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National and international organizations serving people with general disabilities or a range of disabilities.


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British Council of Disabled People (BCODP) - Britain's national umbrella organization for groups controlled by people with disabilities.
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National Benevolent Association - The Division of Social and Health Services of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Provides care and housing for at-risk children and families; people with developmental disabilities; and older adults and seniors.
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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.
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Disability Organizations Network On-line Database - Lists organizations for joint projects, traineeships, study visits, international conferences, research projects, and funding.
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Disabled Drivers' Motor Club - Nonprofit organization, offering help, advice and discounts to disabled drivers in the United Kingdom.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Danny's Team - An all volunteer nonprofit organization devoted to aiding people with disabilities and who are also in need.
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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.
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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.
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Return 2 Work - Providing education training and placement to disabled Americans to allow them to return to work.
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Enable New Zealand - Providing information services, disability equipment, suppliers, as well as,research and links to related web sites.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Northeast Passage - Recources for Handcycling and Handbiking.
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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.
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Wheels of Love - Christian relief organization that provides items such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, and bedside commodes.
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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.
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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.
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - AACAP. Membership information and benefits, news, publications, research and training. Child and adolescent psychiatry definition and FAQ, glossary of symptoms and illnesses, public health issues, and publications catalog.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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American Association on Mental Retardation - Promotes global development and dissemination of progressive policies, research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.
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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.
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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.
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Lernen Foerdern - German federal association for people with learning disabilities. [English, German]
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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.
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World Institute on Disability - Dedicated to promoting independence and societal inclusion of people with disabilities. Includes publications, programs and events.
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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.
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Lifeways - 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.
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Easter Seals - Nonprofit, community-based health agency dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities attain greater independence. Features news, information on services, volunteer and job opportunities.
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