Disability Rights California - legal help (special education, regional center, Medi-Cal)

Disability Rights California

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Who qualifies

Californians with disabilities and their families. DRC decides on direct representation based on case merits, priorities and resources.

How to apply

Call the intake line 1-800-776-5746 (TTY 1-800-719-5798) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (closed Wednesdays). The online form was temporarily unavailable when checked.

What it is

California's protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities. Its intake line gives information, referrals, self-advocacy materials, and in some cases legal representation on issues like K-12 special education, regional center denials, and Medi-Cal.

What they offer

Intake, information and referral
free
Help with K-12 education, regional center, Medi-Cal/Medicare, IHSS, Department of Rehabilitation, housing and more
Legal representation
free
Offered for some cases that meet DRC priorities

Contact

PHONE

1-800-776-5746

HOURS

Intake: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

WEBSITE

www.disabilityrightsca.org/get-help

About the organisation

Disability Rights California is the state's federally mandated protection and advocacy organization for people with disabilities.

Service area

Statewide California

Also filed under

disability rightsspecial educationiepregional center appealmedi-cal denialaba deniedautismlegal helpadvocacy