Advocacy strategies and resources

Resources for people impacted by disability

Resources for people impacted by disability

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@sfcasa.org.

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

    • Services for individuals from birth throughout the life span with developmental disabilities in San Joaquin County.

    702 N Aurora St, Stockton, CA 95202

    Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living (DRAIL) – Stockton Branch - 209-477-8143

    • Provides resources related to disability in San Joaquin County.

    1350 W. Robinhood Dr. Suite 15 Stockton, CA 95207

    Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired - 209-466-3836

    • For individuals who are 8 years old through lifespan and seniors who are blind and visually impaired.

    2453 Grand Canal Blvd. #5 Stockton, CA 95207

    West Hills Community College – 559-693-9107

    • Paratransit serving Individuals affected by disability in San Joaquin County.

    8725 S Main St. San Joaquin 93660

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