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Rehabilitation International
RI is a worldwide network of people with disabilities, service providers and government agencies working together to improve the quality of life for disabled people and their families. Founded in 1922, it now has more than 200 member organizations in 85 nations.
http://www.rehab-international.org/
World Association of Persons with Disabilities (WAPD)
Advances the interests of persons with disAbilities at national, state, local and home levels. We believe that all are entitled to high quality of life. Over ten years of "grassroots" planning and growth have catapulted the association to a world leadership position, advancing the soundness and empowerment of the so called "disAbled" everywhere.
http://www.wapd.org/
Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living (DCIL)
DCIL is an organisation of disabled people, developing & providing services for Disabled People. It works to apply disabled people's own ideas and experience to developing services and public policies.
http://www.dcil.org.uk/
Self Advocacy Association of N Y State, Inc
The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc. (SANYS) is a not-for profit, grassroots organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to help create a person-centered and person-directed system of supports.
http://www.sanys.org/
United Voice - Malaysia
Self Advocacy.. is based on the belief that people are their own best advocates. Thus persons with learning disabilities are their own best advocates to tell others what they want. A person with mild learning disabilities self-advocates by voicing out his or her views. A person with severe learning disabilities self-advocates by his or her presence in a public meeting.
http://www.unitedvoice.com.my/
People First of Missouri
People First of Missouri is a statewide organization formed by, run by and which exists for persons with developmental disabilities. Currently there are over 40 chapters across the state of Missouri with approximately 1,000 members.
http://www.missouripeoplefirst.org/
People First of South Florida, supporting people with disabilities
People First of South Florida, an advocacy organization and social group for people with disabilities
http://www.encore4.net/peoplefirst/
Self Advocacy (Sydney) Inc
Self Advocacy Sydney is an organisation run by and for people with Intellectual Disability.
http://sasinc.com.au/
Mensch zuerst - Netzwerk People First Deutschland e.V.
Organisation of Self Advocacy for People with Learning Disabilities. Website in German only.
http://www.peoplefirst.de/
NEADS - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)is a Canada-wide, consumer-based, cross-disability organization that advocates for full access by college and university students with disabilities to postsecondary education and employment opportunities.
http://www.neads.ca/
People First of California, Inc. (PFCA)
The mission of People First of California, Inc. (PFCA) is to serve all people with developmental challenges throughout California, primarily through People First members and chapters.
http://www.peoplefirstca.org/
People First of Norfolk
We are a self advocacy organisation run by people with learning difficulties for people with learning difficulties. We are a charity in Norwich Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth
http://www.peoplefirstofnorfolk.org/
People First of Oregon
People First is a self-advocacy organization of developmentally disabled persons.
http://www.open.org/people1/
SABE - Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
SABE Self Advocates Becoming Empowered protecting the rights and equal treatment of people with disabilities.
http://www.sabeusa.org/
Self Advocates in Action, Rhode Island's Statewide Self-Advocacy Organization
Advocates in Action is directed by a board of 17 individuals who represent Self-Advocacy groups throughout Rhode Island. Each board member shares the experience and expertise of being an individual who has a developmental disability.
http://www.aina-ri.org/
Speaking For Ourselves
Our mission is to find a voice for ourselves Teach the public about the needs and wishes and potential of people with disabilities Speak out on important issues and Support each other through sharing, leadership development and helping and encouraging each other
http://www.speaking.org/
People First of New Hampshire
People First of New Hampshire, the statewide self-advocacy organization started operation in 1992. People who experience disability are members of local self-advocacy chapters. Each chapter elects two representatives to serve on the board of directors of People First of NH, making this organization the only non-profit in the state that is run completely by people who experience disability.
http://www.peoplefirstofnh.org/
Quality Action Group
The Quality Action Group provides information, advice, citizen advocacy, social activities and drop-ins for adults with learning difficulties in Stirling District.
http://www.btinternet.com/~qualityaction..
