Community Resources
Nationwide, as many as 54 million Americans have a disability. Maybe your neighbor has an injury resulting from a motor vehicle accident, or your coworker has a child with an autism spectrum disorder. Your grandmother may be recovering from stroke—or maybe you are one of every five Americans with a disability. Look around you, and you'll find people of all abilities who are vital participants in their communities despite the barriers they may encounter.
The barriers, physical or otherwise, people with disabilities face begin with people's attitudes—attitudes often rooted in misinformation and misunderstanding. Easter Seals Bay Area provides answers to help everyone create solutions that change lives ... maybe even their own. We also work closely with other community partners and service providers to offer resources to ensure individuals and families affected by disabilities can live, learn, work, and play to their full potential.
Below is a list of Community Partners and Service Providers for local Bay Area disability services:
Abilities United (formerly C.A.R.)
525 E. Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 494-0550
Champions people with developmental and physical challenges and provides the training, education, and support they need to live the lives they choose.
The Arc
1500 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 255-7200
Provides a range of services for individuals with development disabilities or similar needs. Services include employee placement, mobility training, social activities, aging support services, case management, living skills training, and supported living services.
Bethel Center
2557 Alemany Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 586-4977
A vocational training program for developmentally disabled adults.
Community Gatepath
875 Stanton Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-8500
Fosters hope, dignity and independence among children and adults with disabilities. Dedicated to building inclusive environments where individuals of all abilities can thrive.
East Bay Innovations
303 W. Joaquin Avenue, Suite 110
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-1580
Provides independent living, supported living, and supported employment services.
Disability Rights Advocates
2001 Center Street, Fourth Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704-1204
(510) 665-8644
Dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities. DRA advocates for disability rights through high-impact litigation, as well as research and education.
Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC)
Fort Mason Center, Building C
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 474-7662
Provides outdoor adventure programs for disabled or disadvantaged individuals age 10 or over.
Golden Gate Regional Center
120 Howard Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 546-9222
Provides services to those individuals diagnosed as developmentally disabled, such as diagnosis, counseling, 24-hour residential care and respite care.
Regional Center of East Bay
7677 Oakport Street, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 9421
(510) 383-1200
Works in partnership with other agencies to plan and coordinate services and supports for people with development disabilities. Services include independent living, nursing services, mobility training, respite care, and therapy services.
Toolworks, Inc.
1119 Market Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 621-8665
Provides supported employment opportunities for disabled adults and independent living skills training for hearing impaired adults.
United Way of the Bay Area
221 Main Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 808-4300
United Way of the Bay Area is one of the largest private funders of health and human services in Northern California and philanthropic partner to individuals, businesses, and the non-profit community.
Contact us if you have questions or would like more information.