Additional Resources & Services
In this section:
EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL RETRAINING
EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES
EXERCISE AND FITNESS
Education And Vocational Retraining
ADA Helpline
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- For people with disabilities looking for details on training programs and/or vocational rehabilitation.
California State Department of Rehabilitation
- Assists people with disabilities to prepare for and to obtain employment.
College of Marin
Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)
- Offers many educational programs for stroke survivors, caregivers and family members.
Higher Education and Training for People with Handicaps
- A national clearinghouse on post-secondary education (through George Washington University).
Marin Center for Independent Living (MCIL)
- Provides job development and placement.
Equipment And Devices
See the Yellow Pages for Orthopedic Appliance, Orthotists, Prosthetics, Wheelchairs, Scooters, Lifts, Ramps, etc., rental and retail. Some pharmacies and hardware stores may stock useful equipment or devices.
Orthotics: Orthotics are braces made or fitted especially for you that will assist in your mobility. The most common are AFOs (Ankle-Foot Orthosis) and KFOs (Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses). They require a prescription from your physician to order. Your Physical Therapist together with the Orthotist can assist in recommending the best orthotic for you. Medicare and Medi-Cal cover orthotics in most cases. Private insurance companies give approval on a case-by-case basis.
- Accessible vans, lifts, driving controls. Santa Rosa.
California Telephone Access Program (CTAP)
- This program provides products and services to assist with telephone use free of charge (e.g., speaker phones, large dial pads, etc.). Even if not available through CTAP, phones with the speaker in the handset do exist and are very convenient.
- Installs accessible transportation products from various vendors into cars and vans.
Easter Seals of Northern California
- Will rent medical equipment such as canes, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, transfer benches for tub or shower and bedside commodes. Fees may be waived for those unable to pay.
Home Cares Equipment Recyclers
- Collection and Redistribution of Equipment and Supplies (CARES) Marin location to pick up or donate health care equipment : 3100 Kerner Blvd. San Rafael. Call for an appointment (415) 388-8198 Free.
- Offers items that talk (watches, calculators, etc.), programs and classes.
Store: 10 am – 4 pm, Monday through Thursday
Office: 8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday through Thursday
Marin Center for Independent Living (MCIL)
- Provides home and vehicle modifications and used equipment.
Marin County Department of Health and Human Services
Network of Care – Assistive Devices
- Extensive on-line information
Mobility Systems
Scooter and wheelchair vans, service and sales; used conversions available; broad spectrum of accessible products, including swivel seats, hand controls, lifts, dash modifications, etc.
CATALOGS
- These catalogs offer a great variety of products for special needs.
WHEELCHAIR PURCHASE AND REPAIR:
- Performs repairs only on wheelchairs purchased or rented through their company.
- A second branch is located at 590 Howard St. in San Francisco. The above number is good for both locations.
Exercise And Fitness
Check with your local Recreation and Park Department for a selection of fitness and exercise classes.
- Disabled Students Programs and Services This is a credit fitness program based on exercising, stretching, yoga, body work and weight lifting, developed for each student in accordance with his or her physician’s recommendations. Emphasis is on physical fitness, body tone and coordination. Prerequisite: Meeting with instructors and completion of physician’s form.
- Provides adaptive sports and recreation programs for people with disabilities. Both winter and summer activities are offered, including the Tahoe Adaptive Ski School at Alpine Meadows, Lake Tahoe
Marin County Department of Health and Human Services – Marin on the Move
- An on-line directory of activities.
- Comprehensive physical fitness programs including strength training in warm pool. Individualized exercise five days a week. Programs include: neuromuscular training to engage motor pathways, aerobic exercise, and Feldenkrais.
- Adaptive fitness program provides individualized exercises in the pool and in exercise areas. Call (415) 446-2105 for information on adaptive fitness.
Whistlestop – Active Aging Center
- Classes, activities and support groups, which help older adults and people with disabilities live active, independent lives.