- Advocating Change Together
Advocating Change Together (ACT) started in 1979 in response to the growing concern that individuals with developmental disabilities were being isolated and excluded from decisions regarding their lives. ACT is a grassroots, member-controlled organization, run by and for persons with developmental and other disabilities.
http://www.selfadvocacy.com
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Review It - American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner.
http://www.aard.org
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Review It - American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
http://www.cancer.org
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Review It - American Council of the Blind
Strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people by serving as a representative national organization of blind people; elevating the social, economic and cultural levels of blind people; and improving educational and rehabilitation facilities and opportunities.
http://acb.org/
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Review It - American Diabetes Association
The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public and advocates for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
http://www.diabetes.org/
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Review It - American Music Therapy Association
Founded in 1998, AMTA's purpose is the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and community settings. Predecessors to the American Music Therapy Association included the National Association for Music Therapy founded in 1950 and the American Association for Music Therapy founded in 1971. AMTA is committed to the advancement of education, training, professional standards, credentials, and research in support of the music therapy profession.
http://www.musictherapy.org
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Review It - American Nystagmus Network
The American Nystagmus Network seeks to provide technical and experiential information about nystagmus and its manifestations, but not medical advice. Information relates to a wide range of concerns including without limit, diagnosis, type, visual effects, non-visual effects, tests and available treatment. It also covers heredity, research, and known statistical data on nystagmus.
http://www.nystagmus.org
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Review It - American Printing House for the Blind
Producing books, magazines, and other materials in braille, large print, recorded, and digital formats, writing and recording equipment, materials for teaching blind students, and special supplies used in education and by adults.
http://www.aph.org
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Review It - ARC, The
The ARC (formerly Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States) is a voluntary organization committed to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families.
http://www.thearc.org/
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Review It - Arthritis Foundation
Arthritis Foundation efforts center on the three-fold mission of the organization: research, prevention and quality of life. The Arthritis Foundation currently provides nearly $20 million in grants to nearly 300 researchers to help find a cure, prevention or better treatment for arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation?s sponsorship of research for more than 50 years has resulted in major treatment advances for most arthritis diseases.
http://www.arthritis.org
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Review It - ASL Access
ASL Access takes the position that American Sign Language - ASL - is a unique language, used by many Deaf people and of practical value for others who appreciate visual communication. ASL Access encourages the acquisition and advancement of ASL skills, the appreciation of ASL literature, the provision of information in ASL, and the production of ASL video recordings. The mission of ASL Access is to provide ASL resources to public libraries as a service to communities.
http://www.aslaccess.org
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Review It - Assistive Media
The mission of Assistive Media is to heighten the educational, cultural, and quality-of-living standard for people with disabilities and help achieve independence and become better integrated within the mainstream of society and community life in general. Assistive Media accomplishes this by providing free-of-charge, copyright-approved, high caliber audio literary works to the world-wide disability community via the Internet effectively, inexpensively and efficiently.
http://www.assistivemedia.org
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Review It - AVKO: Dyslexia Research Foundation
The AVKO Dyslexia Research Foundation has been founded to help determine: What dyslexia is, why traditional methods of teaching reading and writing fail to help most dyslexics learn to read and write. What techniques seem to the best to teach dyslexics, what concepts are necessary for a dyslexic to learn, and what materials work best with dyslexics. What is needed to be done to raise the level of literacy to the point where the words, illiteracy, phonemic awareness, learning disabilities, dysgraphia, family literacy, adult literacy, and illegible handwriting will no longer have relevance.
http://www.avko.org
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Review It - Bandaides and Blackboards
The intent of the site is to sensitize people to what it's like to grow up with a medical problem. Too often, youngsters so affected must cope with stigma as well as with their medical conditions. Teasing often accompanies this stigma, and adds a layer of pain to their experience of childhood. Unnecessary pain. Pain that isolates. Pain that affects not only the children who look or act or even just feel different, but all of the children in the classroom.
http://funrsc.fairfield.edu/~jfleitas/contents.html
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Review It - Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization based in Washington D.C. Our name honors the federal appeals court judge whose landmark decisions pioneered the field of mental health law, and our advocacy is based on the principle that every individual is entitled to choice and dignity.
http://www.bazelon.org/who.html
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Review It - Best Buddies
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with mental retardation by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Best Buddies has grown from one chapter on one college campus to a vibrant, international organization involving participants annually on more than 500 middle school, high school and college campuses in the United States, Canada, Egypt, and Greece. In our 11 years of existence,
http://www.bestbuddies.org
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Review It - Brain Injury Association
The mission of the Brain Injury Association is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy. This site provides a vast amount of information and state resources.
http://www.biausa.org
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Review It - Burn Survivors Online
Burn Survivors Online (BSO) is a leading interactive Internet resource providing general medical information on burn injuries and a range of avenues offering peer support for burn survivors and their families. Through the World Wide Web, BSO is able to reach out to people in need, no matter where they reside.
