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Community Resources

Visually impaired DVC student walking down hallway using a cane

Browse our list of community organizations that provide information, resources and services that support students with disabilities!

The resources and organizations listed on this page are provided by entities that operate independently from Diablo Valley College. Diablo Valley College does not assume responsibility for the ongoing accuracy, availability or services provided by these external entities. Students are encouraged to verify information and make decisions based on their individual needs.

ADHD

  • CHADD
    https://www.Chadd.org
    Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
    (CHADD) Works to improve the lives of people with ADHD.

Autism

  • ASPEN Network
    www.aspennetwork.net
    15 Vallecito Lane
    Orinda, CA 94563
    732-321-0880
    Provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders with Education, Support and Advocacy.
     
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    800-232-4636
     
  • Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism
    800-437-7924
     
  • VistAbility
    https://www.vistability.net/ 
    1340 Arnold Drive, Suite 115
    Martinez, CA 94553
    925-313-0999
    Helps families meet the unique challenges of parenting a child with special needs.
     
  • Mt. Diablo Adult Education
    https://mdae.mdusd.org
    1266 San Carlos Ave.
    Concord, CA 94518
    925-685-7340
    Transition Options Program (TOP) Provides education and support to adults with Asperger's, High Functioning Autism and other related disorders.

Blind/Low Vision

  • Adaptations (tech store)
    www.Lighthouse-sf.org/shop/
    1155 Market St, 10th Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94103
    1-888-400-8933
    Offers a wide variety of technology, and other solutions for blind and visually impaired people 
     
  • Lighthouse for the Blind San Francisco
    www.Lighthouse-sf.org
    1155 Market St, 10th Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94103
    415-431-1481 
    Provides education, training, advocacy, and community for blind individuals in California.

Brain Injury

  • Mt. Diablo Adult Education
    https://mdae.mdusd.org/programs/awd 
    1266 San Carlos Ave.
    Concord, CA 94518
    925-685-7340
    On Track Program: Addresses the needs of adults who have suffered an acquired brain injury.

Deaf/Hearing Impaired

  • Hearing Loss Association of America East Bay Chapter
    www.Hearingloss.org
    1260 A St.
    Hayward, CA 94541
    925-264-1199
    Offers a variety of services for individuals with hearing loss including information, education, supportive services and support groups.
     
  • Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP)
    Provides telephone communications access for all deaf and disabled Californians.

Intellectual/Developmental Disability

  • VistAbility
    https://www.vistability.net/ 
    1340 Arnold Dr., Ste 127
    Martinez, CA 94553
    925-370-1818
    Enhances and enriches the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
     
  • Futures Explored
    www.futures-explored.org
    4071 Port Chicago Hwy, Ste. 140
    Concord, CA94520
    925-825-0263
    Provides life skills and work related training to adults with developmental disabilities.
     
  • Regional Center of the East Bay
    www.rceb.org
    1320 Willow Pass Rd., Ste. 300
    Concord, CA 94520
    925-691-2300
    Supports persons with developmental disabilities and their families with the tools needed to achieve lives of quality and satisfaction, and builds partnerships that result in inclusive communities.
     
  • Mt. Diablo Adult Education
    https://mdae.mdusd.org/programs/awd 
    1266 San Carlos Ave.
    Concord, CA 94518
    925-685-7340
    Life Skills Program Provides training in independent living skills, pre-vocational skills, social/relationship skills, computer skills and functional academics.

Learning Disability

Mental Health

  • Mental Health America
    www.Mhanational.org
    1-800-969-664
    Addresses the needs of those living with mental illness and promotes the overall mental health of all Americans.
     
  • N.A.M.I
    2151 Salvio St, Ste. V
    Concord, CA 94520
    1-800-950-6264
    A grass roots organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
     
  • S.A.M.H.S.A.
    Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Hotline.
    1-800-662-4357
    National help line for individuals and families facing mental and or substance disorders.
     
