Helpful Resources

There are many incredible resources and organizations for the disability community throughout California; below are some that we gladly recommend.

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Resources

Organizations and Support Systems in the Bay Area

  • AbilityPath: Educational, therapeutic, vocational and family support services for individuals with special needs and developmental disabilities, specializing in employment placement and support.  https://abilitypath.org
  • AchieveKids: Centers in Palo Alto and San Jose providing special education and mental health services to students between the ages of 5 and 22.  https://achievekids.org
  • Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area: Information, networking and education, and advocacy for the autism community in the Bay Area.  https://sfautismsociety.org
  • The Burkard School: Small, independent K-8 school for students who need extra support with self-regulation, executive functioning, and/or social-emotional learning in the classroom.  www.theburkardschool.org
  • Charles Armstrong School: Private school in Belmont, CA serving children grades 2-8.  www.charlesarmstrong.org
  • Children’s Health Council: Education and mental health services for children, teens and young adults. www.chconline.org
  • Compass High School: College preparatory program in San Mateo designed for students with mild to moderate learning differences.  https://compasshigh.org
  • Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (DSCBA): Support group meetings, music therapy class, workshops and social events.  Headquarters in Dublin, CA, with satellite Peninsula branch in Burlingame. www.dscba.org
  • Eating Disorders Resource Center: Organization in Campbell, CA that promotes awareness, recovery, and advocacy of eating disorders.  https://edrcsv.org
  • Hope Services: Provides day services, training and employment, community living, and mental health services for those with developmental disabilities. https://hopeservices.org
  • Hope Technology School: Private school for pre-K through high school students in Palo Alto, California that practices full inclusion of typical and special needs students.  https://hopetechschool.org
  • Morgan Autism Center: School program and adult program for individuals on the autism spectrum and with other developmental disabilities: https://morgancenter.org
  • National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI): Amazing resources and support for those with mental health challenges and their families.  Highlights: Warmline for support, parent support groups, NAMI Walks. www.namisanmateo.org and www.namisantaclara.org
  • Opening Doors PTA: Special education PTA dedicated to supporting students with exceptional needs and learning differences.  https://openingdoorspta.org
  • Parents Helping Parents (PHP): Provides support, resources, and information about raising a loved one of any age with any disability or special needs diagnosis, based in San Jose, CA. https://www.php.com/
  • Partners and Advocates for Remarkable Children & Adults (PARCA): Residential programs, support for independent living, child care, family support and advocacy services for individuals with developmental disabilities. https://parca.org
  • Polaris Therapy: Interactive, self-paced, step-by-step therapeutic exercises to improve child development.  courses.polaristherapy.com
  • Special Advantage: Provides family-focused and strength-based services for children ages 0-5 and their families.  https://specialadvantage.com
  • Stanbridge Academy: Inclusive K-12 school for students with mild to moderate learning differences and social communication challenges.  https://stanbridgeacademy.org
  • Support for Families of Children with Disabilities: Recreational, social, educational and support services for families of children with disabilities or special health care needs. https://supportforfamilies.org

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