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San Mateo Branch Office

Human Services

San Mateo Branch Office

California State Department of Rehabilitation

Provides the counseling, testing and training necessary for physically or mentally handicapped individuals to become competitively employed.

Description:

Assists individuals with disabilities, emphasizing those with the most severe disabilities, toward informed choice and success in education, vocational training, career opportunities, independent living and in the use of assistive technology to improve their lives. Services may include counseling, medical services and equipment, additional assessment as needed, and vocational and on-the-job training. Other services may include transportation assistance, work tools, equipment and license fees, uniforms and safety equipment, and self-employment services. Referral to additional resources and services for family members are also available. Other offices are in Menlo Park and San Bruno (described separately).

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS stops in front.
1065 East Hillsdale Blvd., Suite 403, Foster City, CA 94404 37.560925 -122.269764 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Spanish

Accessibility Options:

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled Restroom
  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

None.

Audience:

Individuals with disabilities

Eligibility:

A medically diagnosable disability that creates an impediment to employment (including unemployment or underemployment) that can be remedied with rehabilitation services

How to Apply:

Come in or apply by phone. Accepts mailed/faxed applications also.

Service Wait Estimate:

Waiting lists are established periodically when funds are limited. Most severely disabled applicants are given priority.

Service Areas:

  • Belmont
  • Burlingame
  • Foster City
  • Half Moon Bay
  • Hillsborough
  • Redwood City
  • San Carlos
  • San Mateo