  • Mental Health Connections
    https://mentalhealthconnectionsca.org/
    3024 Willow Pass Rd., Suite 230
    Concord, CA 94519
    925-691-4276
    Helps clients recover from the effects of mental illness to lead a personally satisfying and productive life through work and work-mediated relationships.

Muscular Dystrophy

  • Muscular Dystrophy Association
    www.Mda.org
    1080 Marina Village Pkwy, Ste. 500
    Alameda, CA 94501
    415-673-7500

General Disabilities

  • Department of Rehabilitation
    www.dor.ca.gov/
    1485 Civic Court, Ste. 1100
    Concord, CA 94520
    Antioch: Phone: 925-754-7700; TDD: 925-676-5623
    Concord: Phone: 925-602-3953; TDD: 925-676-5623
    Richmond: Phone: 510-232-7062; TDD 510-412-1430
    Works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
     
  • A.L.I.V.E.
    808 West Third Street
    Antioch, CA 94509
    925-779-1039
    Actively Living and Involved in a Variety of Endeavors. Services primarily consumers with significant physical and some mental disabilities.
     
  • Independent Living Resources
    www.ilrscc.org
    1850 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 120
    Concord, CA 94520
    925-363-7293
    A non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with any type of disability live normal, independent lives.
     
  • World Institute on Disability
    www.wid.org
    3075 Adeline Street, Suite 155
    Berkeley, CA 94703
    510-225-6400
    A nonprofit that works to fully integrate people with disabilities into the communities around them via research, policy, and consulting efforts.
     
  • New Directions for Young Adults
    www.ndfya.com/california
    100 Longbrook Way Ste. 20
    Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    1-844-814-7084
    Assistive living program supporting disabilities of all kinds through direction therapy.
     
  • Car Insurance for People with Disabilities
     
  • Social Security offices in the Bay Area
     

Recreation

  • B.O.R.P
    Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program
    www.borp.org
    3075 Adeline Street, Suite 200
    Berkeley, CA 94703-2578
    510-849-4663
    -Adaptive Cycling
    -Adventures and outings
    -Adult Wheelchair Basketball
    -Goalball
    -Power Soccer
    -Youth Sports Program
    -Access Northern California
    -Veterans Outreach

Local ADA Trails

  • Briones to Mt. Diablo Trail, Walnut Creek
  • Contra Costa Canal Trail, Walnut Creek
  • Rancho San Antonio, San Antonio Preserve

Tourettes

  • Tourette Association of America (Northern CA/Hawaii)
    Brentwood, CA 94513
    925-787-7493
    Supports the needs of individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic disorders.

Living/Community Support

  • Center for Independent Living
    www.thecil.org
    3075 Adeline Street, Suite 100
    Berkeley, CA 94703
    510-841-4776
    Provides advocacy and services that increase awareness, collaboration, and opportunity among people with disabilities and the community at large.
     
  • Ed Roberts Campus
    www.Edrobertscampus.org
    3075 Adeline, Suite 105
    Berkeley, CA 94703
    510-225-6300
    Houses the offices of the collaborating organizations as well as fully accessible meeting rooms, a computer/media resource center, a fitness center, a cafe, and a child development center.

Legal

Other Resources

  • AIDS Hotline- 1-800-342-2437
  • Alcoholics Anonymous - 925-939-4155
  • Battered Women - 888-215-5555
  • Child Protective Services - 925-646-1680
  • Contra Costa Crisis and Suicide - 800-833-2900
  • Rape Crisis - 1-800-670-7273
  • Student Health Services (free counseling) - 1-800-227-1060

Contact Us

David Hagerty Manager

Pleasant Hill Student Services Center - SSC Room 248

Pleasant Hill Hours

Dec 16 - 19: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dec 20 - Jan 1: Closed for Winter Break
Jan 2 - 17: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Jan 20: Closed for MLK Day
Jan 22 - Feb 7: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Feb 10 - May 23: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

San Ramon Hours

Dec 16 - 19: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dec 20 - Jan 1: Closed for Winter Break
Jan 2 - 17: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F Closed
Jan 20: Closed for MLK Day
Jan 22 - May 23: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F Closed