Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
Consumer Services Guide (CSG) Edition
The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the 'Guide', some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.Records Found: 65
- Adult and Aging Services
The Adult and Aging Services Division works with individuals and the community to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults. Staff provides protective and supportive social services as well as community training and coordination. The staff advocates for and strives to achieve the goals of safety, health, dignity, and independence for older adults, veterans and persons with disabilities. - Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
This non-profit organization is an information and support center for children with hearing loss. It helps families with educational and communication access and networking opportunities. The website has many resources including hearing loss and advocacy information and periodicals. You can also ask a question about hearing loss via email, and the organization will find a professional to help answer your question. - Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities (ABCD)
The mission of this non-profit organization is to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities who live in New Jersey. It advocates on critical issues, provides technical, information, and educational support, and conducts analysis and research. - Alzheimer's Association
This association provides counsel and support, accurate information, and professional education. There are many support systems, including safety services such as a 24-hour toll-free emergency crisis line. In addition, the Alzheimer's Association provides a contact center with 24 hour, seven days a week providing information and referral to anyone with questions or concerns about memory problems, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. The toll-free number is (800)… - American Association for Mental Retardation (AAMR)
This organization advocates policies and conducts research with the aim of achieving equal rights for those with intellectual handicaps. Besides programs, this organization provides journals, news, and books meant to educate those interested in finding out more about mental disabilities. - American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD)
Through research, advocacy, and education, this organization aims to prevent the disabled from receiving secondary disabilities. AAHD's workshops, conferences, and newsletters help the public become aware of important facts and information. The website also recommends how to contact your local senator or congressman about disability related programs. Many other links and resources are also found online. - American Cancer Society
This nationwide health organization is dedicated to preventing and treating people who suffer from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. The many resources, programs, and services provided by this organization include a 24 hour hotline that is handled by professionals who can answer your questions, and an email service found on the website that can also help you. Also found online is the location… - American Council of the Blind (ACB)
This is a membership organization that provides many services to the blind. These include toll free information and referral on many topics concerning blindness, scholarship assistance to college and graduate students who are visually impaired, public education and training, a national legislative hotline, and assistance with finding employment. The website also includes resource links and information regarding current issues and support options. - American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT)
This Association provides direct services to the disabled in the community, including helping them eat, dress, and function on a day to day basis. It also organizes programs and demonstration aimed to help the disabled receive the rights that they deserve. The website contains brochures and articles meant to empower the lives of the disabled. Nation-wide offices and contacts are also found online. - American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
This national non-profit organization addresses the key issues facing blind Americans. The website provides resources and related links about employment, independent living, literacy, and technology for the blind. - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Line, (DOJ)
The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through a toll-free ADA Information Line. This service permits businesses, State and local governments, or others to call and ask questions about general or specific ADA requirements including questions about the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. ADA specialists are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM until 5:30 PM (eastern time)… - Aviation Consumer Protection Division (ACPD) for persons with disabilities, (DOT)
This hotline will provide general information to consumers about the rights of air travelers with disabilities, respond to requests for printed consumer information, and assist air travelers with time-sensitive disability-related issues that need to be addressed in "real time." The line is staffed from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern time, seven days a week. Air travelers who experience disability-related air travel service problems may… - Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind
The Board licenses and regulates schools and persons in California that train and supply guide dogs for the blind. The Board also oversees fund raising practices. - California Center for Law and the Deaf
Provides legal advice and assistance for deaf and hearing-impaired clients in areas of discrimination, accessibility and accommodations. Areas include the workplace, public facilities, special education, media, emergency information and telecommunications access. Handles individual and class action suits. The California Center for Law and the Deaf (CalCLAD), established in December, 1978, is committed to the protection and advancement of the legal rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing… - California Human Development Corporation (CHDC)
Multi-Service One-Stop Center; providing services to low income and farm worker households. Bilingual (Spanish-English). This agency provides emergency rental assistance funds to help tenants keep their rental units, or help with first month's rent and/or deposits for moving into a rental unit (HCA Fund Program). It also provides a free Residential Weatherization Program for low-income households, owners or renters, to ensure the safe operation of… - California Network of Mental Health Clients (CNMHC)
This organization provides people with mental health disorders with self-help groups and networking statewide. It ensures that people have a strong voice and the opportunity to obtain equal rights and freedom under the law. - Center for Independent Living (CIL)
A non-profit agency that provides services to people with disabilities so that they may live independently in their communities. Check the White Pages of your local telephone book for other offices located throughout the state. - Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy (CSADP)
This organization researches issues which directly affect the lives of the disabled and their families. They provide public education, leadership development training, and technical assistance to disablity groups. - Colorado Association of Community Centered Boards (CACCB)
This association helps people with developmental disabilities throughout the state of Colorado. It provides many services including assisting people with employment assistance, helping people make personal living decisions, encouraging people to have beneficial social experiences, supporting families and managing individual cases. A resources guide is also found online. - Community Resources For Independence (CRI)
Direct and support services for people with disabilities. Disability law clinic, housing information, housing access modification program, interpreter referral of qualified American Sign Language interpreters, personal assistant (PA) referral and in-home support services. This agency provides emergency rental assistance funds to help tenants keep their rental units, or help with first month's rent and/or deposits for moving into a rental unit (HCA Fund Program). - Community Support Network (CSN)
Housing and support services for people with mental disabilities. This agency provides emergency rental assistance funds to help tenants keep their rental units, or help with first month's rent and/or deposits for moving into a rental unit (HCA Fund Program). - Courage Center
This organization offers more than seventy programs and services on topics including rehabilitation, mental health, and community living for disabled residents living in Minnesota. The website also lists other resources, disability-related facts and news, and upcoming events. - Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled
Center for persons with disablity serving the Orange County. - Disability Resources
The mission of this non-profit organization is to make information about disabilities easily accessible. By researching publications, online resources, and other informational outlets, this organization puts out a newsletter called Disability Resources Monthly and an online guide to disability resources. - Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
This organization helps defend the rights of people with disabilities. It provides educational, technical and training assistance. DREDF handles individual cases and represents people in court. It also answers thousands of calls each month. The website contains links, information about legal cases, articles, newsletters, publications, and press releases.