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California chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.
Information and resources for people with disabilities living in or visiting San Diego, CA, including a list of accessible hotels in the area.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Alcatraz Island.
Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities, including rugby, soccer, Bocce, adult basketball, swimming, tennis and their Juniors Sports Program.
Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.
Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Cabrillo National Monument.
Contact information for ILCs throughout California. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
Application form for the California State Parks Disabled Discount Pass, which provides a year-round 50% discount for use of all basic facilities (including parking and camping) in State-operated parks for people with permanent disabilities. Document is in .pdf format.
Information on efforts to make sure that everyone - including visitors with disabilities - has access to state parks in California.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Channel Islands National Park.
Serves more than 1,000 individuals with developmental and other disabilities through training and support services including employment, housing and daily living skills.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Death Valley National Park.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Devils Postpile National Monument.
View a list of links to federal, regional, state and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.
Information from the city of Sacramento on a variety of topics, including appropriate interviewing techniques and workplace accommodations.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site.
Works to develop statewide and national partnerships to increase employment and independent living opportunities for people with disabilities. Learn more about this organization's Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities and disability sensitivity training resources from Windmills.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Goodwill Fitness Center is designed for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses offers specialized equipment and qualified experienced staff. Services include a range of classes designed for people with disabilities. We offer cardiovascular and strength training, yoga, one-on-one personal training and nutrition and wellness classes.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at John Muir National Historic Site.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Joshua Tree National Park.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Manzanar National Historic Site.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Pinnacles National Monument.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Point Reyes National Seashore.
Through the Looking Glass, a California-based nonprofit organization, provides home-based services in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties for families and their young children who have had particularly worrisome and difficult beginnings or who have ongoing physical, medical or developmental problems.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Redwood National and State Parks.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
California-based organization provides therapeutic horseback riding to introduce children with special needs to freedom, confidence and the spiritual and physical therapy of riding a horse.
A non-residential center dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with all kinds of disabilities throughout western Los Angeles and the south bay area. Programs include independent living skills training, information and referral, peer counseling and Personal Assistance Services.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Whiskeytown National Recreational Area.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Yosemite National Park. Document is in .pdf format.
Provides canine assistance to people with hearing loss by training dogs to alert deaf and hard of hearing people to important sounds such as the smoke alarm, the telephone and the doorbell.
