Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area

Autism Speaks Foundation

NDSS: National Down Syndrome Society

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

Parents Helping Parents

Parents Helping Parents (PHP) strives to improve the quality of life for any child with any special need of any age, through educating, supporting and training their primary caregivers.Call 408-727-5775 for support and services.

Special Olympics

Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion andcommunity, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability.

College of Adaptive Arts

College of Adaptive Arts,CAA, vision is to provide a college campus for adults with differing abilities where opportunities to learn from a diverse and rich curriculum that will enable them to live a full and empowered life as successful, contributing members of the community.

Support For Families of Children With Disabilities

Founded in 1982, Support For Families of Children With Disabilities is a San Francisco-based nonprofit, parent-run, organization supporting families of children with any kind of disability or special health care need. By fostering partnerships among families, professionals and community, Support for Families tries to ensure families of children with a disability or special health care need will have the knowledge and support to make informed choices enhancing their children’s development and well being.

Braille and Talking Books

California State Library: Braille and Talking Book Library. Find materials available to Californians unable to read conventional print.

Developmental Disabilities Programs and Services

California Department of Developmental Services. Find services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Disabled Person Parking Placard or Plates

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Apply for a disabled parking placard or license plate.

Living Arrangements

California Department of Developmental Services Learn about living arrangements for persons with developmental disabilities.

Rehabilitation Programs and Services

California Department of Rehabilitation Learn how the Department of Rehabilitation assists Californians with disabilities.

Resources for Special, Alternative and Continuing Education

California Department of Education Find a variety of resources on special, alternative and continuing education for those with different needs.

Social Security

Social Security Administration Learn about benefits offered by the Social Security Administration.

Talent Knows No Limits

Health Initiatives Improvement Project, California Learn about services and resources available to the disabled job-seeking community.