Resources

Disability Access Information  

California Digital Inclusion Program

The California Digital Inclusion Program (CDIP), a joint-initiative of the Center for Accessible Technology and the California Emerging Technology Fund, provides recognition and no-cost technical assistance to California organizations interested in improving their web accessibility.

Disability Laws and Regulations:
List of major State and Federal laws and regulations that address discrimination on the basis of disability.

Pacific ADA Center:
The purpose of the Pacific ADA Center (Pacific DBTAC) is to build a partnership between the disability and business communities and to promote full and unrestricted participation in society for persons with disabilities through education and technical assistance.

Division of the State Architect
The Division of the State Architect develops and maintains accessibility standards and codes utilized in public and private buildings throughout the State of California.

The World Wide Web Access Initiative
sets standards for web site accessibility.  You can test your website with a number of online services and learn what part(s) of your website may need improvements. Learn more about web accessibility at www.webaim.org . 

Designing Accessible Web Sites:
Creating sites that are accessible to people with disabilities. Tips to make your website more accessible to people with disabilities. Produced by the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology.

Food Bank Resources 

California Association of Food Banks:
To accomplish our mission, our membership of 40 food banks focuses on supporting food banks, increasing the visibility of hunger and its solutions, sharing food resources and influencing public policy. CAFB develops and advocates positions at the federal, state, and local level on behalf of our member agencies and low-income people.

Other Related Resources  

AT Network:
The AT Network is expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology that will help increase independence, improve personal productivity, and enhance the quality of life for all Californians. Call the AT Network Information and Referral line with your questions about assistive technology in California. 800-390-2699

Find your local Independent Living Centers in California:
Independent Living Centers (ILCs) are 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations run and controlled by persons with disabilities. They are non-residential, community-based centers where people with disabilities can receive assistance with a variety of daily living issues and learn the skills they need to take control of their lives from people who have had similar experiences living with a disability. The centers serve people with all types of disabilities and, with some exceptions, do not charge for their services.