Local and State Resources
This is not an extensive list, nor do we have personal experience with each of these organizations. Please do your research and ask others you trust who do have personal experience because not every place is the right fit for every family. If there is a resource we do not have listed that you know are equipped to welcome those with disabilities, please email us, we would love to add them to the list.
Local Offices
CVRC (Central Valley Regional Center)
The place to start for services and support. Click "apply for services" if you are new to the system.
cvrc.org or 559-276-4300
IHSS (In Home Supportive Services)
Helps individuals with disabilities live safely and independently in their own home.
fresnocountyca.gov or 559-600-6666
Medical/Dental Professionals
Charlie Mitchell Children's Center
Located at Valley Children's, Charlie Mitchell welcomes patients with disabilities and their siblings.
valleychildrens.org or 559-353-6425
Dr. Alesha Jensen-Fig Garden Optometry
figgardenoptometry.com or
559-229-7202
Navarro Dentistry
Located in Visalia, Dr. Navarro welcomes people with special needs or disabilities.
visaliacadentist.com or 559-635-0900
Therapies
Metamorphosis Therapy Group
Offering speech, occupational, and group therapy.
metatherapygroup.com or 559-205-0930
Inclusion Learning Services
Providing a variety of services including speech, psychological, early intervention, academic, and parent/family education.
inclusionlearningservices.org
Applied Behavior Analysis at Fresno State
Enhancing independence and the quality of life in individuals by reducing barriers such as problem behaviors or skill deficits.
California Autism Center
A center-based ABA company providing behavior intervention and parent training.
caclg.org or 559-492-7900
Aim Inclusion
Providing behavioral and psychological services and creating inclusive environments.
aiminclusion.com or 559-259-4658
Playwell Collective
Offering occupational therapy in the home or community.
playwellcollective.org
Touchstone Family Development Center
Providing a variety of services including speech, social skills, psychological, and more.
touchstonefdc.com or 559-547-7570
Autism Spectrum Therapies
Using ABA therapy to nurture potential in individuals with Autism.
The Talk Team
Offering speech, ABA, and summer programs.
thetalkteam.com or 559-970-8277
SciFit
Providing physical rehabilitation for those with spinal cord injuries, stroke, or neurological disorders.
sci-fit.org or 559-298-7221
Empower Speech Therapy
Offering speech and language services to the central valley
empowercv.com or 559-801-2626
Goodfellow Occupational Therapy
Provides occupational therapy
559-449-0479
Caterpillar Playground
Offering pediatric occupational therapy in Livermore, CA.
caterpillarplayground.com
Fresno State Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
Offering therapy for people of all ages with speech, language or hearing impairments.
559-278-2422
Community Medial Center Rehab
Pediatric physical therapy
communitymedical.org or 559-459-1842
Support
EPU (Exceptional Parents Unlimited)
Providing early intervention, parenting classes, support groups, and more.
epuchildren.org or 559-229-2000
Clovis Unified Family Resource Center/Parents Helping Parents
Offering support and information to families.
php.com or 559-347-8455
NAMI Fresno
Support groups for families of people living with mental illness.
namifresno.org
Fresno/Clovis EDS Support Group
Providing support for those who are in the world of Ehlers Danlos.
CAC (Community Advisory Committee) Clovis Unified
Providing information, training and resources to families.
Possibiliities Center
Empowering families through autism resources. possiblitiescenter@gmail.com or 323-273-0822
DSACC (Down Syndrome Association of Central California)
Providing information, training and resources to those in the Down Syndrome world.
dsacc.org or 559-228-0411
Extracurricular
Limitless Creative
Providing Art and Music classes and camps to those with disabilities. More class options coming soon.
Click the creative tab on this website to find out more.
Limitless Pottery at Good Dirt Pottery
Providing pottery painting, wheel throwing, watercolor classes, and more for those with disabilities.
gooddirtpotterystudio.com or
559-420-1334
Bloom Artistry
Providing adult art classes for those with disabilities.
Valley Children's Adaptive Sports
Free recreational and athletic opportunities for those with physical disabilities or mobility impairments.
559-353-6659
Hillside Swim School
Provides adaptive private swim lessons for individuals with special needs.
hillsideswimschool.com
Music Speaks
Music Therapy for kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
musicspeakstherapy.com
KLSD Education
Providing classes in digital art, graphics and screen printing.
klsdedu.com
Autism on the Seas
Vacations for adults and families living with autism, Down syndrome and similar special needs.
autismontheseas.com
Limitless Sports
Providing a variety of sports camps to those with disabilities.
Click the sports tab on this website to find out more.
