Sierra Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides services to people who are blind or visually impaired, including: peer and professional counseling, escorted transportation to medical and agency functions, educational classes, and skills training.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.sierraservices.org/

Pride Industries provides employment services designed to help individuals overcome barriers to employment and succeed in the workplace. Services are tailored to meet individual needs and interests.

Services include:

• Assessment and career planning
• Job training and skill development
• Job placement and on-the-job support
• Follow-up services and case management

Web pages

• Home - https://www.prideindustries.com/
• Locations - https://www.dor.ca.gov/RRD/Consumer/ViewProviderDetails.aspx?id=7

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.

Chapa-De Indian Health provides a variety of medical care (from newborns to seniors) at two centers (locations; Auburn, Grass Valley).

Some services include:

• Well Child Checks with Immunizations
• Complete Physical Examinations with Immunizations
• Family Planning, Including Placement of Intrauterine Devices & Vasectomy
• Testing and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Well Woman Exams
• Pregnancy Testing and Prenatal Care
• Management of Chronic Illnesses
• Counseling on Nutrition, Exercise, and Lifestyle
• Screening Exams for Vision, Hearing, Tuberculosis, and Cancers
• Confidential HIV Testing
• Blood Tests
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Minor Surgery
• Treatment of Sprains or Simple Fractures

Specialty Services:
In the event that one requires services not available their healthcare centers, Chapa-De Indian Health will help coordinate care with a specialist. Chapa-De can refer to any specialist in the region if they accept your health insurance plan and if they are accepting new patients.

Web pages

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The California Department of Rehabilitation provides employment services for people with disabilities and students with disabilities who want to prepare for, get, or keep a job.

Services include:

• Vocational rehabilitation for adults with disabilities who face barriers to employment
• Career counseling, job placement, and job training
• Workplace accommodations and assistive technology
• Student Services for youth with disabilities ages 16–21 who are enrolled in school (including those on break or not yet started)
• Job exploration, work readiness, and self-advocacy for students
• Specialized services for people who are blind or deaf
• Independent living services for people with disabilities

Web pages

• Home - https://www.dor.ca.gov/
• Programs - https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/Programs
• Student Services - https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/StudentServices

Gold Country Hearing offers hearing evaluations, hearing aids, pediatric and geriatric diagnostic audiology, digital hearing, wax removal, and hearing aid cleanings.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.goldcountryhearing.com/

Unity Care Group provides housing and support services for youth and young adults transitioning out of foster care or at risk of homelessness in western Placer County.

Services include:

• Transitional housing for former foster youth
• Rapid rehousing assistance
• Homelessness prevention and early intervention services
• Case management and support for youth experiencing mental health challenges

Web pages

• Home - https://www.unitycare.org

ClearCaptions provides near real-time display of a caller’s words during phone conversations so people with hearing disabilities can both see and hear what callers are saying.

Similar to captioned television, ClearCaptions allows people to see the words callers say on a screen using a home phone or mobile device app.

There is no cost to qualified individuals. Sign up here. Requires high speed internet.

Web pages

• Home - https://clearcaptions.com/
• Sign Up - https://clearcaptions.com/sign-me-up/
  

The California Department of Rehabilitation provides employment services for people with disabilities and students with disabilities who want to prepare for, get, or keep a job.

Services include:

• Vocational rehabilitation for adults with disabilities who face barriers to employment
• Career counseling, job placement, and job training
• Workplace accommodations and assistive technology
• Student Services for youth with disabilities ages 16–21 who are enrolled in school (including those on break or not yet started)
• Job exploration, work readiness, and self-advocacy for students
• Specialized services for people who are blind or deaf
• Independent living services for people with disabilities

Web pages

• Home - https://www.dor.ca.gov/
• Programs - https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/Programs
• Student Services - https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/StudentServices

FREED offers programs and resources for seniors and people with disabilities.

Services include:

• Assisting people with making decisions about their short- or long-term care needs
• Assistance with tools and devices to support daily living including an Equipment Reuse Program, a Device Lending Library, and a Vendor Services Directory
• Making minor home repairs and modifications that support seniors and people with disabilities through the Fix It Program
• Benefits Counseling and planning to help sharpen Independent Living Skills and Youth Services
• Access to computers and the internet, a Friendly Visitors Program, advocacy, information and referral to help answer questions about disability related needs and issues
• Senior Transportation vouchers that can be used for trips on Dial-A-Ride

FREED is a Independent Living Center and a lead agency for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).

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Web pages

• Home - https://freed.org/