Alta Bates Disabled Community Health Clinic

An outpatient clinic which assesses the rehabilitation needs of individuals with an existing physical disability.

2001 Dwight Way
Berkeley , CA 94704
Voice (510) 204-4411

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Area Board 5 on Developmental Disabilities

Advocacy unit of the state for people with developmental disabilities
Voice: (510) 286-0439
Website: www.areabds.org

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Bay Area Communiations Access (BACA)

Provides a range of interpreting serivces for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

973 Market Street, Suite 280
San Francisco, CA 94103-1711
Voice: (415) 356-0405
TTY: (415) 356-0376
Fax: (415) 356-0495
E-Mail: bacaterp@aol.com

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Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program

Provides sports and recreation programs to people with disabilities.

830 Bancroft Way, Suite 205
Berkeley, CA 94710
Voice: (510) 849-4663
Fax: (510) 849-4616
E-Mail: info@borp.org
Website: www.borp.org

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Berkeley Public Library - Outreach Services to People with Disabilities

Will deliver books to Berkeley residents due to disability or illness

2090 Kittredge
Berkeley, CA 94707
Voice: (510) 981-6160
TTY: (510) 548-1240

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Center for Accessible Technology

An assistive technology resource and demonstration center for people with disabilities. Provides an accessible art program.

2547 8th St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Voice: (510) 841-3224
TTY: (510) 841-5621
Website: www.cforat.org

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Center for Independent Living

Resource for housing, ramp building, job placement, benefit counseling, SSDI, Medi-Cal, MediCare and attendanct service. Also provides assistive technology solutions.

CIL Berkeley

2539 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
Voice: (510) 841-4776
TTY: (510) 848-3101
Fax: (510) 841-6168
Website: www.cilberkeley.org

CIL Oakland
610 16th St. 4th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Voice: (510) 763-9999
TTY: (510) 444-1837
Fax: (510) 763-4910
Website: www.cilberkeley.org

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Community Resources for Independent Living

Advocates for improved systems to increase independence among people with disabilities, including assistive technology, benefits counseling, housing assistance, information and referral, and employment counseling.

439 'A' Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Voice: (510) 881-5743
TTY: (510) 881-0218
Fax: (510) 881-1593
Website: www.cril-online.org

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Computer Technologies Program

Provides computer programming and office-systems training to people with disabilities, including job training, employment strategies and resume building.

1918 Oxford Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
Voice/TTY: (510) 849-2911
Website: www.ctpberk.org

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Corporation on Disabilities and Telecommunication

Provides promotion, information, training, and referrals for performers, artists, and media makers with disabilities.

P.O. Box 1107
Berkeley, CA 94701
Voice/TTY: (510) 845-5576
E-Mail: cdtinfo@aol.com
Website: www.madknight.com/cdt

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Deaf Counseling, Advocacy, and Referral Agency

Provides information and referral for a wide range of services for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

14895 East 14th Street, Suite #200
San Leandro, CA 94578
Voice (510) 483-0753
TTY: (510) 483-6914
Toll-Free Voice: (877) 322-7299 (*Northern California only)
Toll-Free TTY: (877) 322-7288 (*Northern California only)
Website: www.dcara.org

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Deaf & Disabled Telecommuniations Program

Distributes telecommunications equipment and services for persons with disabilities in California.

DDTP/CTAP Administrative Office
505 14th Street, Suite 400
Oakland, CA 94612

Main Telephone Number:
Voice: (510) 302-1100
TTY: (510) 302-1101
Fax: (510) 302-1130
Website: www.ddtp.org

CTAP Call Center:
Voice: (800) 806-1191
TTY: (800) 806-4474
Fax: (800) 889-3974

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Project of Berkeley Place

Provides service to anyone with a hearing loss including ASL interpreting service, advocacy and referral and light case management.

1931 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94701
Voice/TTY: (510) 644-2003
TTY/ Fax: (510) 644-2000
E-Mail: berkpajo@netzero.com

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DBTAC - Pacific ADA and Information Technology Center

Answers questions and provides materials regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Formerly DBTAC)

555 12th Street, Suite 1030
Oakland, CA 94607-4046
Toll-Free Voice/TTY: (800) 949-4232
Voice/TTY: 510-285-5600
Fax: 510-285-5614
E-Mail: adatech@pdbtac.com
Website: www.pacdbtac.org

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Disability Rights Advocates

Provides guidance and legal counsel to persons with disabilities.

449 15th St., Suite 303
Oakland, CA 94612
Voice: (510) 451-8644
TTY: (510) 451-8716
Fax: (510) 451-8511
Website: www.dralegal.org

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Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)

A national law and policy center that protects the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents with disabilities.

2212 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
Voice: (800) 348-4232
Voice/TTY: (510) 644-2555
Fax: (510) 841-8645
E-Mail: dredf@dredf.org
Website: www.dredf.org

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East Bay Center for the Blind

Provides education and life enrichment for people who are blind or visually impaired, including computer instruction, Braille classes, ceramic classes, tai chi and music appreciation.

