Santa Clarita Office/Assistive Technology

The Santa Clarita Office provides services to persons with disabilities in the community, enabling them to live independent lives.

During the year, the Santa Clarita Support Group participates in entertaining events, such as group outings at local restaurants, bowling alleys, etc.; and ILCSC holiday parties, which help to develop social skills.

Services provided include:

Information & Referral - Information on and referrals to available services within the community.

Personal Assistants - Building skills and knowledge in interviewing, hiring and management of personal assistants, interpreters, readers and drivers.  Maintenance of a referral registry of persons seeking work as assistants is available.

Housing - Referrals to affordable, accessible living in the community.

Assistive Technology - Providing options for referrals to obtain evaluations in high/low technology leading toward Independent Living...enabling a person with a disability to receive better health care, pursue employment opportunities, and to participate fully in their community.  Examples of Assistive Technology (AT) include medical equipment, adaptive computer hardware and software, and products and services which aid daily living.

Computer classes are being offered in Van Nuys and Lancaster, which provide persons with disabilities with the opportunity to ascertain which types of AT devices and software they may need to access computer technology.  Also offered is instruction in software programs and the Internet.

Job Placement Outreach - Providing pre-employment preparation, job placement assistance services utilizing an extensive employer network throughout the ILCSC service area.  Eligibility is required through referral from the Department of Rehabilitation.