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Disability Organizations

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

World Institute on Disability

National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.)

Independent Living Research Utilization Program

Resource Sites

Eden Information and Referral. A Health and Human Resource Finder for Alameda County

Disability Monthly Resources Guide: Comprehensive Link Site for Disability Resources

Federal Disability Resource Information Site

Women with Disabilities Resource Center

Accessibility

U.S. Access Board

U.S. Department of Justice- American with Disabilities Act

Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers

Center for Accessible Technology

Center for Accessible Design

Eastlake, Derry & Associates, LLC (Accessability & ADA Consulting)

Adaptive Environments

Advocacy

The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF)

Protection and Advocacy

Consumer Action

Benefits

California Medicare Benefit

Social Security Administration

Neighborhood Legal Services

Disability Benefits 101

Personal Assistance Service

Alameda County Public Authority for In Home Supportive Services

Personal Assistance Exchange

Service Animals

Assistance Dog Institute

Service Animal Registry of America

Employment

Department of Rehabilitation

Alameda County One-Stop Employment Centers

Chamber of Commerce for Individuals with Disabilities: for persons who want to start their own business.

Housing

Allied Housing: Housing Resources Guide for Alameda County

Craigslist, Eastbay Listings

Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Fair Housing First

Disability Awareness/Culture

Very Special Arts: Disability Awareness Guide

Arts

Northern California Arts and Disability Resource Directory

National Institute of Arts and Disabilities

Travel

Accessible Journeys

Sports/Recreation

National Center for Accessibility

Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program