Resources in your Area
Emotional Support - Do you need help with your emotional wellbeing during the COVID-19 Outbreak? These coping tips can be extremely helpful.
FindHelp.org - Simply enter your zip code to find food assistance, resources for help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs.
The National Association of Mental Illness provides a guide full of resources and information during this time.
Disability Thrive Initiative provides support, training and resources on how to deliver alternative services. Past webinars will be posted here as well as upcoming webinars. In their forums vendor’s across the state share resources and options they have discovered to support participants with technology and alternative services.
The Tech Toolbox is a place where people can share, rate and review tech for people with disabilities. It includes listings for apps that can be searched based on what the person needs. You can click the “Find Tools” link and then use the filters on the right to find disability friendly options. Users can also write reviews to things they have tried.
Know Your Rights as Immigrants: Documented or Undocumented
Immigrants, whether documented, undocumented, United States (U.S.) citizens or non-citizens, play a vital role in shaping communities across the country. Yet, many experience significant challenges, including harassment, discrimination, and uncertainty about their rights. It is crucial to understand that everyone in the U.S.—regardless of immigration status—is entitled to basic protections under the law.
The Arc of California and El Arc de California have put together some general guidelines to help immigrants know their rights, where to report harassment or discrimination, and how to seek assistance if experiencing barriers. This information was gathered from various credible sources listed at the end of this document. *This is not official legal advice.