Community resources for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, their families, friends and support staff
Updated: July, 2013. Written by: Kathryn Lincoln, North Los Angeles County Regional Center Specialist with assistance from Self-Advocacy Volunteers- Amy, Angela, Brian, Caroline, John, Paula, Missy and Suzanne
1-818-756-6225,
DANCE, MUSIC, DRAMA, MULTIMEDIA
ARC Bell and Chime Choir- North Hollywood. 1-818-762-4365
BCR and City of Burbank Tyro Dance held 2nd Fri. of mo. (no dance in July or Aug) from 7:15 - 9:15p. D.J, Refreshments. Price: $3 (support person- free). McCambridge Recreation Center at 1515 N. Glenoaks, Burbank. 1-818-843-4907
Cal. State University, Northridge Music Therapy Wellness Clinic- music therapy and music classes at Cal. State University, Northridge for children and adults with disabilities and special challenges- price per session. Sunshine Singers Choir- for adults with disabilities and special challenges- $50 mo. 1-818-677-5663,
New Horizons Dance- 3rd Fri. eve. of month. Starts at 6:45 PM- $5 each. Dinner at 6:15 PM for extra $5 each. Live Band. Sam’s Café at 15725 Parthenia St, North Hills. 1-818-894-9301 www.newhorizons.sfv.org
Dance and Drama Class-Infinite Dreams- Bethune Theatre Dance. Low-cost for children / adults with disabilities. Lankershim Art Center, No. Hollywood. 323-874-0481- Heather,
Media Enrichment Academy- students (10 years - adult) create multimedia video production. Learn computer, communication and teamwork skills. Show group’s DVDs and students receive copy of their personal DVDs. Pay for set of sessions. Open to children and adults with and without disabilities. 14245 Ventura Blvd. #101, Sherman Oaks. Amit Bernstein- 1-818-462-1181,
House of Drums- Guitar, drum and music lessons for reasonable rate for children and adults with and without disabilities. 17628 Chatsworth, Granada Hills. Ask for Ziggy- 1-818-360-7100
Remo Recreation Music Center- Free Tue. night Community Drum Circle- they provide drums to play. Also have workshops, clinics, seminars for a fee. Factory outlet for used/discontinued drums to buy. 7308 Coldwater Canyon, No. Hollywood- 1-818-982-0461
SELF-ADVOCACY GROUPS-
Peer support groups for adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities
BUILD SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP- meets monthly at Build in afternoon- 12432 Foothill Blvd in Sylmar- 1-818-898-0020
SELF-ADVOCACY BOARD OF L.A. COUNTY- meets 1 Sat. each month. Plans self-advocacy projects/events. Julie- Advisor at Area Board 10 in Glendale- 1-818-543-4631, email-
NEW HORIZONS SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP- meets monthly during lunch at New Horizons- 15724 Parthenia St, North Hills. Contact Day Program Advisor-Janie- 1-818-894-9301
NLACRC SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP- meets 3rd Tues. of mo. from 10:45 – 12 noon at St. Michael’s- 16643 Vanowen St, Van Nuys. Meetings, Holiday Parties, June Picnic, 1 day Relationship conference on 10/19/13. President- Cari Becker, Kathryn Lincoln, Advisor- 1-818-756-6225,
TIERRA DEL SOL SELF-ADVOCACY GROUPS- meet monthly during day at Tierra- 9919 Sunland Bl, Sunland. Julie Snyder, Advisor- 1-818-352-1419
VISTAS GRANADA HILLS SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP- meets during day at Vistas -11451 Woodley Av, Granada Hills-1-818-368-7130
VISTAS TOLUCA LAKE SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP- meets during day at Vistas- 4301 Cahuenga Bl, No. Hollywood. 1-818-509-0150
PATHPOINT SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP- meets monthly in morning at program- 9430 Topanga Canyon Bl. #103, Chatsworth- 1-818-773-9570, www.pathpoint.org
SOCIAL & SUPPORT GROUPS
ABILITY 1st- SOCIAL NIGHT- 1 Fri. eve. each mo- 6:30 – 9p. Variety of activities- dinner and bowling, dinner and movie. $15 - $20 each. Woodland Hills. 1-818-884-5112
ARC YOUNG ADULT CLUB- North Hollywood. 1-818-762-4365
CHAVERIN SOCIAL FRIENDSHIP GROUP for adults with developmental disabilities- program of Jewish Family Services of L.A. Supervised group meetings, holiday celebrations, Jewish activities, Shabbat dinners, classes, day and weekend trips to local attractions. Cost varies.1-818-464-3360,
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF L.A. - Adult Friendship Group for Adults with Down syndrome (parents meet in another room at the same time).
