CHAPTER 3: INDEPENDENT LIVING MobilityWorks - Santa Clara (408) 988-1926 MobilityWorks - Burlingame (650) 692-8800 www.mobilityworks.com MobilityWorks is a leading retail sales and service provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles. Through our national network of 67 sales centers, we have the largest inventory of vehicles, along with other products that improve mobility. And through our personalized approach, we work with each customer so that they receive the best solution for their needs. We believe every person deserves to be connected to who and what matters most in their lives.
Travel Access Northern California www.accessnca.org Nonprofit organization that provides online information about tourism, recreation and resources in northern California. California Department of Parks & Recreation (916) 445-8949 for accessibility information (916) 653-8148 for Human Rights Office www.parks.ca.gov/parkindex On this user-friendly website you can find information about accessible features in state parks. Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) (415) 474-7662 www.etctrips.org/ This non-profit organization provides outdoor adventure programs for people with disabilities and economically disadvantaged youth. Four programs are offered: water rafting, sea kayaking, cross-country skiing and Youth-lead.
Wheelchair Getaways (800) 642-2042 www.wheelchairgetaways.com/ This company rents wheelchair/scooteraccessible vans in all 48 states as well as Hawaii and Puerto Rico by the day, week, and month or longer. No delivery or pickup.
Life on Wheels - The Active Wheelchair User www.lifeonwheels.org/ Life on Wheels addresses the misconceptions people bring to their experience of disability. Book available for purchase.
TIP: Volunteering is a great way for stroke survivors to have an active life, share experiences with others and make life as normal as possible after stroke. Most not-for-profit organizations and senior centers are always looking for volunteers!
www.PacificStrokeAssociation.org support@psastroke.org – (650) 565-8485
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