RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
www.joniandfriends.org
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552 <test>
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
California Telephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
www.myaccessmedical.com
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, AZ 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
ADVOCACY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access 2 Independence
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-3500
Blessed with Life
(619) 741-88283
Challenge Women Support Initiative
(858) 939-6709
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/challenged-womens-support-initiative.cfm
Support Group for Men with SCI’s
(858) 939-3156
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 707 5664
Kids Included Together San Diego, Inc.
740 13th Street, Ste. 220
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 320-2050
Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation
29W120 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 105
Warrenville, IL 60555
(800) THINK56
What’s Next?
The Center for an Accessible Society
1504 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-2727
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Able Apparel
(516) 873-6552
Adaptations by Adrian
(877) 6ADRIAN
Adaptive Clothing Showroom
(877) 222-1055
www.adaptiveclothingshowroom.com
Adaptive Designs Apparel
www.adaptive-apparel.com
Adaptive Outlet.com
www.adaptiveoutlet.com
Buck & Buck
(800) 458-0600
CG Designs
(425) 678-8465
Comfort Clothing
(888) 640-0814
Creations by Tu Rights
(877) 580-2450
Easy Access Clothing
(800) 775-5536
Personal Fit Clothing
(800) 422-2FIT
Fashion & Function
(800) 326-6262
Silvert’s
(800)387-7088
The Adaptive Clothing Store
(619) 460-1702
www.theadaptiveclothingstore.net
USA Jeans
(800) 935-5170
Wardrobe Wagon
(800) 992-2737
YOUCAN TOOCAM
(888) 663-9396
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Ability Dances
(619) 571-2446
Auti Angel
www.autiangel.com
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice St., Ste. 200
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 625-0110
Bill Clements
www.billclementsgroup.com
Inclusion Fusion
San Diego County Library Program
(619) 463-9819
Joni and Friends
P.O. Box 3333
Agora Hills, CA 91370
(818) 707 5664
La JollaArts Festival
8677Villa La Jolla Village Drive, Ste.1144
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-1268
Let’s Dance Anyway
www.brianawalker,com
SHARP Rehab Art Group
(858) 939-3048
Mark Goffrey
www.bigtoe.com
NationalArts & Disability Center
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310)794-1141
National Institute of Arts & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290
Reflections Art Show
Annual art exhibition and contest put on by Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Diego.
3550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
VSA Arts of California
4660 Natomas Blvd., # 120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 277-6747
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Able-Disabled Advocacy
Provides employment training and education advancement to the disabled.
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5990
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services (A.C.E.S.)
Provides computer repair and refurbished computers starting at $75.00.
10054 Prospect Ave., Ste. E
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 448-5253
All San Diego Community Colleges offer Assistive Technology information, and most offer Assistive Technology Courses
San Diego Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 388-400 X 1313
Grossmont Community College Disabled Student Services: (619) 644-7638
California AT Loan Program
AT Unit, California State Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 263-8699
CaliforniaAT Network
1028 J Street, Ste. 120
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
CaliforniaTelephone Access Program
Provides free adaptive telephone equipment to disabled.
2878 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 400
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 949-5650
CATE California Assistive Technology Exchange
Provides low interest loans for all types of assistive technology loans.
(818) 677-2510
San DiegoAssistive Technology Center
Provides free hands on exploration of assistive technology, provides free evaluation of appropriate assistive technology, has a 6 week assistive technology loan program, and provides free advocacy to obtain funding for ACC technology.
1304 South Point Blvd., Ste. 240
Petaluma, CA 04959
(858) 278-5420
http://www.ucpsdtechcenter.org/default.html
San DiegoPublic Library, I CAN! CENTER
820 E St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-5815
http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/disability.html
The Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
(800) 390-2699
The Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, Ste. 12-A
Berkley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224
CARE GIVERS
Accentcare
7891 Mission Center Court
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 543-1660
Advantage Healthcare Systems, Inc.