Limitless Cooking at CookUp
Providing adaptive cooking classes for those with disabilities.
cookupclasses.com or 559-471-0222
We Rock the Spectrum
New gym coming soon welcoming those with ALL abilities.
werockthespectrumclovis.com
Spirithorse Connections
Assisting those with special needs reach their full potential by working with horses.
spirithorsekingsburg.org
Central California Adaptive Sports Center
Variety of programs for individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities.
centralcaladaptive.org
Heart of the Horse Therapy Ranch
Hands on experience with horses for those with disabilities.
heartofthehorses.org
Project Surf
Adaptive surf and paddle boarding summer camps in Morro Bay
projectsurfcamp.com
MAGIC Fresno
Providing adaptive and integrated sports.
magicfresno.org
Core3 Method
Providing workout training for those with disabilities.
thecore3method.com
Special Olympics
Offering a variety of sports programs for individuals ages 8 and up.
sonc.org
Break the Barriers
Providing a variety of activities for individuals of all abilities.
breakthebarriers.org or
559-432-6292
America's Kids in Motion
Provides a variety of programs and welcomes those with special needs.
americaskidsinmotion.com
ESYN-Selma
Exceptional Sports for Youth with Needs providing inclusive sports and events.
esyn-selma.com
A Walk on Water
Adaptive surf camps in various locations in California and beyond.
awalkonwater.org
Churches
The Well Community Church
Special Needs Ministry providing 1 on 1 buddies.
thewellcommunity.org
New Covenant
Mosaic Special Needs Ministry provides support for kids with special needs.
newcov.com
Valley Christian Center
Providing support to kids with special needs on Sundays.
vccfresno.org
Trinity Community Church
Heart of Jesus Ministry offering 1 on 1 buddies.
trinity.com
Clovis Hills
Providing support for kids with special needs on Sundays.
clovishills.com
Living Word Fellowship-Dinuba
Providing support to kids with special needs on Sundays.
lwfdinuba.com
NorthPointe Community Church
Limitless Disability Ministry providing classes for kids with special needs. Adults meet Thursday nights.
northpointe.org/limitless
CrossCity
Special needs ministry that provides 1 on 1 buddies and a sensory room for kids.
mycrosscity.com
Ran Locally by Individuals with a Disability
Terra Lynch Designs
graphic design, encouraging, educating, and mentoring.
byterralynch.com
Cool Dude's Cookies
Delicious cookies
Doggie Delights by Emily
Treats and goodies for your doggie
follow her on Facebook!
Haley's Creations
Cards and other creative items
Arturo's Famous Bakery
Delicious cookies
Yegue's Massage
relaxing massages
Education/Tutoring
Central Valley Charter Schools
Homeschool option equipped with SPED teachers, IEPs and services.
centralvalleycharterschools.org
The Autism Helper
Resources, tools and training for those who teach individuals with Autism.
theautismhelper.com
So Happy to Learn
They believe every child is capable of learning and their program helps them do that.
sohappytolearnathome.com
Inclusion Learning Center
Preschool designed by a Special Education Teacher, Speech Pathologist, and an Educational Psychologist. Ages 2-5 are welcome.
inclusionlearningcenter.com or
559-777-9901
Special Reads
Reading curriculum made to help teach individuals with Down syndrome or intellectual disabilities how to read.
specialreads.com
Others
Print21 at DSACC
Screen printing ran by individuals with Down syndrome.
dsacc.org/print21
Best Buddies
Working to end the social, physical, and economic isolation of those with disabilities.
bestbuddies.org
Loretta's Little Miracles
Pediatric Day Health Care providing nursing services for medically fragile children.
lorettaslittlemiracles.com
The Arc
Protects the human rights of those with disabilities and supports their full inclusion.
thearc.org
Wayfinders at Fresno State
Two year independent living training program.
kremen.fresnostate.edu
CVS (Community Vocational Services)
Provides support and services to help adults with disabilities live independently.
communityvocationalservices.com
Joni and Friends
Providing hope and resources for families impacted by disabilities.
joniandfriends.org
Heidi's Hairs
Providing haircuts to those with special needs in their own home.
Valley Center for the Blind
Supporting, training and employing those who are blind or have low vision.
myvcb.org
UCP Central California
Providing life changing programs and essential support to those with disabilities.
ucpcc.org
Able Advocates
Resources, services and equipment for children with special needs.
able advocates.org
Diamond Learning Center
Giving adults with intellectual disabilities access to lifelong learning.
dlclife.org
Young Life Capernaum
gives teens and adults with and without disabilities to experience life and build long lasting relationships.
capernaum.youglife.org
Kings View Work Experience Center
Providing employment to adults with disabilities.
kingsview.org
BREN Clinic
Free special education law and advocacy training to anyone interested in gaining more knowledge.
sjcl.edu/bren
Resources for Independence
Empowering independence and improving lives by providing services and programs.
ricv.org
Vocation Plus Connections
Resources, community and opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.
vocationplusconnections.com
SVS (Social Vocational Services)
Supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.
socialvocationalservices.org
State/National Organizations
CalAble Savings Account
calable.ca.gov
Disability Rights California
disabilityrightsca.org
National Down Syndrome Society
ndss.org
Association of Regional Center Agencies
arcanet.org
YAI -Building Connections
yai.org
National Disability Rights Network
ndrn.org
Caring Futures
ndss.org
DOR (Department of Rehab)
dor.ca.gov
Department of Developmental Services
dds.ca.gov