At AbilityFirst, our vision is of a society that values each individual and provides the opportunity for all people to lead full and productive lives. For more than 80 years, we have been looking beyond disabilities, focusing on capabilities, and expanding possibilities. To achieve that vision, we offer a broad range of programs and services to help children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities realize their full potential throughout their lives, including employment, recreational and socialization programs. We also operate 11 accessible housing complexes.

Helping Mentally and Physically Challenged People Achieve Their Potential.

Arc Ventura County is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1954 that provides educational, vocational and residential services for people with developmental disabilities.

At California Program for the Autistic we provide an opportunity for Life Long Living and Learning in the community for individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism and severe disorders of behavior and communication.

Summer resident camp for children & adults with developmental disabilities. Featured Activities: Arts and Crafts, Counselor Training (CIT), Drama, Hiking, Music, Team Field Sports, Recreational Swimming. Other Activities: Aerobics/Exercise, Backpacking, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Community Service, Dance, Hockey, Nature/Environmental Studies Special Needs: This camp specializes in serving campers with the following special needs: Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Mental Retardation, Limited Mobility. Residential Camp Fees: More Than $651 per week.

Casa Colina will provide individuals the opportunity to maximize their medical recovery and rehabilitation potential efficiently in an environment that recognizes their uniqueness, dignity and self-esteem.

College Living Experience is a post-secondary academic program that provides intensive assistance with academic, independent living and social skills to college students with special needs as they transition to become independent responsible adults. College Living Experience assists students throughout the academic process from registration to graduation. With centers in Austin, Texas, Denver and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Washington D.C. and Monterey, Calif. College Living Experience offers access to nearly 20 community colleges, universities and technical institutes that offer a wide variety of certificate and degree programs.

Our Mission is to advance the empowerment, equality, integration and full participation of people with disabilities in the community.

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Independent Living Center

Day programs for preschool through adolescence. Also operates 4 group homes for ages 12 - 21. The Dubnoff Center for Child Development nurtures the potential in each child with developmental, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges. The Center specializes in providing integrated educational, clinical and vocational services so that these children and their families can lead more productive lives.

Group home for autistic adults and also day program for high functioning autistic adults.

Services: Convalescent Homes Placement Services, Rehabilitation Centers, Rehabilitation Products & Services, Residential Care Facilities

Nursing Home

PACE provides high quality programs for individuals with Autism and associated developmental disabilities living in the San Francisco Bay Area. PACE programs are globally recognized as leading models for the treatment of Autism. StatCounter - Free Web Tracker and Counter

Senior Center

Morning Sky; A residential program in a mountain setting featuring educational and therapeutic services for seriously emotionally disturbed boys, many with additional developmental, learning and language problems.

Mission Statement To improve the life quality for children and adults with developmental and learning disabilities and their families nationwide through research in treatment methodologies and the establishment of model programs which will set new standards for educational, therapeutic, and training services in this field. Vision To become a nationally acclaimed institute for groundbreaking research in treatment methodologies that can be disseminated globally providing life-altering options for individuals whose severe developmental, behavioral and learning disabilities impact their ability to learn, form relationships, and meet their maximum potential in life. Programs: Residential, Adult Day, 2 non public schools, Transportation, Respite, Agricultural, Equestrian, Vocational, Consultation, Thrift Shop.