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Special Needs Community Resources

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ABILITYFIRST / PASADENA
-provides afterschool enrichment programs, Camp Paivika, employment and day programs
Lawrence Frank Center
201 S. Kinneloa Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-5661
www.abilityfirst.org
Email: info@abilityfirst.org
ACEING AUTISM, Inc.
-to make the sport of tennis available to children with autism and to use tennis as a means to enhance health and fitness, hand-eye coordination, and motor development and improve the social skills for children with autism
www.aceingautism.org
Email: aceingautismla@gmail.com               Contact:  Richard Spurling, (617) 901-7153

ACTORS FOR AUTISM
-Programs include acting, film making, animation, claymation, dance, music, social skills, performing arts academy and vocational training.
Alisa Wolf, M.Ed.-SPED,  Executive Director/Founder
15303 Ventura Blvd. Suite 900
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 705-1600
www.actorsforautism.org
Email: actorsforautism@aol.com
ALMANSOR CENTER
-offers special education day school, Autism Spectrum Disorders Program, transitional adult services
1955 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006; (626) 282-6194
www.redesignlearning.org
AUTISM SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES
-a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization that provides information, referral, support, and advocacy empowerment for the Autism Community
8939 S Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 110-788
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(562) 804-5556
autismla.org
Email: info@autismla.org
AUTISM SPEAKS – LOS ANGELES CHAPTER
-autism science and advocacy organization;  funds research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increases awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocates for the needs of individuals with autism and their families
5455 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 2250
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 549-0500
www.autismspeaks.org
AUTISM SPECTRUM THERAPIES
-a private agency that employs Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) research findings in autism treatment
147 East Olive Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016
626) 446-1101 or (866) 7AST-AR4
www.autismtherapies.com
AYSO REGION 214 – SOUTH PASADENA/SAN MARINO VIP (SPECIAL NEEDS) SOCCER
-accommodates all special needs players through hands-on play and support
Contact: Joe Fitzpatrick (213) 399-4999
Email: joefitzmail@gmail.com

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BARBARA HOSKINS & ASSOCIATES
-provides psychoeducational assessments, attention testing, educational therapy, follow-up, consultations, and school meetings
595 E. Colorado Blvd, #508
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 683-1717
www.barbarahoskins.com
Email: BHAssoc@yahoo.com
BLAST 
-a unique after school program for children who need assistance to experience success in classroom, playground or extracurricular youth activities
Tom Sawyer Camps
707 West Woodbury Rd, #F
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-1156

