D.O.G.
Disability Organizations Guide
from MobilityDog.org
This free guide to organizations that help people with disabilities is compiled by MobilityDog, its partners and volunteers. These organizations were present at the Accessibility Resource Fair (A.R.F!) held on May 3, 2025 at Pasadena City Hall. The response about these organizations was so positive that many attendees asked for a list of the organizations to contact later. The organizations serve Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.
A.R.F! – Accessibility Resource Fair by MobilityDog
📍 100 Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA
🗓️ Save the Date: May 3, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Join us for the 2026 A.R.F! (Accessibility Resource Fair), a vibrant, inclusive community event hosted by MobilityDog.org. Held in the heart of Pasadena, A.R.F! brings together service providers, adaptive recreation, disability advocates, and assistive technology innovators—all in one welcoming, family-friendly outdoor space. Explore live demos, meet service dogs, enjoy hands-on art, win giveaways, and connect with local organizations that support independent living and accessibility.
AbilityFirst
📍 789 N. Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA
🔗 abilityfirst.org
For individuals with developmental disabilities, AbilityFirst offers a wide range of personalized programs—after-school enrichment, employment support, aquatics, and more—designed to build independence, purpose, and community engagement. They host events like their Food & Wine Festival and welcome volunteers and advocates .
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Greater LA & Central Coast)
🔗 afsp.org/chapter/greater-los-angeles-and-central-coast
Through educational programs, mental health advocacy, and the annual “Out of the Darkness” Walk (hosted in Pasadena’s Central Park), AFSP strives to prevent suicide and support those affected by loss. Their local chapter is active throughout Southern California.
California Resource Services for Independent Living (CRS-IL)
🔗 crs-il.org
CRS-IL (formerly SCRS-IL) offers free peer counseling, independent-living skills training, advocacy, vocational services, and assistive technology across multiple Southern California offices, including Downey and Pasadena.
Can-Do Musos
🔗 candomusos.com
An international nonprofit that empowers musicians with disabilities through global showcases, a podcast, YouTube channel, and events. Since 2013, they've connected over 370 artists across 36 countries, celebrating music without limits .
City of Pasadena Accessibility and Disability Commission
🔗 cityofpasadena.net/commissions/accessibility-and-disability-commission
This advisory body meets monthly to guide city policy on accessibility issues—from transit and housing to recovery after local emergencies. Contact Sara Goldman for resources and participation opportunities.
Easterseals Southern California (Ontario)
🔗 easterseals.com/southerncal
Providing early intervention, ABA behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, and more for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities. The Ontario center is part of a statewide network serving families and seniors.
End Overdose
🔗 endoverdose.net
A nonprofit organizing training on naloxone (Narcan) use, distributing fentanyl test strips, and raising public awareness. The Los Angeles chapter, including UCLA, works at festivals and community events to prevent overdoses.
Farm Fresh To You – Organic Produce Delivered
📍 Delivered across California
🔗 farmfreshtoyou.com
Get fresh, organic produce and farm products delivered straight to your doorstep—and support MobilityDog at the same time. Use promo code PAWS when you sign up, and 10% of every purchase will be donated back to support service dog partnerships and disability empowerment. Farm Fresh To You offers seasonal fruit, vegetables, and artisan goods from local California farms, all customizable to your household’s tastes and needs. Eat well, live well, and give back with every box.
Handicap Driver Training
📍 Corona, CA
🔗 handicapdrivertraining.com
For over 30 years, this center has been helping individuals regain driving independence through adaptive vehicles equipped with advanced hand-control systems. Led by Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists, they offer simulator-assisted training and one-on-one driving sessions with a variety of customized equipment.
Center for Health Care Rights (HICAP)
📍 4601 Wilshire Blvd #160, Los Angeles, CA
🔗 healthcarerights.org
As the state-designated HICAP provider, they offer free, unbiased Medicare/Medicaid counseling, legal advocacy, and educational workshops to seniors and people with disabilities in LA County. Their counselors assist thousands annually to navigate complicated health insurance landscapes.
Independence at Home (SCAN Community Service)
📍 Long Beach, serving LA–Inland Empire
🔗 independenceathome.org
This SCAN Health Plan community initiative offers free, no-insurance-required services to older adults (55+) and their caregivers—counseling, social engagement, tech help, caregiver support, and health-education workshops aimed at sustaining independence at home.
