EDUCATION Carrington College Multiple Locations Center for Employment Training 701 Vine Street San Jose, CA 95110 877-206-2106 www.carrington.edu Certificate and Associate degree programs that prepare students for a diverse range of professional careers. 408-534-5360 www.cetweb.org Programs that promote human development and education by providing marketable skills training and supportive services College of Adaptive Arts 1401 Parkmoor Avenue, Suite 260 San Jose, CA 95126 408-384-8674 www.collegeofadaptivearts.o rg An innovative college of arts for students with disabilities. College Internship Program Multiple Locations College Living Experience Multiple Locations 877-566-9247 www.cipworldwide.org CIP's full-year post-secondary programs offer individualized academic, social, career, and life skills support for young adults with Asperger's, ADHD, and other Learning Differences 800-486-5058 www.experiencecle.com A comprehensive support system that allows students with unique learning needs to pursue their own goals 1
DeAnza College 21250 Steven's Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014 408-861-8948 408-864-8753 www.deanza.edu Main campus Telephone number Disability Support Program & Services Division of Apprenticeship Standards 100 Paseo de San Antonio, Room 125 San Jose, CA 95113 Foothill College The Transition to Work Program 12345 El Monte Road Los Altos Hill, CA 94022 408-277-1273 www.dir.ca.gov/das Opportunities for Californians to gain employable lifetime skills through on-the-job training and school instruction 650-949-7205 www.foothill.edu/drc/ttw.php The Transition to Work Program (TTW) is a 12-month vocational program designed for students with disabilities. Fresno State Wayfinders 5005 N, Maple Ave., MS ED1 Fresno, CA 93740 559-278-0219 https://www.fresnostate.edu/ kremen/wayfinders/ This is an inclusive postsecondary program for young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities between the ages of 18-28. FUHSD Adult & Community Education 591 W. Fremont Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94087 408-522-2700 www.fuhsd.org/ace Offer a variety of programs that provide educational opportunities in basic education, vocational training, literacy, citizenship, and parent education. 2
Job Corps Multiple Locations MetroED 760 Hillsdale Avenue San Jose, CA 95136 Mission College 300 Mission College Blvd. MS #13 Santa Clara, CA 95054 NOVA 505 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 550 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 800-733-5627 www.jobcorps.org A no-cost education and vocational training program for young people ages 16 through 24. 408-723-6400 www.metroed.net Career oriented educational organization comprised of high school and adult career technical, academic, and community programs. 408-855-5085 www.missioncollege.org/com munity/comm_ed/psdd.html Program for Students with Developmental Disabilities 408-730-7232 www.novaworks.org Enables job seekers to enter the workforce by providing new skills, new connections, new information and new opportunities. San Jose City College 2100 Moorpark Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 408-298-2181 408-288-3746 www.sjcc.edu Main Campus Telephone Number Disability Support Program and Services Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131 408-453-4373 www.sccoe.org WorkAbility Department 3
Taft College 29 Cougar Court Taft, CA 93268 661-763-7748 661-763-7775 www.taftcollege.edu Main Campus Telephone Number Transition to Independent Living Program West Valley College 14000 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 408-741-2001 408-867-2200 www.westvalley.edu Main Campus Telephone Number Disability & Educational Support Program ADULT DAY, WORK, & INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS Abilities United 525 East Charleston Road Palo Alto, CA 94306 Access Community Resource Day Program 2880 Zanker Road, Ste. 203 San Jose, CA 95134 650-494-0550 www.abilitiesunited.org Provide children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities with training, education, and support to participate meaningfully in the community. 408-449-4588 acdprog.webs.com/ Pre-vocational activities that will give consumers the chance to earn money/gift certificates. 4
Aim Higher Great Oaks Blvd. #101 San Jose, CA 95119 1237 Reamwood Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94089 408-599-3155 408.462.9811 www.aimhigherinc.com Our Fabulous Five program helps clients strengthen and develop skills in each area, through a mix of interactive on-site and off-site learning activities, life skills, Functional Education, Community Access, Vocational Training, & Arts & Expression AT&T Training Center 3269 Kifer Rd. Santa Clara, CA 95051 Beyond Potential Learning Center 1753 South Main Street Milpitas, CA 95035 408 900 8940 atatrainingcenter@yahoo.c om 408-941-0405 www.beyondpotentiallearni ngcenter.com By listening to consumers and their support networks and develop a model that fits their lives and needs. The program includes Vocational, Enterprise Development Program, and Volunteering. Center for Adaptive Learning 3227 Clayton Road Concord, CA 94519 925-827-3863 www.c4al.org An Adult Day Program, Independent Living Skills Program with Case Management and Vocational Services for adults challenged with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other disorders. 5
