Helpful Resources for Consumers, Families & Professionals

NLACRC provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys. Your Service Coordinator is your primary point of contact for employment referrals.

nlacrc.org

NLACRC's employment services page explains the pathway for consumers: employment goals should be discussed with your Service Coordinator and incorporated into the Individual Program Plan (IPP).

nlacrc.org/services/employment

DDS oversees the statewide system of services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including the regional center network and vendor standards.

dds.ca.gov

DOR provides vocational rehabilitation services to help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. DOR and regional center services can be coordinated.

dor.ca.gov

EDD administers unemployment insurance, state disability insurance, paid family leave, and workforce development programs for Californians.

edd.ca.gov

The Treasurer's Office administers CalABLE, which allows eligible individuals with disabilities to save money without affecting their public benefits — an important financial tool for consumers pursuing employment.

treasurer.ca.gov

California's official online labor exchange, operated by EDD. Offers job listings, résumé tools, and labor market information for job seekers across the state.

caljobs.ca.gov

One of the largest job boards dedicated exclusively to job seekers with disabilities, connecting them with employers committed to inclusive hiring.

abilityjobs.com

Autism Speaks provides resources, toolkits, and guides for individuals with autism and their families, including employment and transition resources.

autismspeaks.org