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California Disability News
Information regarding the State of California, including facts and statistics, disability news, and information of interest for persons with disabilities residing in the State of California.
California's two largest counties are Los Angeles County, where Los Angeles is located, and San Diego, where San Diego is located.
Los Angeles County, located in southern California, has a population of nearly ten-million people. The size of the population of Los Angeles County makes it by far the most populated county in the United States of America. The county seat is Los Angeles, California's largest city. Los Angeles county is home to eighty-eight incorporated cities. The southern portion is the most heavily urbanized area and is home to the vast majority of the population which lives along the Southern California coastline and the inland basins and valleys.
California Disability Statistics - There are an estimated 4,268,000 people with disabilities in the state of California, or 13.1% of the population over the age of five. Approximately 832,000 people, or 2.5% of the state's population, experience difficulties with activities of daily living, to include bathing, dressing, or moving around inside their homes. Around 2,350,000 Californians have a form of work disability, while 856,000 people with disabilities in the state are employed. Approximately 136,000 people with disabilities in the state of California are unemployed, and 1,302,000 are currently not in the workforce.
California Disability Resources
California Council of the Blind - Since 1934, the mission of the California Council of the Blind (CCB) is to gain full independence and equality of opportunity for all blind and visually impaired Californians - www.ccbnet.org
Deaf Community Services of San Diego - The mission of Deaf Community Services is to enrich the lives of people by providing services, education and advocacy that promote independence, opportunity, accessibility, and diversity. - http://www.deafcommunityservices.org
Down Syndrome Association of Orange County - Mission is to provide the means necessary to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential. Their Vision is to become a model organization that will not cease until every person with Down syndrome is a valued member of society - www.dsaoc.org
Discovery Blind Sports - Discovery is dedicated to fostering self-sufficiency in blind and visually impaired children and adults by improving their mobility, confidence, independence, and social skills through involvement in physical activities - www.discoveryblindsports.org
The Arc of Ventura County - The Arc of Ventura County is committed to securing for all people with developmental disabilities and related conditions, the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play - www.arcvc.org
CA.gov, Independent Living Centers by County - The Independent Living Section of the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is one part of California's independent living network, which includes 29 independent living centers (ILCs) and the State Independent Living Council (SILC) - www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/ils/ILCLIST.HTM
Mental Health Association in California - The mission of the Mental Health Association in California is to provide advocacy, education, information and other assistance necessary to ensure that all people who require mental health services are able to receive the mental health and other services that they need, and are not denied any other benefits, services, rights, or opportunities based on their need for mental health services - www.mhac.org
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