9663 Tierra Grande St., Ste. 101
San Diego CA, 92126
(858) 433-0469
All Valley Home Care
Locations in Escondido, La Mesa and San Diego
www.allvalleyhome.signonsandiego.com
American Health Services of San Diego
2535 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 112
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 220-6980
Aspire Home Healthcare
12520 High Bluff, Ste. 160
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9600
Attentive Home Care
2333 First Ave., Ste. 205
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 287-1300
Comfort Keepers
San Diego (619) 795-6036
San Marcos (760) 598-3400
A Better Solution
527 H St. Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-9011
www.a-bettersolution.signonsandiego.com
Best Care Health Systems
9590 Chesapeake Drive, Ste. 6
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
Caring Companions at Home
(949) 574-0750
www.caringcompanionsathome.com
Constant Companion
(858) 722-9352
LivHome
San Diego (619) 544-1622
Vista (760) 2907
San DiegoIn Home Supportive Services
780 Bay Blvd., Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 251 7722
San DiegoWS Support
Mitzi Swift
(619) 435-0905
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
367 Ruffin Road, Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 827-1009
San Diego Country Wide
(800) 510-2020
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (619) 542-7400
Aging & Independent Services (800) 510-2020
Alzheimer’s Association (858) 537-5040
American Assoc. of Retired Persons (858) 687-2227
American Cancer Society (619) 299-4200
American Diabetes Association (619) 234-9897
American Heart Association (619) 291-7454
American Lung Association (858) 297-3901
Arthritis Foundation (858) 492-1090
Brail Institute (858) 452-1111
Catholic Charities (619) 231-2828
County Dept. of Social Services (619) 514-6885
Deaf Community Services (619) 398-2498
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Jewish Family Services (619) 291-0473
San Diego Center For The Blind (619) 583-1542
San Diego County (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997
Other Areas (800) 227-0997
Veterans Information (619) 297-8220
CRIME VICTIME ASSISTANCE CHILD / ELDERLY ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
(800) 339-4661
CaliforniaCoalition Against Sexual Assault
www.calcasa.org
Child Protective Services
(858) 560-2191
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Victim Compensation
(916) 323-3432
Victims of Crime Fund
707 Broadway, Ste. 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702 8725
EDUCATION
Able-Disabled Advocacy
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 231-5190
Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 325-1313
Grossmont Community College- Disabled Student Programs & Services
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
(619) 644-7000
Mira Costa Community College- Disabled Student Program & Services
1 Bernard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
(760) 439-1060 tty
San Diego Community College- Disabled Students Program & Services
City College
131 Park Blvd., Room 115
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3513
http://www.sdcity.edu/dsps/default.asp
MesaCollege
7250 Mesa College Dr., Room H202
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2780
http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/index.cfm
San DiegoRegional Occupation Program
640 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3500
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/rop/
San Diego Community College- DSPS Continued
Mira Mar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd., Room C304
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7312
http://www.sdmiramar.edu/stu_svcs/dsps/index.asp
Continuing Education
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 388-4944
http://www.sdce.edu/services/disability-support-programs-services/contact-us.htm
Interworks Office
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 121
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 285-1791, fax (619) 285-9972
San Diego Continuing Education
(619) 388-4812
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/disability-programs-services/
Workability
(619) 388-6810
San DiegoState University Disabled Student Services
5500 Campus Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
University of California- Officeof Students with Disabilities
5898 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4600
EMPLOYMENT
CaliforniaCommittee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.disabilityemployment.org
CaliforniaEmployment Development: People with Disabilities
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddpwd.htm
California Department of Rehabilitation
www.rehab.ca.gov
County of San Diego: Help Wanted
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/management/helpwanted.html
Disability.gov
www.disability.gov
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
http://www.opm.gov/disability/Peoplewithdisabilities.asp
Government on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.state.ca.us
San Diego Help Wanted.com
www.sandiegohelpwanted.om
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Workability
(619) 388-6810
EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designer, Inc.
401 Isom Road Ste. 520
San Antonio, TX
(210) 341-008
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury, CA 91320
(800) 634-4351
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Dr.
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Easy Stand
Altinat Medical Inc.
262 W. 1st, Street
Morton, MN 56270
(800) 342-8968
GPK Products For People With Quadriplegia
535 Floyd Smith Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-7381
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #1
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Pro-Medical Products
2050 Macaroni Drive, Ste. 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(800) 452-9297
Pro Therapy Supplies
6900 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Str. E
Norcross GA 30071
(800) 883-0368
Quadriciser
6624 Central Avenue Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912
(800) 689-5003
Rehamed International
522 W. Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030
(800) 577-4424
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
Therapeutic Alliances
333 Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45325
(937) 879-0734
FINANCIAL & GRANTS
EDD CA Employment Development Department
(800) 480-3287
Health and Human Resources
Cal-Works (Financial Aide) Food Stamps (Money for Food ONLY), and Medi-Cal.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/calworks/index.html
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/index.html
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
(888) 855-2948 Help Center for appeals and questions related to application process.
GRANTS
Access 2 Independence
Assists with $1,000 home accessibility grant for disabled.
8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 131
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 293-3500
Athlete’s Recovery Fund
Assists SCI who squired their injury during an extreme sport.
7445 Seastar Drive, Unit #6
Hunington Beach, CA 92648
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Provides grants for sports & recreation equipment.
