delivery available. Bilingual. 9511 Ridgehaven Ct. SD, 92123 858-694-5800 www.specialcare-homehealth .com Specialized Therapy Services (See listing under Education) Special Needs Toys Sensory room equipment and special needs toys. 800-467-6222 www.specialneedstoys.com TalkSense A website for understanding augmentative communication. Also offers assessment and tuition for these services. www.talksense.weebly.com VocaliD Uses a Human Voice Bank or sibling voice recording (combined with vocalizations of the child with speech impairments) to create a voice that is uniquely theirs for assistive tech devices to establish a more accurate and expressive way to communicate. 704-360-4483 www.vocalid.ai Weighted Blankets Plus American-made weighted blankets, medical blankets and lap pads for people with sensory processing issues. Weighted Cuddle Buddies (stuffed animals) also available. Surprise, AZ 800-607-4543 www.weightedblanketsplus.com
ADVOCACY A+ Advocates of San Diego Two former special education teachers teamed together to provide advocacy to East and South County families through observing students in the classroom setting, IEP meeting support, and improved district communication. Free initial consultation. Andrea L. Katz, Ed. D. 619-977-3148 Andrea Bazer, M.S. Ed. 619-246-5044
Able-Disabled Advocacy (see listing under College and the Adult Transition) Advocacy Associates, Inc. Special education advocacy, educational consultation and IEP support. 16935 W Bernardo Dr. #114 SD, 92127 858-485-7500 www.advocacyassociatesinc.net Alliance Resources and Associates, Inc. Allan Roth, M.S.Ed. educational consultation and advocacy assisting all ages with IEPs, 504s, SSTs, expulsions, adult services/agencies, training, Regional Center, In-Home Support Services (IHSS) and Dept. of Social Services. 44364 Kingston Dr. Temecula, CA 92592 760-481-3126 April Villafana Advocacy Advocacy for children withspecial needs including IEP, IFSP and IHSS help in North County. www.northcountyadvocacy.com Battaglia & Waltari Special Needs Trust Attorneys Provides special needs planning, including special needs trusts, estate planning and conservatorships for individuals and families. 9903 Businesspark Ave. #105 SD, 92131 858-689-0613 www.battagliawaltari.com CA Department of Education Family Involvement & Partnerships Resources and support for parents, guardians and families of children with disabilities for procedural safeguards and educational nights. 800-926-0648 Videophone: 916-374-7182 www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/fp CA Department of Healthcare Services Medicare/Office of the Ombudsman Explains procedures for receiving Medi-Cal and managing care. 800-896-4042 TTY: 800-896-2512 www.dhcs.ca.gov
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The California Endowment Preventative healthcare advocacy and help with getting insurance coverage. www.calendow.org California State Council on Developmental Disabilities San Diego and Imperial Chapters Responsible for ensuring the protection of legal, civil, and service rights of persons who require services through publicly funded agencies that serve persons with developmental disabilities. 8880 Rio San Diego Dr. #250 SD, 92108 619-688-3323 www.scdd.ca.gov Center for Emerging Leadership (CEL) Self-advocacy for adults and teens with disabilities. www.interwork.sdsu.edu/cel Children’s Advocacy Institute at USD One of the nation’s premiere academic, research, and advocacy organizations working to improve the lives of children and youth, with special emphasis on the child protection and foster care systems and enhancing resources that are available to youth aging out of foster care. USD Law students serve as advocates. Visit website to determine fees and eligibility. USD School of Law 5998 Alcalá Park, SD, 92110 619-260-4806 www.sandiego.edu/cai COMPASS Family Center (See listing under Education) Devoted Advocates Certified Special Education Advocate with a multi-dimensional background offers support and empowerment to parents of children Pre-K thru age 22, with disabilities. Offers a free 30-minute consultation. 1262 Kettner Blvd. #1904 SD, 92101 619-889-1003 www.devotedadvocates.com Disability Help Center Helps individuals with disabilities receive Social Security Disability/SSI
and/or Veteran’s Disability benefits, but community resources are available to everyone. 1831 4th Ave., SD, 92101 888-418-8860 www.disabilityhelpcenter.org Disability Rights California Works to bring about fairness and justice for Californians with disabilities. 1111 Sixth Ave. #200 SD, 92101 619-239-7861; 800-776-5746 TTY: 800-719-5798 www.disabilityrightsca.org DMS Consulting DeeDee Spangler, MS Educational consultant and advocate. 619-822-6340 www.astressfreeiep.com Ed-vance Educational Services and Advocacy Resources for San Diego Andrea Katz, Ed.D. provides services that support parents of children with special needs by educating them about procedural safeguards, the federal and state education codes, the format for writing an effective Individual Education Program (IEP), and provide tools to work cooperatively with special education staff members. Assesses students and creates a one-of-a-kind curriculum for each child. 619-977-3148 www.ed-vance.com Kirstin Hall, B.C.B.A. (See listing under Behavioral and Mental Health) Health Consumer Alliance (HCA) Healthcare coverage and services. 866-262-9881; 888-804-3536 www.healthconsumer.org Jazmine Gelfand, Attorney at Law Special education attorney offers education and disability legal representation through a collaborative and results-oriented approach. 4275 Executive Sq. #200 La Jolla, CA 92037 619-220-7041 www.specialedlegalcare.com
