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Northern California Unit

Location:
488 West Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone (local): 650-493-3717
Fax: 650-493-5513
Toll Free: 866-493-3717

Studio Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Northern California Unit was established in 1967 in Palo Alto. Our territory covers nine counties including San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and Sonoma. Over 4,500 student members from kindergarten through graduate school are currently served across all nine of these counties. We have 3 field educational outreach offices in San Francisco, the South Bay, and the East Bay serving individual students and 160 schools in those local areas.

Our digital production studio and offices in Palo Alto have five recording booths where over 200 volunteers recorded 140 textbooks last year. These dedicated volunteers annually donate over 16,000 hours of their time.

Please contact us directly if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, financial donor or member.

Download Applications for our 2007 Learning Through Listening Scholastic Achievement Awards!
Deadline has been extended to April 20, 2007
For High School Seniors: PDF or Word Format
For College and Vocational Students: PDF or Word Format

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Navigating Learning Disabilities: Resource Event
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 from 4:30-8:30 PM
Parents Place Family Resource Center
200 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto

Join RFB&D Northern California Unit, Parents Place Palo Alto and other area non-profit organizations for this exciting evening and find out what accommodations are available for children with learning disabilities.
Experience life as a child with a learning disability at our simulation center.

  • Visit with over 20 exhibitors from local organizations and resources.
  • See demonstrations on assistive technologies and other accommodations.
  • Talk to parents who have "been there" at our Parents Booth.
  • Enjoy over 60 new and recent books and titles at the Book Fair.
  • Hear from students themselves who are living successfully with their learning disability.

Admission is just $25.

Read more details and register for the event.

Download a flyer

RFB&D's National Record-A-Thon

The Northern California Unit's Record-A-Thon ran from April 24 - 29, 2006. Local personalities joined volunteers in our studio to record textbooks for students with disabilities who cannot read standard print effectively. Read a list of our R-A-T attendees.

Northern California Success Stories

Read about our 2006 SAA winners.

Read about the successes of some of our members.

Make a Difference by Becoming a Volunteer
Learn more about volunteer opportunities at RFB&D on the Volunteer Page and then send an e-mail to receive more information about becoming a Northern California Unit volunteer.

Make A Difference by Making A Donation
Learn more about Giving to RFB&D and then send an e-mail to receive more information about becoming a Northern California Unit donor. To use our secure online server to donate to the Northern California Unit, RFB&D headquarters, or a combination of both, see our Donate Now page.

Member Services
If you would like to:

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  • Become a new member, renew your membership or refer potential members

  • Inquire about any of our products or check your order status

  • Order audio books and playback products

  • Receive training/support for our services

Please contact Karen Saltzman in our Palo Alto Office at extension 10 or via e-mail at ksaltzman@rfbd.org.

Learn more by visiting the Membership Information & Forms page and then send an e-mail to receive information on becoming a Northern California Unit member or to order books and products.

Send an e-mail if you are interested in learning more about the Northern California Unit's outreach program.

Download a list of resources in the following areas: learning disabilities; blind and visually impaired; parent resources; assistive technology; and audio books.

Contact Information

Matt Ward, Production Director
e-mail: mward@rfbd.org

 

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