P.O. Box 910769
San Diego, CA 92191
(858) 866-0959
Disability Dreamweavers
Assists with purchase of items like wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, etc.
10420 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-4893
www.disabilitydreamweavers.org
Go Out and Live Successfully, GOALS
Assists with purchases of items like wheelchairs, lifts, stair slide, van repairs, etc.
P.O. Box 1406
Boca Raton, FL 33429
HeadNorth
Assists with a transitional hospital to home financial grant services or resources to return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
2658 Del Mar Heights Rd., # 196
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 350-3193
Lions Club International Fund
Helps fund vocational programs for the disabled.
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclub.org/EN/content/lions_lccif.shtml
Modest Needs
Provides small one-time grants for people who do not qualify for public assistance, but are financially needy. Grants are for under $1,000 dollars are for car repairs, bills, and average $300 dollars.
(212) 463-7042
National Eye Institute: Financial Aide For Eye Care
www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaide.asp
Needy Meds
Provides information about programs that can help with the cost of medications.
www.needymeds.org
Nice Guys
Assists with purchase of items like vans, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
P.O. Box 88146
San Diego, CA 92168
(858) 597-3997
Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Nancy A Quarles M.RA.
SCI Grant Coordinator C/O Goodwill Industries
410 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)547-6308 x333
Email:nancy@ocgoodwill.org
Spinal Cord Opportunity for Rehabilitation Endowment SCORE
Gives grants to help relieve financial burden cased by SCI. Gives preference to young athletes injured while playing a sport.
P.O. Box 25155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(323) 655-8298
Through The Looking Glass
Offers college scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who have at least one disabled parent.
2198 Sixth Street, Ste. 100
Berkley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
UCP-Bellows Fund
Each UCP affiliate gives out money from this fund for assistive technology to people with disabilities in need.
(800) 877-5827
www.ucp.org/ucp_general.cf/1/11365
United Spinal Association’s Residential Accessibility Modification Program
Offers a one-time $5,000 grant to members who establish financial need and require accessibility modification to their primary residence.
www.unitedspinal.org
Angel Foods
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted rate.
(877) 366-3646
American Red Cross WIC Program
Provides vouchers for notional foods. Only serves low income pregnant women, infants and children under five years old.
(800) 500-6411
California Telephone Access Program
Free adaptive phones for those that qualify.
(877) 546-7414
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides assistance with education, vocational training, job seeking, and more.
(916) 324-1313
Focus on Independence program from the Malone Vision Institute
Offers free LASIK eye surgery to quadriplegics who do not have the dexterity to put on glasses or insert contacts.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(877) EYE-SIGHT
Golden Food Share
Monthly grocery delivery at a discounted cost.
(619) 580-1692
Health and Human Services
Provides Cash Aide, Food-Stamps, Medi-cal, and childcare for those who qualify.
www.sdcounty.ca.gov
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program
NTAF provides fundraising campaigns for individuals affected by transplantation or catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).
http://www.transplantfund.org/services/catastrophic-injury-patients/
San Diego Gas & Electric Utility Assistance Program
(800) 411-SDGE (7343)
http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistServices.shtml
Health & Wellness Online Resources
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Dangerwood The Magazine
www.survivingparalysis.com
Spinal Cord
www.nature.com
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
SpinalCord Injury Rescue Center
www.spinalinjury.net
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Neurological Science For Kids– The Spinal Cord
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/spinal.html
Disaboom Live Forward
www.disaboom.com
Paraplegic Online
www.paraplegic-online.com
Christopher & Donna Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeves.org
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
www.brainandspinalcord.org
YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECXTZHM7aI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigpRFN5o04&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3V1Z7BehQ&feature=related
http://www.5min.com/Video/Two-recovery-options-for-spinal-cord-injury-24902925
Home Accessibility, Adaptation & Remodeling
Access by Design
Accessible Housing Resource Center
8630 Fenton St. Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800)227-0216
Accessibility Advisor
(619)247-0777
Adaptive Lifts Inc.
419 34thAve. SE
Calgary AB
(403)243-9400
Home Automation/Environmental Controls
http://www.makoa.org/ecu.htm
Home Safety & Modifications
www.caldar.med.miami.edu
HuriCain
HuriCain@san.rr.com
Moving Solutions
(610)853-4300
National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213)740-1364
The Center For Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
HOUSING
CaliforniaFoundation for Independent Living Centers
1022 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1690
California StateIndependent Living Council
www.calsilc.org
City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department-Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 434-2810
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/housing/index.html
City of Encinitas Community Development Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 633-2733
http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Government/CityD/PlanningABSDL/Housing+Grants+CDBG.html
Community Development of National City Section 8
(619) 336-4254
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
Community of Oceanside Hosing Department Section 8 & Low Income Housing
(760) 435-3360
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=186
IndependentLiving Center in California
www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/california.html
Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs County of San Diego
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/sdhcd/renters/section_eight.html
San Diego Housing Commission
www.sdhc.net
LEGAL AIDE
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
DisabilityRights Legal Center
919 Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 9001
(213) 736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides assistance with in-pro per civil and criminal cases.
