Links of Interest

A video log ("vlog") about one of our clients and board members, Robin.

We are indirectly funded by the State of California: Department of Developmental Services.

We directly receive funding from Golden Gate Regional Center.

TASH, an organization promoting Equity, Diversity, Social Justice and Inclusion for people with disabilities.

The Supported Life Institute, a great conference we recommend that takes place every October in Sacramento.

We are also referenced by Marin.org

The Center for Nonprofit and Volunteer Leadership of Marin: Marin Nexus

Facilitating Natural Supports: Assisting Lisa to Connect with Her Dreams, a study co-authored by Lisa Markey Giraldi.

Disability Rights California, a non-profit legal agency, "Advancing the human and legal rights of people with disabilities." This web site has hundreds of links to disability advocacy resources and organizations, and state and federal agencies.

Matrix - a parent-run information and resource center helping families of children with special needs in Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties. Matrix conducts support groups, has a help line, and holds trainings and workshops for parents and professionals.
Help Line: 800.578.2592 Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm.

People First® of California, Inc. - Self-Advocates Training Self-Advocates- Many People First groups meet in a variety of areas. You can call contact them her for more information about local groups:
1225 8th Street, Suite 360 - Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 552-6625 - (916) 387-2379 fax

The State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Area Board 5 - serves the developmentally disabled consumers of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties. This is an absolutely fantastic ( and free )source of information and advocacy.
Developmental Disabilities Area Board 5 ~ 1515 Clay St. Suite 300 ~ Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 286-0439 - (510) 286-4397 fax

Protection and Advocacy Inc. - Provides advocacy services for people with disabilities. Offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego. PAI’s vision is a barrier free, inclusive world that values diversity, culture and each individual. In this world all people with disabilities have equality, dignity, power, freedom of choice, independence, and freedom from abuse, neglect and discrimination.
Toll Free 800.776.5746 / TTY 800.719.5798

Get College Credit for Volunteering for PDS

San Francisco State University, Community Involvement Center: SFSU

College of Marin Fieldwork and Seminar Class, Psychology or Behavioral Science 252 Class: MCC

Nonprofit Organizations

Marin Nonprofit Organizations listings.

Check This Out

A documentary about one of PDS's clients

Indices

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