This page contains resources for families with children between the ages of 19-22 years old.
If you have concerns about your young adult’s development, discuss them with their doctor. To learn more about regional center services or specialized education services, please visit:
The California Department of Developmental Services Website
Regional Center Information: Regional Centers
Self-Determination Program: Self-Determination Program (SDP) Services
Work Services: Work Services
Autism Transparency and Data: Autism: CA Department of Developmental Services
The California Department of Education Website
California Department of Education
The California Department of Rehabilitation Website
Programs – CA Department of Rehabilitation
California Health and Human Services
Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)
California Department of Education Resources
- Family Involvement & Partnerships – Special Education
- Services & Resources – Special Education
- Special Education – Specialized Programs
- Secondary Transition Planning – Special Education
- Special Education Transportation Guidelines – Laws, Regulations, & Policies
- Deaf Education – State Special Schools
- 10 Things Students with Disabilities Need to Know – Common Core Resources for Special Education
- California Parent Organizations – Quality Assurance Process
California School for the Deaf- Riverside
College Resources
- Think College! | Institute for Community Inclusion
- Association on Higher Education and Disability
- Impact newsletter on post secondary education and disabilities
- Improving College Access and Success for Underserved Students “Know How 2 Go”
- The Office of Special Education Programs
Local Colleges & Universities
- Sacramento City College Disability Resource Center
- Sacramento State Services to Students with Disabilities
- San Joaquin Delta College Disability Support Programs & Services
- Sierra College Disabled Student Programs & Services
- UC Davis Student Disability Center
Consumer Self-Advocacy (Resources)
UC Davis MIND Institute
Work Force Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Employer Laws and Regulations
- Safe Working Environments:
- Cal/OSHA (Department of Industrial Relations)
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Department of Industrial Relations:
- U.S. Department of Labor:
- I-9 Forms & Requirements for Employee Authorization (US Citizenship and Immigration Services)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Employment Resources
- A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities
- Secondary Transition Planning – Special Education
- Post-Secondary Education and Employment Guide
- Resources | CA Transition Alliance
- Employment – Secondary Transition Planning (CA Dept of Education)
- Employment First Policy – Secondary Transition Planning (CA Dept of Education)
- Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) – California Health and Human Services
- Careers and Career Information – CareerOneStop
California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
California Health and Human Services Agency
Strategies to Empower People (STEP)
WorkAbility I: A California Transition Program
- WorkAbility I: A California Transition Program – Services & Resources (CA Dept of Education)
- WorkAbility I Array of Services Definitions – Services & Resources (CA Dept of Education)
Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program
Benefits Planning
- DB101 California – Getting Past the Myths: Myth 3: If I Work, I’ll Lose Health Benefits
- DB101 California – Disability Benefits 101: Working with a Disability in California
- Social Security Online – Work Incentives – Detailed Information (ssa.gov)
- Social Security Online – The Red Book – A Guide to Work Incentives (ssa.gov)
Job Development, Coaching, and Contract Work
- Habilitation Services Program (California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Public Health)
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- Federal Contract Work (SourceAmerica)
- Financial Hiring Incentives (Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion)
- How to enroll as an Employment Network (Social Security Online)
Family Education Center (FEC)
Family Education- California School for the Deaf- Riverside
California Parent Organizations for Resources
California Hands and Voices: Advocacy, Support and Training
Family Voices of California
Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (CEDD)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) information
Disability Rights California (DRC)
Fiesta Educativa Inc
California State Independent Living Council (SILC)
California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN)
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Resources
California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Regional Center (RC) Information
California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Deaf Access Program
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (all ages)
NORCAL Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency (DCARA)
Abilitypath- Inspiring Inclusion
Braille Institute: Services for Blind & Visually Impaired Adults
For a full list of services and resources available, please visit the Department of Health Care Services’ Website: Services
Medi-Cal
- Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens
- Medi-Cal Teen Brochure
- Ways to Apply for Medi-Cal
- Medi-Cal Coverage for EPSDT
- Pharmacy Benefits/Vision Care
Medi-Cal Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic Treatment (EPSDT)
- Medi-Cal Coverage for EPSDT
- EPSDT Benefit Overview and Policy
- EPSDT-Skilled Nursing Services
- EPSDT Dental
- Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Outreach & Education Toolkit Enrollee-Facing Materials All Comer Webinar
- EPSDT Mental Health Services
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on EPSDT Screenings
- EPSDT Training
Dental Resources
- About | Smile California
- Find A Dentist | Smile California
- Teens (13-20) | Smile California
- Adults (21-54) | Smile California
- Medi-Cal Covers Your Client’s Dental Needs
- Medi-Cal cubre los servicios dentales de su cliente
- Medi-Cal Covers Dental for Former Foster Youth (smilecalifornia.org)
- Medi-Cal Dental Program – Providers – Medi-Cal Dental – Dental Case Management Program
- Periodicy of Examination, Preventive Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling, and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
- Developmental Disabilities & Oral Health | National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (nih.gov)
- Adults | MouthHealthy – Oral Health Information from the ADA
- National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center: Bright Futures Oral Health Pocket Guide
Relationships and Sexual Health
- Relationships Decoded | Social-Sexual Education for People with Developmental Disabilities
- Our Sexuality, Our Health: A Disabled Advocate’s Guide to Relationships, Romance, Sexuality and Sexual Health | Office of Developmental Primary Care (ucsf.edu)
- Promoting Healthy Sexuality for Children and Adolescents With Disabilities | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics (aap.org)
- Sexual Health and IDD Resource Handout
- Healthy Relationships in Adolescence | HHS Office of Population Affairs
California Health and Human Services- Mental Health Resources for Youth
Centers for Disease Control
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
The Arc
Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood (2nd ed.)
UC Davis MIND Institute
- Transition to Adulthood Resource Information
- Advocacy Resource Information
- Assistive Technology Resource Information
- Education Resource Information
- Education Program
- Transition to Adulthood Clinic
Social Emotional Learning Alliance for California (SEL4CA)
California State Resources
California Department of Social Services Resources
The Power of the Adolescent Brain: A TAG Talk
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
LGBTQ+ and Disability Resources
Supported Life Institute
Club 21 Learning Resources & Resources Center for Individuals with Down Syndrome
Parents Helping Parents
Last modified: October 15, 2024