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Resources for community members using wheelchairs

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If you use a wheelchair, the Alliance and your community have resources to support you in living your healthiest life!

Dignity Health fitness

Recently, Dignity Health’s Community Health & Wellness Education Program opened a new center in Santa Cruz County. The center has a gym with adaptive exercise equipment, weights, a cable machine and other exercise options that are accessible for community members in wheelchairs. To use the gym, you must register online for a class. There are multiple classes geared towards individuals with disabilities. Classes start at $12. The gym is located at 21340 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz.

Life on Wheels support group

If you are interested in learning more about life on the Central Coast as a wheelchair user, visit the peer support group Life on Wheels. The group provides a space for residents to exchange ideas and share lived experiences of what life is like on wheels.

Alliance resources

If you are an Alliance member using a wheelchair, the Alliance offers several services for you. Some of these include:

  • Providing wheelchairs for members when medically necessary.
  • Home modifications, such as ramps and grab-bars, door widening, stair lifts and more for eligible members. This service is offered through our Community Supports program. To find out what Community Services might be available to you, you can call Member Services at 800-700-3874.
  • Wheelchair-accessible transportation services for members traveling to and from medical appointments. You can find more information about requesting a ride on our transportation services page.  

For a full list of health care services that you get as an Alliance member, read our Member Handbook. To learn more about the community resources available near you, visit our Community Resources page.

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