- National Institute of Art and Disabilities (NIAD)
- San Francisco
Art program for people with developmental disabilities which promotes creative expression, independence, dignity and community integration.
www.niadart.org
- Loving Paws Assistance Dogs
- Santa Rosa
Nonprofit organization which trains and provides assistance dogs for children under the age of 18 with physical disabilities.
www.lovingpaws.com
- Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.
- San Rafael
Nonprofit supporting guide for dog breeding and training including free information on handling guide dogs, becoming a trainer, and interacting with the blind.
www.guidedogs.com
- Blind Babies Foundation
- San Francisco
Nonprofit organization that partners with families to understand and cope with the impact of childrens visual impairments.
www.blindbabies.org
- Contra Costa County Guide Dog Raisers
- Contra Costa County
Raising puppies to become guide dogs for the visually impaired.
www.cccgdr.com
- San Mateo County Council of the Blind
- San Mateo County
Promoting employment, independence, education, advocacy, and resources for those who are blind or visually impaired.
www.smccb.org
- Breast Health Access for Women With Disabilities
- Berkeley
www.bhawd.org
- Schwab Learning
- San Mateo
Parent's guide to helping kids with learning differences and disabilities, includes articles, message boards, event calendar, and free publications.
www.schwablearning.org
- Sankara Eye Foundation, USA
- San Jose
Organizes fundraising events for the Sankara Eye Society (SES) to help the visually impaired in India and other neighboring countries.
www.giftofvision.org
- Community Gatepath
- Burlingame
Nonprofit organization dedicated to enabling persons with disabilities to live as fully integrated members of the community.
www.communitygatepath.com
- Creative Growth
- Oakland
Provides creative art programs, educational, and independent living training, counseling, and vocational opportunities for adults who are physically, mentally, and emotionally disabled.
www.creativegrowth.org
- Center for Independent Living
- Berkeley
Helping people with disabilities live independently and become productive, fully participating members of society.
www.cilberkeley.org
- Solano Parent Network
- Fairfield
Support, education, and respite programs for families with children living with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders.
www.solanoparentnetwork.org
- Assistance Dog Institute, The
- Rohnert Park
Provides assistance dog placement, training for social/therapy animals, and a program in which at-risk youth train and place assistance dogs.
www.assistancedog.org
- Traingosorry.com
Guide to deaf events and culture in the Bay Area.
www.traingosorry.com
- Spinal Cord Injury - For Your Information (SCI-FYI)
- San Jose
Directory of services in the Santa Clara Valley area and beyond for use by anyone with a SCI, their family and friends, or anyone who works with people with SCI.
www.tbi-sci.org/scifyi
- Regional Center of the East Bay
- Alameda County
Nonprofit corporation serving persons with developmental disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Provides intake, assessment and case management services to individuals and families.
www.rceb.org
- Mailing List for Berkeley Area Disability Issues
- Berkeley
members.aol.com/criptrip/mailing-list/welcome.htm
- DBTAC: Pacific ADA Center
- Berkeley
Provides information, materials, and assistance to individuals and entities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
www.adapacific.org
- Children's Health Council, The
- Palo Alto
Offers mental health, special education, and developmental services for children and adolescents.
www.chconline.org
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