July is Disability Pride Month, and since its inception in 1990, many cities nationwide have joined in and continue to uphold both its celebration and advocacy of intersectional disability diversity.
With the disabled community comprising 15% of the population, many are not only of color and of different sexual orientations and economic backgrounds, but also hold different talents, passions, and interests. While this month is about inclusively promoting the pride and unity the disabled community have in solidarity, Disability Pride Month is also dedicated to further attaining inclusivity and justice through greater education and awareness. By highlighting real shared experiences of both successes and of marginalization, such wide experiences within the community aim to break preconceived stigmas and systemic barriers.
Here are 10 organizations around the San Francisco Bay Area to support this July which devote their programs, services, and events to promoting greater health, visibility, community, and artistic enrichment for those of various mental health, physical, and ongoing health conditions.
See also: 10 Bay Area and National Organizations With LGBTQ+ Resources to Platform For Pride Month
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4500 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland / Website
Ability Now Bay Area delivers self-empowering skills to foster independence and fulfillment for those with developmental and physical disabilities. Previously the Cerebral Palsy Center for the Bay Area, this comprehensive center offers not only computer literacy and community integration, but also vocational training using the most cutting-edge resources.
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1500 Howard St / Website
This nonprofit is a brilliant career and wellness center for adults with developmental disabilities that includes postsecondary education, empowering life and career skills, recreational socialization, and more. Those in any stage of adulthood can customize their specific program to best fit their social, educational, or career goals, all at their own pace.
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3245 16th St / Website
Creativity Explored is a fabulous studio-based collective that uplifts and blossoms developmentally disabled artists by providing their fully-stocked studio, training, and other professional opportunities. Such imaginative masterpieces created in their stimulating space by their incredible talents are later showcased in must-see exhibitions.
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1355 Market St, Suite 220 / Website
The Golden Gate Resource Center's mission aims to strengthen the rights and inclusivity for the community of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities through educational programs and services that signify their five values of Partnership, Honor, Person-Centered Thinking and Action, Commitment to Learning and Reflecting, and Innovation.
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1234 Divisadero St / Website
Through their exceptionally professional and personalized audiology, speech and language, educational and counseling services, the Hearing and Speech Center allow those with auditory or communicative difficulties to confidently achieve their lifelong passions and missions at their own pace and judgment-free.
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1035 Market St / Website
Homebridge is devoted to customer-focused home care, as their highly qualified and carefully tailored staff of over 4,000 trained caretakers kindly assist those elderly or with disabilities to function safely within homes and surrounding communities where they feel comfortable and confident.
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261 Octavia St / Website
This wonderful organization excels in providing diverse care and specialized informational programs to sustain self-sufficiency and healthy social relationships in those with intellectual developmental disabilities to thrive in today's otherwise complex financial, social, and legal situations.
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1155 Market St 10th Floor / Website
For those blind or visually impaired, this radiant beacon of hope has been a bright source of equality, empowerment, and improvement since 1902. Here they provide thoroughly intersectional assistance and culturally enlightening programs in their blog, classes, camps, and much more.
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870 Market St, Suite 928 / Website
Combatting stigma and discrimination relating to mental health perpections has been a triumphant feat for MHASF for 70+ years. With their incredibly thoughtful and inclusive peer-run programs, they excel in adapting to the changing needs and approaches of mental health improvement, providing more holistic, integrated, and innovative assistance that accurately reflects demographics and our current policy climates greater.
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1663 Mission St / Website
Founded in 1982, SFCD is run by parents of children with disabilities who work to guarantee thorough, informed, and appropriate care and educational resources for their kids and families. No matter the disability or special needs, SFCD's kind partnership with professionals and involvement with their local communities ensure that these children flourish within a supportive, trustworthy, and encouraging environment.
See also: 10 Bay Area AAPI Organizations To Support And Show Solidarity With
Photography by: ELEVATE/Pexels
July is Disability Pride Month, and since its inception in 1990, many cities nationwide have joined in and continue to uphold both its celebration and advocacy of intersectional disability diversity.
