Abilities United
525 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650) 494-0550
Abilities United (formerly Community Association for Rehabilitation) supports children and adults with disabilities, their families and the community, while creating a culture in which all members of society are included and appreciated for their distinctive contributions. Abilities United provides a lifetime of services to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Although they primarily serve people with developmental disabilities and their families, people with other types of disabilities can benefit from services as well.
Able People Foundation
552A Valley Way
Milpitas, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 263-8000
Able People Foundation addresses the growing need of low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities, especially those with physical limitations. They help people locate mobility and assistive devices.
Back on Track to Success- Rehabilitation Research Center
751 South Bascom Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: (408) 885-2397
Back on Track to Success is a community-based mentoring program at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, focused on helping teens and young adults with disabilities to get a job or go to college. It is a one on one mentoring program, where mentors are trained to connect participants with the appropriate community resources and support that they need to be successful.
Department of Rehabilitation (San Jose District Office)
100 Paseo de San Antonio, Room 324
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 277-1355
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities. Call for more DOR locations in San Jose and Gilroy.
Easter Seals Disability Services: Bay Area
391 Taylor Boulevard, Suite 250
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 849-8999
http://www.easterseals.com/bayarea/
Easter Seals Bay Area provides innovative therapy, training, education, and support services to individuals from birth through young adulthood living with disabilities. Easter Seals Bay Area helps individuals with disabilities to address life’s challenges, achieve personal goals, and gain greater independence for everyday living.
United Way of Silicon Valley
1400 Parkmoor Ave, Suite 250
San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: (408) 345-4300
United Way provides community resources to help families and individuals fully engage in increasing their self-sufficiency, educational achievement and opportunity for success. Over 600 community resources can be accessed through this agency.