“The CalMoneySmart program provides annual grants of up to $200,000 to nonprofit organizations to provide financial education and empowerment programs and services for unbanked and underbanked Californians.”
This page has links to services related to disability employment and benefits planning services such as Work Incentive Planning Services and the Ticket to Work program.
This page has “resources and guidelines for educators, parents, and agencies that will assist transition age youth develop postsecondary goals.”
“WHEREAS, State Government has an opportunity and a responsibility to lead by example, ensuring individuals with disabilities have an open door to the many opportunities in public service;… NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of California do hereby issue this order to become effective immediately:
Medicaid, known as Medi-Cal in California, is a jointly-funded, federal-state health insurance program for certain low income and needy people that includes long-term care benefits. In 1981, President Reagan signed into law the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver program, section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act. The legislation provided a vehicle for California to offer services not otherwise available through the Medi-Cal program to serve people (including individuals with developmental disabilities) in their own homes and communities. The HCBS Waiver program recognizes that many individuals at risk of being placed in medical facilities can be cared for in their homes and communities, preserving their independence and ties to family and friends at a cost no higher than that of institutional care.
“The LEAP Process
The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) is an optional pathway to state civil service for people with disabilities. LEAP is an alternative to the traditional testing process, which allows applicants with disabilities to demonstrate competency through on-the-job testing known as the Job Examination Period (JEP). People with Disabilities may pursue state employment through the standard, non-LEAP process, or the LEAP process.”
We help people with disabilities get jobs… What We Offer:
If you need extra help to find a job, we provide:
“The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act authorizes the State Department of Developmental Services to contract with regional centers to provide services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism.” This section remains in effect only until Jan. 1, 2025.
This Employment First training presentation focuses on different approaches to promoting Employment First and encouraging integrated, community-based employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Some of the strategies include using Discovery and customized employment with Medicaid waiver day services participants through a braided funding approach including Vocational Rehabilitation. This presentation also provides a number of example case studies.