Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS)

1931 Center Street

Berkeley, CA 94710

(510) 841-7956

Daytime drop-in center providing referrals to shelter and housing services, respite and socialization, showers, phone access,drug/alcohol counseling, health care, support groups, and job counseling.

Center for Accessible Technology

2525 Eighth Street, #12A

Berkeley, CA 94710

(510) 841-3224

www.cforat.org

Provides resources for determining what technology might be helpful for people with disabilities. No one denied service because of inability to pay.

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)*

2212 Sixth Street

Berkeley, CA 94710

(510) 644-2555

www.dredf.org

Protects and advances the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training.

Through the Looking Glass

National Resource Center for Parents with Disabilities & Berkeley Parenting and Disability Project

2198 Sixth Street, Suite 100

Berkeley, CA 94710

(510) 848-1112

www.lookingglass.org

Provides psychosocial and supportive services; support groups for parents of disabled children, and for disabled parents.

Regional Center of the East Bay

Airport Conference Center

7677 Oakport Street, Suite 300

Oakland, CA 94621

(510) 383-1200

www.rceb.org

Supports persons with developmental disabilities and their families with tools needed to achieve lives of quality and satisfaction. Website includes a comprehensive resource list.