Ability Now Bay Area

Address

4500 Lincoln Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602

(510) 531-3323

www.abilitynowbayarea.org

AKA:

Cerebral Palsy Center for the Bay Area

Description:

Provides services for adults, ages 18 to 65, with a wide range of physical, intellectual, or other developmental disabilities including a self-employment training program, an adult development center, a technology center with assistive technology, and other programs to assist participants in reaching their highest potential, respecting their choices as adults, protecting their rights and interests, teaching advocacy and self-help skills, offering moral support to consumers and their families and raising community awareness and enlisting support.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

June 28, 2023

Year Incorporated:

1942

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

4500 Lincoln Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602

Mailing

4500 Lincoln Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602

Contacts

Maureen DeCoste

Primary Contact

Executive Director

mdecoste@abilitynowba.org

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(510) 531-3323

Fax

(510) 531-2990

Accessibility:

Handicap Accessible

Description

Provides services for adults, ages 18 to 65, with a wide range of physical, intellectual, or other developmental disabilities including a self-employment training program, an adult development center, a technology center with assistive technology, and other programs to assist participants in reaching their highest potential, respecting their choices as adults, protecting their rights and interests, teaching advocacy and self-help skills, offering moral support to consumers and their families and raising community awareness and enlisting support.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Adults, 18-65 with a wide range of physical, intellectual, or other developmental disabilities including include traumatic brain injuries, stroke-related disabilities, multiple sclerosis, spastic quadriplegia, seizure disorders, mental retardation, and autism

Fees

Call for information

Intake Procedure

Call for appointment, medical verification of disability required, recommendation from Regional Center of the East Bay.

Languages

English, Spanish, and Mandarin

Service Area

East Bay Counties

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • California
    • Alameda County
      • Contra Costa County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      510-531-3323
      Type:
      Main Number
      Name:
      Main Number
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LR-3100.1800-130) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Provides services for adults, ages 18 to 65, with a wide range of physical, intellectual, or other developmental disabilities including a self-employment training program, an adult development center, a technology center with assistive technology, and other programs to assist participants in reaching their highest potential, respecting their choices as adults, protecting their rights and interests, teaching advocacy and self-help skills, offering moral support to consumers and their families and raising community awareness and enlisting support.

      Hours

      Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

      Required Documents

      None

      Eligibility

      Adults, 18-65 with a wide range of physical, intellectual, or other developmental disabilities including include traumatic brain injuries, stroke-related disabilities, multiple sclerosis, spastic quadriplegia, seizure disorders, mental retardation, and autism

      Fees

      Call for information

      Intake Procedure

      Call for appointment, medical verification of disability required, recommendation from Regional Center of the East Bay.

      Languages

      English, Spanish, and Mandarin

      Service Area

      East Bay Counties

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • California
        • Alameda County
          • Contra Costa County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          510-531-3323
          Type:
          Main Number
          Name:
          Main Number
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-6500.1800) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Provides services for adults, ages 18 to 65, with a wide range of physical, intellectual, or other developmental disabilities including a self-employment training program, an adult development center, a technology center with assistive technology, and other programs to assist participants in reaching their highest potential, respecting their choices as adults, protecting their rights and interests, teaching advocacy and self-help skills, offering moral support to consumers and their families and raising community awareness and enlisting support.

          Hours

          Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

          Required Documents

          None

          Eligibility

          Adults, 18-65 with a wide range of physical, intellectual, or other developmental disabilities including include traumatic brain injuries, stroke-related disabilities, multiple sclerosis, spastic quadriplegia, seizure disorders, mental retardation, and autism

          Fees

          Call for information

          Intake Procedure

          Call for appointment, medical verification of disability required, recommendation from Regional Center of the East Bay.

          Languages

          English, Spanish, and Mandarin

          Service Area

          East Bay Counties

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • California
            • Alameda County
              • Contra Costa County

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              510-531-3323
              Type:
              Main Number
              Name:
              Main Number
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-2700.1700) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              Provides services for adults, ages 18 to 65, with a wide range of physical, intellectual, or other developmental disabilities including a self-employment training program, an adult development center, a technology center with assistive technology, and other programs to assist participants in reaching their highest potential, respecting their choices as adults, protecting their rights and interests, teaching advocacy and self-help skills, offering moral support to consumers and their families and raising community awareness and enlisting support.

              Hours

              Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

              Required Documents

              None

              Eligibility

              Adults, 18-65 with a wide range of physical, intellectual, or other developmental disabilities including include traumatic brain injuries, stroke-related disabilities, multiple sclerosis, spastic quadriplegia, seizure disorders, mental retardation, and autism

              Fees

              Call for information

              Intake Procedure

              Call for appointment, medical verification of disability required, recommendation from Regional Center of the East Bay.

              Languages

              English, Spanish, and Mandarin

              Service Area

              East Bay Counties

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • California
                • Alameda County
                  • Contra Costa County

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  510-531-3323
                  Type:
                  Main Number
                  Name:
                  Main Number
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-6500.8120) and related services within the Service Tree.

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