Finding the right support can make all the difference for adults with disabilities and their families. Whether you are navigating healthcare, education, employment, housing, or community living, resources exist at the national, state, and local levels to help you connect with the services and opportunities you need.
Here, you’ll find national resources that address broad disability rights and benefits, state-level agencies that offer region-specific programs and services, and local organizations that provide direct support within our community. From financial assistance and legal advocacy to independent living centers and recreation opportunities, these resources are designed to promote empowerment, accessibility, and inclusion.
Explore the listings below to find the support that best fits your needs or the needs of someone you care about. Whether you’re looking for immediate assistance or long-term planning, these connections can help build stronger pathways to independence, dignity, and community belonging.
National
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- American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Assisted Living for Seniors with Disabilities
- Best Buddies International
- Cerebral Palsy Guide for Parents & Caregivers
- Cerebral Palsy Guide
- College Planning Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities
- Department of Health & Human Services
- Federal Disability Services
- International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC)
- National Council on Disability
- National Disability Rights Network
- The Mentor Network (Sevita)
- Medicare
- Resume and Employment Guide for People with Disabilities
- Social Security Administration
- United Cerebral Palsy
State
- California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- California DDS Self-Determination Program
- California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- California Department of Justice, Disability Resources
- California Department of Rehabilitation
- California Foundation for Independent Living Centers
- Diagnostic Center Northern California (for Special Education)
- Disability Rights California
- People First of California
- Special Olympics Northern California
- Special Needs Dentists in California
Local
- Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory Council
- ANBA Legal Notice Medicare Part D
- Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP)
- California Foundation for Independent Living Centers
- Center for Accessible Technology
- Center for Independent Living
- City of Oakland Disability Resources
- Contra Costa Developmental Disabilities Council
- Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
- East Bay Housing Organizations
- Ed Roberts Campus
- Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC)
- Regional Center of the East Bay
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