Community Access Center
Empowering persons with disabilities to control their own lives, advocate and achieve complete social, economic, and political integration. Specific on-going services include support groups, housing, and equipment assistance.
81-730 Highway 111, Suite 2, Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-4888
(760) 347-0722 fax
(760) 321-6802 TTY
email: indio@aol.com

Desert Blind and Handicapped Association, Inc.
Senior Transportation for persons (55+) who are blind, low vision, and/or physically disabled in the west Coachella Valley.
36399 Cathedral Canyon Road  Suite 7
Palm Springs, CA 92234
(760) 770-1700
info@desertblind.org


Desertstar Project for the Mentally Disabled, Inc.
This is a 501(c) (3) public benefit nonprofit corporation. Their main goal is to purchase land and build housing units for 140 mentally ill adults. Future plans are to build studios and one and two bedroom units on 20 acres of land. To provide services such as work rehabilitation, educational classes, vocational services, independent living skills programs, social and recreational activities. Their rent fees are affordable for those receiving disability benefits from the government. Free video and discussion programs are open to the public on the second Tuesday of each month at noon.
1111 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Building C
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 345-322-1003 
(760) 345-2106 Fax
email j.hancock5@verizon.net


Desert Visionaries
Branna Sissenwine
(760) 320-3030
(760) 320-2609 Fax


Disabled American Veterans - Chapter #66 & #78
P.O. Box 1044, Palm Springs, CA 92263-1044
(760) 325-4270


Disabled Medical Transportation Service
Disabled Medical Transportation Service provides non-emergency medical transportation via wheelchair or stretcher throughout the Coachella Valley to destinations inside and outside the valley. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They have para transporters in uniform that are highly skilled and courteous.
44-489 Town Center Way, PMB 231, Suite D
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 360-2068


Desert Arc
Provides vocational training, social, and recreational opportunities to people with developmental disabilities and mental retardation. The resolve of the Foundation is to function as an alert advocate and sensitive service delivery agency for the citizens of the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert communities diagnosed as primarily mentally retarded, and others who are developmentally disabled or physically challenged.
73-255 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-1611
(760) 773-0933 Fax


Guide Dogs of the Desert
Graduates receive a specially trained guide dog with the necessary equipment. Post graduate assistance is available for the working life of the team. Free.
Post Office Box 1692, Palm Springs, CA 92263
(760) 329-6257  
(760) 329-2127 fax
Email info@guidedogsofthedesert

Home Care Companion
A resource for caregivers
A video series developed to provide caregivers with the tools, skills, and knowledge needed to fulfill the caregiving role.
For more information, contact: 
Healing Arts
888-846-7008
email: order@homecarecompanion.com

Independent Living California Style
Walk-in bathtubs, handicapped-accessible tubs and showers at factory-direct prices. Offers safety, dignity, independence.  Wide inward-opening door, anti-slip features, foot & leg massager, handheld & wall mount shower heads, many models, sizes, and colors available, no-leak lifetime guarantee, installation available; may be deductible or tax free; made in USA. Enjoy a bath again!
Contact: Kyle White
1120 Via Miraleste
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 320-5550
fax:(760) 320-5158
email: ianhutton@msn.com

Inland Regional Center
Advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities through normalization. Infant Circle-services for infants with hearing, vision, and orthopedic delays. Prevent development disabilities from occurring through early intervention.
674 Brier Drive, P.O. Box 6127
San Bernardino, CA 92412-6127
(909) 890-3000

Palm Springs National Stroke Association
Palm Springs Stroke Activity Center
Offers free assistance and support to stroke survivors and their caregivers and families. Focuses on recovery and rehabilitation through education, recreational therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. This is the only free stroke rehabilitation center in the world. Located in Palm Springs for the last 24 years.
2800 East Alejo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-7676
(760) 325-8026 Fax
Email psstrkcntr@aol.com


Parkinson's Resource Organization
Parkinson's Resource Organization is a non profit, charitable organization dedicated to disseminating information about Parkinson's disease, providing funds for respite care, and giving emotional comfort to families of people with Parkinson's. We do this through a network of support groups, information and referral, and a monthly newsletter. To learn more about the work of Parkinson's Resource Organization, formerly known as Children of Parkinsonians,  
Toll Free (877) 775-4111
Jo Rosen, President and Founder
74-090 el Paseo, Suite #102
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 773-5628
email: info@parkinsons.org

Pegasus Riding Academy
A place where children and adults of all ages and with all types of handicaps can come to get superb therapeutic benefits while experiencing the joy of riding a horse. The warm, gentle massage of the horse while walking is very therapeutic for most mobility impaired people. Also the walking motion of the horse is as close to the human walk as can be found in nature, and is an inspiring and exciting experience for those whose life is spent in a wheelchair.
35-450 Pegasus Court
Palm Desert, CA 92276
(760) 772-3057
(760) 772-1195Fax

Preferred Home Care
Provides custodial care for clients in their homes. They help with activities of daily living.
42-800 Bob Hope Drive ste 209-K
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 202-3900
email: carenow@preferredhomecare.net
 

ProWatch HomeCare
 ProWatch HomeCare Services, Inc. is the premier resource for caregiving in the Coachella Valley.  Their staff can answer your questions concerning caregiver selection, Medicare/Medicaid, long term care insurance, and the protection and security you should have as you consider care for your loved one.  They are the resource on aging and "at home care" in the Coachella Valley and are available 24 hours a day/seven days a week to help you and to answer your questions.  Contact Melinda Ann Cook, RN or David Bryce Stanton.
 340 South Farrell Drive, Suite A102
 Palm Springs, CA 92262
 (760) 699-5830
 Fax: (760) 699-5832
 E-Mail: dbstanton@hotmail.com

Special Olympics
For more than a generation, Special Olympics has been opening up a world for the mentally retarded, both young and old, to achieve goals and experience sports competition. It has created opportunities for field and off the playing field as coaches, officials, and messengers for the movement. It has built self-esteem, instilled pride and brought joy to millions of people.
A chance to compete, to grow, to learn, to inspire.
P.O. Box 357, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760) 343-1722


Stroke Rehabilitation Group
Provides rehabilitative services to persons suffering from a debilitating stroke. A free program is offered to help speed the recovery process.
Post Office Box 1135, Cathedral City, CA 92235-1135
(760) 322-3995  
Meets at Los Compadres Clubhouse
1849 South El Cielo Road
Tuesdays 9:00am - 2:00pm

Yes I Can
Home medical equipment Store engaged in sales, service and insurance billing of merchandise designed to aid seniors and individuals with disabilities.
35-325 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 321-1717  
(760) 321-7780 fax