Community Based Resources on Health, Work and Benefits

Disability Rights Advocates: The Health Access Project section of this web page provides an overview of accessible healthcare rights. A handbook entitled Through the Maze: A Guide to Health Care and Insurance Rights for People with Disabilities is available to download in English and Spanish.
Protection and Advocacy, Inc. California: Publications include topics on health care, benefit programs and In Home Supportive Services.
Western Center on Law and Poverty: The Western Center on Law and Poverty site contains articles and legal information on welfare, health care and housing issues. It provides an Advocate and Self-Help Resource Center with tools, case summaries, publications and links.
Los Angeles Coalition to End Homelessness and Hunger: Publications on benefits and their effects. Excellent Guide on Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) and Medi-Cal benefits.
Living Independently in Los Angeles: LILA is a consumer-directed and regionally focused online project to benefit people with disabilities living in Los Angeles County.
Barrier Breakers: Detailed information on the SSI Plan for Achieving Self-Support program (PASS). Also includes action-alerts, links and a chat room focused on Social Security issues.
Families USA: Consumer focused website on health care, Medicaid, Medicare, prescription drugs and health policy analysis.

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