Cerebral Palsy Center for the Bay Area, Inc.

Gross and fine motor skill training, self-care, cognitive development, independent living skills, counseling, recreation and social activities.

Description:

Provides services to maximize the independent living skills and communication skills of persons with cerebral palsy, physical, intellectual and/or other developmental disability. The Adult Development Program offers gross and fine motor skill training, self-care instruction (personal hygiene, toileting and feeding), cognitive development, instruction in independent living, prevocational skills training and opportunities for social development. Other services include individual and group counseling, exercise classes, ceramics and drama. The community integration program is offered at an alternate site in Oakland and teaches people how to access and navigate services and social amenities of the community. Other programs include Wellness and Aging offering classes on various health, exercise and diet topics, including adaptive yoga, Feldenkrais, massage, accupressure and crainal sacral. Computer Learning Lab provides customized assistance with assistive technology and adaptive equipment. Cornerstone Small Business Incubator assists those with severe physical limitations interested in learning to open a business how to start, structure and run a business.

Location

Public Transit:

Transportation provided for Regional Center clients. AC Transit stops within 1 block.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Cantonese
Spanish

Accessibility Options:

Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Vary according to program enrollment.

Audience:

Persons with cerebral palsy, physical, intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities

Eligibility:

Age 21 or over, have physical, intellectual and/or other developmental disability, meet program criteria, not harmful to self or others. Age 18-21 for transition student still in public school programs must also have an agreement with the student's public school program

How to Apply:

Apply by phone. Appointment necessary for application, medical verification of disability required.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Francisco County
San Mateo County
Solano County