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Easter Seals - http://www.easterseals.com/
Nonprofit, community-based health agency dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities attain greater independence. Features news, information on services, volunteer and job opportunities. |
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - http://www.aacap.org/
Information to aid in the understanding and treatment of the developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders that affect children and adolescents. |
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Special Olympics - http://www.specialolympics.com
An international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than one million children and adults with mental retardation. |
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World Institute on Disability - http://www.wid.org/
Dedicated to promoting independence and societal inclusion of people with disabilities. Includes publications, programs and events. |
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Mobility International USA (MIUSA) - http://www.miusa.org
Empowers people with disabilities around the world through international exchange, information, technical assistance and training, and to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in international exchange and development programs. |
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British Council of Disabled People (BCODP) - http://www.bcodp.org.uk/
Britain's national umbrella organization for groups controlled by people with disabilities. |
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AAMR - http://www.aamr.org
AAMR is an international association that promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities. |
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NorthEast Passages - http://www.nepassage.org/
A program designed to improve access, independence, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Provide recreation possibilities that offer mastery over physical skills and provide a means to access sports and recreation and reduce stress. |
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Joni and Friends - http://www.joniandfriends.org/
Disability outreach of Joni Eareckson Tada. Statement of faith, description of the ministry and its programs, and an online store offering books, tapes, videos, and a VBS kit. |
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Interwork Institute - http://interwork.sdsu.edu/
Focuses on promoting the integration of all individuals, including those with disabilities, into all aspects of education, work, family, and community life. |
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Abilities Network - http://www.abilitiesnetwork.org
Organization dedicated to assisting individuals of all abilities and their families in achieving their personal goals and in reaching their maximum potential. |
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Wheels for Humanity - http://www.wheelsforhumanity.org/
Restores and distributes used wheelchairs at no cost to people who need them in places where wheelchairs are unattainable luxuries. |
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Disabled Hellas - http://www.disabled.gr/
Produces and distributes information to empower Greeks with disabilities with the appropriate technical knowledge and skills to manage their needs and to reconstruct their lives. Collection of disability and rehabilitation related articles and books in Greek language. |
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Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation - http://www.ela.org/
Supports professional organizations that work with people with disabilities through grants and scholarships that further the goals of education, advocacy, leadership development, mentorship and the arts. |
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Disability Organizations Network On-line Database - http://www.independentliving.org/donet/index.html
Lists organizations for joint projects, traineeships, study visits, international conferences, research projects, and funding. |
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Enable Ireland - Action on Disability - http://www.enableireland.ie
Enable Ireland's role is to work to remove society's obstacles, together with, and on behalf of, people with physical disabilities. Enable Ireland works to enable people with physical disabilities to achieve maximum independence, choice and inclusion in their communities. |
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Enable New Zealand - http://www.enable.co.nz/
Providing information services, disability equipment, suppliers, as well as research and links to related web sites. |
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National Benevolent Association - http://www.nbacares.org/
Provides care and services to abused and neglected children, older adults, people with developmental disabilities, and other persons in need. Division of Social and Health Services of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). |
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Washington PAVE - http://www.washingtonpave.com/
Parent-directed organization that exists to increase independence, empowerment, and future opportunities for consumers with special needs, their families and communities, through training, information, referral and support. |
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Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. - http://www.opfund.org
Enables individuals with physical disabilities - especially those served by members of the orthotics and prosthetics community - to enjoy the rewards of personal achievement, physical fitness, and social interaction. |
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Inclusion - http://www.inclusion.org
Building a more inclusive world for those with disabilities by helping to raise awareness of inclusion, recognizing exemplary inclusive efforts, providing technical assistance and linking individuals with/without disabilities. |
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Group for Solicitors with Disabilities - http://www.gsdnet.org.uk
The Group for Solicitors with Disabilities (GSD) works to bring to the fore the abilities and aspirations of solicitors with disabilities. |
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Return 2 Work - http://www.return2work.org/
Providing education training and placement to disabled Americans to allow them to return to work. |
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Danny's Team - http://www.dannysteam.org
An all volunteer nonprofit organization devoted to aiding people with disabilities and who are also in need. |
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Equal Ability Ltd - http://www.equalability.com
Providing consulting, training and other resources to organizations wishing to understand their responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. |
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Disabilities Studies and Services Center (DSSC) - http://www.federalresourcecenter.org/
Designs programs that meet the unique information, technical assistance, training, and research needs of professionals and programs who serve to improve the lives of infants, toddlers, children, youth, and adults with disabilities, and their families. DSSC administers the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY), the Federal Resource Center for Special Education (FRC), the National Transition Alliance (NTA), the Technical Assistance Center for Professional Development Partnerships, and Project Anchor. |
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Blue Badge Network - http://web.ukonline.co.uk/bluebadgenetwork/
Disability self-advocacy group in the United Kingdom. Much of the site is only available to paid members. |
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Best Buddies - http://qohsbestbuddies.tripod.com
An international organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with mental retardation by providing opportunities for one-to-friendships. |
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Disability Support Pensioners Australia Inc. - http://home.vicnet.net.au/~dsp/
Seeks to bring awareness of how vulnerable young pensioners are abused within society. Offers mission and description of efforts, petition, sponsors, and related links. |
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Disabled Drivers' Motor Club - http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ddmc/
Nonprofit organization, offering help, advice and discounts to disabled drivers in the United Kingdom. |
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Wheels of Love - http://www.wheelsoflove.com
Christian relief organization that provides items such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, and bedside commodes. |
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National Association of Societies for the Care of the Handicapped (NASCOH) - http://www.geocities.com/nascoh/
The umbrella body for organisations of and for people living with disabilities in Zimbabwe. |
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Lifeways - http://www.lifeways.co.uk/
A United Kingdom national provider of individually tailored services, including supported living, respite and residential care, and community support, for adults with diverse and complex special needs or disabilities. |
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Lernen Foerdern - http://www.lernen-foerdern.de/bundesverbandenglish.html
German federal association for people with learning disabilities. [English, German] |
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Disability Services Northeast Alberta - http://www.disabilityservicesnortheastalberta.com
Group of 11 agencies across Northeastern Alberta supporting adults who may have delayed mental and social development. Provides a mission statement, career opportunities and service providers. |