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Outside Resources The following is a list of agencies, organizations and services. Many other sources are available, but this should serve to give you a start. For information about local chapters & branches, unless otherwise noted, contact the respective national office. Multiple SclerosisNational Multiple Sclerosis Society Northern California Chapter1700 Owens Street, Suite 190 San Francisco, CA 94158 415-230-6678 800-344-4867 Family CaregiversFamily Caregiver Alliance690 Market Street, Suite #600, San Francisco, CA 94104 415-434-3388 Toll Free 800-445-8106 National Family Caregivers Association 10400 Connecticut Ave., Suite #500, Kensington, MD 20895 800-896-3650 Back to Top Disability and Public Policy OrganizationsAssociation For Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD)P.O. Box 21192, Columbus, OH 43221-0192 614-488-4972 (VOICE/TDD) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office Of Communication And Legislative Affairs 1801 L St, N.W. 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20507 202-275-7377 800-669-3362 (publications) 901 Market St., Suite #500 San Francisco, CA 94103 800-669-4000 National Council On Disability The National Council on Disability studies and makes recommendations about public policy for people with disabilities. The council also publishes Focus, a free newsletter. 1331 F Street, N.W. Suite 850 Washington, DC 20004 (202) 272-2004 Center For Independent Living 2539 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 510-841-4776 Americans With Disabilities Act The department of Justice, Civil Rights Division is responsible for enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This site links to numerous other resources. U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530 Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section - NYA 202-514-0301 800-514-0301 (VOICE) 800-514-0383 (TDD) Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program (BORP) 830 Bancroft Way, Suite #205, Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 849-4663 Canine Companions 2965 Dutton Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 577-1700 (800) 572-2275 Can Do Multiple Sclerosis 27 Main Street, Suite #303, Edwards, CO 81632 (970) 926-1290 (800) 367-3101 Back to Top Government AgenciesDepartment Of Health ServicesMedi-Cal Information Social Security Administration 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235 (800) 772-1213 Contact the Social Security Administration to determine your local branch and if you are entitled to receive benefits, based on your level of disability. Long Term Care PolicyNational Council on Aging1901 L Street NW, 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036 202-479-1200 Facility PlacementBest Nursing Homes 2012: Behind the Rankings at US News and World ReportOmbudsman Program Crisis Line 800-231-4024 Home & Day CareInstitute On Aging415-750-4111 877-750-4111 Adult Day Care 866-333-6002 Other ResourcesPlanetree Health Library2040 Webster Street , San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 600-3681 Back to Top |
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