http://www.burnsurvivorsonline.com
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Review It - Canine Companions
Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
http://www.caninecompanions.org
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Review It - Captioned Media Program
Free-loan media (no rental fees). Open-captioned (no need for a decoder). Funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Includes prepaid return labels. Deaf and hard of hearing persons, teachers, parents, and others may borrow materials. Other services include provision of free captioning information.
http://www.cfv.org
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Review It - Center for an Accessible Society
Funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, The Center for An Accessible Society is a national organization designed to focus public attention on disability and independent living issues by disseminating information developed through NIDRR-funded research to promote independent living.
http://www.accessiblesociety.org/
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Review It - Center for Applied Special Technology
We believe that the most effective strategy for expanding educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities is through Universal Design for Learning. Our work now focuses the development of learning models, approaches, and tools that are usable by a wide range of learners and CAST's impact is seen locally, nationally, and internationally.
http://www.cast.org
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Review It - Center for Law and Education
Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities Project CLE has worked since its inception to vindicate the right of all students with disabilities to full and equal opportunity in public education, with a particular emphasis on issues critical to low-income children and youth. CLE also publishes materials concerning the legal rights of students with disabilities.
http://www.cleweb.org/issues/rights.htm
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Review It - CHERAB (Apraxis)
CHERAB Foundation is a Non-Profit Organization, a partnership of families and professionals working together to provide support and information for those who care for children that are late talkers, or for those diagnosed with apraxia. Our goal to is raise awareness about the importance of Early Diagnosis and Early Intervention. We also wish to raise awareness about the world's number one disability, communication disorders, and when, how and where to go for help.
http://www.shopinservice.com/latetalker.htm
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Review It - Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Early intervention and treatment offers the best chance for children with bipolar disorder to achieve stability, gain the best possible level of wellness, and grow up to enjoy their gifts and build upon their strengths. Proper treatment can minimize the adverse effects of the illness on their lives and the lives of those who love them
http://www.bpkids.org
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Review It - Children With Disabilities
The Children With Disabilities Web site offers families, service providers, and other interested individuals information about advocacy, education, employment, health, housing, recreation, technical assistance, and transportation covering a broad array of developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities.
http://www.childrenwithdisabilities.ncjrs.org
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Review It - Children, Youth, and Family Consortium
The Children, Youth, and Family Consortium was established during the Fall of 1991 to bring together the varied competencies of the University of Minnesota and the vital resources of Minnesota's communities to enhance the ability of individuals and organizations to address critical health, education, and social policy concerns in ways that improve the well-being of Minnesota's children, youth, and families.
http://www.cyfc.umn.edu
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Review It - Childrens' Craniofacial Association
Children's Craniofacial Association is a national, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with facial differences and their families. Nationally and internationally, CCA addresses the medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional, and educational concerns relating to craniofacial conditions. CCA's mission is to empower and give hope to facially disfigured children and their families.
http://www.ccakids.com
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Review It - Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation
The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) encourages and supports research to develop effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders. The Foundation evaluates and selects these research programs using councils of internationally renowned neuroscientists and clinicians. The Foundation also allocates a portion of its resources to grants that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
http://www.paralysis.org
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Review It - Chronic Ill Net
ChronicIllnet is the first multimedia information source on the Internet dedicated to chronic illnesses including AIDS, cancer, Persian Gulf War Syndrome, autoimmune diseases, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, heart disease and neurological diseases. This site speaks to many different people--researchers, patients, laypeople, and physicians, to name a few.
http://www.chronicillnet.org
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Review It - Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities is a Coalition of national consumer, advocacy, provider and professional organizations headquartered in Washington, D.C. Since 1973, the CCD has advocated on behalf of people of all ages with physical and mental disabilities and their families. CCD has worked to achieve federal legislation and regulations that assure that the 54 million children and adults with disabilities are fully integrated into the mainstream of society.
http://www.c-c-d.org
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Review It - Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities
Six nonprofit leaders in the field of learning disabilities form the core of the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (CCLD): Organizations include: Council for Learning Disabilities, Division for Learning Disabilities, International Dyslexia Association, National Center for Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Association, and the Schwab Learning Center. These organizations work together to make people aware of learning disabilities, share information with parents and promote the need for early detection and intervention.
http://www.aboutld.org
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Review It - Correctional Education Association
The Correctional Education Association (CEA), founded in 1946, is a non-profit, professional association serving educators and administrators who provide services to students in correctional settings. The CEA is the largest affiliate of the American Correctional Association
http://www.ceanational.org
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Review It - Council for Disability Rights
On national, state, and local levels, the Council for Disability Rights advances the rights of people with disabilities. The Council promotes public policy and legislation, public awareness through education, and provides information and referral services.
http://www.disabilityrights.org/
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Review It - Council for Parents, Attorneys and Advocates
COPAA does not represent the interests of any single type of disability. COPAA's chief concern is the availability and quality of legal and advocacy services for parents of children with all disabilities. The prime objective is to better integrate the unique strengths of parent, advocate and attorney to keep the costs of legal assistance manageable, while improving their availability and quality.
