counseling, training and resources for persons with vision loss. Training and support is available in English & Spanish and other languages. Marin Access Operated by Whistlestop 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 454-0964 • (800) 454-0964 (outside of Marin) whistlestop.org Whistlestop provides door to door personalized transportation for people with disabilities who are unable to use public transit. An eligibility application to use the service must be approved prior to service. Please call or visit our website for further information.
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MCIL (Marin Center for Independent Living) 710 Fourth St, San Rafael, CA 9901 (415) 459-6245 • marincil.org One-stop resource center for older adults and people with disabilities. Benefits counseling (SSI, SSDI), personal assistant registry, home modifications, support groups, assistive technology, disability rights advocacy. No agency fees. North Coast Mobility 400 Tamal Plaza, Ste 417 Corte Madera, CA 94925 (415) 927-0111 Repair of wheelchairs, walkers, scooters and vehicle lift ramps. Sale of used and new equipment. Osher Marin Jewish Community Center 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 444-8000 • marinjcc.org The Marin JCC offers a full schedule of highly beneficial aquatic and land-based therapeutic exercise programs.
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