San Diego Brain Injury Foundation Provides resources, education, community awareness and adult housing for those with brain injury. 619-294-6541 www.sdbif.org Spina Bifida Association Greater San Diego Support Provides education, advocacy and resources for those living with Spina Bifida. 619-491-9018 www.spinabifidaassociation.org Tri-City Medical Center Robotic, Orthopaedic and Spine Institute Leading edge services with the region’s only Mazor Robotics guidance system for minimally invasive spinal surgery. Uses Hana surgical table for hip replacement and e+ Vitamin E total knee replacement procedure. 4002 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 760-940-3000 www.tricitymed.org/ orthopedic-help United Spinal Association Support and services for the spinal cord injury and disease community. www.unitedspinal.org
CANCER American Cancer Society Resources for treatment, nutrition, caregiving, insurance and maintaining health. Also has research opportunities and helps with transportation to treatment. 5333 Mission Center Rd. #105 SD, 92108 619-299-4200 www.cancer.org Emilio Nares Foundation Provides a resource guide for parents, rides to cancer treatments, in-hospital treat bags, end-of-life guidance, and bilingual staffed resource rooms at Rady Children’s and CHOC. 2650 Truxtun Rd. #202 SD, 92106 858-571-3328 www.enfhope.org
Friends of Scott Provides gas and gift cards to families traveling to cancer treatments and events for children battling cancer. 6977 Navajo Rd. #168 SD, 92119 619-993-2917 www.friendsofscott.org National Children’s Cancer Society Provides assistance to families who need to travel for cancer treatments. St. Louis, MO 314-241-1600 www.thenccs.org Ped-Onc Resource Center Resources for living with and surviving childhood cancer. www.ped-onc.org
CEREBRAL PALSY National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (See listing under Blindness) Southern California Cerebral Palsy Center at Rady Children’s Hospital A multi-disciplinary team provides a complete evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patients with Cerebral Palsy, with the goal of improving patients’ function and quality of life within the community. 3030 Children’s Way SD, 92123 858-576-1700 x5362 www.rchsd.org/programsservices/cerebral-palsy-center United Cerebral Palsy Foundation National Center for Information on Cerebral Palsy and advocacy for the rights of persons with disabilities. 800-872-5827 www.ucp.org United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County Providing access to services, durable medical equipment, technology, and family support for people with Cerebral Palsy and other special needs. Toy lending library, technology assistance and adult day programs available.
8525 Gibbs Dr. #209 SD, 92123 858-571-7803 www.ucpsd.org
for deaf-blind individuals. 516-944-8900 x253 VP: 516-570-3246 www.hknc.org
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Network Interpreting Service Private sign language interpreting referral agencies. 4201 Mt. Voss Dr., SD, 92117 800-284-1043 Text: 858-799-0123 VP: 208-425-7104 www.networkinterpretingservice .com
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation San Diego Chapter Provides clinic trials, resources, advocacy and activities for those living with Cystic Fibrosis. 10455 Sorrento Valley Rd. #103 SD, 92121 858-452-2873 www.cff.org
DEAF/HARD OF HEARING CA Hands and Voices Group dedicated to providing resources, recreational activities, camps, education, and advocacy for individuals who are D/HH and their families. www.cahandsandvoices.org California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) Deaf and disabled telecommunications program. 877-546-7414 TTY: 800-867-4323 Deaf Community Services of San Diego (DCS) Support services for deaf/hard of hearing/hearing loss, resource list, sign language. 1545 Hotel Circle S. #300 SD, 92108 619-398-2441 Videophone: 619-550-3436 www.deafcommunityservices.org Deaf Education and Families (DEAF) Project at CSUN Education, resources, lending library, fun activities and parent to parent support for children and adults who are D/HH. 18111 Nordhoff St. #EA 111 Northridge, CA 91330-8265 818-677-6854 V/VP www.csun.edu/deafproject Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults Information, support and advocacy
Resource Guide for Parents of Infants and Toddlers Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Tools, tips and the most comprehensive guide to everything parents need to navigate services for children who are D/HH: schools, programs, community resources, parent supports accessible tech and more. www.empoweryourfamily.org Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive phone calls. 888-CALL-FCC (225-5322) TTY: 888-835-5322 YMCA Deaf and Hard-ofHearing Family Camp (See listing under Camps and Enrichment Programs)
DIABETES American Diabetes Association Offers dietary support, resources, research, info and advocacy for those living with Diabetes. 5060 Shoreham Pl. #100 SD, 92122 619-234-9897 800-DIABETES (342-2383) www.diabetes.org Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International Dedicated to finding a cure for and supporting individuals with Diabetes. 5665 Oberlin Dr. #106 SD, 92121 800-533-CURE (2873) 858-597-0240 www.jdrf.org
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