People First of Ohio
A group of self-advocates from around the state of Ohio attended a retreat in Columbus which resulted in the formation of the first People First of Ohio Group. The organization is composed of persons with developmental disabilities who joined together to start the statewide self-advocacy group.
http://www.peoplefirstofohio.org/
Able Magazine
Able Magazine online - the website for disabled people where ability counts
http://www.ablemagazine.com/
Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities
A community based organisation which represents the rights and needs of people of non-English speaking background with a disability and their carers.
http://www.adec.org.au/
Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped - ARCH
A Legal Resource Centre for Persons with Disabilities, is a non-profit community legal clinic, dedicated to defending the rights of people with disabilities in Ontario, Canada.
http://www.archlegalclinic.ca/
Al Hussein Society for the Habilitation / Rehabilitation of the Physically Challenged
Our Vision and Challenges for the Future: " EQUALIZATION OF OPPORTUNITIES " " PRO-ACTIVE RATHER THAN REACTIVE" Promote and assist in the inclusion of all children into mainstream schools and society Increase awareness about the rights of physically challenged children, and protect their rights. Rehabilitate as many children, through medical operations and therapy as possible. Train families and volunteers in the appropriate care and management of children with disabilities. Empower families with disabled children to promote their rights of acceptance, their value as individuals and their rightful role in society. Affiliate with the Jordan University and others for AHS to become a hands on practical training facility for students of rehabilitation. Act as consultants, both in technical and managerial fields, for NGOs dealing with physical disabilities in the Middle East. Become a leading resource, training and referral center for Jordan. Our objective is not to shelter, but to make each individual an active member of the community with responsibilities and rights. What We Provide: Education: We provide elementary education for grades one through six. Our emphasis is not only on academic training but also on the interpersonal skills necessary for integration of children into mainstream schools. Our philosophy is that all children have the right to be educated and integrated as early as possible. In addition to the government curriculum we have music and physical education classes. Individual differences in learning abilities among our children are addressed in our resource room. Additionally the children are offered extra curricular activities such as art workshops, cultural enrichments and class work related outings as the center encourages active learning. Children should not be denied the possibility of personal development and the benefit of knowledge and skills because they suffer impairments. Medical Rehabilitation: This division is comprised of nine separate departments that follow a multi-disciplinary approach; home programs, parent/staff meetings, training and educational programs for concerned individuals. These specialized departments are as follows: Physiotherapy The physiotherapists carry out both individual and group exercise programs aimed at achieving independent mobility. We have one of the few hydrotherapy pools in Jordan available for therapy use. Occupational Therapy Independence in daily living activities is the main goal of this department. Group learning sessions to improve hand functions and solve perceptual difficulties are encompassed in cooking and educational computer games. Horse riding is offered, it is an excellent way of improving balance and gaining confidence. Orthotic Department During the last six years, the German organization, CBM (Christoffel-BlindenMission), has rendered financial and technical support which has greatly upgraded this department. Under the direction of a trained specialist from France, braces and other orthotic aids are manufactured or repaired. Wheelchairs and equipment are modified to meet the individual student’s needs for maximum mobility. Training Jordanians in the field of orthotics and prosthesis is another important function of this department. Nursing Department The nursing staff concentrates on training students and parents in the area of toiletting including specialized bowel and bladder management programs. They also treat pressure sores and address other general health matters. Early Intervention Program (EIP) This program allows us to start working with children at an early age and on an individual basis through intervention and prevention of deformities and complications from birth up to six years of age. A special therapeutic program is set up in accordance with each individual case. The department consists of an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, a nurse and a playgroup leader and provision for services of clinics and other departments as needed. Parental involvement is an essential precondition for the success of this program. Psychological/Social Counselor The counselor assesses the student’s psychological status, conducts individual and group sessions and counsels family members whenever psychological support and guidance is needed. She visits mainstream schools to conduct awareness sessions for staff and children. Dietitian The dietitian assesses each student’s nutritional needs according to their physical disability and general health condition. Follow-up sessions with family members are conducted to monitor the effects of the child’s diet and make adjustments when necessary. In addition, seven clinics are held: Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Orthopedic Pediatric Neurological Optometry Dental Urology A combined assessment by doctors and therapists insure accurate diagnosis, therapy and follow-up. Outreach: The function of this important