Update

Grant Program Update

In February 2017, PWDF announced a pilot grant program to help other nonprofit agencies in their work to integrate people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities into the whole of society. Grants may be used for a specific program, project, or general operating expenses if related to a specific project or program in furtherance of providing advocacy, education, vocational, or other services to people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities.

In June, we awarded the first grants in the pilot program. (See our website for more information.) PWDF announced a second round of grant funding in Fall 2017 and received over 400 hundred of letters of intent (LOIs). From these LOIs, we invited a number of organizations to submit grant proposals. PWDF is reviewing the proposals and will release details on the next set of awardees when they are selected. It is anticipated that this second phase of the pilot program will award grants in the range of $5,000 to $12,500.

PWDF Profile

Who We Are

People With Disabilities Foundation is an operating 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, which focuses on the rights of the mentally and developmentally disabled.

Services

Advocacy: PWDF advocates for Social Security claimant’s disability benefits in eight Bay Area counties. We also provide services in disability rights, on issues regarding returning to work, and in ADA consultations, including areas of employment, health care, and education, among others. There is representation before all levels of federal court and Administrative Law Judges. No one is declined due to their inability to pay, and we offer a sliding scale for attorney’s fees.

Education/Public Awareness: To help eliminate the stigma against people with mental disabilities in society, PWDF’s educational program organizes workshops and public seminars, provides guest speakers with backgrounds in mental health, and produces educational materials such as videos.

Continuing Education Provider: State Bar of California MCLE, California Board of Behavioral Sciences Continuing Education, and Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.