Category Archives: Community Resources
Going Beyond the Label
Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to find a job? Or perhaps to redouble your efforts to find a job if you were already looking? If so, there are several job search websites to help you fulfill your resolution. … Continue reading
Text Books for People with Print Disabilities
Founded in 1948, Learning Ally’s original mission was to enable blinded World War II veterans to attend college, but over time it has expanded to serve a complete spectrum of individuals for whom reading is a barrier to learning. Today … Continue reading
A Practical Guide for People with Disabilities Who Want to Go to College
Once you’ve established the goal of getting a degree, what are the best first steps to take? What type of degree do you need for the type of job you want? How do you pick the right school for you? … Continue reading
Affordable & Accessible Housing
Now there’s an easy way to find affordable housing with the specific accessibility features you need. Socialserve.com is a free, online, searchable database that lists places for rent or for sale. It’s also disability-friendly and multilingual. You can specify search … Continue reading
Need a Doctor But Can’t Afford One?
Unfortunately, there’s even more people in that situation than before. The good news is the Bay Area has a variety of medical clinics available for people of limited means. If you live in Berkeley, you might first look into the … Continue reading
Job Search Tips for People with Developmental Disabilities
It’s free and it’s online and it’s designed specifically for people with developmental disabilities. Partners in Employment offers a course on the practical skills needed to find meaningful employment. It covers things like how the hiring process might be different … Continue reading
Get Help Paying for Your Education
There are more grants and scholarships out there for people with disabilities–and relatives of the people with disabilities–than you might think, and unlike loans, you don’t have to re-pay them. We’re talking free money here! A good place to start … Continue reading
Is Self-Employment Right for You?
Ever thought about starting your own business? I suspect most of us have at least toyed with the idea at one time or another. Self-employment can sometimes be a particularly good option for people with disabilities because it allows more … Continue reading
The Lions Center for the Blind has Moved
Having experienced unprecedented growth in the past few years, the Lions Center for the Blind was in need of a new venue. Their newly inhabited facility in downtown Oakland will allow them to expand their services to meet that demand. … Continue reading
Live Chat about Children with Disabilities
The Chicago Tribune is hosting a live online chat about children with disabilities and ways their parents can help them thrive at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific time) on Tuesday, June 28. For more details on the panel of experts and how … Continue reading
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