- Gallaudet Research Institute (GRI)
GRI researchers gather and analyze data concerning the social, academic, and perceptual characteristics of deaf and hard of hearing populations, primarily to provide information needed by educators in the field.
gri.gallaudet.edu
- New Horizons Un-Limited
Offers resources for people with disabilities and their families including organizations, guides, editorials, and the latest disability news and legislation.
www.new-horizons.org
- Council for Disability Awareness
The CDA is a nonprofit group dedicated to helping the American workforce become aware of the growing likelihood of disability and its financial consequences. Includes resources to help you prepare for the financial impact of a disability.
www.disabilitycanhappen.org
- Rural Institute@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Departments_and_Programs/Rural_Institute
- People First (1)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/People_First
- Little City Foundation
Helping children and adults with mental retardation and other developmental challenges live meaningful and happy lives.
www.littlecity.org
- Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada
www.thalidomide.ca
- HELPU Fire and Life Safety
Fire, life and disaster manuals, guides, and training brochures for working within the disabled populations. Geared for fire prevention and disaster education officials.
www.helpusafety.org
- Crotched Mountain Foundation
Provides education, rehabilitation, housing, and managed care for children, adolescents, and adults with severe physical and developmental challenges.
www.cmf.org
- Hattie Larlham
Full-service care organization dedicated to assisting disabled and special need children, adults, seniors, and their families.
www.hattielarlham.org
- Friends of Disabled Adults (FODA)
Gives away wheelchairs and other equipment and supplies to the disabled.
www.fodac.org
- Washington Protection and Advocacy System (WPAS)
A private, nonprofit agency providing protection and advocacy for individuals with disablities in Washington state.
www.wpas-rights.org
- Parent to Parent of Colorado
Connecting parents of children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs in communities across Colorado.
www.p2p-co.org
- Facial Surgery Research Foundation
U.K. charity dedicated to raising funds and undertaking research into all aspects of the disorders affecting the mouth and face such as cancer, facial deformity, injuries, and pain.
www.savingfaces.co.uk
- HalfthePlanet Foundation
Online source for tools for independent living for the disability community.
www.halftheplanet.org
- Hope Network
Serving those with physical, neurological, developmental, and genetic disabilities. Also includes those with mental illness.
www.hopenetwork.org
- Federación ECOM
Aims to reach the full integration of people affected by any kind of physical disability in all the areas of social life.
www.ecom.es
- Ms. Wheelchair America@
Learn about Ms Wheelchair America, an award for women who utilize wheelchairs to educate and advocate for individuals with disabilities. Sites include articles, newsletters, list of titleholders, and history of the contest established by Philip K Wood.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Beauty_Pageants/Ms__Wheelchair_America
- Jewish Blind & Disabled (JBD)
Formerly known as the Jewish Blind and Physically Handicapped Society. The independent charity providing independent living in the U.K.
www.jbd.org
- New York State Office of Advocate for Persons With Disabilities
Ensuring that people with disabilities have every opportunity to be productive and participating citizens.
www.advoc4disabled.state.ny.us
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