San Fernando Valley Parent Support Group
Antelope Valley Parent Support Group
LA Parents of Adults with Down Syndrome Network (adults with Downs go to New Horizons dinner/dance while parents meet nearby).
Annual Buddy Walk. Margie- 1-818-786-0001, www.dsala.org
JUST 4 US SOCIAL GROUP- run by and for adults with intellectual disabilities- Saturday activities planned every month or 2 on Saturday in the San Fernando Valley- picnic, holiday potluck party, 1 day Relationship Conference on 10/19/13. Suzanne Paggi- coordinator- 1-818-421-4439 or contact- Kathryn Lincoln- 1-818-756-6225,
Bridges to Ability (Let Me Sail) - Santa Clarita Valley- variety of social activities, outings, classes and meetings for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Chris- 1-661-702-8555, www.bridgestoability.org Or
REACH Community Education Program- free consumer-friendly community classes and trainings at Sam’s Café-15725 Parthenia St. No. Hills- contact Patricia- 1-818-895-9021, www.newhorizons.sfv.org
STEPPIN’ OUT- social recreation program to meet and make friends, be out and about in the community on trips and tours with staff support. Especially for adults with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, head trauma, and brain injury. Wheelchair accessible. Meets 2 Sun. each mo. from 10-5 PM- Balboa Sports Center-17015 Burbank Bl, Encino. 1-818-756-9757
SPORTS AND EXERCISE
AMF ROCKET LANES- 9171 De Soto Av. at Nordhoff, Chatsworth. Wheelchair ramp, disco light and music. 1-818-341-0070
ANGELS STADIUM- 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim. 714-634-2000, www.angelsbaseball.com
BRUNSWICK MATADOR- 9118 Balboa Bl, North Hills. 1-818-892-8677. Wheelchair ramp. Bowlers Depot for lessons and supplies. 1-818-894-2695
CANOGA PARK BOWL- 20122 Vanowen, Canoga Park. Wheelchair ramp. 1-818-340-5190
CASTLE PARK- miniature golf, arcade, and batting cages- 4989 Sepulveda Bl, Sherman Oaks. Early bird special for miniature golf on Sat. and Sun. from 9-10:30 AM. Group discount. 1-818-756-9459
CORBIN BOWL ARCADE- 19616 Ventura Bl, Tarzana. Elevator for 1 lane, wheelchair accessible. 1-818-996-2695
CAL. STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE GYM- opens to the public 1 night / week- 1-818-677-3604
CAL. STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE- College sports games- 1-818-677-1200, www.csun.edu
DODGER STADIUM- 1000 Elysian Park Av. LA. 323-224-1448, www.dodgers.com
MISSION HILLS BOWL- 10430 Sepulveda Bl, Mission Hills. For wheelchair ramp- call ahead. 1-818-361-1221
PICKWICK GARDEN ICE SKATE AND BOWL- 1001 Riverside Dr, Burbank. Bowling alley has wheelchair ramp. Group and individual ice skate lessons.1- 818-845-5300, www.pickwickgarden.com
SPECIAL OLYMPICS- sports- basketball, weight-lifting, golf, bocce ball and more. www.sosc.org
Tri-Valley-, 24779 Valley St. Santa Clarita- 1-818-342-0017
Santa Clarita- 24779 Valley St. Santa Clarita- 661-253-2121
Antelope Valley- 44851 Lorimer Av. Lancaster- 661-945-6210
SPORTS CENTER BOWL- 12655 Ventura Bl, Studio City. Wheelchair ramp. 1-818-769-7600, www.pinsbowlingcenter.com
