CID offers a wide array of Services & Advocacy Programs for the betterment of your independence in the community. Learn more about all of our services and programs:
Offers group and individual peer support services on a regular basis. The peer support group promotes self-help values and supports healthy interaction and social skills. Learn More…
The Independent Living Skills program assists people with disabilities to identify resources, strategies, and equipment for achieving maximum independence. Learn More…
Our AT advocate can recommend technological devices, equipment, and resources which allow individuals with disabilities to increase independence. We can help you identify your independent living needs, provide resource coordination for home modification, and even assist in finding funding in certain situations. Learn More…
Provides assistance to individuals with disabilities in developing their own plans for the future, including financial planning (assistance with applying for SSI/SSDI, Medi-Cal, CalFresh), employment and housing. Learn More…
Assist consumers to access tools, strategies, and accommodations that make living in the community possible. Advocates have knowledge of a wide range of community resources to share with consumers. Learn More…
CID is committed to advocating for individuals who suffer from mental health disabilities and who face inequalities, harsh conditions, and barriers to care. Learn More…
A registry of carefully selected personal care attendants and caregivers with experience in Home Care, Personal Care, and Respite Care (powered by QuickMatch). Learn More…
CID will provide community education, resources, and individualized support related to COVID recovery (including Long COVID illness) for older adults and individuals with disabilities who reside in San Mateo County. Learn More…
CID aims to assist individuals with disabilities and older adults in disaster readiness and recovery. Resources and services included are community education, starter emergency kits, portabale battery program, medical baseline enrollment, and other resources through the collaboration with San Mateo County Office of Sustainability. Learn More…
This service is available to individuals, groups, public and private agencies, businesses, and community organizations. CID offers ADA consulting and education in all areas of the act. Learn More…
Advocacy services provide both individual and systems advocacy to remove barriers that people with disabilities encounter in their efforts to become fully participating members of the community. Learn More…
Public assistance agencies and state funded agencies providing services primarily to people with disabilities are voter registration agencies under the National Voter Registration Act. Learn More…
CID provides 1-on-1 service coordination, including needs assessment, identification of relevant community resources, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and older adults looking for affordable and accessible housing in San Mateo County. Learn More…
For individuals currently receiving disability benefits, who are considering work, seeking work, self-employed, or currently employed. We will provide you with information about work incentives which may allow you to keep some or all of your cash benefits as well as your medical benefits. Learn More…
Take part in the statewide Youth Organizing (YO!) Program, whose purpose is to develop future leaders in the Disability Rights Movement. Through the YO! program, youth can volunteer at CID for one year and receive a small stipend. Learn More…