Community Integrated Work Program 651 Division Street Campbell, CA 95008 CASA Center 675 Dawn Way Gilroy, CA 95020 408-871-9680 www.ciwp.org Provide work and behavioral dayprograms independent living supports, and crisis intervention for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental challenges. 408 205-8955 www.casacenter.org This is an Adult Development Center (ADC) that is a communitybased day program that serves adults who are in the process of acquiring self-help skills. Employment & Community Options 100 N. Winchester Blvd., Ste. 200 Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-423-9484 www.communityoptions.or g/ Supported Employment, Integrated Employment, Independent Living Services Microenterprise, Autism, Supporting People with Aging Needs, & Taylor Day Services. Evergreen Recreation Center 2887 McLaughlin Ave San Jose, CA 95121 408-578-1280 Offers opportunities for individuals to improve their leisure skills, gain new experiences, and foster personal independence. Fran Gelb & Company, Inc. 650 S. 10th Street San Jose, CA 95112 408-823-7264 www.frangelbandcompany. com Is an established communitybased organization focused on teaching independent living skills to adults with special needs 6
Friends of Children with Special Needs 3675 Payne Avenue San Jose, CA 95117 408-725-8000 www.fcsn1996.org Children/adult programs and family support for individuals with special needs Day Programs, Group Homes, & Independent Living Greater Endeavors ADHC Center 3015 Union Avenue San Jose, CA 95124 1305 North Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 Greater Opportunities 687 North King Road San Jose, CA 95133 Green Oak Developmental Center 645 Giguere Court San Jose, CA 95133 408-377-1622 408-247-4856 408-272-3629 www.greateropportunities.o rg 408 254-8871 greenoakdevelopmentalce nter@gmail.com Adult Day Health Care Center, which is an innovative program, designed to enable qualified adult with developmental disabilities maximize their independence and live enriching lives. Independent living services, living services with group instruction, supported living services and day services The program utilizes existing community resources to provide everyday real life experiences in each individual lives. 7
HOPE Services 30 Las Colinas Lane San Jose, CA 95119 408-284-2850 www.hopeservices.org Employment & Job Training, Job Preparation, Assessment, Temporary Employment, Job Placement, Follow-Up Support, Site based Day Activity Programs, Community-Based Day Activity Programs, Tailored Day Services, Senior Centers Community Living Services, Supported Living, Independent Living Program, & Counseling. Mission Bay Works 980 Rincon Circle San Jose, CA 95131 408-433-3303 Vocational, Recreation/Leisure, Community Access, Behavioral and Social Interactions 50 Las Colinas Lane San Jose, CA 95119 408-229-0260 1962 Zanker Rd San Jose, CA 95112 Momentum for Mental health 438 N. White Road San Jose, CA 95127 408-573-1588 408-254-6828 www.momentumformentalh ealth.org Services and programs for individuals with mental and emotional health issues 8
Moving Forward Adult Day Program Santa Clara Adult Education Center 1840 Benton Street Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-607-7465 movingforward.95050@gm ail.com Provide vocational, educational, social skills & opportunities through: Instruction to develop critical skills and to reach the highest level of independence. Piedmont Adult Day Program 1333 Piedmont RD, Suite 109 San Jose, CA 95132 408-347-0402 padproadult@yahoo.com Pre-Vocational Development, Leisure & Recreation Activities, & Self-Help, Advocacy through Responsive Programing Social Vocational Services 124-F Blossom Hill Rd. San Jose, CA 95123 408-574-3950 ssj@svsubc.org Adult Day Programs, Supported Employment, Residential, Transportation and Financial Management Services 471 Gianni St. Santa Clara, CA 95054 408-727-3370 scl@svsinc.org Stars Behavioral Health Group 1885 Lundy Avenue, Suite 223 San Jose, CA 95131 408-284-9000 www.starsinc.com Programs and services for children, adolescents, and transitional age youth facing emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. 9
RECREATION PROGRAMS Angels on Stage 408-394-6816 http://www.angelsonstage.or g deanna@angelsonstage.org Gives special needs students an opportunity to participate in musical theatre production Buddies in Action 600 Fremont Avenue Los Altos, CA 94024 Camping Unlimited - Camp Krem 4610 Whitesands Ct. El Sobrante, CA 94803 650-704-8559 www.buddiesinaction.com Health and wellness programs for children, teens, and adults with disabilities. 510-222-6662 www.campingunlimited.com Provides exciting year-round weekend programs overnights & travel camps for children and adults. City of San José, Therapeutic Services 3369 Union Ave San Jose, CA 95124 408-369-6438 www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/the rapeutic_services Therapeutic Services, serves people with disabilities and chronic health conditions. City of Santa Clara, Parks and Recreation 969 Kiely Blvd. San Jose, CA 95051 408-615-3157 www.santaclaraca.gov Recreation and leisure services for individuals with disabilities/special needs ages 4 to 65 years. 10