STAPLES CENTER- 1111 S. Figueroa St. LA. 213-742-7300
SKATEBOARD PARKS
Andres and Maria Cardenas Skate Park- 14740 Blythe St. Panorama
North Hollywood Skate Park- 11455 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood
Pedlow Skate Park- 17324 Victory Blvd. Encino
Ritchie Valens Skate Park- 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Pacoima
Sunland Skate Park- 8651 Foothill Blvd. Sunland
SWIM POOLS- ACCESSIBLE-
Cal. State University, Northridge- year-round, open to public- call for days/times- 1-818-677-5434
Aquatic Center- main # 323-906-7953, www.lacity.org
Free swim program at all city pools for children, seniors and people with disabilities, others-$2 with library card, $2.50 without
v Cleveland Pool- 8120 Van Alden Av. Reseda, 1-818-756-9798
v Hansen Dam Pool- 11798 Foothill Blvd. Lakeview Terrace, 1-818-899-3779
v Hubert Humphrey Pool- Accessible with assistance. 12560 Filmore St. Pacoima- 1-818-896-0067
v Northridge Park Aquatic Center- 10058 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, 1-818-709-7475
v Van Nuys/ Sherman Way Pool- Adaptive swim lessons- 14201 Huston St. Van Nuys, 1-818-783-6721
YMCA- exercise, gym, swimming, aerobics, more. Have individual and family memberships. Low-income applicants can have membership fee reduced and receive discount on fees.
v BURBANK- 321 E. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank- 1-818-845-8551, www.ymca.net
v EAST VALLEY- 5142 Tujunga Av. No. Hollywood- 1-818-763-5126, www.ymcala.org
v MID VALLEY- 6901 Lennox Av. Van Nuys- 1-818-989-3800
v NORTH VALLEY- 11336 Corbin Av. Northridge- 1-818-368-3231, www.ymcala.org
v WEST VALLEY- 18810 Vanowen St. Reseda- 1-818-774-2840, www.ymcala.org
v SANTA CLARITA VALLEY- 26147 McBean Parkway, Valencia- 661-253-3593, www.ymcala.org
v ANTELOPE VALLEY- 43001 10th St. W. Palmdale- 1-661- 723-9622, www.ymcala.org
HORSEBACK RIDING
AHEAD WITH HORSES- horseback riding and therapy. Open Tues- Sat. 1-818-767-6373
CHATSWORTH REC. CENTER- wheelchair rugby or hockey, aerobics, drawing and painting, horseback riding, more. 22360 Devonshire St, Chatsworth. 1-818-341-6595
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS CENTER- horseback riding lessons, watch horse shows or polo matches. 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank. 1-818-840-9063
HANSON DAM EQUESTRIAN CENTER- 11127 Orcas Rd. Lakeview Terrace- 1-818-896-6514
NORTHRIDGE REC. CENTER- classes in horseback riding, exercise, self-defense and more. Low cost. 18300 LeMarsh St, Northridge. 1-818-349-7341
RIDE-ON- Chatsworth- horseback riding and therapy. 1-818-700-2971
SPECIAL EQUESTRIAN RIDING THERAPY- horseback riding and therapy. Granada Hills. 1-818-363-2677
PARKS & RECREATION
o Universally Accessible Playgrounds- for children with and without disabilities-
Shane’s Inspiration Boundless Playground is at Griffith Park- 4800 Crystal Springs Dr. in L.A. by the Merry-Go-Round, parking lot #3. 1-818-988-5676, www.shanesinspiration.org
Universally Accessible Playgrounds in the San Fernando Valley-
o Dearborn Park- 17141 Nordhoff St. Northridge.
