Disability Resource: Physical

101 Top Special Needs Groups, Camps & Activities - PhD in Special Education phdinspecialeducation.com/groups-activities/

ALS Association (Lou Gehrig's Disease) www.alsa.org
National health organization dedicated to fight against amyotrphic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Promotes awareness and education.

AIDS

www.aids.gov U.S. government’s AIDS webpage www.aidsunited.org Dedicated to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in America.

American Association of Accupuncture and Oriental Medicine www.aaaomonline.org
Formed to be the unifying force for American accupuncturists who are committed to high ethical and educational standards, and a well regulated profession to ensure the safety of the public.

American Occupational Therapy Association www.aota.org
Mission: The AOTA advances the quality, availability, use and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting advocacy, education and research on behalf of its members and the public.

American Physical Therapy Association www.apta.org
Mission: The APTA will further the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.

American Paralysis Association (Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation) www.apacure.org Encourages and supports research to develop effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders.

American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.org
Purpose is to provide leadership in health care and a positive vision for the chiropractic profession and its natural approach to health and wellness.

Amputee Coalition of America www.amputee-coalition.org
National non-profit amputee consumer educational organization representing people who have experienced amputation or are born with limb differences.

Animal Assistance: Canine Companions for Independence www.caninecompanions.org California based non-profit that provides highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships with offices across the US.

Cancer: American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
National organization offers information, support, education and research for people who have cancers, survivors and the public.

Centers for Independent Living (CIL's):

Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) www.april-rural.org/ National network of programs for non-profit rural CIL programs and individuals concerned with the unique aspects of rural CIL's.

Independent Living Institute www.independentliving.org
Swedish based organization whose purpose is to promote the opportunities of people with disabilities to gain more personal and political power, self determination, full participation and equality through information, training materials, consultancy and technical assistance. The Institute works in cooperation with other organizations which support these aims at the local, national and international level, including self-help groups in developing countries.

Independent Living Research & Utilization www.ILRU.org
National center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in Independent Living. Good comprehensive list of all CIL's.

Missouri State IL Council http://www.mosilc.org/
Develops State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) for Federal review, also holds periodic statewide meetings to Discuss CIL activity and how disability legislation affects Missouri citizens.

National Council on Independent Living www.NCIL.org
A membership organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society.

Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998 http://dhs.sd.gov/docs/rehab_Act.htm Federal guidelines for Centers for Independent Living.

Cerebral Palsy: United Cerebral Palsy www.ucp.org
Mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with CP and other disabilities.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff.org Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the U.S. (70,000 world wide.)

Diabetes
American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org
National non-profit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.

Drug and Alcohol Use with Diabetes - drugabuse.com/guides/substance-abuse-and-diabetes/

Disability Statistics Center dsc.ucsf.edu
The purpose of the Disability Statistics Center 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 to meet their health, housing, economic and social needs.

Disabled World www.disabled-world.com
British organization whose goal is to provide the public with Europe’s largest Accessible Accommodation Search Facility information on United Kingdom service providers.

DrugWatch.com www.drugwatch.com
The site features a comprehensive list of drugs and medications that are currently on the market, or were previously available worldwide; and isdedicated to educating the public about the details of prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as aiding in the protection of patients and consumers by informing them of any associated side effects.

Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation http://ednf.org
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome affects ones connective tissue.

Easter Seal Society www.easter-seals.org/
Provides services to help children and adults with disabilities and/or special needs as well as support to their families.

Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation www.efa.org National non-profit who's mission is to work for children and adults affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.

Fibromyalgia www.fibrocenter.com
Chronic widespread pain is the major symptom of fibromyalgia.

Gout http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/gout.htm
Gout is a rheumatic disease resulting from deposition of uric acid crystals in tissues and fluids within the body, a form of inflamatory arthritis.

Heart
American Heart Association www.americanheart.org National voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Kidney
National Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org This national voluntary health organization seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

Independent Drivers, LLC www.drivingevaluation.com Steven Ice, MOT, OTR/L (314) 920-1842 steven@drivingevaluation.com

Klinefelter's Syndrome www.aaksis.org
The American Association for Klinefelter Syndrome Information and Support is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by Klinefelter Syndrome, 47XXY, or one of its variants.

KS Support Group Home Page www.klinefeltersyndrome.org
Personal home page with great links.

Lasting Impressions www.lastingimpressionsremodeling.com Home Remodeling specializing in the "Tub Cut". Becky Bilyeu (314) 837-7722

Liver
American Liver Foundation www.liverfoundation.org
National volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of hepatitis and other liver diseases through research, education and advocacy.

Hepatitis B www.hepb.org
Nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to the cause and cure of chronic Hepatitis B.

Hepatitis C www.hep-c-alert.org Known for it's ability to promote public awareness and concern of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Most people with HCV don't know they have it (2 out of 100). Great links!

Little People of America www.lpaonline.org