KFK Designs
🔗 kfkdesigns.com
Founded by a C5 quadriplegic engineer, KFK Designs produces 3D-printed adaptive tools—styluses, utensils, gaming controller modifications—that enhance daily living for those with limited hand function. Clients praise their custom-fit, functional designs.
L.A. Works
📍 570 W Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA
🔗 laworks.com
LA’s largest volunteer action center, coordinating skilled and general civic engagement—from climate action and tutoring to disaster prep. They mobilize thousands annually and operate specialized RSVP programs for older volunteers.
Los Angeles Commission on Aging
🔗 City of Los Angeles Department of Aging – Commission on Aging
The Los Angeles Commission on Aging serves as an advisory body to the City Council and Mayor, advocating for the welfare and needs of older adults in Los Angeles. Through public meetings and collaborative initiatives, the Commission works to improve services, promote policy change, and ensure that senior residents have access to essential resources and aging-friendly environments.
Los Angeles Dysautonomia Network (LADN)
📍 Pasadena, CA (serving greater LA)
🔗 la‑dn.org
LADN supports those with dysautonomia and autonomic disorders through free monthly support groups, educational workshops, wellness events, and small grants for medical/financial needs. Members describe it as “a sanctuary…a safe space” during isolating times .
Lucy Pet Products
🔗 lucypetproducts.com
Lucy Pet Products is a pet wellness company that creates high-quality food, treats, and grooming items designed to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. With a foundation in scientific nutrition and a mission to reduce pet overpopulation through their Lucy Pet Foundation, they’re known for pet-centric events and advocacy campaigns supporting rescue animals. Lucy provides food for MobilityDog’s service dogs which the dogs love.
MobilityDog
📍 Pasadena, CA (serving greater LA, Ventura & Orange Counties)
🔗 mobilitydog.org/
MobilityDog (Mobility Service Dogs – West Coast Project) is a Pasadena‑based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 that empowers people with physical disabilities through training and providing mobility serviced dogs. The organization supports every stage of the service‑dog journey—from breeder partnerships and puppy raising to virtual and in‑person training and ongoing handler education. Beyond dog placements, MobilityDog delivers community workshops (like “PAWS that Empower”), school outreach, public-access advocacy, and peer networking, all aimed at increasing awareness of service‑dog partnerships and improving accessibility for everyone.
Neighbors Empowering Youth (First Robotics Team 2404)
📍 1020 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA
🔗 neyinc.org
This youth development nonprofit hosts FIRST Robotics Team 2404, offering STEM-based mentoring, tutoring programs, and summer classes for local students. Their programs aim to close educational gaps and build leadership skills in under-resourced communities.
No Limits Adaptive Climbing Wall
📍nolimits@ltol.com
Their all-inclusive climbing wall provides people of all abilities with accessible recreation—adaptive equipment and trained staff enable climbers with disabilities to challenge themselves and build community in outdoor environments.
Pasadena Village
📍 236 W Mountain St #104, Pasadena, CA
🔗 pasadenavillage.org
A nonprofit membership community for older adults committed to aging in place, Pasadena Village hosts educational programs, peer-led interest groups, wellness workshops, and social events. Members support each other while remaining independent and engaged in their neighborhoods.
Peace Over Violence
📍 Los Angeles, CA (multiple locations)
🔗 peaceoverviolence.org
This social service agency provides free, confidential support for survivors of sexual/domestic violence, elder abuse, and stalking—including crisis counseling, emergency shelter help, legal advocacy, and prevention education. Services are available in English and Spanish, 24/7.
🐶 Pet Porter Pals
📍 Pasadena, CA (serving Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, La Cañada–Flintridge, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre & South Pasadena)
🔗 petporterpals.com
Pet Porter Pals specializes in providing compassionate, personalized pet care for seniors with mobility limitations, cognitive decline, or those no longer driving. Their services include dog walking, litter-box cleanup, medication administration, meal and supply management, pet transportation, overnight in-home care, and even “pet reunification” visits—bringing beloved pets back into the company of their senior owners in assisted-living facilities.
Pushrim Foundation
📍 5280 E. Beverly Blvd, Suite C209, Los Angeles, CA 90022
🔗 pushrimfoundation.org
Pushrim Foundation is a vibrant, peer-driven nonprofit that enriches the lives of people with spinal cord injuries, neurologic disorders, and mobility impairments through a holistic mix of community support, art therapy, wellness recreation, and tech engagement. Since its inception in 2008 as an online forum, the organization has grown to include wheelchair donation programs, accessible art workshops, “endurance pushing” fitness squads, peer-support socials (both virtual and in-person), and a popular podcast/videocast series.
