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Regional Center Benefits: Respite, Tech, Vehicle Mods & More

You Loved the Home Modifications Piece — Here’s What Else Your Regional Center Already Owes You Free respite hours, assistive...

Conservatorship in California: A Parent’s Guide for When Your Disabled Child Turns 18

For most of your child’s life, you have made the decisions. You signed the school forms, spoke with the doctors,...

Free Adaptive Equipment You Can Borrow — or Keep

Adaptive equipment is expensive. A power wheelchair, a speech-generating tablet, a walker, or a magnifier that reads print aloud can...

How to Apply for IHSS in California: County-by-County Guide

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) pays for a caregiver to help you at home so you don’t have to move into...

Can You Get a Mortgage on IHSS Income? Yes — Here’s How

Building Credit and Qualifying for a Mortgage as a Provider. IHSS & HOMEOWNERSHIP “Your income doesn’t count” is not a...

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