Resources
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Associations
Government Groups
Links to Helpful Websites
Trade Shows and Organizations
Associations
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Association that promotes, advocacy, research, programs, and support for people with Multiple Sclerosis.
www.nmss.org
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Association is dedicated to conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than one million Americans.
www.mdausa.org
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association
National Organization dedicated to the fight against ALS through research, community services, education, and advocacy.
www.alsa.org
United Cerebral Palsy
Leading source of information on Cerebral Palsy and advocate for people with disabilities.
www.ucp.org
Huntington's Disease Society of America
Dedicated to finding a cure for Huntington’s Disease while providing support, education, resources, and services to improve the lives of those affected.
www.hdsa.org
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association
National Association dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by spinal cord injuries and their families.
www.spinalcord.org
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation
Dedicated to research and finding cures for paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries and other central nervous system disorders.
www.crpf.org
www.paralysis.org
Brain Injury Association of America
Helping to create better lives for those affected by brain injuries through advocacy, research, support, and education.
www.biausa.org
Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation
Organization that offers medical and emotional support to those affected by Muscular Dystrophy. Part of the agency’s mission is to help fund adaptive devices to those in need.
www.mdff.org
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
Support and education for families of people affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
www.parentprojectmd.org
Spina Bifida Association
Association to help prevent Spina Bifida, the most common permanently disabling birth defect.
www.sbaa.org
National Stroke Association
Organization committed to fighting and preventing stroke and to provide support to those recovering.
www.stroke.org
American Stroke Association
Division of the American Heart Association dedicated to reducing the risk for stroke through advocacy, research, support, and education.
www.strokeassociation.org
Community Health Charities
Group of charities working hard to improve the lives of people with life-threatening illnesses and diseases.
www.healthcharities.org
American Association for Homecare
Association dedicated to improving the access to home healthcare.
www.aahomecare.org
The American Occupational Therapy Association
National organization of occupation therapists and associates.
www.aota.org
The American Physical Therapy Association
National organization of physical therapists and associates.
www.apta.org
Disabled American Veterans
Organization helping to provide aid to disabled American veterans.
www.dav.org
American Amputee Foundation
Helping to provide information, counseling, and education to amputees.
www.americanamputee.org
National Amputation Foundation
Offering valuable assistance to both veteran and civilian amputees.
www.nationalamputation.org
Amputee Coalition of America
National organization dedicated to empowering people with limb loss through advocacy, support, and education.
www.amputee-coalition.org
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Information about rare diseases and support for those affected.
www.rarediseases.org
Transverse Myelitis Association
Organization dedicated to providing support to people and families affected by Transverse Myelitis through advocacy, support, and education.
www.myelitis.org
American Spinal Injury Association
Providing information about spinal injuries.
www.asia-spinalinjury.org
American Paraplegia Association
Organization dedicated to improving the medical care for people affected by spinal cord injuries.
www.apssci.org
Access for Disabled Americans
Non-Profit corporation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live and function independently.
www.accessfordisabled.com
American Association on Health and Disability
Promoting health and wellness for people with disabilities through research, advocacy, and education.
www.aahd.us
Assistive Technology of Ohio
AT Ohio's mission is to help Ohioans with disabilities acquire assistive technology. We offer several different programs to accomplish that goal.
www.atohio.org
Government Groups
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov
Veterans Benefits Administration
www.vba.va.gov
Americans with Disabilities Act
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
DisabilityInfo.gov
www.disabilityinfo.gov
GovBenefits.gov
www.govbenefits.gov
Links to Helpful Websites
disABILITY Information & Resources
Website resources for a variety of issues concerning people with disabilities. These include assistive technology such as wheelchairs and aids to daily living.
www.makoa.org
Abledata
National database of assistive technology products and equipment including electronic aids to daily living.
www.abledata.com
ALSLinks.com
Various links of interest to those affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease.)
www.alslinks.com
The Boulevard
A Disability Resource Directory of Products and Services for the Physically Challenged, Elderly, Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals
www.blvd.com
National Public Website on Assistive Technology
Database of assistive technology products and adaptive equipment
www.assistivetech.net
Quadriplegic Bookmarks
Good list of equipment, devices, and assistive technology for people with disabilities.
www.geocities.com/toddc5quad/home.htm
USA Tech Guide
www.usatechguide.org
Traumatic Brain Injuries – University of Pittsburgh
www.umc.pitt.edu/tbi
Assistive Technology of Ohio
www.atohio.org
Tech Connections
www.techconnections.org
AT Network
www.atnet.org
Ability Hub
www.abilityhub.com
The Disability Link Barn
www.accessunlimited.com/html/link_barn.html
PN - The Magazine for wheelchair users
www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews
Cerebral Palsy EDU
www.cerebralpalsyedu.com
Online Health Resources
www.onlinehealthresources.com
Linkable.org
www.linkable.org
Chuck Oakes
Consultant for job search and senior issues. Chuck is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)
www.chuckoakes.com
Vision Technology, Inc.
Your worldwide resource for low vision products: VTI video magnification, Daylight Company room and task lighting and COIL hand held magnifiers.
www.visiontechnology.com
LaZee Tek
LaZee Tek is a manufacturer of assistive technology products, specializing in computer access products.
www.lazeetek.com
My Speech World
Assistive communication devices and resources.
www.myspeechworld.com
Mobility Works
Wheelchair accessible vans & mini-vans. Wheelchair and Scooter lifts for vans, trucks, SUVs, and cars. Driving Aids.
www.mobilityworks.com
ICDRI
International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
www.icdri.org
National Care Planning Council
Guide to Long Term Care Planning
www.longtermcarelink.net
Accessible Systems, Inc.
Provides expert consultation and support to global organizations, federal agencies, IT manufacturers and individuals with disabilities regarding information technology accessibility.
www.accessible-systems.com
Trade Shows and Organizations
RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America)
www.resna.org
Closing The Gap
www.closingthegap.com
ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association)
www.atia.org
World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities
www.wcdexpo.com
RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America)
RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability. The organization's purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology. RESNA serves that purpose by promoting research, development, education, advocacy and provision of technology; and by supporting the people engaged in these activities.
www.resna.org