www.tomsawyercamps.com/
Email: info@tomsayercamps.com
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (DDS)
-agency through which the State of California provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities
California Department of Developmental Services
1600 9th Street
P. O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020
(916) 654-1690
www.dds.ca.gov
CENTER FOR DEVELOPING KIDS
-a pediatric therapy clinic that provides occupational, physical, speech therapy, and nutrition services for children from birth through mid teens
200 East Del Mar Blvd # 112
Pasadena, CA 91105-2552
(626) 564-2700
www.centerfordevelopingkids.com
Email: info@centerfordevelopingkids.com
CHINESE PARENTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED (CPAD)
a non-profit organization dedicated to help individuals with special needs and their families (e.g. Autism, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, etc)
P.O. Box 2884
San Gabriel, CA 91778-2884
(626) 307-3837
www.cpad.org
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DANNY’S FARM INC.
-unique farm & petting zoo designed to provide meaningful volunteer and employment opportunities for teenagers and adults with disabilities
1317 Huntington Dr.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(213) 607-4432
www.dannysfarm.com
Email: dannysfarm@yahoo.com
DESCANSO CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING 
-provides consultation and treatment for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavior problems, learning problems, and brain training.
1346 Foothill Blvd, #301
La Canada, CA 91101
(818) 790-1587
www.dmcdl.com
Email: admind@dmcdl.com
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EASTER SEALS / PASADENA
-provides services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities
50 N. Hill, Ste 100
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-7700
www.easterseals.com
EAST LOS ANGELES REGIONAL CENTER
-provides or coordinates services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in its designated region
1000 Fremont Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 299-4700
www.elarc.org
EDUCATION SPECTRUM INC.
-provides services such as social and community integration groups, diagnostic evaluations, individual& family therapy, training for parents & professionals,
2235 N. Lake Ave., Suite 201
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1500
www.edspec.org
EXCEPTIONAL MINDS
13400 Riverside Dr. #211
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: (818) 387-8811
www.exceptionalmindsstudio.org
Email: info@exceptionalmindsstudio.org
Contact: Yudi Bennett
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FIVE ACRES SCHOOL
-supports K – 9th grade students with behavioral, emotional, and learning challengers
760 Mountain View St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-6793, ext 2315
www.5acres.org
Contact: Danielle LePon, dlepon@5acres.org
FOOTHILL AUTISM ALLIANCE
-non-profit, all-volunteer organization of parents, professionals, and care-givers, dedicated to providing education, resources, and support to the autism community
P.O. Box 10193
Glendale, CA 91209
(818) 66-AUTISM
www.foothillautism.org
FRANK D. LANTERMAN REGIONAL CENTER
 -provides or coordinates services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
3303 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 383-1300
www.lanterman.org
THE FROSTIG CENTER
-school for students who need help, provides teacher education and support to the community of schools and professionals in the greater Los Angeles area, and researches better ways of helping students with learning disabilities
971 N. Altadena Dr.,
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
www.frostig.org
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HEAR CENTER
-helps individuals with hearing loss or speech and language impairments enrich their lives by providing them with auditory & oral communication skills
301 E. Del Mar Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 796-2016
www.hearcenter.org
Email: info@heartcenter.org
THE HELP GROUP
-nonprofit organization that offers seven specialized pre-K through high school programs for children with special needs related to autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, mental retardation, abuse and emotional problems
13130 Burbank Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
(877) 943-5747
www.thehelpgroup.org
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IN2VISION
-person-centered thinking, instructional agency that is committed to providing high quality services to individuals with intellectual disabilities; promote skill development, independence and safety as home and in the community through supervision, training, guidance, and support.
13601 E. Whittier Blvd. Suite. 107
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-8888
www.in2vision.org
INCLUSION FILMS
-offers practical film workshops for adults with developmental disabilities
146 West Cypress Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 848-3708
www.inclusionfilms.com
Email: inclusionfilms@aol.com
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (IECP)
-supports schools, families, and community agencies by providing access to life’s experiences for individuals with disabilities
2323 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Suite 3
Oxnard, CA 93035
(805) 985-4808
www.iecp.us
INDEPENDENT STEPS
-provide independent living skills, supported living services, adaptive skills training, and adult development program and transportation in the SCLARC, NCLACRC, and ELARC area
1041 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA
(626) 233-8133
www.independentsteps.net
Email: independentsteps@independentsteps.net
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LA CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Moms of Special Needs Kids Support Group
Contact: Ann Anderson (818) 790-6169
Email: graniea@charter.net
LA PARENT MAGAZINE
-features an extensive calendar of events for special needs families, as well as articles on various topics
www.laparent.com/special-needs-newsletter/
Contact: Elena Epstein (818) 264-2222 Ext. 222
LAW OFFICES OF GEORGIANNA JUNCO-KELMAN
12711 Ventura Blvd. #410
Studio City, CA
(818) 386-2800
www.specialkidsattorney.com
Email: gjkelman@specialkidsattorney.com
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
-helps adults with developmental disabilities reach their maximum potential by providing enhancement of individual growth, community access, and the right of personal choice
Avanti Adult Day Services
60 N. Daisy Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-0191
www.lsscommunitycare.org/location/san-gabriel-valley-pasadena/
Email: mgordon@LSSCommunityCare.org

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MATTHEW POPE
-disability rights attorney with a private law practice that focuses on the rights of persons with developmental needs
6787 Worsham Drive
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 201-2649

Email: mmpattorney@charter.net
MOVE A CHILD HIGHER
-offers therapeutic horseback riding activities designed to help children with disabilities
1430 Topeka St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 798-1222
www.moveachildhigher.org
Email: Joy Rittenhouse, joymach1@yahoo.com

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OPEN DOORS NOW
-help Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism students, their parents and educators address the social issues that isolate their children from their typical classmates
c/o Cassandra Zupke
9393 Hillside Road
Alta Loma CA 91737
www.opendoorsnow.org
Email: contact@opendoorsnow.org
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PARENTS’ PLACE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
1500 S. Hyacinth Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-1091
www.parentsplacefrc.com
Email: outreach@parentsplacefrc.com
RUTH A. PHELPS/PHELPS LAW GROUP
-law group that specializes in planning for persons with disabilities; assists clients with limited conservatorships and special needs trusts
301 N. Lake Ave, Suite 1002
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 795-8844

PROFESSIONAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES INC.
-uses the DIR/Floortime approach to provide programs and services for children with special needs, from birth through 17 years of age
620 N. Lake Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 793-7350
www.pcdateam.org
Email: pcda@pcdateam.org
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ROSE BOWL AQUATIC CENTER
-includes a Therapy & Teaching pool designed, staffed, and equipped for people with disabilities
360 N Arroyo Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 564-0330 x 419
www.rosebowlaquatics.com
ROSEMARY JOHNSON AND ASSOCIATES
-provides occuational and physical therapy for  children from pre-K through high school
116 E. Walnut
Monrovia, CA 91016
rjclinic.com
Email: info@rjclinic.com

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SOUTH PASADENA LITTLE LEAGUE CHALLENGER DIVISION
-enables boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 5-18, to enjoy the game of baseball
Mid March to May
Orange Grove Park
South Pasadena

Email: Scott Parker, challenger@spll.com
SAN GABRIEL SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP
-group of parent and community volunteers who work with the school district to improve educational and social opportunities for special needs children; hold monthly support group meetings to discuss challenges of raising a special needs child (every 3rd Wednesday every other month, 1st meeting is on September 21, 2016, 2nd meeting on November 16th, both at 6:30 pm. Location to be determined).
Contact: Cheryl Shellhart or Barbara Hernandez
Email: sgspecialneedsgroup@gmail.com
SPECIAL NEEDS HOCKEY (PASADENA MAPLE LEAFS)
-community program to teach hockey to special athletes, ages 7 and up. Learn to play in a fun, safe supportive environment with an experienced and dedicated coaching staff
Contact: Crissy Finney (626-765-7400)
Email: specialhockey@pasadenahockey.net
SURFERS HEALING – A FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM
-offers annual summer surfing camps for individuals with autism; promote therapeutic benefits of surfing and its effects on the vestibular system
P.O.. Box 1267
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693
(877) 966-SURF
www.surfershealing.org
Email: Jennifer@surfershealing.org
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION UNIT
-provide a safe and nurturing camping experience; activities include sports, sensory experiences, games, arts and crafts, cooking, music, swimming, therapeutic horseback riding
1600 Marview Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 381-2739
www.crpd.org/therapeuticrecreation
Email: therapeutics@crpd.org
TIERRA DEL SOL FOUNDATION
- helps people with cognitive, physical, emotional or behavioral challenges resulting from developmental disabilities; provide a variety of educational opportunities for individuals to discover and share their talents and abilities with the community and their family
9919 Sunland Blvd.
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 540-5276
tierradelsol.org
Email: info@tierradelsol.org
TOTAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
-dedicated to the field of special education; provides social skills summer camp, health and wellness summer camp handwriting summer camp and language summer camp
625 So. Fair Oaks Ave. Suite #200
South Pasadena, CA 91030
www.tesidea.com
Email: info.la@tesidea.com

TUMBLEWEED DAY CAMP
-traditional summer day camp in Brentwood that accommodates children with asthma, behavior disorders, and learning disabilities
P.O. Box 49291
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-7474
www.twforever.com
Email: info@tumbleweedcamp.com
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UCLA CART (Center for Autism Research and Treatment)
-plays a local, national, and international role in developing an improved understanding of the biological and psychosocial basis of autism
Jane & Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior
760 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
www.semel.ucla.edu/autism
UCLA Recreation Adaptive Programs
-provides therapeutically-based programs for people with cognitive and physical disabilities to promote fitness, health and wellness, increased self-esteem, and great functional independence
(310) 825-1059
www.recreation.ucla.edu/adaptiveprograms
Email: adaptive@recreation.ucla.edu
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VILLA ESPERANZA SERVICES
-provides a variety of programs for children, adults, and seniors and their families, including preschool, elementary, middle and high school programs, and an adult day program
2116 E. Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
www.villaesperanzaservices.org
Email: info@villaesperanzaservices.org
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WESTMORELAND ACADEMY 
-a Non-Public School of the Institute for the Redesign of Learning; uses evidence-based models and innovative approaches to teach students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
5 + 6 Westmoreland Place
Pasadena, CA 91103
(213) 607-4342
www.redesignlearning.org
Email: rsouthard@almansor.org
Contact: Rachel Southard

WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SELPA
-geographical region comprised of school districts and county offices required to provide for all the special education service needs of children residing within the region boundaries
15 West Alhambra Road
Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone: (626) 943-3435; Fax: (626) 943-7459
www.wsgvselpa.org/
Email: support@wsgvselpga.org
WOODSMALL LAW GROUP
-provide representation in matters related to the educational and community access rights of the special needs child
1010 Sycamore Ave., #115
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 440-0028
www.woodsmalllawgroup.com
Email: info@woodsmalllawgroup.com
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