division is to reach out to physically challenged individuals in Amman, Palestinian Refugee Camps and remote areas of Jordan where services are either minimal or unavailable. The Community - Based Rehabilitation (CBR) The CBR Team consists of physical therapists, occupational therapists and a community development Social Worker. Their work is to deliver therapy services to rural areas and refugee camps. assess and instruct families in the management of children with physical disabilities. develop training courses for local volunteers on how to follow up with the physical management programs, and how to facilitate mainstream school integration. raise awareness in communities and schools regarding disability issues. facilitate physically challenged children’s inclusion into mainstream schools. assist and advise in the initiation of community programs. The Mobile Clinic At the request of a village community, a rehabilitation team will visit the area in the mobile clinic vehicle equipped with an orthotic and rehabilitation workshop. This team is usually composed of specialists from various departments and other NGO/s that also deal with disabilities to provide rehabilitation aids, equipment and advice to those in need. Portage Program This is an educational program to train mothers on how to handle their disabled children (from birth up to nine years of age) in their own environment. Therefore, our Portage workers are trained to work with parents, especially mothers, and children in their own homes on how to provide appropriate stimulation and training in all aspects of development to infants and young children with difficulties. Sheltered Sewing Workshops: Physically challenged adults are trained in designing and tailoring children’s clothes and various other textile items such as curtains, bed sheets, etc. Kenz, the Center’s store, is the outlet for these products. Many of the trainees carry on as salaried workers at AHS. Who We Are: The Al-Hussein Society for the Habilitation/Rehabilitation of the Physically Challenged (AHS) is an educational, vocational and therapeutic NGO dedicated to providing comprehensive habilitation/rehabilitation services to physically challenged individuals, with the emphasis on children, irrespective of their socio-economic status, ethnicity, religion and sex. Since its founding in 1971, AHS has expanded its programs to become a major provider of comprehensiveservices to the physically challenged of Jordan through its in-house and outreach programs. AHS hosts and networks with other societies in an effort to serve a maximum number of people with different challenges as effectively and efficiently as possible.
http://www.alhusseinrehab.org.jo
American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT)
We are fighting so people with disabilities can live in the community with real supports instead of being locked away in nursing homes and other institutions.
http://www.adapt.org/
Assisted Living - Home
Assisted Living Foundation (ALF) is a non-profit, voluntary organisation that provides support and assistance to disabled people and supporters of disabled people (family carers, professional paid care/support workers, social workers/care managers, and advocates for disabled people). ALF primarily serves London and the Home Counties.
http://www.assistedlivingfoundation.co.u..
Axis Disability Rights Website
Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift have work to ensure that people with disabilities are able to take their rightful place in schools, workplaces, and communities.
http://www.normemma.com/
Canine and Abled, Inc.
Canine and Abled, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness and acceptance of service dog teams through education and inspiration. This goal is met through an award-winning service dog education and task demonstration available nation wide.
http://www.canineandabled.com/
Chrysallis - Close to Disability
- Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities Our activities are: -Counselling and support to people with disabilities and their families -Workshops, seminars, conferences, training sessions on disability and ICT issues. - Provision of accessible e-learning environment that offers educational content (courses, games, etc.). - Consultation of policies and strategies for the Information Society in terms of Accessibility and Usability - Development of accessible websites and content (CMS, online searchable databases, etc).
http://www.chrysallis.eu/
Council of Canadians with Disabilities
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities advocates at the federal level to improve the lives of men and women with disabilities in Canada, by eliminating inequality and discrimination. Our members include national, regional and local advocacy organizations that are controlled by persons with disabilities. CCD is a team of people with disabilities, deeply committed to the principles of self-help and consumer advocacy.
http://www.ccdonline.ca/
DAWN Ontario: DisAbled Women's Network Ontario
DAWN Ontario promotes social justice, human rights & the advancement of equality rights through education, research, advocacy, coalition-building, resource development, & information technology. Our mission is to generate knowledge, information and skills to secure the inclusion, citizenship, human rights and equality of women and girls with disabilities. We operate without funding & without paid staff. We work to illuminate the causes & multidimensional consequences of the growing inequality of wealth, income, power & opportunity in Canada; & to move this critical national problem onto the front burner of Canadian politics and public discourse. We operate with NO funding & with NO paid staff!
http://dawn.thot.net/
Disabilities Law Project DLP
The Disabilities Law Project (DLP) is a nonprofit Pennsylvania law firm that provides free legal assistance to people with disabilities, their families, and their organizations.