RAMP (Recreation Access Motivates People)
📍 Southern California
🔗 rampitup.org
Since 2010, RAMP has provided adaptive recreation opportunities, resources, and instruction for people of all ages with physical and cognitive challenges. From competitive sports to inclusive leisure activities, RAMP offers both equipment and trained support to ensure full participation. Their programs are designed to foster independence, self-esteem, and joy through inclusive recreation.
Rollettes
📍 Los Angeles, CA
🔗 rollettesdance.com
Founded by wheelchair dancer Chelsie Hill, the Rollettes are a world-renowned dance team empowering women with disabilities through movement, sisterhood, and annual empowerment weekends. They break stereotypes and build self-confidence on and off the stage.
Senior Center & Outreach – Pasadena Senior Commission
📍 85 E Holly St, Pasadena, CA
🔗 cityofpasadena.net/senior-center
The city-supported center offers classes, meal programs, legal aid, transportation help, and social services for seniors 50+. Their outreach team ensures older adults facing mobility or financial barriers receive personalized assistance and referrals.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) – SER California
📍Serving Southern California (including Los Angeles County)
🔗 sercalifornia.org/scsep
Administered by SER California since 2010, SCSEP is a federally funded job-training and community-service program for low-income adults aged 55 and older in 23 California counties. Participants gain valuable work experience—at nonprofits and public agencies, earning at least minimum wage. The program supports those who are unemployed and near the poverty line by placing them in local host agencies, while offering training, job-search assistance, and a pathway to unsubsidized employment
Sierra Subaru Mobility Assistance Program
📍 1450 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA
🔗 subaru.com/mobility-assistance.html
Sierra Subaru participates in Subaru’s national Mobility Assistance Program, reimbursing up to $1,000 toward adaptive equipment installations (like hand controls or lifts) on new vehicles. Sales staff can also connect buyers with local modifier vendors.
Starbucks – Adaptive Community Hiring
📍 Various Locations
🔗 starbucks.com/careers/inclusion-diversity
Starbucks actively recruits and trains employees with disabilities through inclusive hiring programs, such as their Signing Stores and partnerships with vocational rehabilitation centers. Some LA locations offer accessible store layouts, hiring events, and quiet-order options.
Sure Good Soft Serve
📍 Pop-ups across LA County
🔗 suregoodsoftserve.com
This beloved pop-up dessert truck offers allergen-aware, vegan soft serve ice cream with a cult following. Known for inclusive menus and good vibes, they’ve partnered with disability organizations and often appear at accessible festivals and fundraisers.
⛷️ The Achievers (DSUSA–OC Chapter)
📍 PO Box 54546, Irvine, CA 92619
🔗 theachievers.org
The Achievers is the Orange County chapter of Disabled Sports USA (now Move United), offering adaptive recreational programs—most notably monthly ski clinics at Mammoth Mountain—since 1982 Founded by Jacque Adams to help individuals with disabilities enjoy winter sports, the program includes personalized instruction using modified equipment, volunteer-led clinics by certified adaptive ski instructors, and additional summer activities like hand-cycling, community picnics, and baseball outings.
U.S. Small Business Administration – Disability Resources
📍 Los Angeles District Office
🔗 sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/hire-veterans-people-disabilities
SBA helps entrepreneurs with disabilities access funding, mentorship, and government contracts. Local advisors assist with writing business plans, applying for loans, and registering disability-owned businesses.
Don Knabe Wellness Center at Rancho Los Amigos
📍 7601 E Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA
🔗 dhs.lacounty.gov/rancho/patient-programs-and-services/don-knabe-wellness-center
The Don Knabe Wellness Center—opened in 2011 with support from LA CARE—is a 5,760 sq ft adaptive wellness hub at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. It features multi-use studios for yoga, Pilates, Zumba, art, meditation, Tai Chi, therapeutic gardening, and accessible workout equipment—all led by licensed therapists and trained volunteers. The Center also offers peer-support groups, virtual classes, and specialized outdoor adventure programs like adaptive rock climbing, kayaking, and horseback riding. Available to individuals with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities via low-cost memberships,.
Western Justice Center
📍 55 S Grand Ave, Pasadena, CA
🔗 westernjustice.org
This nonprofit uses conflict resolution, restorative justice, and mediation to build more equitable communities. Their programs include accessible workshops for youth and adults focused on resolving disputes peacefully and promoting civic inclusion.
