Disability Services

Braille and Talking Book Library: Assistive Technology Lending Program
(800) 952-5666
Offers assistive technology devices free of charge that allow readers to use the Braille and Audio Reading Download Program to download books.

California Telephone Access Program
(800) 806-1191
Provides free specialized phones and accessories to make it easier to hear, dial, and call. 

Department of Rehabilitation - San Jose District Office
(408) 277-1355
Resources, device loans, low and no cost devices.

Silicon Valley Independent Living Center 
(408) 894-9041
Weekly peer support group

Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 
(650) 858-0202
Support groups for those who are new to vision loss

Operates two private schools, one in Palo Alto and the other in East San Jose, for students with learning disabilities. Enrollment is done through referrals from partnering school districts. Programs include special education, behavioral health, speech and language, and transition services. 

Athena Academy
(650) 543-4560
For students in grades 1-8 with dyslexia or twice exceptional (students with a high IQ who also struggle with learning). 

A therapeutic day school for children in grades K-10 who struggle emotionally or behaviorally. 

Supports families and students with special needs enrolled in PAUSD schools. 

AbilityPath
(650) 259-8500
Individual and group placement, and job development. 

California Department of Rehabilitation - San Jose District Office
(408) 277-1355
Services include the Supported Employment Program, Career Counseling, and Information and Referral Services for Blind, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Disabled persons.

California State Employment Development Department (EDD) 
(916) 654-7799
Provides access to services so that all job seekers with disabilities receive equal employment opportunities.

Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency (DCARA) 
(510) 343-6670
Provides deaf and hard of hearing job seekers information, resources, and tools to seek and maintain employment.

Goodwill of Silicon Valley Neurodivergent Pathways  
(408) 869-9265
Teaches essential personal and workplace skills for those with a two or four year degree and are underemployed or unemployed.

Works with clients to determine individualized housing plans and helps submit completed housing applications.

Parents and Advocates for Remarkable Children and Adults (PARCA) 
(650) 312-0730     
Offers independent living residences, assisted living residences, and a weekend out-of-home respite care program.   

AbilityPath 
(650) 259-8500

Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency (DCARA)
(510) 343-6670

Greater Opportunities for the Developmentally Disabled 
(408) 248-4464

Department of Rehabilitation: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 
(916) 558-5670
Services include interpreter services, audiologic and hearing aid assessments, and referrals to specialized agencies.

Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency (DCARA): Interpreting Services 
(510) 722-7004
Provides affordable, qualified interpreters for on-site and video communication.

Deaf Services of Palo Alto
request@dspa.org
Provides interpretation services for corporate clients.

(510) 343-6670
Information and referral and advocacy services 

Disability Rights California 
(800) 776-5746
Advocacy and Information on Legal Rights

Parents Helping Parents (PHP) 
(408) 727-5775
Parenting skills development, support groups, workshops, and networking. 

Partners and Advocates for Remarkable Children and Adults (PARCA) 
(650) 312-0730
Programs for youth and adults, support groups, and networking opportunities.

Palo Alto Adult School - Parenting and Family Classes 
(650) 329-3752
Offers classes in teaching students with autism, ADHD, and other educational areas.

Schwab Learning Center - Children’s Health Council (CHC) 
(650) 617-3800
Offers evaluations and assessments for suspected learning disabilities. Also provides parenting education and workshops. 

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC): Santa Clara County Office 
(408) 374-9960
Service-coordination and free diagnostic evaluations for those living with learning disabilities.

AbilityPath 
(650) 259-8500
Speech and occupational therapy for youth (ages 0-22).

AbilityPath: Stroke and Brian Injury 
(650) 509-9530
Stroke and brain injury services; group and one-on-one sessions.

California Children’s Services (CCS), Santa Clara County Public Health 
(408) 793-6200
For youth (ages 0-21) with certain diseases/diagnosis. CCS has two parts, a Nurse Case Management Program (eligibility process, navigating health systems, referrals) and a Medical Therapy Program (occupational and physical therapy, durable medical equipment consultation). 

B.O.K Ranch
(650) 366-2265
Therapeutic horseback riding program in Woodside.

Catholic Charities Handicapables Program
(408) 325-5257
Events for adults with disabilities, based in San Jose.

Easterseals Central California: Camp Harmon 
(831) 681-2166
An overnight summer camp in Boulder Creek for children with developmental and/or physical disabilities.

Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) 
(415) 474-7662
Offers white water rafting, cross-country skiing, and seas kayaking trips to people with disabilities and under-resourced youth. Based in San Francisco with trips in the Bay Area and throughout California. 

Jewish Family and Children’s Services: Shupin Social Club 
(415) 449-3805
Offers group events for neurodiverse young adults, events are held in the San Francisco area.

Therapeutic horseback riding program in Woodside.

(650) 871-8402
A summer day camp in San Bruno for children with developmental disabilities. 

(650) 278-1606
Offers recreational activities, services are based in Burlingame.

(831) 459-7210
Outdoor recreational activities, overnight camps, and arts activities for people with developmental and/or physical disabilities, based in Santa Cruz. Many activities are free or low-cost.

(925) 944-8801
Enriches the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities through sports, education, and athlete health. Programs are at no cost to participants. 

(207) 266-3544
Adaptive and therapeutic paddling program for veterans, active-duty military, and their families.

(408) 243-7861
Youth and adult summer camp programs. 

(650) 858-0202
Social clubs and events for the blind and visually impaired, services in Palo Alto and San Jose.

(650) 947-8680
Therapeutic horseback riding program in Los Altos.