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Yolo County Office of Education

Yolo County Office of Education

ASSESSMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT

ASSESSMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT

Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is a private, non-profit corporation working under contract with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to persons, with a developmental disability pursuant to the Lanterman Act, ranging in age from infants and their families to the elderly. 
 
283 W Court St Suite B, Woodland, CA 95695
2241 Harvard Street, Suite 100, Sacramento CA 95815
(916) 978-6400
 
Online resource to improve signing skills from a California State University, Sacramento professor.
 
Online resource for the Hearing and Deaf Communities to learn American Sign Language.
 
The Cerebral Palsy Group works tirelessly to develop and create a website that is both informative and easy to use. It is their hope that they can provide any and all help that is needed for the parents of children with Cerebral Palsy.
 
13506 Summerport Village Parkway
Windermere, FL 34786
 
DSIA was founded in 2004 by three families seeking greater access to support, information, and services in our community. Since then, they have grown as a dedicated non-profit organization serving Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Yuba, and Sutter counties.
 
(916) 658-1686
 
Since 1993, FEAT families and supporters have worked hard to improved treatment resources and advocacy services; and effect changes in the minds of those who make program decisions for individuals with Autism and their families.
 
(916) 303-7405
 
Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make LDA a leading resource for information on learning disabilities.
 
(412) 341-1515
 
UCP gives adults and children with all types of developmental disabilities the chance to grow, thrive and feel included.  Through their programs and services, they offer individuals hope, confidence and promise.
 
(916) 565-7700
 
Warmline provides resources and support to families of children with special needs birth to age 26 in 26 counties of Northern California.  They are staffed by parents who share the common experience of parenting a child with special needs.  There is no charge and no referral is necessary—just call!
 
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA  95818
(916) 455-9500
Para servicios en Espanol, usted puede llamar al (916) 922-1490
 
MIND Institute
Started by families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the UC Davis MIND Institute today is an internationally respected research institute examining the course, consequences, and causes of and treatments for ASD, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome, among other conditions. The MIND Institute also offers through its clinical program comprehensive evidence-based assessments and treatments for children, adolescents and adults with neurodevelopmental conditions. An associated Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities provides educational resources, training, and supports for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders of all ages and their families.
 
2825 50th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 703-0280
 
The community’s vision for a modern library system includes both traditional and new directions of service. The community continues to see value in a library that promotes reading as a beneficial activity and provides an environment for self-directed learning. New directions of service envisioned by the community include an emphasis on fostering collaboration among community service providers, connecting people with each other and needed services, and supporting workforce development.
 
Library Central Services    (530) 666-8005
Arthur F. Turner Community Library in West Sacramento    (916) 375-6465
Clarksburg Branch Library    (916) 744-1755
Esparto Regional Library    (530) 787-3426
Knights Landing Branch Library    (530) 735-6593
Mary L. Stephens - Davis Branch Library    (530) 757-5593
South Davis Montgomery Branch Library    (530) 759-2100 ext 8
Winters Community Library    (530) 795-4955
Yolo Branch Library    (530) 662-2363
 
Information and benefits for individuals with disabilities.
 
(800) 772-1213
 
RISE, Inc. provides services from pre-school experiences through senior citizen recreation and resource programs. Youth programs, employment services, emergency food, clothing, and a variety of resource and referral services are some of the programs that make us a “one stop shop” for social services in rural western Yolo County.
 
17317 Fremont St, Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-4110
201 First Street, Winters CA 95694
(530) 794-6000
EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

First 5 Yolo will assist the community to raise children who are healthy and ready to learn. They will strive to assure that their resources are effectively used and all community voices are heard.
 
403 Court Street, Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 669-2475
(530) 669-2477
 
First Steps Infant Program
The First Steps Infant Program provides early intervention services and family support for children from birth to the age of three years in Yolo County. Eligible infants and toddlers may have vision, hearing, or orthopedic impairment, or have delays in motor skills, speech or language abilities, social and emotional development or cognitive skills.
 
Greengate School, 285 W Beamer Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 668-3800
 
Educational and Advocacy Resources
California will provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The Department of Education serves the state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners. Together, as a team, they prepare students to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world.
 