http://www.copaa.net
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Review It - Crespar
Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed At Risk. Concerned with conducting research, intervention, evaluation, and dissemination projects to better ensure the academic success of children from groups that have historically been placed at risk for educational failure.
http://crespar.law.howard.edu/
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Review It - Disabilities Statistics Center
The center's purpose is to produce and disseminate statistical information on disability and the status of people with disabilities in American society and to establish and monitor indicators of how conditions are changing over time.
http://dsc.ucsf.edu/
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Review It - Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation is a national, charitable organization, founded in 1968 as the Epilepsy Foundation of America. The only such organization wholly dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy, our mission is simple: to work for children and adults affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org
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Review It - Families for Early Autism Treatment
FEAT (Families for Early Autism Treatment) is a non-profit organization of parents and professionals, designed to help families with children who have received the diagnosis of Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD NOS).
http://www.feat.org
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Review It - Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
To address the unique needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders from birth through transition to adulthood. To ensure the rights of full citizenship, support and access to community-based services for all children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. To provide information and engage in advocacy regarding research, prevention, early intervention, family support, education, transition services and other services needed by these children, youth and their families
http://www.ffcmh.org
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Review It - HalfThePlanet
HalfthePlanet was created to be the authoritative online source of reliable tools for independent living for the disability community. We are dedicated to the belief that only when the barriers to accessibility are removed and practical solutions to everyday life are provided can all people live independent and fulfilling lives.
http://www.halftheplanet.org/
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Review It - HotBraille.Com
Not technically an organization, however, a valuable resource for anyone with, or with an interest in, a hearing impairment. HotBraille's mission statement can be summed up in two words: Enable communication. We do this by providing an accessible website that offers anyone the opportunity to send a Braille letter. We also enable Internet users to connect with each other using our community messaging services.
http://www.hotbraille.com
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Review It - iCanOnline
iCanOnline brings together content, community and resources in one place that is easy to navigate and welcomes your input. This site is for individuals of all ages; however, it includes many resources relating to child and youth.
http://www.icanonline.net/index.html
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Review It - International Dyslexia Organization
The International Dyslexia Association is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the study and treatment of the learning disability, dyslexia. The IDA was established to continue the pioneering work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a neurologist who was one of the first to begin to identify dyslexia and develop effective teaching approaches.
http://www.interdys.org
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Review It - International Rett Syndrome Association
The mission of the IRSA is: to support and encourage medical research to determine the cause and find a cure for Rett syndrome, to increase public awareness of Rett syndrome, and to provide informational and emotional support to families of children with Rett syndrome.
http://www.rettsyndrome.org
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Review It - Internet Special Education Resources
ISER is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. We help parents and caregivers find local special education professionals to help with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy, advocacy, and other special needs.
http://www.iser.com
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Review It - Learn CPR
This web site is to be used as a free guide and an informational resource, but it cannot replace real CPR or first aid training. Please try to attend a CPR training course in your community and help save a life. The information in this web site is based, in part, on guidelines contained in American Heart Association, Guidelines 2000 for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/index.html
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Review It - Little People of America
Little People of America, Inc. (LPA), will assist dwarfs with their physical and developmental concerns resulting from short stature. By providing medical, environmental, educational, vocational, and parental guidance, short-statured individuals and their families may enhance their lives and lifestyles with minimal limitations. Through peer support and personal example, our members will be supportive of all those who reach out to LPA. Lastly, by networking with national and international growth-related and genetic-support groups, LPA will enhance knowledge and support of short-statured individuals.
http://www.lpaonline.org
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Review It - Lupus Foundation of America
The Lupus Foundation of America is the only nationwide voluntary organization exclusively serving the entire lupus community, including patients, their families, physicians, researchers, and the general public. Our mission is to educate and support those affected by lupus and find the cure.
http://www.lupus.org
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Review It - MAX Foundation
The MAX Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of special education awareness and to support deserving schools, research centers and organizations providing for children with special needs.
http://maxfoundation.org
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Review It - Mobility International
As a US-based national non-profit organization, the mission of Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is to empower 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
http://www.miusa.org
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Review It - Muscular Dystrophy Association
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency -- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.
http://www.mdausa.org
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Review It - National Academy for Child Development
The National Academy for Child Development, Inc. is an international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their full potential. The over 15,000 clients served by NACD have come to us with labels including: Learning Disabled, Dyslexic, Distractible, ADD, ADHD, Hyperactive, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Tourettes Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Fragile X, Developmentally Delayed, PDD, Autistic, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injured, Comatose, Retarded, Minimal Brain Dysfunction, Normal, Accelerated and Gifted.
http://www.nacd.org
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Review It - National Arts and Disability Center
The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is the national information dissemination, technical assistance and referral center specializing in the field of arts and disability. The NADC is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual-, performing-, media, and literary-arts communities. Its resource directories, annotated bibliographies, related links and conferences serve to advance artists with disabilities and accessibility to the arts.
http://nadc.ucla.edu
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Review It - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD safeguards the accessibility and civil rights of 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans in a variety of areas including education, employment, health care and social services, and telecommunications.
http://www.nad.org
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