Resources for People Impacted by Disability
Advocacy Strategies
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.
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
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 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
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
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