Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) provides lifelong support for individuals with developmental disabilities in Nevada and Placer counties.

Services include:

• Assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation
• Early intervention for children ages 0-3 with or at risk for developmental delays
• Genetic counseling and individual program planning
• Case management and service coordination
• Residential placement and follow-up services
• Referrals and consultation for public and private agencies
• Support for adult artists through Neighborhood Center of the Arts (NCA), including studio and gallery programs
• Life skills and activity center programs focused on creativity, communication, and independence

To qualify, individuals must have a substantial developmental disability such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and/or autism, with onset before age 18.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.altaregional.org/
• Locations & contact info - https://www.altaregional.org/offices

Families for Early Autism Treatment offers education, resources, advocacy, and support for the Northern California Autism Community.

Web pages

• Home - https://feat.org/
• Contact - https://feat.org/contact/

Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails provides education, advocacy, and research support to improve lung health and air quality.

Services include:

• Public education about the health impacts of air pollution
• Youth-focused programs promoting lung health and tobacco prevention
• Policy advocacy to improve air quality standards
• Community partnerships and research support related to clean air

Web pages

• Home - https://sacbreathe.org/

The UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC) provides diagnostic work-ups for those who are experiencing significant memory problems.

Web pages

• Home - https://health.ucdavis.edu/alzheimers/
  
  
  

Warmline Family Resource Center offers support for families raising a child with developmental delays, disabilities, or special needs. WarmLine:

• Connects parents with other parents through family events and parent support activities
• Promotes child development and parent/child interaction by sponsoring play groups
• Encourages inclusion of all children in the community and appreciation of their unique value
• Informs parents about systems and services which support children with special needs
• Provides trainings to promote parents' awareness of how to support child development and understanding of their child's special needs
• Empowers parents to develop leadership skills which help them to be active participants in their child's programs and services. Parents are their child's best advocates.
• Offers the opportunity for parent to talk with another parent who is sensitive to their issues and concerns.

There is no charge and no referral needed.


Web pages

• Home - http://www.warmlinefrc.org/
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FREED Independent Living Center offers advocacy, information, referral, and assistance with aging and disability issues.

Web pages

• Home - https://freed.org/
• Contact - https://freed.org/contact/

This resource is eligible for electronic referral.

Apria provides home medical equipment and supplies for individuals managing chronic conditions or recovering at home.

Services include:

• Supplying home oxygen equipment and respiratory devices, including CPAP and nebulizers
  
• Offering wheelchairs and mobility aids
• Delivering enteral feeding supplies and wound therapy pumps

Web pages

• Home - https://www.apria.com/

The Achieve Tahoe Program provides year-round adaptive sports and recreation programs for children and adults with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities.

Services include:

• Adaptive ski and snowboard instruction with PSIA-certified instructors (Dec–April, weather permitting)
• Adaptive summer sports including water skiing, paddle sports, and sailing in the Tahoe and Sacramento areas
• Military adaptive sports camps for veterans and service members with disabilities

Web pages

• Home - https://www.achievetahoe.org/
• FQA - www.achievetahoe.org/about/faq/

Tahoe Forest Hospital District provides a Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation program.  The program offers exercise for cardiac recovery, pulmonary rehabilitation, seniors or anyone needing to work with nurses and exercise physiologists for an individualized, medically monitored exercise plan. These classes are appropriate for all fitness levels.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tfhd.com/
• Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation - https://www.tfhd.com/cardiacpulmonary-rehabilitation
  

The Pacific ADA Center provides partnerships between the disability community and the general public by enhancing understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through education and technical assistance.

The Pacific ADA Center is one of ten Regional Centers in the ADA National Network set up across the United States to provide information and referral, training, consultation, and technical assistance to the business, state and local government, and disability communities about their responsibilities and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Center includes numerous consultants, a small staff, and subcontracts with more than 20 entities regionwide. The Center participates in nationwide training projects and the development of materials for broad based distribution. Pacific ADA Center receives direct and current information from the Departments of Justice, Transportation, Education, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Federal Communications …