Service Categories
Explore the types of services available for people with disabilities in the Bay Area.
Early Intervention (0-3)
Free developmental services for infants and toddlers who have delays or disabilities. Services are provided in your home or community settings.
Regional Center Services
California Regional Centers coordinate lifelong services for people with developmental disabilities, including case management, funding, and referrals.
Special Education (IEP/504)
Public schools must provide free, appropriate education for students with disabilities through IEP or 504 plans, including specialized instruction and accommodations.
Speech & Language Therapy
Speech-language pathologists help with communication challenges including speech sounds, language development, social communication, stuttering, and feeding issues.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists help build skills for daily living, including fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, handwriting, and adaptive behavior.
Behavioral Health / ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavioral health services help individuals develop adaptive skills, manage challenging behaviors, and build social competence.
Respite Care
Respite care gives family caregivers a break by providing short-term care for individuals with disabilities, either in-home or at a facility.
Employment Services
Employment services help people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs through job coaching, skills training, supported employment, and vocational rehabilitation.
Supported Housing
Housing programs help adults with disabilities find and maintain safe, affordable housing with varying levels of support from independent apartments to group homes.
Transportation
Specialized transportation services help people with disabilities get to appointments, work, school, and community activities when standard public transit is not accessible.
Recreation & Social Programs
Inclusive recreation and social programs offer sports, arts, camps, social skills groups, and community outings designed for people with disabilities.
Assistive Technology
Assistive technology includes devices and software that help people with disabilities communicate, learn, work, and live more independently.
Legal Advocacy
Legal advocates and attorneys help people with disabilities protect their rights in education, employment, housing, benefits, and access to services.
Family Support Groups
Parent and family support groups connect caregivers of people with disabilities for emotional support, information sharing, and community building.
Transition Services (18-22)
Transition services help young adults with disabilities move from school to adult life, covering employment, education, independent living, and community participation.
Day Programs
Structured day programs for adults with developmental disabilities offering skill-building, social activities, and community integration.
Independent Living Skills (ILS)
Training and support to help individuals with developmental disabilities develop skills for independent living in the community.