2928 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
Voice: (510) 843-6935
E-Mail: ebcb@pacbell.net

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East Bay Paratransit

Van transportation by appointment for eligible applicants

1720 Broadway, Suite 310
Oakland, CA 94612
Customer Serivce (Voice): (510) 287-5000
Toll-free Voice: (800) 555-8085
Scheduling (Voice): (510) 287-5040
Scheduling (TTY): (510) 287-5065
Fax:(510) 287-5069

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Easter Seals Bay Area

Medical rehabilitation, job training and employment, inclusive child care, adult day services, camping and recreation.

180 Grand Avenue , Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94612
Voice: (510) 835-2131
Web Site: www.eastersealsbayarea.org

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Easy Does It Disabled Emergency Services (City of Berkeley Only)

Emergency attendant services, wheelchair repair, transportation

Voice: (510) 845-5513
TTY: (510) 464-8583
Website: www.easyland.org

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Family Resource Network

The Family Resource Network provides resources, referral and support to families of children with special needs in Alameda.

5232 Claremont Ave.
Oakland, CA, 94618
Voice: (510) 547-7322
TTY: (510) 658-2307
Fax: (510) 658-8354
E-Mail: info@frnoakland.org

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Guide Dogs for the Blind

Provides guide dogs and training in the use of guide dogs to persons who are blind or have visual impairements.

National Office:
P.O. Box 151200
San Rafael, California 94915-1200
Voice: (800) 295-4050
Website: www.guidedogs.com

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Huntington's Disease Society of America, Nor. California Chapter

Provides information and referral services for people with Huntington's Disease.

7485 Rush River Drive. Suite 710, PMB 302
Sacramento, CA 95831
Toll-free Chapter Helpline Voice: (888) 828-7343
Website: wuf.net/HDSA-ncal

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In Home Support Services (IHHS)

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), a public service of Alameda County, provides support to people with disabilities to remain in their own homes by paying for domestic and personal services.

Information Line: (510) 567-8080
IHSS Intake Employment (510) 567-8080

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La Familia Counseling Service

Provides advocacy and education and promotes community mental health. Agency focus is the Latino family, but services are open to all.

26081 Mocine Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544
Voice: (510) 881-5921
Fax: (510) 881-5925
E-mail: lfamilia@ix.netcom.com

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Laney College

Laney College Disability Resource Center
Voice/TTY: (510) 464-3428

Laney College Deaf Services
Voice: (510) 464-3299
TTY: (510) 464-3400

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Lions Center for the Blind

The Lions Center for the Blind offers programs and services to people with visual impairments. Programs include: computer and access technology training, orientation and mobility instruction, adocacy, job preparation training, and independent living skills.

3834 Opal Street
Oakland, CA 94609
Voice: (510) 450-1580
TTY: (510) 450-1580
Website: www.lbcenter.org

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oakland Chapter

150 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
Voice: (510) 268-0572

Website:www.msconnection.org

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Protection & Advocacy, Inc.

Protects the rights of persons with disabilities through legal advocacy.

433 Hegenberger Road, Suite 220
Oakland, CA 94621
Voice: (510) 430-8033
Voice/TTY: (800) 776-5746
Fax: (510) 839-5780
Website: www.pai-ca.org

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Public Authority for In Home Supportive Services

Public registry for home care workers with a countywide database. Also provides emergency Rapid Response Service.

Voice: (510) 567-8274
Website: www.ac-pa4ihss.org

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Regional Center of the East Bay

Provides services to persons with developmental disabilities, including medical support, independent living training, housing and transportation.

7677 Oakport Street, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94621
Voice: (510) 383-1200
TTY: (510) 388-1206
Fax: (510) 633-5020
Website: www.rceb.org

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Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Provides information, education, and referral services for people who are blind or vhave visual impairments. Offers classes and access to employment. The Lighthouse has provided services for over 100 years.

214 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 94102
Voice: (415) 431-1481
TTY: (415) 431-4572

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Through the Looking Glass

Provides clinical and supportive services, training and research for families in which one or more members has a disability.

2198 Sixth Street, Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710-2204
Voice: (800) 644-2666
TTY: (800) 804-1616
Local Voice: (510) 848-1112
Fax: (510) 848-4445
Website: www.lookingglass.org

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United Cerebral Palsy

Provides educational and research services for people with disabilities.

UCP of the Golden Gate
1970 Broadway #600
Oakland, CA 94612
Voice: (510) 832-7430
Fax: (510) 839-1329
E-mail: info@ucpgg.org
Website:www.ucpgg.org

UCP of the North Bay
P.O. Box 7788
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Voice: (707) 566-8647
E-Mail: ucpbn@sonic.net

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University of California, Berkeley

ADA/504 Compliance Officer
Voice/TTY: (510) 643-5116

Disabled Students Program
Voice (510) 642-0518
TTY: (510) 642-6376
Website: www.dsp.berkeley.edu

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Wheelchairs of Berkeley

Sales and repairs of wheelchairs.

2911 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, Ca. 94705
Voice: (510) 549-8727

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Workers Compensation (California Department of Industrial Relations)

1515 Clay Street, Room 601
Oakland, CA 94612
Voice: (510) 622-2861

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World Institute on Disability

A non-profit international public policy center that carries out research on disability issues and promotes independent living.

510 16th Street, Suite 100
Oakland, California 94612
Voice: (510) 763-4100
TTY: (510) 208-9496
Fax: (510) 763-4109
Website: www.wid.org
E-Mail: wid@wid.org