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CID's mission is to provide support services, community awareness, and systems change advocacy to promote full and equal community integration and participation for people with disabilities.

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2020 Census: Spread the Word

The 2020 Census is more than a population count. It's an opportunity to shape your community's future. Through your social media channels, your voice can make a difference.... More on the topic.

~Benjamin McMullan, Systems Change Advocate 

Peer Support Program

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CID's Peer Support Group promotes self-help strategies and supports healthy interaction and social skills. Group goals are determined by the needs and wants of the people participating. Sometimes an individual has a personal issue, such as seeking housing or employment and experience from group members will help with how to deal with the issue. This is one example of Peer Support Group activities:
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Multi-Sensory Art Project
CID Peer Group members participated in a multi-sensory art project this month.  With mood music playing in the background and an array of art supplies available for their choosing, participants created unique works of art based on the 5 senses.  Each participant selected one “sense” that is most important in their life as the focus of their art project.  Finished artwork, along with a brief statement about the importance of the sense that they selected, will be on display at an art exhibit this spring in San Mateo.  Stay tuned for details on the Multi-Sensory Art Exhibit date, time and location! ~Kellie Hanson​
Peer support group meets in the San Mateo office weekly Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The groups are facilitated by Alex Madrid 650-645-1780 ext. 203.

CalFresh Program

CID will now assist eligible consumers in San Mateo County get access to CalFresh food benefits. CalFresh, formerly known as food stamps, is a federally funded program for low-income individuals and families.
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SSI/SSP recipients may now be qualified for CalFresh food benefits. To find out if your household is qualified contact CID at 650-645-1780 and ask for a CalFresh Eligibility Coordinator to be pre-screened and get application assistance. 

Housing Accessibility Modification Program

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The Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities has funding available for its Housing Accessibility Modification Program in San Mateo County (Daly City, South San Francisco, Redwood City). The program helps with the installation of grab bars, handrails, stair lifts, ramps and other miscellaneous modifications to make homes accessible and safe. Free of cost to income qualified consumers. For more information, please contact Lisa at 650-645-1780 Ext. 122.