With the disabled community comprising 15% of the population, many are not only of color and of different sexual orientations and economic backgrounds, but also hold different talents, passions, and interests. While this month is about inclusively promoting the pride and unity the disabled community have in solidarity, Disability Pride Month is also dedicated to further attaining inclusivity and justice through greater education and awareness. By highlighting real shared experiences of both successes and of marginalization, such wide experiences within the community aim to break preconceived stigmas and systemic barriers.
Here are 10 organizations around the San Francisco Bay Area to support this July which devote their programs, services, and events to promoting greater health, visibility, community, and artistic enrichment for those of various mental health, physical, and ongoing health conditions.
See also: 10 Bay Area and National Organizations With LGBTQ+ Resources to Platform For Pride Month
View this post on Instagram
4500 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland / Website
Ability Now Bay Area delivers self-empowering skills to foster independence and fulfillment for those with developmental and physical disabilities. Previously the Cerebral Palsy Center for the Bay Area, this comprehensive center offers not only computer literacy and community integration, but also vocational training using the most cutting-edge resources.
View this post on Instagram
1500 Howard St / Website
This nonprofit is a brilliant career and wellness center for adults with developmental disabilities that includes postsecondary education, empowering life and career skills, recreational socialization, and more. Those in any stage of adulthood can customize their specific program to best fit their social, educational, or career goals, all at their own pace.
View this post on Instagram
3245 16th St / Website
Creativity Explored is a fabulous studio-based collective that uplifts and blossoms developmentally disabled artists by providing their fully-stocked studio, training, and other professional opportunities. Such imaginative masterpieces created in their stimulating space by their incredible talents are later showcased in must-see exhibitions.
View this post on Instagram
1355 Market St, Suite 220 / Website
The Golden Gate Resource Center's mission aims to strengthen the rights and inclusivity for the community of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities through educational programs and services that signify their five values of Partnership, Honor, Person-Centered Thinking and Action, Commitment to Learning and Reflecting, and Innovation.
View this post on Instagram
1234 Divisadero St / Website
Through their exceptionally professional and personalized audiology, speech and language, educational and counseling services, the Hearing and Speech Center allow those with auditory or communicative difficulties to confidently achieve their lifelong passions and missions at their own pace and judgment-free.
View this post on Instagram
1035 Market St / Website
Homebridge is devoted to customer-focused home care, as their highly qualified and carefully tailored staff of over 4,000 trained caretakers kindly assist those elderly or with disabilities to function safely within homes and surrounding communities where they feel comfortable and confident.
View this post on Instagram
261 Octavia St / Website
This wonderful organization excels in providing diverse care and specialized informational programs to sustain self-sufficiency and healthy social relationships in those with intellectual developmental disabilities to thrive in today's otherwise complex financial, social, and legal situations.
View this post on Instagram
1155 Market St 10th Floor / Website
For those blind or visually impaired, this radiant beacon of hope has been a bright source of equality, empowerment, and improvement since 1902. Here they provide thoroughly intersectional assistance and culturally enlightening programs in their blog, classes, camps, and much more.
View this post on Instagram
870 Market St, Suite 928 / Website
Combatting stigma and discrimination relating to mental health perpections has been a triumphant feat for MHASF for 70+ years. With their incredibly thoughtful and inclusive peer-run programs, they excel in adapting to the changing needs and approaches of mental health improvement, providing more holistic, integrated, and innovative assistance that accurately reflects demographics and our current policy climates greater.
View this post on Instagram
1663 Mission St / Website
Founded in 1982, SFCD is run by parents of children with disabilities who work to guarantee thorough, informed, and appropriate care and educational resources for their kids and families. No matter the disability or special needs, SFCD's kind partnership with professionals and involvement with their local communities ensure that these children flourish within a supportive, trustworthy, and encouraging environment.
See also: 10 Bay Area AAPI Organizations To Support And Show Solidarity With
Photography by: ELEVATE/Pexels
