Related Links

• 2009-10 Health and Human Services Budget
• Preparing For Emergencies (Includes Link to Preparing People With Disabilities)
• Disability Access Information Website
• American Indian Advisory Council
• California Assistive Technology (AT) Network

      

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California Department of Rehabilitation

The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities.

SPECIAL NOTE: All Department of Rehabilitation offices (except the Orientation Center for the Blind) will be closed on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Friday of every month, due to the mandatory State furlough program. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Apply for Services with our DOR Online Application and/or find the DOR Office(s) nearest you.

Meeting Notices and Information

• 02/16/2010: Rescheduled State Rehabilitation Council's (SRC) Executive Planning Committee Meeting Notice
• 02/17/2010: Rescheduled State Rehabilitation Council's (SRC) Enhancing Employer Collaboration Work Team Meeting Notice

Recent Public Notices and Information:

• 01/26/2010: DOR REQUEST THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES, PROGRAMS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER INTERESTED STAKEHOLDERS: Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), DOR has received $3.7 million in targeted funds to augment the OIB (Older Individuals who are Blind) budget. In order to draw down these federal ARRA funds, it is necessary for DOR to... (RTF)
  (ARRA Request for Assistance Letter in Word)
  (attachment 34 CFR 80.24 in RTF)
  (attachment 34 CFR 80.24 in Word)
• 01/26/2010: DOR REQUEST THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES, PROGRAMS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER INTERESTED STAKEHOLDERS: Under Title VII, Part B, Chapter 2 of the Rehabilitation Act, DOR has received approximately $3.2 million in targeted funds for the OIB (Older Individuals who are Blind) program. In order to draw down these federal funds it is necessary for DOR to... (RTF)
  (OIB Request for Assistance Letter in Word)
  (attachment 34 CFR 80.24 in RTF)
  (attachment 34 CFR 80.24 in Word)
• 01/22/2010: The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is pleased to announce that funding is available to provide an unprecedented opportunity to implement strategies to improve and expand Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (ILS-OIB) services while stimulating the economy. Due Date 02/18/2010: Request for Applications (RFA) OIB-09-02 - Vision/Hearing Loss Training for Consumers and Professionals Grant
• 01/22/2010: The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is pleased to announce that funding is available to provide an unprecedented opportunity to implement strategies to improve and expand Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (ILS-OIB) services while stimulating the economy. Due Date 02/18/2010: Request for Applications (RFA) OIB-09-03 - Blindness/Low Vision Training and Skill Building for Professionals Service the Older Blind Population Grant
• 01/05/2010: The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and the State Independent Living Council (SILC) are pleased to announce the availability of federal funds under Title VII B of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended to support new self-advocacy training projects. Due Date 02/09/2010: Request for Applications (RFA) IL-10-01 - Self-Advocacy Training Grant
• 09/15/2009:The DOR intends to award stimulus funds in response to proposals received for RFP# 09-07-01 through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to Service Provider organizations.
• Previous Press Releases and General Public Information

H1N1 (Swine) Flu Outbreak Information:

• H1N1 (Swine) Flu Symptoms Graphic and Flu Prevention Tips
• H1N1 (Swine) Flu Outbreak Information, provided by the Department of Public Health

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