ADA Programs Division
The ADA Programs Division's primary mission is implementing and monitoring City of Oakland compliance with the ADA. For more information, visit the ADA
Programs Division Webpage.
Christine Calabrese, City ADA Coordinator
City Administrator's Office
One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Third Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Voice: (510) 238-5219
TTY: (510) 238-2007
E-Mail: ccalabrese@oaklandnet.com
Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/cmo/disabilities.html
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Department of Human Services (DHS)
The Department of Human Services operates several programs for seniors, as well as for adults and persons with disabilities and their families. The programs provide services that maximize self-sufficiency, safety, health, active living and independence. The programs include Oakland Paratransit for the Elderly and Disabled (OPED), Senior Centers, Senior and Disabled Adults Case Management, and Seniors and Disabled Residents Information and Referral.
Department of Human Services
Voice: (510) 238-3121
TTY: (510) 238-3254
Website:http://www.oaklandhumanservices.org
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DHS: Paratransit OPED
Oakland
Paratransit for the Elderly and Disabled (OPED) offers subsidized
paratransit services to residents of Oakland and Piedmont who
cannot access public transportation and are age 70 and older,
or 18 and older with a mobility disability. Taxis and wheelchair-lift
vans provide transit to medical appointments, shopping and other
activities. Application links are available on their website.
In order to qualify for Oakland's Paratransit Program, one must
also register with East Bay Paratransit Consortium.
Oakland Paratransit for the Elderly and Disabled
Voice: (510) 238-3036
TTY: (510) 839-6451
Fax: (510) 238-7724
East Bay Paratransit
Voice: (510) 287-5000
Scheduling: (510) 287-5040
TTY: (510) 287-5065
City Line: (510) 238-2222 ext. 1350
TTY: (510) 238-3254
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DHS: Senior Centers
The Department of Human Services: Adult and Aging Services Division
sponsors senior centers in five locations which provide a broad
range of classes and special events, as well as free or low-cost
meals. Classes and events include yoga and swing dance classes,
blood pressure screening, instruction in tax preparation, trips,
and computer classes. For more information, visit the AAHS
web page.
Downtown:
200 Grand Ave
Voice: (510) 238-3284
East
Oakland: 9255 Edes Ave
Voice: (510) 615-6731
West
Oakland: 1724 Adeline St
Voice: (510) 238-7016
North
Oakland: 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Voice: (510) 264-5085
Website: www.oaklandnet.com/parks/facilities/senior.asp
City Line: (510) 238-2222 ext. 1358
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DHS: Senior and Disabled
Adults Case Management
Senior and Disabled Adults Case Management is operated
by the Department of Aging, Health, and Human Services. There
are two programs: a multi-purpose senior services program and
the Linkages Program. Both case management programs aim to assist
seniors to live independently by providing health and related
services.
Linkages Program
Voice: (510) 238-3931
Multi-Purpose Senior Services Program
Voice: (510) 238-3762
Cityline: (510) 238-2222 ext. 1356
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Building Services Division
Contact the Building Services Division for complaints or questions
about the accessibility of private buildings and California Building
Code Enforcement.
Building Services Division
Voice: (510) 238-3381
TTY: (510) 238-3254
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City Clerk Department
Agenda Management Services: City staff can request auxiliary aids
and services, including sign language interpreters, real-time captioning,
agendas in alternative format such as large print, etc. for council
meetings.
City Clerk Department
Voice: (510) 238-7370
TTY: (510) 839-6451
Fax: (510) 238-6699
Website: www.oaklandnet.com/CityClerk/agenda.html
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Early Childhood & Family Services
Division - DHS
The Head Start program is operated by the Early Childhood &
Family Services Division of the Department of Human Services (DHS).
The child development program serves three to five year olds. Children
with disabilities are integrated into Head Start's program. For
more information, visit the
Head Start program webpage.