http://www.dlp-pa.org/
Disability Advocacy Service Hunter (DASH)
DASH advocates for the rights of people with disabilities. We provide individual and systemic advocacy, community education and disability information for all ages and disabilities.
http://www.dash.org.au
DisabilityTraining.org
DisabilityTraining.org (http://www.DisabilityTraining.org) is sponsored by the Iowa Training Consortium. The Training Consortium's mission is to promote - through training, education, and technical assistance - a system of individualized supports that will assist Iowans with developmental disabilities to live as fully participating members of their communities. The goal of this web site is to advertise and encourage training and education to build supportive communities for Iowans with disabilities.
http://www.disabilitytraining.org/
DisabledInfo.co.uk - Disabled Information For the Disabled From the Disabled
From disabled product reviews to support group venues. From disabled holiday accommodation to a little humour. The disabled come together to share their experiences and their knowledge.
http://www.disabledinfo.co.uk/
DREES (Disability Rights Enforcement, Education Services)
DREES conducts Ø Workshops and Public Education Campaigns Ø Maintains an email list of over 100 subscribers Ø Focuses on Architectural Access and Community Living
http://www.dizbiz.com/
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Network, Nova Scotia, Canada
EDN provides resources and support to entrepreneurs with disabilities who are already self employed or who want to start a small/home based business
http://www.entrepreneurdisability.org/
Head Injury Hotline
Founded in 1985 Head Injury Hotline offers a wealth of information, creative solutions and leadership on issues related to brain injury. BIRC provides a setting where visitors can build skills, join discussion groups, link to resources, rehab, and research sites, as well as lay and professional journals.
http://www.headinjury.com/
HealthWrights
HealthWrights is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the health, basic rights, social equality, and self-determination of disadvantaged persons and groups.
http://www.healthwrights.org/
Lincolnshire Association of People with Disabilities
To Empower people with disabilities living in Lincolnshire
http://www.lapd.uk.com/
National Centre for Independent Living (UK)
This website is designed to be a resource on independent living and Direct Payments for disabled people and others working in the field.
http://www.ncil.org.uk/
New Zealand Guidelines Group
The New Zealand Guidelines Group leads a movement towards the delivery of high quality health and disability services throughout New Zealand through a change in culture based on evidence and effectiveness.
http://www.nzgg.org.nz/
People With Disabilities (WA) Inc
PWD(WA) represents and advocates for the rights and equity of all Western Australians with a disability - physical, intellectual, psychiatric and sensory.
http://www.pwdwa.org/
People's Advocacy Network

http://www.advocacynetwork.org
PIBHS | Arkansas Resources - Advocacy & Support Organizations

http://pibhs.uams.edu/Resources/AR_resou..
Program for Disability Research at Rutgers University
The Program for Disability Research is a constituent unit of the School of Management and Labor Relations of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
http://www.disabilityresearch.rutgers.ed..
Sheri R. Abrams, P.C.
Assists disabled individuals appeal their denials on Social Security Disability Benefit Claims. Also prepares wills, living wills and powers of attorney inexpensively. Work in Virginia, DC and Maryland
http://www.sheriabrams.com/
Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulenrable(SARPV)
Mission of the organization is to capacity development of the of community and NGOs to influence disability policy and practice in Bangladesh to ensure the equal rights and opportunities of he disable people.
http://www.sarpv.org/
Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Fight SMA
Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Fight SMA : An international organization dedicated to finding a treatment or cure for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a neuromuscular disease that kills more babies than any other genetic disease.
http://www.fightsma.org/
Sunrider Protibandhi Kalayan Sangstha
For details please visit our website.
http://www.spks.8k.com/
The Arka Foundation
The Arka Foundation is a voluntary, non-profit making and non-governmental organization that promotes the welfare of people with special needs and of their families, irrespective of their creed or nationality.
http://www.arkafoundation.org/
Threshold Association, Finland
The Threshold Association is a human rights organization of disabled people with headquarters in Helsinki. There are about 1,500 members: people with different kinds of disabilites, their allies and non-disabled people. The Association is managed and governed by disabled people themselves.
http://www.kynnys.fi/kynnys/english.html..
US Social Security Disability Claims
Disability Secrets provides information about the U.S. federal disability system, including an overview of how the process works and answers to specific questions that are often asked by applicants and appellants.
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/


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