The George F. Kelso Foundation: A Special Library
A resource library offering information on all aspects of developmental disabilities for parents, professionals, clients and the community.
The George F. Kelso Foundation was established in 1982 in memory of George
F. "Kelly" Kelso, staff pediatrician at Alta California Regional
Center, who died after a lengthy illness from cancer. Kelly loved knowledge
and reading. Books and articles were an integral part of Dr. Kelso's personal
and professional style, particularly if they pertained to the field of
developmental disabilities. With this in mind, the regional center staff
thought that a library in Dr. Kelso's name would be a fitting memorial
to a very caring man.
| OBJECTIVES | WHAT WE OFFER |
| To maintain a library of current educational materials pertaining to developmental disabilities for the professional and general public | A library of over 1000 volumes is available for loan to professionals and the general public. These books cover aspects of developmental disabilities: medical, nursing, nutrition, psychology, social work, residential care, etc. |
| To sponsor, organize, fund and promote educational events which will enhance community knowledge and awareness of developmental disabilities. | Internet Access |
| Pamphlets, videos and periodicals | |
| Sponsorship of special projects and conferences |
The Kelso Foundation is a California Nonprofit Benefit Corporation. All donations are tax deductible. Donations are used to purchase new materials and help cover the cost of educational programs.
The Kelso Foundation is located at Alta California Regional Center - 2135 Butano Drive, Sacramento, Ca. 95825.
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
To reach us by telephone, please call (916) 978-6214