Information and Referral
Voice: (510) 238-3165
TTY: (510) 238-3254
Website: www.oaklandnet.com/government/humanservices/earlychild.html
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Equal Opportunities Programs
The Equal Opportunities Programs division in the Office of the City Administrator provides information about reasonable accommodations
for City employees. The Equal Opportunities Programs Division also
handles discrimination and harassment claims in reference to employment
process and provides information regarding rights and responsibilities
for current employees of the City of Oakland.
Equal Opportunity Programs Division
Voice: (510) 238-3500
TTY: (510) 238-3254
Cityline: (510) 238-2222 ext. 1306
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Financial Services Agency
Contact the Parking Enforcement Section of the Financial Services
Agency regarding parking violations.
Voice: (510) 238-3099
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Housing and Community Development
Division - (CEDA)
The Residential Lending and Rehabilitation Services Unit of the
Housing and Community Development Division operates the Access Improvement
Program. This program provides grants on a matching fund basis for
accessibility modifications to properties located in the City's
Community Development Districts. The city offers two Repair and
Rehabilitation Programs. The Access
Improvement Program (AIP)
for Owner-Occupied Units provides grants for accessibility modifications
to owner-occupied properties. The Access
Improvement Program (AIP) for Rental Units program provides
grants for accessibility modifications to rental properties. Housing
and Community Development is a division of the Community and Economic
Development Agency (CEDA).
Residential Lending and Rehabilitation Services Unit
Voice: (510) 238-3909
TTY: (510) 238-3254
City Line: (510) 238-2222 ext. 1232
Website:www.oaklandnet.com/government/hcd/loansgrants/rehab.html
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Mayor's Commission on Persons with Disabilities
An advisory body to the Mayor and City Council on matters affecting
the Disability Community and on ADA implementation. For more information go to the MCPD page.
Voice: (510) 238-5219
TTY: (510) 238-2007
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Oaklanders Assistance Center
The Oaklanders Assistance Center is a division of the Mayor's Office.
The Center provides a database of city agencies and community nonprofits
that provide services to Oakland residents. Staff of the Oaklanders
Assistance Center provide information and referral about local services
and assist citizens in communicating with city agencies.
Voice: (510) 444-2489
TTY: (510) 238-3254
City Line: (510) 238-2222 ext. 1002
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Oakland Public Library: Extended Services
The Oakland Public Library provides extended services and materials
for patrons with disabilities. These include captioned videos, adaptive
technology stations, CCTV,
and Video Relay Service Stations. Information about their services
are located on the following web pages. Visit Extended
Services for a listing of extended services provided to persons
with disabilities and a Guide
to Services & Materials for Persons With Disabilities for
information about the library's resources and services, including
computer assistive technology. Links to these resources in Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese, are available on the Library Access page.
Main Library
Voice: (510) 238-4974
TTY: (510) 834-7446
City Line: (510) 238-2222 ext. 1730
Website - Extended Services: oaklandlibrary.org/services/ESform.htm
Website - Guide to Services: oaklandlibrary.org/services/pwdservices.htm
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Office of Parks and Recreation
The Inclusive
Recreation Program, an inclusive programming resource center,
is operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. In 2003, the
inclusive recreation program opened the Magnet
Inclusion Annex at Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center. The Inclusive
Recreation Program coordinates several services, including: a computer
lab, a cooking class, a computer class, job readiness, and a sports
program.
Accommodation Request
Voice: (510) 615-5980
TTY: (510) 615-5883
Website: www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/inclusive_programs.asp
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Office of Personnel
The Office of Personnel provides information about City of Oakland
jobs and application procedures.
Office of Personnel
Voice: (510) 238-3307
TTY: (510) 238-6930
Fax: (510) 238-2976
The Office of Personnel operates a 24-hour job hotline for City
of Oakland jobs.
Voice: (510) 238-3111
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Public Works
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Risk Management Division
Contact the Risk Management Division for questions
about worker's compensation, employee ergonomic programs, and employee
safety programs for City of Oakland personnel.
Voice: (510) 238-6734
TTY: (510) 238-3254
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