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Get disability advocacy support. Check the named provider’s programme and service area.

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Choose your county to find the providers listed by California SILC. The 28 centres are separate organizations; a branch or regional provider may be in another county.
Some service areas use ZIP codes or programme-specific rules. County maps help you browse; they do not establish eligibility at your address.
Check the named branch before visiting. Appointment, drop-in, phone and office times differ. The directory shows current quoted contacts and selected local instructions with their sources.
State core-service descriptions appear once here. Local intake, capacity, equipment costs and specialized programme eligibility must be checked with the provider. ILC housing and attendant referrals do not guarantee housing, a paid caregiver or a benefit decision.

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Shared official instructions

These links and rules are shared by the county guides. Choose a county for its listed locations and full guide.

Get disability advocacy support — California guidance

Shared California independent-living guidance. Contact the named local provider about the particular programme, service area and availability.

Requirements & sources · checked October 15, 2026

Shared DOR core-service description

Ask about individual advocacy and work to improve access to services and community systems.

Checked October 15, 2026

Official guidance

Advocacy has two sides: Individual and systems. Individual advocacy means an ILC staff member may accompany a person to medical appointments, housing interviews, Social Security visits or meetings with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. Systems change means the ILC may do things like advocate to a transit agency for better routes or buses. ILCs may also help by advocating for curb cuts, street crossings, buildings or anything else that will help all people have equal access to society.

California Department of Rehabilitation · Independent Living services and official locator (opens in a new tab)

Advocacy has two sides: Individual and systems. Individual advocacy means an ILC staff member may accompany a person to medical appointments, housing interviews, Social Security visits or meetings with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. Systems change means the ILC may do things like advocate to a transit agency for better routes or buses. ILCs may also help by advocating for curb cuts, street crossings, buildings or anything else that will help all people have equal access to society.

California service directory · Alameda

Alameda — Independent living support directory

California SILC lists independent providers for this county; some use ZIP-code or programme-specific areas. A listed branch can be in another county. Providers are separate organizations; confirm the programme, branch and appointment before visiting.