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Wine CountryConvention & Visitors BureauSonoma County TourismPhone: 707.565.2146 San Francisco
About San FranciscoSan Francisco, athe \"City by the Bay\", is only 49 Square miles yet is made up of many vastly different neighborhoods and terrain. Getting around to all the different sites can be a challenge for anyone, however most would agree not to rent a car. Parking is extremely difficult and can be quite expensive. There are a myriad of parking signs on the streets, which can be rather complicated to understand. Vehicles displaying placards can be ticketed and towed if parked improperly. Wheelchair riders can get to most sightseeing spots by wheeling, however depending on your route, you\'ll likely encounter steep hills. The underground trains, most buses, and plenty of curbcuts make getting around very easy. Ramped taxis are also available. See transportation. A word of caution: San Franciscans are notorious for running red lights so wait a little before crossing the street. \"The coldest winter I ever spent was one summer in San Francisco\", is a quote often attributed to Mark Twain. Truth is, nobody knows who really said it. Regardless of its origins, do take the advice seriously. Unlike most places, summers in San Francisco are unpredictable and often cool and foggy. The best weather months are April, May, and September through November. The rainy season is December through March. The best clothes to pack are things that can be layered. One part of the city can be basking in the sun while another part is covered in fog. Visit the San Francisco Visitor Information Center, Lower level, Hallidie Plaza, 900 Market. The elevator is located on Market St. near Mason St. or check their web site.
Accessible Public ToiletsAccessible Public ToiletsCurrently there are 24 wheelchair accessible pay toilets located throughout San Francisco. Check out the following website for their locations.
Attendent ReferralIn-Home Support ServicesProvides attendent referrals in San Francisco. Phone: 415.243.4477 Local 250Attendent's Union Provides referrals. Phone: 415.441.2500 San Francisco ChronicleCall to place an ad in the newspaper. Phone: 415.777.7777 Audio Described PerformancesAudio VisionProvides descriptive audio services. Call to find out about current performances being audio described. Phone: 415.641.4589 Convention & Visitors BureauVisitors CenterLocated at the lower level of Hallidie Plaza. Elevator located on Market St near 5th St. Also can be accessed from the concourse level at the Powell St. BART station. Call or visit their website to request a complete visitor information kit. Hours:M-F 9-5pm, Sat,Sun and holidays. 9-3pm Phone: 415.283.0177 Disability OrganizationsDeaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral AgencyProvides services and referrals throughout the San Francisco/Bay Area. Phone: 510.483.0753 Independent Living Resource CenterAdvocacy and disability education based programs for Residents of San Francisco. Provides general disability information and referrals.
Phone: 415.543.6222 Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the BlindOffers supportive, educational and rehabilitative services for blind or visually impaired individuals of all ages. Provides transcription services and information and referral. The Adaptations Lighthouse Store sells adaptive aids and appliances.
Phone: 415.431.1481 United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden GateOffers services and programs to persons with cerebral palsy and other physical/developmental disabilities and their families. Services include: counseling for individuals and families, crisis intervention, advocacy, general information and referral.
Phone: 415.627.6939 - From San Francisco
Equipment Rental/RepairITC MedicalRents manual wheelchairs and scooters. 2 days advance notice requested. Open M-F 9am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5p Phone: 415.387.7100 Mobility Equipment IncRents & repairs all types of chairs and scooters. Saturday by appointment. Phone: 415.564.2098 Scoot Around North AmericaWill locate a scooter rental and deliver to airport or hotel. Phone: 888.441.7575 Wheelchairs of BerkeleyDelivery Area: S.F./Bay Area 3 locations Repairs all types of chairs. Phone: 415.284.9424 Wheelchairs of San MateoDelivery Area: S.F./Bay Area 2 locations Rents manual & motorized chairs. Repairs all types. Open Saturday Phone: 650.342.4864 OxygenGolden Years MedicalCertified DME supplier. On call 24hr. for Oxygen. No liquid Oxygen. Will deliver. Phone: 800.444.4967 Royal Medical SupplySupply oxygen and a full line of medical supplies. Will deliver. Oxygen requests may take up to 5 business days to deliver. Phone: 415.346.2925 Sign Language InterpretersBay Area Communication Access (BACA)1 week advance notice requested. Phone: 415.356.0405 Hands On1 week advance notice requested Phone: 800.900.9478 Lake TahoeAbout Lake TahoeLake Tahoe located at 6200' above sea level is one of the largest alpine lakes in the world with over 71 miles of shoreline. There are 2 distinct areas to the Lake, North & South Shore, with each offering something different. To reach the North Shore take Interstate 80. The North Shore has a more rural atmosphere with small lakeside towns and many ski resorts. To reach the South Shore follow US 50. This area is more built up with shopping and large casinos nearby at the Nevada Stateline. The roads that surround the lake are 2 lane highways and provide excellent scenery. Check weather conditions during wintertime as there can be road closures. For visitor information visit these websites: South Lake Tahoe YosemiteAbout YosemiteFor anyone planning a trip to California a visit to Yosemite is a must. It is a place of awesome beauty. Only a 4 1/2 hour drive from San Francisco, you can visit Yosemite year round but not all of the roads in the park will be open during the winter months. There are 3 entrances to the park, the West, South and East. Accessible lodging is most available in towns near the south entrance. For general tourist information visit the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau www.yosemite-sierra.org/and the Yosemite Area Traveler Information http://www.yosemite.com/. A small pamphlet titled "Access for Visitors with Disabilities" is available at all park entrances or to receive in advance of your trip call the Public Information Office at 209 372-0529 or write to Yosemite National Park, Public Information Office, PO Box 577, Yosemite CA 95389. This pamphlet was printed in 1993 so it is a little outdated. Access in the park is continually being upgraded. Accessible lodging within the park is rather limited. Part of this is due to a very bad flood in 1996 that wiped out a lot of the cabins. All lodging reservations within the park are made through one central number at 559-252-4848 or 559-255-8345 TDD. In some cases you need to make reservations up to one year in advance. Campground reservations can be made by calling 800-436-7275 or 888-530-9796 TDD. The Yosemite Lodge and the Ahwahnee offer the most accessible lodging options. For details see "lodging". The following are located in the valley and have limited access. Curry Village This large cluster of rustic cabins is scattered throughout hilly terrain. There are some units with bathrooms and some without. The two cabins with bathrooms and a ramp are located just off the parking lot (2A and 2B). The bathrooms have no access features and the door clearance is 29". Other ground level units without bathrooms (264-270) may work for some people, but the path of travel to them and the restrooms can be difficult. Housekeeping Tents Located in the valley, these canvas tents are situated on concrete pads and offer some accessibility, but have no heating or cooling. They provide cots and mattresses but you have to provide the bedding. Accessible restrooms are located in Section H. |
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