The Early Start program, which provides early intervention services, has experienced a decline in referrals since the beginning of the pandemic. Because early intervention is critical for children to achieve the best possible developmental outcomes, the Department of Developmental Services and partners are working together to share information and resources. It is important for referral agencies and families to know that all 21 regional centers across California remain open and are accepting referrals. If an infant or toddler has or is suspected of having a delay or disability, contact the local regional center about possible Early Start services. Anyone can make a referral. To find your local, regional center, go to here or call 1-800-515 BABY.

Most SSI recipients and couples living on their own, will be newly eligible for CalFresh. If approved, you will receive an EBT card with CalFresh food benefits loaded monthly. Average food benefits for a household of one is estimated to be $130 per month.

There is NO CHANGE or reduction to SSI/SSP amounts. For more information Click, Call or Come in to your county office to apply and find out more:

To apply online click: GetCalFresh.org

Call 1-877-847-3663 (FOOD) 

Come in/ find an office at CalFreshFood.org

THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN EACH ELECTION IS 15 DAYS BEFORE THAT PARTICULAR ELECTION.

Voting is your right! There are three special laws for disabled and elderly voters:

Voting Rights Act of 1965: Any voter requiring assistance may receive it from a person of the voter’s choice, other than the voter’s employer or agent of that employer or officer or agent of the voter’s union.

Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984: Promotes the fundamental right to vote by requiring “access for elderly and disabled individuals to registration facilities and polling places in federal elections.”

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA): Requires public entities to provide program access, reasonable modification of policy, and auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with disability an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy, the benefits of service program or activity conducted by a public entity.

The following websites that have information on voting and how to register to:

California Secretary of State Elections & Voter Information

1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-6814
www.sos.ca.gov/elections/

County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

12400 Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650
(800) 815-2666 or (800) 481-VOTE
www.lavote.net/

Register to Vote California Secretary of State
Absentee Voting Information

Voter Registration: Easy Voter Guide Project Updates

www.easyvoterguide.org
or in Spanish www.easyvoterguide.org/espanol

Election Day Hotline

Disability Rights California has established a hotline to assist people with disabilities to ensure everyone has access to vote.

Call voice 1.888.569.7955

TTY 1.800.719.5798

or visit www.disabilityrightsca.org

Find and contact your U.S. Senator or U.S. House of Representative Member
Find and contact your California State Assembly or State Senate Member

For the latest news, visit www.lantermancoalition.org 

Momentum offers assistance in several ways. From support groups to assisted living, we strive to provide the best quality care.

Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014: The intent of the bill is to encourage and assist individuals and families in saving private funds for the purpose of supporting individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence, and quality of life. Click on the link below to learn more:

ABLE Act of 2014

CALIFORNIA DISABILITY-SENIOR COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK announced Governor Brown’s signing of “Achieving a better Life Experience” ABLE ACT Bills – AB 449 by Assemblymember Irwin and SB 324 by State Senator Pavley will implement in California the new Federal Savings Program for people with disabilities and people who are blind.

Click here for the latest Coronavirus Information and Resources from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

Coronavirus (COVID-19), What You Need to Know

High Risk Populations

Manage Stress and Anxiety During the Coronavirus Outbreak   

15 Days to Slow the Spread – The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines

Share the Facts Fact Sheet (CDC)

Coping with Disaster Fact Sheet (CDC)

Resources from the Westside Regional Center

Resources from the CA State Council on Developmental Disabilities

Education-related Resources from Cal State Northridge (CSUN)