Resources
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
California Department of Social Services
The Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) program provides a monthly payment of $50 to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog to help them with their disability-related needs. The allowance is to help pay the costs of food, grooming, and health care for the dog.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
The SSA handles retirement disability payments and administers the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI), among other services. The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide monetary assistance to people with disabilities.
The world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.
The cornerstone of Triumph Foundation is educating people who are newly disabled. Their mission is to help children, adults, and Veterans with spinal cord injury/disorder, educating and providing resources and referrals.
Their online Resource Handbook is an extensive list that covers many relevant topics, goods, support groups, etc. that provides information on where to find and receive necessary goods and services.
California is home to 1.8 million veterans, representing eight percent of the total U.S. veteran population. California anticipates receiving an additional 30,000 discharged members of the armed services each year for the next several years – more than any other state.