(916) 319-0800
 
California Department of Education Special Education Division
(916) 445-4613
 
ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
 
Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrights Law for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
 
Advocate, educate, investigate and litigate to advance and protect the rights of Californians with disabilities.
 
Sacramento Regional Office 1831 K Street, Sacramento, CA  95811-4114, 
(916) 504-5800 or (800) 776-5746 
(916) 504-5801 – Fax
 
Legal Services of Northern California
The mission of Legal Services of Northern California is to provide quality legal services to empower the socio-economically disadvantaged to identify and defeat the causes and effects of poverty within our community, efficiently utilizing all available resources. Legal Services of Northern California provides legal guidance and advocacy for educational matters.
 
619 North Street, Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-1065
(530) 662-7941 – Fax
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

California Children's Services (CCS) is a state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Through this program, children up to 21 years old can get the health care and services they need. CCS will connect you with doctors and trained health care people who know how to care for your child with special health care needs.
 
137 North Cottonwood Street, Ste 2300 Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 666-8333
 
Transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.
 
Telephone:
1-866-615-6464 (toll-free)
1-301-443-8431 (TTY)
1-866-415-8051 (TTY toll-free)
Available in English and Spanish
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ETLive Online Chat
 
NAMI-Yolo is a nonprofit grassroots program of education, advocacy and support dedicated to improving the lives of people with psychiatric brain disorders including clinical depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
 
(530) 756-8181
 
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.
 
Steve Ramirez, Sports Manager
(916) 375-1930 ext. 206
 
Team Davis is a non-profit organization established to help enrich the lives of children and adults with developmental, intellectual and/or physical disabilities living in or close to Davis, California. Team Davis is almost entirely run by volunteers.
 
Flaghouse strives to be the supplier of choice to professionals and consumers seeking resources for physical activity, recreation, education and special needs.
 
(800) 793-7900
 
Yolo County Mental Health provides assessment and treatment for children and young adult mental health needs for those who are Medi-Cal eligible.
 
137 North Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 666-8630 – Intake Line
(530) 666-8633 – Fax
600 A Street, Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5530 – Intake Line
(530) 757-5533 – Fax
 
Established in 1977, Empower Yolo is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to the intervention, prevention, and elimination of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking and child abuse in Yolo County.
 
175 Walnut Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 661-6336
(530) 661-3021 – Fax
 
TRANSITION

TRANSITION

The Yolo County Transportation District administers YOLOBUS, which operates local and intercity bus service 365 days a year in Yolo County and neighboring areas. YOLOBUS serves Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, Woodland, Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento International Airport, Cache Creek Casino Resort, Esparto, Madison, Dunnigan and Knights Landing.
 
(530) 666-2877
 
YES! provides an array of services for individuals with disabilities.  Some of the services offered are social skills development, work adjustment, work readiness, vocational evaluation, job coaching, job support, job shadowing and community placement.
 
660 6th Street, Woodland, CA 95695-4162
(530) 662-8616
(530) 662-8959 – Fax
 
WorkAbility
Work-based learning experience for students with an IEP.
For Davis School District: vrich@djusd.net
For Esparto and Winters School Districts contact Jenny Ramos at (530) 219-0419
For Washington School District contact Deborah Hodge at (916) 375-7600 ext. 1362
For Woodland School District call (530) 723-8888
 
Woodland Community College Department of Supportive Programs and Services (DSPS)
Department of Supportive Programs & Services provides educational support services and reasonable accommodations for students with verified disabilities who are enrolled in courses at Woodland Community College.
 
(530) 661- 5797
(530) 661-5786 – TTY
(530) 661-5788 – Fax
Located in Building 700, Room 764
 
California Department of Rehabilitation
The DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country, delivering services from over 80 locations throughout California to increase the quality and quantity of employment outcomes for people with a full range of physical and mental disabilities.
 
1100 Main Street , Suite 340, Woodland, CA 95695-3513
(530) 668-6824
(530) 668-6829 – TTY
 
CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids)
In partnership with Woodland Community College, CalWORKs enables participants to attend community college in order to prepare for employment.
 
Woodland Community College, 2300 East Gibson Road, Woodland, CA  95776
(530) 668-3681
(530) 661-5768 – Fax