(877) 534-2524
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.ag.ca.gov/consumers/pdf/disabled.pdf
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
PAI is a nonprofit agency that provides legal assistance and advise to people with disabilities, including physical developmental, and psychiatric.
(800) 776-5746
San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Court Facilitators
Provides assistance with child support, in-pro per divorce filling restraining orders, and more.
http://www.custodymatch.com/san-diego-court.cfm
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Disposable Medical Express
2400 2nd Street N., Ste 111
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 592-2848
www.disposablemedicalexpress.com
CCS Medical
www.ccsmed.com
Home Delivery of Incontinent Supplies
HDIS, Inc.
9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
(800) 269-4663
San DiegoHomecare Medical Supplies
7846 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 922-1702
SHIELD Health Care
2791 Franklin Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(800) 765-8775
Sharp Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Fertility Program
www.sharp.com/services/index.cfm?id=689
Triana Medical Supply
3855 Avocado Blvd., Ste. 160
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 713-6800
BioDerm
http://bioderm.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=168/
MENTAL HEALTH
Adult Protective Services
Provides assistance to abused and neglected adults, seniors, and people with disabilities
(800) 510-2020
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html
Aurora Behavioral Health
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128
(888) 565-4228
http://sandiego.aurorabehavioral.com/
Child Protective Services
Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
(858) 560-2191
Crisis Assistance Mental Health Association
(619) 543-0412
NAMI San Diego
(800) 523-5933
(619) 543-1434
Psychiatric Centers of San Diego
(877) 257-7273
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
(800) 479-3339
San Diego County Office of Violence Prevention
(888) 385-4657
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/office_violence_prevention/domestic_violence.html
SHARP Mesa Vista Mental Health
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-4110
http://www.SHARP.com/mesa-vista/
REHABILITATION CENTERS
Awakenings Health Institute
110 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-9952
ChallengeCenter
5540 Lake Parkway
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 667-8644
Project Walk
2738 Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 431-9789
Scripps Memorial Hospital/Encinitas Rehabilitation Services
http://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals__encinitas
SDSU/ The Fitness Clinic
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
http://ridgeline.websitewelcome.com/~sdsufc/index.pwr
SHARPRehabilitation Center
(858) 939-3097
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/index.cfm
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Accessible Designs
www.accessibledesigs.com
Altimate Medical
www.easystand.com
Flexerciser International
www.flexiciser.com
GPK, Inc.
www.gpk.com
Pro-Med Products
www.promedproducts.com
Pro Therapy Supplies
www.protherapysupplies.com
RMT Fitness
www.rmtfitness.com
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
www.musclepower.com
Quadriciser
www.quadriciser.com
SERVICE DOGS
Train Rite
610 Silverwood Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 754-0818
Canine Companions for Independence
Southwest Regional Center
124 Ranch del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 754-3300
Leashes for Living Assistance
148 Sunrise Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(859) 679-6537
Tender Loving Canines, Inc.
P.O. Box 1244
Solana, CA 92075
(858) 461-6846
Paws’itive Teams
P.O. Box 270518
San Diego, CA 92198
(858) 674-0845
Canine Support Teams
32075 Pinot Blanc Court
Temecula, CA 92591
(909) 943-3972
SPORTS & RECREATION
Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(800) 634-4551
Adaptive Bowling
Aztec Center – http://arc.sdsu.edu/bowling/index.php
Kearny Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
Mira Mesa Bowl – http://www.kearnymesabowl.com/
The Boardwalk – http://www.boardwalk-parkway.com/
Adaptive Dance
Absolutely Dance Sport
(619) 725-0700
Ability Dances
(617) 571-2446
Ritmo Bello
www.ritmobello.com
Adaptive Horseback Ridding
Leg-up Ranch
(760) 765-2126
Adaptive Skiing Programs
Adaptive Ski Program
(505) 955-9858
Clubs
Access 2 Adventure
Accessible San Diego
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112
(858) 279-0704
Access Sports America
www.windsurf.org
Adaptive Adventures.org
Provides a nationwide list of adaptive activities, sports, & recreation.
