     
Related Links
 CARF: Commission on
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. VTC is accredited by
CARF, assuring the highest quality
services possible.
 The ArcLink Web Site:
Good resource for individuals with developmental disabilities & their
families. This site contains a wealth of information; research topics, learn
about support programs and how services are delivered. Locate and research
service providers in many areas of the country.
The Arc of the U.S. Web Site:
The Arc (formerly Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States)
is the country's largest voluntary organization committed to the
welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and
their families.
disABILITY Information and
Resources:
An extensive listing of important and informative links.
OPTIONS/SMILE:
Residential
living services, rehabilitation therapy, and vocational training services to
individuals with head injuries, developmental disabilities, hearing loss,
autism, and other neurological impairments.
Family Village:
The Family Village community includes informational resources on specific
diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive
recreational activities, education, worship, health issues, disability-related
media and literature, and much, much more!
Welcome to the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce:
Find Santa Maria community information.
Down Syndrome Home Page: Helpful, and enlightening
Information about Down Syndrome.
Yahoo! Society and
Culture:Disabilities: Links to many disability resources.
California Rehabilitation Association (CRA): Interactive Web Site. CRA represents California medical and
developmental/ vocational rehabilitation and habilitation programs and provides advocacy,
business support, education and networking services.
Autism Society of
America: ASA’s new,
one-of-a-kind, nationwide online directory of ASA Chapters, professionals,
government resources, and service providers serving families affected by autism.
California Department of
Developmental Services (DDS) : DDS is the agency
through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and
adults with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include mental retardation,
cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions.
Department of
Developmental Services - Complaints :
The
Department of Developmental Services believes the California
developmental services community is best served by the open exchange
of information and opinions. DDS is also committed to providing
mechanisms for the resolution of problems and complaints when they
arise. A number of formal processes have been established for
handling appeals and complaints.
DDS's phone number (916) 654-1987.
Tri-Counties Regional Center : The State of California contracts with 21
non-profit agencies called regional centers, each one covering a different geographic
region. The centers are the first stop for persons
with developmental disabilities and their families seeking help to obtain local supports
and services.
California Home Page : Find
everything from California weather to the Governor's Budget at this site.
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