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
- The American Diabetes Association (ADA)
This non-profit organization provides diabetes research, information, and advocacy. It is dedicated to preventing and curing the disease and making the lives of the people who have it better. Besides providing many public service programs including a toll-free telephone and email hotline, a brochure and resource guide, this organization also puts out events and annual reports. Find the location of the ADA office nearest you… - The Arc
This non-profit organization offers national, state, and local support to people suffering from mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. It helps people find the resources to live independently and achieve their goals. The vast number of chapters and services of the Arc ensures that people will find the support they need from this organization. The website contains links to other resources, information about topics relating… - The Arthritis Foundation
This foundation supports people with Arthritis by providing many resources, events and programs, and information about conditions and treatments. The website provides many of the tools needed in order to better understand and live with the disease. There is also a hotline that will answer all your questions about arthritis. You can find your local center online. - The Better Hearing Institute
This non-profit organization educates the public about hearing-loss and its prevention. Its many services and programs include a call center which answers questions about hearing loss and brochures about certain subjects. The website also contains a list of resources and important information about hearing loss. - The California Department of Rehabilitation
This Department works with consumers and other parties to help provide resources, job opportunities, and equal services to people with disabilities. The website contains a list of the offices in many statewide locations. - The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, Inc
This foundation helps independent living centers promote themselves to disabled consumers. The website has vast list of web Independent Living resources and current job opportunities with contact information for people with disabilities. - The Center for Enriched Living (THE CENTER)
The Center provides physical, educational, and skill development programs for people of all ages with developmental disabilities who live in the Mid-West. A number of activities including music, drama, dance, and technology rotate through three ten week sessions and one eight week summer session. A newsletter, upcoming events, and pertinent links are found on the website. - The Deaf Resource Center
This excellent site features an extensive listing of resources and links relating to deaf culture and sign language. Includes a list of national organziations of the deaf throughout the world and a list of deaf schools and universities. - The Make A Wish Foundation
This organization grants the wishes of children under the age of eighteen who are suffering from a life-threatening medical condition. - The National Association for the Deaf
This organization helps to maintain the rights of the deaf. It provides programs in the areas of education, employment, healthcare, and telecommunications. The NAD finds the key issues that are facing the deaf and provides infomation and resources to the consumer. Finally it offers youth leadership training and many more services for the deaf. - The National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems, Inc. (NAPAS)
The National Disability Rights Network serves a wide range of individuals with disabilities – including, but not limited to, those with cognitive, mental, sensory, and physical disabilities – by guarding against abuse; advocating for basic rights; and ensuring accountability in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, and within the juvenile and criminal justice systems. This Association provides its national members with advocacy services through the… - The National Organization on Disability (NOD)
This organization provides resources and information to people with all types of disabilities. Their website is a good way to find out about disability news and programs, facts about disabilities and contact information for other disability organizations. - The National Stroke Association
This non-profit organization is dedicated to the education, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of strokes. The web site contains detailed information that help people better understand how to prevent strokes and deal with the symptoms. - Through the Looking Glass (TLG)
This national organization, centered in Berkeley, CA, provides services, information and referral to parents with disabilities and their families. Services include consultation concerning parenting and children issues. TLG also responds to individual concerns via toll-free telephone (voice or TTY), email, letter or FAX. Finally, TLG develops numerous publications and training materials for families, and holds almost three thousands articles, reports and videos concerning parenting with… - U.S. Department of Labor: Office of Disability Employment Policy
This agency provides the training needed to help people with disabilities find employment. Offices are found on their website.