(877) 679-2770
Adaptive Sports Association
(970) 259 0374
Adaptive Sports Foundation
(518) 734 5070
www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Paralympics
Water Sports
Adaptive Swimming
San Diego Park & Recreation
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/specialty.shtml
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
1001 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1000
Challenged America
Provides free sailing lessons to the disabled.
2240 Shelter Island Dr., Ste. 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 523-9318
http://www.challengedamerica.org/contact.html
Handicap Scuba Association International
1104 El Prado
San Clement CA 92672
(949) 498-4540
Happy Barrels Instruction
Surfing Instruction
(858) 472-1382
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Life Rolls On
Free surfing events
(866) 939-4559
Water Sports
American Canoe Association
http://www.acanet.org/acanet.htm
Aquatic Access
(619) 325-5438
Happy Barrels Surf Instruction
www.happybarrelssurfschool.com
Canect Outdoors
www.canectoutdoors.com
Rehamed International, LLC
Adaptive pool equipment the beach including wheelchairs for sand and water access.
www.grouprmt.com
The Tiralo
Floating beach chairs.
(760) 727-1477
Wheelchair Basketball
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
Wheelchair La Crosse
www.wheelchairlacrosse.com
Wheelchair Rugby
SHARP Edge Quad Rugby
(858) 939-3048
http://www.SHARP.com/rehab/spinal-cord-injury/quad-rugby.cfm
Wheelchair Soccer
San Diego Wheelchair Soccer, Downtown YMCA
(619) 708-4414
http://www.downtown.ymca.org/english/
Wheelchair Softball
National Wheelchair Softball Association
(916) 808-2340
United Cerebral Palsy Softball Team
(800) 872-5872 ext. 202
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Over The Line Softball
United Cerebral Palsy
(619) 525-8247
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3287
Wheelchair Tennis
Balboa Tennis Club Balboa Park
Balboa Park
2221 Morley Field Drive
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 295-4242
Barnes Tennis Center
(619) 221-9000
Adaptive Golf
Adapta Club
www.golf-country.com
GAIM Golf Putter
Gibas Golf Clubs
www.gibasgolf.com
La Jolla Golf Cub
www.lajollagolfclub.com
One Putz Putter
www.oneputz.com
Pat Ryan Golf
www.patryangolf.com
President Pick Up Putter
Professional Club Makers Society
ToT’in Bone’z Golf
Upright Golf’s
Cycling
Bike-On
Freedom Ryder
(800) 800-5820
Intrepid Equipment
(800) 693-5082
Lighting Handcycles
(310) 592-3479
One-Off Handcycles
Off-road handcycles.
Spokes’n Motion
Winter Sports
Evolution
(801) 484-5811
Freedom Factory
(931) 520-4898
Mountain Man
(406) 587-0310
Radventures, Inc.
(971) 219-4897
Spokes’n Motion
(303) 922-0605
TRANSPORTATION
AbilityCenter
4793 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Adaptive Driving Program
SHARP Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-6942
American Driving School
www.americandrivingschool.com/disabled-drivers.html
Angel Express
4314 W Pt. Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92017
(619) 280-9464
Balboa Ambulance Services
1138 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 95-1919
BetterLife Mobility Center
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA 91950
(877) 277-1965
Calif Paratransits Services, Inc.
2600 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9657
MTS
http://www.sdcommute.com/Contact/Default.aspx
511 for Paratransit
So-Cal Medical Specialist, Inc.
300 Fresler Street
El Cajon, CA 92030
(619) 440-1215 ext. 203
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
CaliforniaDept. of Veterans Affairs
www.cdva.ca.gov
(PVA) Paralyzed Veterans Affairs
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Re-Integration Program
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00117806
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/spinalcfs.asp
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
http://www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed
www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community
www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources
www.makoa.org.dex.html
Disaboom
www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability
www.nod.org
SCI-INFO-PAGES
www.sci-info-pages.com
Surviving Paralysis
www.survivingparalysis.com
Disability.gov
http://www.disability.gov/
WHEELCHAIRS
AbilityCenter
4797 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 541-0552
Access Medical
2720 Locker Ave. W., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 929-2828
Better Life Mobility
320 Civic Center Drive
National City, CA
(877) 277-1956
Mobility Solutions, Inc.
7895 Convoy Court #11
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0591
The Mobility Specialists, Inc.
4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 450-9589
WEB RESOURCES
Apparelyzed www.apparelyzed.com
Care Cure Community www.sci.rutgers.edu
Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
Disability Information & Resources www.makoa.org.dex.htm
Disaboom www.disaboom.com
National Organization On Disability www.nod.org
Surviving Paralysis www.survivingparalysis.com
