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A United Kingdom national provider of individually tailored services, including supported living,
respite and residential care, and community support, for adults with diverse and complex special
needs or disabilities.
http://www.lifeways.co.uk/
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National Association of Societies for the Care of the Handicapped (NASCOH)
The umbrella body for organisations of and for people living with disabilities in Zimbabwe.
http://www.geocities.com/nascoh/
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World Institute on Disability
Dedicated to promoting independence and societal inclusion of people with disabilities. Includes
publications, programs and events.
http://www.wid.org/
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Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc.
Enables individuals with physical disabilities - especially those served by members of the
orthotics and prosthetics community - to enjoy the rewards of personal achievement, physical
fitness, and social interaction.
http://www.opfund.org
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Lernen Foerdern
German federal association for people with learning disabilities. [English, German]
http://www.lernen-foerdern.de/bundesverbandenglish.html
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Association of University Centers on Disabilities
A network of interdisciplinary Centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with
developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities.
http://www.aucd.org/
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Joni and Friends
Disability outreach of Joni Eareckson Tada. Statement of faith, description of the ministry and its
programs, and an online store offering books, tapes, videos, and a VBS kit.
http://www.joniandfriends.org/
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AAMR
AAMR is an international association that promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective
practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.
http://www.aamr.org
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United People With Dis"abilities"
An organization that is dedicated to serving disabled individuals and their families. UPWD.net was
conceived by, and is managed by people with disabilities.
http://upwd.net
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Best Buddies
Best Buddies is a international organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with mental
retardation by providing opportunities for one-to-friendships.
http://qohsbestbuddies.tripod.com
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The Council on Quality and Leadership
Providing accrediation, monitoring, evalutation, training, and consultation to human service
organizations. Site includes publications, resources, conference information, news, research,
service descriptions, and newsletters.
http://www.thecouncil.org
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Disabilities Rights Advocacy Group
Information to aid disabled people in integrating in society.
http://www.draginc.com
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Information to aid in the understanding and treatment of the developmental, behavioral, and mental
disorders that affect children and adolescents.
http://www.aacap.org/
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Special Olympics
An international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than one
million children and adults with mental retardation.
http://www.specialolympics.com
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Equal Ability Ltd
Providing consulting, training and other resources to organizations wishing to understand their
responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
http://www.equalability.com
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Wheels of Love
Christian relief organization that provides items such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches,
and bedside commodes.
http://www.wheelsoflove.com
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Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation
Supports professional organizations that work with people with disabilities through grants and
scholarships that further the goals of education, advocacy, leadership development, mentorship and
the arts.
http://www.ela.org/
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NorthEast Passages
A program designed to improve access, independence, and quality of life for individuals with
disabilities. Provide recreation possibilities that offer mastery over physical skills and provide
a means to access sports and recreation and reduce stress.
http://www.nepassage.org/
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Disabilities Studies and Services Center (DSSC)
Designs programs that meet the unique information, technical assistance, training, and research
needs of professionals and programs who serve to improve the lives of infants, toddlers, children,
youth, and adults with disabilities, and their families. DSSC administers the National Information
Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY), the Federal Resource Center for Special
Education (FRC), the National Transition Alliance (NTA), the Technical Assistance Center for
Professional Development Partnerships, and Project Anchor.
http://www.dssc.org/
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Covenant Foundation
Organization that consults and/or manages assisted living homes, shared living and group homes,
foster care mini-farms and camps. Also has day programs and respite care centers for the mentally
retarded, developmentally disabled, deaf, or mentally ill members of the community. Has projects in
the United States and Canada.
http://www.covenantfoundation.com
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Disability Support Pensioners Australia Inc.
Seeks to bring awareness of how vulnerable young pensioners are abused within society. Offers
mission and description of efforts, petition, sponsors, and related links.
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~dsp/
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Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
Empowers 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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Enable New Zealand
Providing information services, disability equipment, suppliers, as well as,research and links to
related web sites.
http://www.enable.co.nz
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Return 2 Work
Providing education training and placement to disabled Americans to allow them to return to work.
http://www.r2w.org
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Disabled Hellas
Produces and distributes information to empower Greeks with disabilities with the appropriate
technical knowledge and skills to manage their needs and to reconstruct their lives. Collection of
disability and rehabilitation related articles and books in Greek language.
http://www.disabled.gr/
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Wheels for Humanity
Restores and distributes used wheelchairs at no cost to people who need them in places where
wheelchairs are unattainable luxuries.
http://www.wheelsforhumanity.org/
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Danny's Team
An all volunteer nonprofit organization devoted to aiding people with disabilities and who are also
in need.
http://www.dannysteam.org
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Blue Badge Network
Disability self-advocacy group in the United Kingdom. Much of the site is only available to paid
members.
http://www.bluebadgenetwork.org
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Abilities Network
Organization dedicated to assisting individuals of all abilities and their families in achieving
their personal goals and in reaching their maximum potential.
http://www.abilitiesnetwork.org
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Enable Ireland - Action on Disability
Enable Ireland's role is to work to remove society's obstacles, together with, and on behalf of,
people with physical disabilities. Enable Ireland works to enable people with physical disabilities
to achieve maximum independence, choice and inclusion in their communities.
http://www.enableireland.ie
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Inclusion
Building a more inclusive world for those with disabilities by helping to raise awareness of
inclusion, recognizing exemplary inclusive efforts, providing technical assistance and linking
individuals with/without disabilities.
http://www.inclusion.org
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Easter Seals
Nonprofit, community-based health agency dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities
attain greater independence.
http://www.easter-seals.org
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Disabled Drivers' Motor Club
Nonprofit organization, offering help, advice and discounts to disabled drivers in the United
Kingdom.
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ddmc/
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Disability Organizations Network On-line Database
Lists organizations for joint projects, traineeships, study visits, international conferences,
research projects, and funding.
http://www.independentliving.org/donet/index.html
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The Alliance for People with Disabilities
A United States non-profit membership organization created to represent and benefit all members of
the disabled community.
http://www.afpwd.org
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National Benevolent Association
Provides care and services to abused and neglected children, older adults, people with
developmental disabilities, and other persons in need. Division of Social and Health Services of
the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
http://www.nbacares.org/
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British Council of Disabled People (BCODP)
Britain's national umbrella organization for groups controlled by people with disabilities.
http://www.bcodp.org.uk/
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