o Hansen Dam Rec. Center- 11770 Foothill Blvd. Lake View Terrace
o Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park- 6300 Balboa Blvd. Van Nuys
o Valley Glen Community Park Erwin St. and Ethyl Ave. Van Nuys
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Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Park- 14201 Huston St. Sherman Oaks
o Shadow Ranch Park- 22633 Vanowen St. West Hills
For list of all L.A. Parks- 1-888-LAPARKS (1-888-527-2757), www.laparks.org
California State Parks- Disabled Discount Pass for lifetime- $3.50- for people who are permanently disabled- www.parks.ca.gov
National Parks- Golden Access Passport- lifetime discount program for citizens who are permanently disabled- www.nps.gov/parks/passes
ANDRES AND MARIA CARDENAS RECREATION CENTER- 14740 Blythe St. Panorama City
BALBOA SPORTS COMPLEX- classes in golf, tennis, aerobics, yoga, martial arts and fitness. Bike rentals. 17015 Burbank Bl, Encino. 1-818-756-9642
BEEMAN PARK-12621 Rye St. Studio City
BLYTHE STREET PARK- 14740 Blythe St. Van Nuys. 1-818-506-7456
BRAND (MISSION) PARK- 15174 San Fern. Mission Bl. Mission Hills. 1-818-834-5172
BRANFORD REC. CENTER- gym, basketball court, picnic area, tennis court. 13310 Branford St. and Beachy Av, Arleta. 1-818-893-4923
BROWNS CREEK PARK- riding trails. Browns Creek Rd. Chatsworth. 1-818-883-8531
BURBANK PARKS AND REC- variety of classes for low fee- 1-818-238-5300, www.Burbankus.com
v McCambridge Rec. Center- 1515 N. Glenoaks Bl. Burbank. 1-818-238-5378. Swim pool open June - Sept.
v Olive Rec. Center- 1111 West Olive, Burbank
v Verdugo Rec. Center- 3201 W. Verdugo Av. 1-818-238-5391
Swim pool open June - Sept.
CHASE PARK- 22525 Chase St. West Hills. 1-818-883-1503
CHATSWORTH OAKS PARK- 9301 Valley Circle Bl. Chatsworth. 1-818-341-6595
CHATSWORTH REC. CENTER- 22360 Devonshire, Chatsworth 1-818-341-6595
DAVE POTELL MEMORIAL SPORTS FACILITY- 11455 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood
DAVID M. GONZALEZ REC CENTER- 10943 Herrick Av. Pacoima
DEARBORN PARK- 17141 Nordhoff St, Northridge. NEW Universally Accessible Playground. 1-818-363-3556
DELANO REC. CENTER- 15100 Erwin St, Van Nuys. 1-818-756-8529
EL CARISO PARK AND GOLF COURSE- tennis courts, pool, horseshoe pits, basketball courts, picnic areas. Golf course- $19.50 weekdays, $25.50 weekends. 13100 Hubbard St, Sylmar. Park- 1-818-367-7050, golf course- 1-818-367-6157
ENCINO COMMUNITY CENTER- classes in tennis, dance, yoga, aerobics, line-dancing, more. Low cost. 4935 Balboa Bl. 1-818-995-1690
ENCINO (Genesta) PARK- 16953 Ventura Bl. 1-818-995-1690
GRANADA HILLS REC. CENTER- low cost classes in tennis, karate, yoga, guitar, ceramics, ice skating, bowling. 16730 Chatsworth St. 1-818-363-3556.
GRIFFITH PARK- 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. LA- off the 5 and 134 freeways- 323-913-4688
o SHANE’S INSPIRATION BOUNDLESS PLAYGROUND-play equipment for children with and without physical disabilities- 4800 Crystal Springs Dr. In L.A. follow signs to the Merry-Go-Round and park in Merry-Go-Round lot #3. 1-818-988-5676, shanesinspiration.org
o GRIFFITH PARK MERRY-GO-ROUND- $1 ride.
