This resource list is intended to provide guidance for individuals who are planning activities for young people impacted by disability. The following list includes many opportunities geared to advance life experiences in the areas of the arts, community building, recreation, education and workforce development.

Our hope is that the resources listed below can assist youth to develop a fuller, more holistic concept of their self-worth. Please keep an open mind and remember to explore the possibilities as you review these activities and ideas. And if you come across additional resources that you’d like us to add to this list, please pass them on to info@casa.org.

SFCASA thanks volunteer Ivana Kirola for her guidance in compiling this list.

General

California Relay Service - 800-735-2929

Help people with disabilities including deaf and hard of hearing gain access to the phone.

California Department of Rehabilitation

For individuals from 18 – 55 years old. DOR serves people with all disabilities to provide vocational assistance and services to improve quality of life.

721 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814

San Francisco County

The Arc of San Francisco - 415-255-7200

Provides socialization and employment services for youth and adults with intellectual disabilities.
For individuals 18 and older with developmental disabilities that provides health, recreation, socialization and employment services in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties.

1500 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103

SF Children’s Art Center - 415-771-0292

Serving youth from 2-10 with all abilities

Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd. Building C San Francisco, CA 94123

Creativity Explored - 415-863-2108

Art gallery that displays artwork by artists with disabilities

3245 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Environmental Traveling Companions - 415-474-7662

Has outdoor trips that include kayaking, white water rafting, cross country skiing and youth leadership training for ages 10 years through all adults with all types of disabilities.

2 Marina Blvd. Fort Mason Center, Suite C385 San Francisco, CA 94123

Deaf Services Center - 415-557-4434 (General), 415-625-9082 (Voice/Videophone)

Provides literature about and for people who are deaf and hard of hearing of all ages.

100 Larkin Street, 1st Floor San Francisco, CA 941

Talking Books and Braille Center - 415-557-4253

Part of the Library of Congress that provides audio formats including braille and other formats of books and written material. Part of National Library services that provides books from library of Congress in audio formats also including braille and electronic formats.
For elementary school age and older.

100 Larkin Street, 2nd Floor

Light House for The Blind and Visually Impaired - 415-694-7323

Provides individuals from Birth to Seniors resources and programs related to blind and visually impaired people.

1155 Market street, 10th floor San Francisco CA 94103

Golden Gate Regional Center - 415-546-9222

Network of Regional Centers that provide services to those with developmental disabilities from birth throughout the life span of the individuals in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin County.

1355 Market St Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94103

The following 7 pools all belong to the city and county of San Francisco and have a chair lift in the pool.

Garfield Pool - 628-652-722

6th and Harrison Street, 1271 Treat Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110

Balboa Pool 415-831-6805

San Jose Avenue and Havelock, San Francisco, CA 94112

North Beach Pool - 415-391-0407

661 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

Coffman Pool - 415-337-9085

1701 Visitation Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134

Martin Luther King Jr. Pool - 415-822-2807

5701 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124

Hamilton Recreation Center - 415-831-2700

1900 Geary Blvd San Francisco California 94115

Sava Pool - 415-661-6327

2695 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116

Pomeroy Recreation Center - 415-665-4100

For individuals age 5 – Seniors with all kinds of disabilities.

207 Skyline Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94132

Independent Living Resource Center - 415-543-6222

For age 18 and older including all people with disabilities.

825 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

City College of San Francisco – 415–920-6000

Serves students affected by disability at CCSF

1125 Valencia St. San Francisco 94110

San Francisco State University Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) 415-338-2472

Helps students affected by disability at SFSU.

1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132

SF Paratransit - 415-351-7000

Paratransit serving San Francisco County for individuals affected by disability

68 12th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Santa Clara County

Far West Wheel Chair Athletic Assoc. - 408-794-6676

Organization that serves individuals of all ages who use wheelchairs and promote athletic activities.

3369 Union Avenue, San Jose Ca, 95124

info@fwaa.org

NorCal Spinal Cord Foundation - 408-458-9863

Serves Individuals affected by Spinal Cord injury of all ages living in the Northern California.

Alviso Marina County Park - 408-262-6980

Boating, Camping, ADA compliant.

1195 Hope St San Jose, CA 95002

Vasona Lake Park - 408-355-2375

People with disabilities take part in aquatic recreation, kayaking, and canoeing

333 Blossom Hill Rd Los Gatos, CA 95032

Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) – Main Office - 408-894-9041

Addresses disability related concerns in Santa Clara County

25 N. 14th St. Suite 1000 San Jose, CA 95112

San Andreas Regional Center - 408-846-8805

Regional Center branch that serves individuals with developmental disabilities from birth throughout the life span in Santa Clara County along with San Benito County.

6203 San Ignacio Avenue, Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95119

San Jose State University Accessible Education Center - 408-924-1000

S 7TH San Jose State University San Jose CA 95112

VTA ACCESS Paratransit - 408-321-2380

Paratransit serving Santa Clara County for individuals affected by disability.

3331 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 9513

Contra Costa County

Arts & Culture Commission - 925-646-2278

Art opportunities for people affected by disability.

1025 Escobar Street, 4th Floor Martinez, CA 94553

County Connection - 925-676-7500

2477 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, CA 94520

Links Paratransit

Links Paratransit for individuals affected by disability in Contra Costa County.

Xenophon Therapeutic Riding - 925-377-0871

Horseback riding for youth under 18 with Autism, intellectual disabilities. or physical disabilities

60 Don Gabriel Way Orinda. 94563

Danielle Coburn – Program Director

Developmental Disabilities Council of Contra Costa County - 925-957-2685

Services for individuals with disabilities from birth throughout the life span in Contra Costa County.

1220 Morello Ave., 2nd floor

Independent Living Resources - 925-363-7293

Part of Independent Living Centers network that provides resources related to disabilities

420 Railroad Ave., Ste. 101 Pittsburg, CA 94565

San Mateo County

San Mateo Athletic Club - 650-378-7373

1700 W Hillsdale Blvd. San Mateo 94402.

Center For Independence of Individuals Living with Disabilities - 650-645-1780

2001 Winward Way Suite 103 San Mateo, CA 94404

Coyote Point Recreation - 650-573-2592

Free with disabled parking placard
Outstanding nature museum
Providing recreation opportunities for all individuals affected by disability.

1701 Coyote Point Dr. San Mateo, CA 94401

Golden Gate Regional Center - 650-574-9232

Network of Regional Centers that provide services to those with developmental disabilities from birth throughout the life span of the individuals in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin County.

3130 La Selva St.,Suite 202 San Mateo, CA 94403

Rediwheels Reminder - 650-568-1598

Transportation service that serves individuals in San Mateo County

934 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063

Stanford University – 650-723-1066

Student resources for affected by disabilities

563 Salvatierra Walk Stanford CA 94305-8601

oae-contactus@stanford.edu

San Joaquin county

Stanislaus State University - 209-667-3159

Disability Resource Services

Services to students with disability CSU Stanislaus

One University Circle, Turlock, California 95382

drs@csustan.edu

United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin, Calavera & Amador Counties - 209-956-0290

Provides various therapist, independent living skills, training and job coaching services day programs from toddlers through adulthood with developmental disabilities.

333 West Benjamin Holt Drive, Suite 1 Stockton, CA 95207

Valley Mountain Regional Center - 209-473-0951