Abilities United has offers people of all ages and abilities educational, therapeutic, recreational and vocational experiences to help them lead meaningful lives and resource connections that make it easier for them to lead the lives they chose.
525 E. Charleston Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Call: (650) 494-0550
Assist with providing disabled & elderly with gaining access to mobility equipment that has been donated.
552 A Valley Way
Milpitas, CA 95035
Call: (408) 263-8000
With two locations in Palo Alto and East San Jose, AchieveKids serves Bay Area children, aged 5 to 22, with severe emotional and/or developmental disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and mood, disruptive behavior, and anxiety disorders. Their approach is to address the child, not the diagnosis. Their vision at AchieveKids is to help students achieve the maximum possible self-reliance and quality of life and look to their future with confidence.
Palo Alto
3860 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Call: (650) 494-1200
San Jose
1212 McGinness Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127
Call: (408) 928-5777
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. They have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
Call: (916) 324-1313 or (800) 952-5544
Provides free special equipment to consumers with hearing, vision, speech, mobility, and cognitive disabilities.
Call: 1-877-546-7414
TTY: 1-800-867-4323
Provides hotline, support groups, and advocacy for victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence in the deaf community. Advocacy provided towards accessible resources, referrals and case management.
Family Justice Center
470 27th St
Oakland, CA 94612
TTY/V: (510) 267-8800
Rape & DV Hotline: deafhope@deaf-hope.org
Protection and advocacy in advancing human, legal and service issues (social security, housing, health care, technology, transportation, special ed.) for those with physical and mental disabilities. Bilingual- Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese.
Call: (800) 776-5746
Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, Grace Community Center serves adults with serious and persistent mental illness and developmental disabilities throughout Santa Clara County. Grace offers services and activities that promote social adjustment and interpersonal relationships, strengthen emotional maturity and psychological stability, improve community living skills and communication skills, heighten personal and healthcare awareness, and develop creative potential and skill in a variety of activities.
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
Call: (408) 293-0422
HOPE Services provides comprehensive services to more than 2,500 children, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, mental retardation, Down’s syndrome and other related conditions. The mission is Helping people with developmental disabilities be valued and participating members of their communities. Services: Delivers a range of employment and job training programs, developmental activities, professional counseling, children's services, senior services, community living services and mobility training.
San Jose
1555 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128
Call: (408) 282-0416
Mountain View
460 E. Middlefield Road
Mountain View, CA 94043
Call: (650) 934-0335
Gilroy
8855 Murray Avenue
Gilroy, CA 95020
Call: (408) 846-6902
Hope Station Thrift Store
37482 Fremont Blvd,
Fremont, CA 94536
Call: (510) 795-6100
Work Activity Program
3080 Alfred St
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Call: (408) 562-1836
HopeTHRIFT SuperCenter
2306 Almaden Road
San Jose, CA 95125
Call: (408) 677-3803
San Jose
Corporate Headquarters
30 Las Colinas Lane
San Jose, CA 95119
Call: (408) 284-2850
Provides quality living options for people with developmental disabilities, rental, home ownership, cooperative and/or shared housing.
30 Las Colinas Lane
San Jose, CA
Call: (408) 842-6662
Provides legal assistance, counseling, representation, information, referrals and medication to persons identified as mentally or developmentally disabled.
111 West Saint John Street, Suite 315
San Jose, CA 95113
Call: (408) 294-9730
The Morgan Autism Center Model mines the best techniques from multiple developmental and educational models and applies them to the individual needs of the students. The result is a nurturing, joyful environment that focuses on constant program optimization to deliver greater opportunities for success. Their mission is to help children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities maximize their potential in a dignified, positive and loving environment.
950 St. Elizabeth Drive
San Jose, CA 95126-3900
Call: (408) 241-8161
OSF provides complete family support to children, teens, adults, and seniors with special needs. They embrace all cultures, ages, and disabilities.
21685 Granada Ave
Cupertino, CA 95014
Call: (408) 996-0850
Founded in 1989, PACE’s mission is to enhance the lives of people impacted by autism, through innovation, exceptional education and compassionate care. Services are provided through our three primary programs: behavioral services, educational services, and residential services.
1880 Pruneridge Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Call: (408) 245-3400
Parca provides residential programs, support for those living independently, respite care, before- and after-school child care, and family support and advocacy services. Children’s Services includes REACH, a unique inclusive child care program serving kids with and without developmental disabilities and Raji House, a weekend respite care program for children and teens with developmental disabilities. Parca’s adult programs provide training and support services to assist clients in mastering self-reliance and independence to their highest personal level.
800 Airport Blvd., Suite 320
Burlingame, CA 94010-3210
Call: (650) 312-0730
As a parent-directed, community-based organization, PHP's mission was developed in response to the need in our community for information, training, and support services for families who have children with special needs and the professionals who serve them.
1400 Parkmoor Ave. Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95126
Call: (408) 727-5775
Non-profit organization that helps people with disabilities find jobs. Resource and training center provides counseling, including outreach, job placement, education of employers, and advocacy.
1401 Parkmoor, Suite 125
Santa Clara, CA 95126
Call: (408) 557-0880
San Andreas Regional Center is a community-based, private nonprofit corporation funded by the State of California to serve people with developmental disabilities as required by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act. The Lanterman Act is part of California law that sets out the rights and responsibilities of persons with developmental disabilities. San Andreas is one of 21 regional centers throughout California serving individuals and their families who reside within Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties. SARC serves people with a wide-range of eligible conditions. SARC will pay for medical equipment needs for undocumented children and adults.
300 Orchard City Drive, Suite 170
Campbell, CA 95008
Call: (408) 374-9960
SCVBC provides support to individuals facing the uncertainties, fears, and challenges related to uncorrectable vision loss. SCVBC tackles complex vision loss issues comprehensively through rehabilitative, educational, and recreational services that ensure the long-term independence and empowerment of their clients.
101 North Bascom Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128
Call: (408) 295-4016
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) is a non-profit, non-residential organization which serves all people with all types of disabilities, including seniors with disabling conditions, who live in Santa Clara County. SVILC provides residents with support tools and resources needed to live interdependently, and advocates for policies that ensure equal access and opportunity for all.
25 N. 14th St., Suite 1000
San Jose, CA 95112
Call: (408) 894-9041
One-on-one in-home orientation/mobility skills, counseling, support groups, and computer and Braille classes, mentoring, youth groups, everyday living skill lessons, low vision clinic, information and referrals. Bilingual- Spanish and Vietnamese
2470 El Camino Real, Suite 107
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Call: (650) 858-0202