Cupertino Parks & Recreation 10185 N. Stelling Road Cupertino, CA 95014 408-777-3120 www.cupertino.org Recreational opportunities, resources, and services Dream Power Horsemanship 7460 Crews Road Gilroy, CA 95020 408-686-0535 www.dreampowerhorsemans hip.com Therapeutic riding services for disabled, at risk and low-income children and teens. Environmental Traveling Companions Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd. Bldg. C San Francisco, CA 94123 415-474-7662 www.etctrips.org Makes the joy and challenge of outdoor adventures accessible to people with disabilities. Grace Community Center 484 E. San Fernando Street San Jose, CA 95112 408-293-0422 www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/the rapeutic_services Therapeutic recreation center, which serves adults with mental illness and other cognitive disabilities. Let's GO! Bay Area 447 N. 10th St. San Jose, CA 95112 408-838-4340 www.letsgobayarea.com Subscription website dedicated to providing current recreational resources in the community from San Francisco to Santa Cruz County. Magic Makers Band 1111 Bellomy St. Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-937- 1912 www.magicmakersband.com This is a rock band made up of children and young adults with special needs. 11
Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center 475 Eucalyptus Way Watsonville, CA 95076 Shared Adventures 90 Grandview St. B101 Santa Cruz CA 95060 Sunnyvale Parks & Recreation 505 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 115 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Via Services 2851 Park Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 831-761-1142 www.mbhorsecenter.com Day/residential camps & riding lessons to individuals with special needs. SARC Respite hours can be used as well as private pay. 831-459-7210 www.sharedadventures.org Believes that recreation, fun, challenge and access to the outdoors are an essential part of a healthy and fulfilling life. 408-730-7517 www.sunnyvale.com Recreational opportunities, resources, and services. 408-243-7861 www.viaservices.org Residential respite care with weekend and weeklong programs for individuals with disabilities. Young Life Capernaum Project 1123 Hanchett Ave San Jose, CA 95126-2602 408-286-3207 capernaumprojectsj.younglif e.org At Capernaum in San Jose, we offer a range of opportunities to have an amazing time with friends at club meetings, special events, community outings, summer camp trips and more. YMCA Multiple Locations 408-351-6400 www.ymcasv.org Health, fitness, and wellness programs. 12
REFERRAL/SUPPORT SERVICES Area Board 7 2580 North First Street Suite 240 San Jose, CA 95131 408-324-2106 www.scdd.ca.gov/areaboar ds.htm Help connect people to needed services & supports. Strives to improve services and supports. Help people become part of their communities CA Department of Rehabilitation 408-277-1355 www.rehab.cahwnet.gov Serves persons with physical, mental, or emotional problems that interfere with securing and holding a job or living independently. Department of Motor Vehicles 800-777-0133 www.dmv.ca.gov Driver's license, ID cards, and disabled parking placards EXPANDability 1150 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 7A San Jose, CA 95128 408-278-2000 www.expandability.org Connects persons with disabilities to successful employment by providing access to adaptive technology and career transition services. GoVoluntr www.govoluntr.com Match individuals with volunteer opportunities. 13
Housing Choices Coalition 898 Faulstich Court, Suite B San Jose, CA 95112 408-498-5777 www.housingchoices.com Creates quality and affordable housing options for people with intellectual disabilities. Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County P. O. Box 103 San Jose, CA 95103-0103 Parents Helping Parents 1400 Parkmoor Avenue, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95126 Project HIRED 1401 Parkmoor Avenue, Suite 125 San Jose, CA 95126 San Andreas Regional Center 300 Orchard City Drive, Suite 170 Campbell, CA 95008 408-998-5200 legalaidsociety.org/contact. html 408-727-5775 www.php.com 888-520-4572 www.projecthired.org 408-374-9960 www.sarc.org Provides free, civil legal services for those low-income persons unable to obtain access to the judicial system through other avenues. Services, resources, and support for children with special needs, their families, and caregivers. Assistance to find and retain employment Services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Santa Clara County Mental Health Services 828 South Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 Suicide Prevention 1-800-704-0900 1-855-278-4204 www.sccmhd.org Provide mental health services for children and adults. Toll Free Hotline available 24 hours/day 14
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center 750 S. Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 Silicon Valley Independent Living Center 2202 N. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95131 408-885-5000 www.scvmc.org High quality, cost-effective medical care to all residents of Santa Clara County regardless of their ability to pay. 408-894-9041 www.svilc.org Support tools and resources needed to live independently for individuals with disabilities. Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov Financial protection for the disabled. United Cerebral Palsy 1970 Broadway, Suite 115 Oakland, CA, 94612 Valley Transportation Authority * Headquarters (M-F 8:00-4:30) 3331 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134 *Customer Service Center (M-F 9:00-6:00) 55-A W. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113 510-832-7430 info@ucpgg.org Serving people with all disabilities 408-321-2300 www.vta.org Bus and rail transportation throughout Santa Clara County including disability services. 15