Links to National Disability-Related Web Sites
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American Association of People with Disabilities the largest cross-disability membership organization for the disabled in the nation. Among highlights of this useful site are its outstanding online resource guide.
American Association on Mental Retardation AAMR is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals (and others) concerned about retardation and related disabilities. Over 9,500 members in the U.S. and 55 other countries have chosen AAMR as their association.
American Disability Association mission is to provide a quality information network to meet the informational needs of people with diverse disabilities, their care providers and support professionals; promote disability culture and awareness in the world; provide forums for creating and refining social policy while working to bring increased quality of life and greater access to freedom to all people regardless of disability.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law contains links to U.S. and Texas mental health advocacy organizations; publications; government agencies; other resources.
CCD - Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities - advocates on behalf of people with physical and mental disabilities and their families - to ensure self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration, inclusion; enhance civil rights and quality of life; reflect the values of the ADA. Lots of links to other disability organizations.
Epilepsy Foundation of America dedicated to providing information to people with epilepsy, their families, researchers, educators, and caregivers in order to enhance quality of life.
Institute on Independent Living serves self-help organizations of disabled people who work for equal opportunities, self-determination and self-respect.
National Academy of Child Development an international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their full potential.
National Center on Outcomes Research NCOR is designed to use the national values of independence, productivity, integration, inclusion, personal responsibility, self-determination, and choice to examine the status of people with disabilities throughout their everyday lives.
National Council on Independent Living A membership group that advances the independent living philosophy, and advocates for rights and services for people with disabilities for full integration and participation in society. Contains a Home Page link to the National Directory of Centers for Independent Living, a listing by state of the hundreds of centers nationwide that provide local services to individuals with disabilities.
National Down Syndrome Society NDSS was established to increase public awareness, assist families, and sponsor scientific research.
KEN - National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network has news, announcements, publications, databases, consumer information, links, and more.
National Organization on Disability focuses on developing partnerships with communities, local governments, and corporations towards greater participation for people with disabilities in their communities; partners with the Harris Poll to periodically assess the status of disabled persons in American society.
National Women's Health Information Center/Women with Disabilities Today's modern woman has a multitude of roles and responsibilities: caregiver, wife, mother, employee, friend, and volunteer, among others. Women with disabilities or women who care for a person(s) with a disability are women first, yet they face the added challenges of physical or mental limitations.
Opening Doors a housing initiative for the disability community
SABE Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is a national organization in the USA
TASH an international public interest group for people with disabilities and their advocates.
The Arc Links to state and local Arc chapters; mental retardation and developmental disability sites; discussion board; legislative alerts; publications; training materials; fact sheets. Very user friendly.
Tourette Syndrome Association TSA is a national non-profit voluntary health organization with 54 chapters in the USA and over 30 contacts in other countries. Members include people with TS, their relatives and other interested, concerned supporters.
United Cerebral Palsy Association advances the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
United Spinal Association Website of the United Spinal Association; read, download, or order copies of Taking Action and other free pamphlets on the ADA, the Fair Housing Act, accessible air travel, reserved parking for people with disabilities, etc. Some pamphlets are available in Spanish