The following, are links to
sites with additional information and services that we use for our students
with disabilities:
Arc of Fresno
1300 W. Shaw
Suite 1A
Fresno, CA 93711
559-226-6268
Other languages: Spanish
http://arcfresno.org
Counseling, training, workshop, and individual employment, independent
living, and family support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Autism Society of America
Central California Chapter
Box 13213
Fresno, CA 93794
http://www.asaccc.org/home.html
Great website for information and training for parents with children
who are autistic and adults with autism.
California Children Services (medical therapy)
1221 Fulton Mall
Fresno, CA 93721
559-445-3300
Other languages: Hmong, Spanish
Medical services for chronically disabled children.
Central Valley Children's Services Network
5030 E. University Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727
559-456-1100, 1-800-330-9276
Other languages: Hmong, Mandarin, Taiwanese
http://www.cvcsn.org/
Parenting crisis line offers support and encouragement. Provides anger
management classes to parents, workshops to schools or businesses, and
support groups for teens, women and parents.
Center for Independent Living-Fresno
3475 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite 101
Fresno, CA. 93711
559-276-6777)
Other languages: Sign, Spanish
http://www.cil-fresno.org/index.shtml
Central Valley Regional Center
4615 N. Marty Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
559-276-4300
Other languages: Cambodian, Hmong, Lao, Sign, Spanish
http://www.cvrc.org
Evaluation, assessment, information and referral, and coordination of
services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Advocacy for
the rights of individuals who are disabled.
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
4440 N. First St.
Fresno, CA. 93726
559-229-2000
Other languages: Hmong, Lao, Spanish
http://www.exceptionalparents.org
Early intervention, support groups, advocacy, education, parenting programs,
drug/alcohol parenting program, counseling, child abuse prevention,
home visitation.
Fresno County Special Olympics
PO Box 16095
Fresno, CA 93755
Provides athletic training and competition for athletes with mental
retardation.
Immigration and Refugee Services, Catholic Charities
149 N. Fulton St
Fresno, CA 93701
559-237-4919
Other languages: Hmong, Lao, Spanish, Vietnamese, Thai
http://www.ccdof.org
Resettlement assistance for Hmong, Lao, Spanish, and Vietnamese persons
and refugees from worldwide. Refugee and immigration petitions for relatives.
Offers citizenship classes. Provides food
Parent Engagement Center
FUSD
3335 N. Arthur Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
559-248-7130
Other languages: Hmong, Lao, Spanish, Khmer
http://www.fresno.k12.ca.us/divdept/pec/
Offers training in parenting skills, counseling and advice. Provides
referrals to community resources.
Project Access
FUSD
1350 M Street
Fresno, CA 93721
559-437-3351
http://www.fresno.k12.ca.us/divdept/stafed/projectaccess/
Other languages: Hmong, Spanish
Assistance with school enrollment. Assistance with accessing community
resources for housing, clothing, and food. Advocacy relating to school
issues.
Therapeutic Recreation Program,
Fresno City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
770 N. San Pablo Ave
Fresno, CA 93728
559-498-4924
http://www.fresno.gov/Parks-Rec/
Teen, young adults and adults with physical and developmental disabilities
are provided special programs.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central California, INC
4224 N. Cedar Avenue
Fresno, CA 93726
559-221-8272
Other languages: Sign, Spanish
http://www.ccucp.org/index.htm
General information about and services for individuals with developmental
disabilities. Adult day programs, early intervention, and advocacy.
