national network of youth with disabilities and needs
Disability Network Inc. -- A support community with social dating links, job resources and social support groups in the form of chat rooms and other organizations