Silicon Valley Independent Living Center

HURRY! Only 14 Tickets left to see the SF Giants on Sunday, April 26th! TICKETS ARE FREE!
Join SVILC for a fun "Disability Pride in the Park" ball game between the Giants and Marlins on Sunday, April 26th at 1:05pm at Oracle Park.
-> Please contact Angie at 408-894-9041 or [email protected] to reserve your seat today!

Transportation is not included. Please make your own arrangements to get to and from the park.
To get to Oracle Park from San Jose, you have several public transportation options:
Caltrain: Trains travel between San Jose and Oracle Park, with service available until midnight on weekdays and 10 p.m. on weekends. The San Francisco Station is a short walk from Oracle Park.
Muni: Provides train and bus service to Oracle Park, connecting to BART at Embarcadero and Powell Stations. All train lines run until midnight.
SF Bay Ferry: Offers direct service between Oracle Park and East Bay ferry terminals (Alameda, Oakland, and Vallejo) for night games. Tickets must be booked in advance.
BART: Provides service to the Peninsula with stops in Daly City, Colma, South San Francisco, San Bruno, and Millbrae. Service runs until after midnight.
Transbay Lines: Provide service between Salesforce Transit Center and the inner East Bay at scheduled intervals until late evening.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, check the respective transit websites for schedules and ticketing options.
https://www.mlb.com/giants/ballpark/transportation/taking-transit?msockid=26d435fced8663eb1a812622ec02621f

THE FOOD PANTRY IS RESTOCKED FOR YOU!
SVILC just restocked our food pantry - we have lots of eggs, fresh strawberries, ready-to-warm meals, frozen chicken, pasta, sauce, cookies and muffins, powdered baby formula, and more.
Don't go hungry!
Call us at 408-894-9041 or email at [email protected] to arrange a pick-up day and time. Business hours are Monday - Friday, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm.

GOOGLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES....
Participants in the Bay Area with Cognitive Disabilities (eg. ADHD/Autism/other Learning Disabilities/ Neurodivergence) who use AI
• Study name: AI Literacy Research Study
• Dates: April 23rd - May 4th
• To qualify you must be ages 18-40 and:
o Live within 50 miles of Mountain View to attend in-person portion
• ALSO, to qualify you must also be at least ONE of these:
o Currently attending college
o Or be a working professional, currently employed
o Or be married with children
• Details: This study will be broken down into two different phases:
o 1) Virtual 5-day diary study week of May 4th (20 minutes/day on your own time)
o 2) In-person 3-hour workshop at Google’s Mountain View office
• Location: Bay Area, California. (Remote for diary study + in-person if chosen for workshop)
Incentive: Please carefully read the breakdown of the provided incentives:
1) Diary study (for 5 days): $115 gift reward upon completion.
2) 3-hour workshop in Google's Mountain View office will be provided with a $180 gift reward.
***For all parents, an additional $100 incentive for childcare will be provided. For in-person participants, an additional $50 incentive for gas will be provided.
Link for participating: AI Literacy Research Study eligibility form HERE:

AI for Personalized Growth Study Hello, We are looking for college students and professionals to participate in multiple phases of research regarding how AI can help you accomplish your long term goals e.g. finishing a degree, planning a major trip, or mastering a new skill. Your participation will help us build next generation's A...

APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH!

SVILC was recognized by the City of Cupertino for our Housing Services during their City Council Proclamation for Fair Housing Month yesterday. Other local agencies recognized were West Valley Community Services and Project Sentinel.
SVILC provides Santa Clara County residents with disabilities biweekly housing education workshops, home budgeting training, housing search assistance, application assistance, and first month's rent as funding is available. To register for one of our Housing Workshops (in English or Spanish) or learn more about our services, call 408-894-9041 or email us at [email protected].

• Cooling Center Locations (including pet-friendly sites): https://oem.santaclaracounty.gov/locations
• Hot Weather Safety Tips: https://oem.santaclaracounty.gov/disaster-preparedness/hot-weather-safety
• Social Media Content: Available for resharing on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Nextdoor

Hot Weather Safety | Office of Emergency Management | County of Santa Clara Extremely hot weather can result in heatstroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn, heat rash, and in some instances death. Please take safety measures to stay safe and lend a helping hand to family, friends, and neighbors.

HEAT Wave this week throughout West Coast.
General Tips:
Stay indoors and out of direct sun and heat, esp. between the hours of 12pm and 6 pm.
Wear light, loose, cotton clothing.
Drink plenty of water.
Use cool compresses (i.e., wet wash cloths) around neck.
Keep shades and curtains closed during the day.
Use fans and/or AC to cool dwelling spaces.

For cooling center locations, including pet friendly sites, visit www.preparescc.org.

Impacts:
This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.
Timing: Monday through Friday
Confidence: High
Details:
• Eastern Santa Clara Hills: Maximum Temperatures: upper 70s to mid 90s, Minimum Temperatures: low
50s to low 60s
• Santa Clara Valley: Maximum Temperatures: mid 80s to mid 90s, Minimum Temperatures: mid 50s to
low 60s
• Santa Cruz Mountains: Maximum Temperatures: upper 70s to upper 80s, Minimum Temperatures: mid 50s
to low 70s
Santa Cruz County

Announcing the new MTC Peer Ambassadors Program for Community Disability Advocates!

Are you interested in learning about and advocating for accessible housing, transportation, and climate resistance? Would you like to get paid for your work and lived experience shaping housing and transportation decisions in your community? Join the MTC Peer Ambassador program and help make regional planning more accessible and inclusive.

MTC is the acronym for Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Bay Area’s regional agency that plans and funds transportation and related housing and climate programs across the nine-county region.

We invite you to apply to be a MTC Peer Ambassador. Ambassadors will take part in trainings, community meetings, listening sessions, and planning spaces, and help bring the experiences and priorities of people with disabilities into local and regional decision-making. Ambassadors will also help build long-term leadership and advocacy skills within Independent Living Centers and support future participation on boards and commissions.

For questions about the MTC Peer Ambassadors Program or this application, reach out to [email protected].

To apply, visit https://bit.ly/45kEPjR or scan the QR code below. Please indicate which county you live in. Each county/ILC will select 3 Peer Ambassadors to participate in this project.

Happy National Caregivers Day!!
SVILC wishes to recognize the extremely invaluable support and assistance that in-home caregivers, both family and paid, provide for our older and disabled neighbors, friends and family members. Your dedication to caregiving allows members of our community to be able to remain living and thriving in their homes and other community-based settings. Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you.

SVILC will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 for Presidents' Day. We will reopen at 9AM on Tuesday, February 17th.

Happy Valentine's Day from SVILC!