o GRIFFITH PARK TRAVEL TOWN- 5200 Zoo Dr. LA. Free. 10 AM – 4 PM weekdays and 10 AM – 5 PM weekends. Free parking. Small train museum, small train ride (have disabled discount form- fill out for discount), gift shop, snack machines, picnic area. 323-662-5874,
HANSEN DAM REC. AREA- hiking and horse trails, golf course, ball and soccer fields, picnic area. 11770 Foothill Bl, Lakeview Terrace. 1-818-896-6215, 1-818-899-4537
HUBERT HUMPHREY REC. CENTER- 12560 Fillmore St, Pacoima- 213-896-6510
LAKE BALBOA- paddleboat rentals, fishing, feed the ducks, picnic area. 6300 Balboa Bl, Encino. 1-818-756-9743
LAKEVIEW TERRACE REC CENTER- 11075 Foothill Blvd. Lake View Terrace
LANARK REC. CENTER- 21816 Lanark St, Canoga Park. 1-818-883-1503
LAS PALMAS PARK- 505 S. Huntington, San Fernando. 1-818-898-7340
LAYNE PARK- 120 N. Huntington, San Fernando. 1-818-898-7340
LOUISE PARK- 7140 Louise Av, Van Nuys. 1-818-881-3882
MASON REC. CENTER- 10500 Mason Av, Chatsworth. 1-818-998-6377
NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY PARK- 8756 Parthenia Pl, North Hills. 1-818-895-9863
NO. HOLLYWOOD REC. CENTER- gym, shuffleboard courts, adaptive recreation center, racquetball court, picnic area, pool, tennis court- 11430 Chandler Blvd. at Tujunga in North Hollywood. 1-818-763-7651
NO. WEDDINGTON REC. CENTER- 10844 Acama St, No. Hollywood. 1-818-506-1467
NORTHRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER- 10058 Reseda Bl, Northridge. 1-818-349-7341
NORTHRIDGE REC. CENTER- 18300 LeMarsh St. (Reseda at Mayall), Northridge. Basketball courts, 2 playgrounds, picnic area with BBQs. Classes. Family Festival on 1st weekend of June. 1-818-349-7342
Northridge Aquatic Center- Pool- 10058 Reseda Blvd. at Mayall- in Northridge Rec. Center
OMELVENY PARK- 17300 Senson Bl, Granada Hills. 1-818-368-5019
PACOIMA REC. CENTER- classes in weight lifting, aerobics, exercise, dance, crafts, karate, more. Low cost. Gym is open everyday and free use of gym equipment. 10943 Herrick Av, Pacoima. 1-818-899-1950
PACOIMA RITCHIE VALENS REC. CENTER- gym, basketball court, racquetball court, picnic area, pool. 10731 Laurel Cyn Bl, Pacoima. 1-818-834-5172
PANORAMA REC. CENTER- 8600 Hazeltine Av, Panorama City. 1-818-893-3401
PARTHENIA PARK- 21444 Parthenia St, Canoga Park.1- 818-883-1503
PETIT PARK and LIBRARY- 16730 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills. 1-818-363-3556
PIONEER PARK- 828 Harding, San Fernando. 1-818-898-7340
PORTER RIDGE PARK- Reseda Bl. at Sesnon Bl, Northridge. 1-818-349-7341
RESEDA REC. CENTER- classes in guitar, piano, tennis, and ping-pong. Fishing is allowed in park. 18411 Victory Bl, Reseda. 1-818-881-3882, 1-818-783-0738
ROGER JESSUP REC. CENTER- 12467 Osborne St, Pacoima. 1-818-896-6215
SAN FERNANDO REC. PARK- gym, wading pool, basketball court, picnic area. Park Av. and 4th St, San Fernando. 1-818-898-1290
SEPULVEDA DAM REC. AREA- wildlife refuge,
Golf courses, variety of courts and fields, picnic areas, nature classes at the garden center. At 405 and Victory, 17017 Burbank Bl, Encino. 1-818-756-8060
SEPULVEDA RECREATION CENTER- 8801 Kester Av. Panorama City
SERRANIA PARK- 20865 Wells Dr. Woodland Hills. 1-818-883-9370
SHADOW RANCH REC. CENTER- 22633 Vanowen St, Canoga Park. 1-818-883-3637
SHOUP PARK- 5855 Shoup Ave. Woodland Hills
STRATHERN PARK- 12541 Saticoy St, Sun Valley. 1-818-767-4171
STONEHURST REC. CENTER- 9901 Dronfield St, Sun Valley. 1-818-767-0314