Caregiver Resource Links - Disability

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1. Able Data- Disabilities
   ABLEDATA provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell any products, we can help you locate the companies that d
   
2. Access-Able Travel Source
   
   
3. Accessible Journeys  
   
   
4. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
   
   
5. ARCH National Respite Network
   The ARCH program was begun in the early 1990s with funding from the Children's Bureau in the US Department of Health and Human Services to support a national network of federally funded respite and crisis care programs for children with disabilities, chronic illness and at risk of abuse and neglect. During its tenure as a national resource center, ARCH staff developed an array of resources for families and respite providers, including the national respite locator service, guides for starting respite programs in communities, and fact sheets on a variety of topics related to respite and crisis care not only for children and their families but also for families who are caring for the elderly.
   
6. Capital Consortium On Aging & Disability New York
   
   
7. Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation-Paralysis Resource Center
   PRC offers resources on spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility related disabilities. The PRC is a program created by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation (CDRF) to provide a comprehensive, national source of information for people living with paralysis and their caregivers to promote health, foster involvement in the community and improve quality of life
   
8. Click-N-Type Virtual Keyboard
   Click-N-Type is an on-screen virtual keyboard designed for anyone with a disability that prevents him or her from typing on a physical computer keyboard.
   
9. Deaf Works - Products For The Deaf & Hard Of Hearing
   Wireless X-10 Pager Alerter System
   
10. Direct Care Alliance, Inc.
    The Direct Care Alliance is a nationwide and state-based alliance of direct care workers, employers and people of all ages and disabilities who use long-term services, care and supports.
    
11. Disability On-line the information directory
    Over 2000 links for the disabled and their caregiver
    
12. Disability Resource Directory 
    Adaptive Apparel for All Ages-Designed especially for the physically challenged, and/or wheelchair users of all ages
    
13. Disability Resource Exchange
    
    
14. Disability Scoop
    Disability Scoop is the first and only national news organization serving the developmental disability community including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and intellectual disability, among others.
    
15. Disabilityinfo.gov
    DisabilityInfo.gov provides comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits.
    
16. Disabled Travelers
    
    
17. Easy2Swallow
    Easy 2 Swallow LLC is dedicated to making quality vitamins and supplements in preparations that are easy to take. Most of the pills out there are just too big for some people to take. They’ve created a line of vitamins and supplements designed to go down easier. In many cases they’re smaller and specially coated. In some cases they’re chewable. In all cases they’re easier to swallow. Only the highest quality formulations are used in all of their products.
    
18. Family Center on Technology and Disability
    
    
19. Flying Companions
    Flying Companions is your answer. Their travel companions accompany you on your trip and provide travel assistance every step of the way to make your trip comfortable and stress-free from start to finish. Whether you’re a senior traveler, a person with a disability, someone with travel anxiety, or just someone who prefers not to travel alone, Their travel companions can help make your trip possible and enjoyable. Flying Companions can provide travel assistance worldwide. With their travel companions, you can enjoy the freedom to go anywhere. So go ahead! You can do it with Flying Companions!
    
20. Flying with Disability
    
    
21. Hoverround
    Hoveround has dedicated nearly 20 years to providing power chairs, electric scooters, and other mobility solutions to genuinely improve the quality of life for those with limited mobility. Hoveround has the unique Round for a Reason® design, controls the entire manufacturing process, custom assembles every electric wheelchair in the U.S.A., provides free delivery direct to the customer and offers the Never Without Wheels guarantee. They also offer personal mobility and lifting solutions, wheelchair ramps, and other mobility accessories to help those with mobility challenges regain their independence and freedom.
    
22. HSC Foundation
    The HSC Foundation is dedicated to improving access to services for individuals who face social and health care barriers due to disability, chronic illness, or other circumstances that present unique needs.
    
23. Incontinence Product Finder
    The CareGiver Partnership's Incontinence Finder tool will show you which product(s) best meet your needs. Select Symptoms, Size, Gender, Style and Brand and the more information you provide, the better we’ll be able to match your needs. If you need help, please call us at 1-800-985-1353.
    
24. Independent Life Resources
    Information on physical and mental health conditions, products and services and independent living resources for people with disabilities or Senior Citizens
    
25. International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders IFFGD
    IFFGD is a nonprofit education and research organization working with patients, families, physicians, nurses, practitioners, investigators, regulators, employers, and others to improve digestive health in the adults and children affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.
    
26. Invisible Disabilities Advocate
    The Invisible Disabilities Advocate strives to help friends and family better understand chronic illness and pain, as well as learn how to be a source of encouragement and support.
    
27. Job Accommodation Network Searchable Online Accommodation Resource system
    This tool allows users to first select a disability and then explore various accommodation options and ideas for use in the workplace and educational settings.
    
28. Learning Disabilities Association of America
    
    
29. Microsoft Accessibility
    Microsoft’s Web site features products to make a computer more accessible to those with hearing, vision and physical limitations.
    
30. National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
    N4a advocates on behalf of their member agencies for services and resources for older adults and persons with disabilities. We work with our members in achieving our collective mission of building a society that values and supports people as they age.
    
31. National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
    The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is a national,member-driven organization consistingof 55 State and Territorial Councils, who advocateand continually work towards positive system change on behalf of individuals withdevelopmental disabilities and their families.
    
32. National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
    The Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide, advocate, and resource for families caring for older relatives and persons with disabilities. The GCM is trained and experienced in any of several fields related to care management, including nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology.
    
33. National Association of State Units on Aging
    NASUA represents the nation’s 56 officially designated state and territorial agencies on aging. Their mission is to support state systems innovation and articulate a national policy on home and community based services for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
    
34. National Center for Learning Disabilities
    
    
35. National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
    They promote the substantial health benefits that can be gained from participating in regular physical activity. This site provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose to be.
    
36. National Council on Disability
    
    
37. National Council on Independent Living
    An organization that advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities
    
38. National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
    The center provides information on disabilities in children and youth, programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities and much more.
    
39. National Health Council
    They represent all segments of the health care community to improve the health of all people, particularly those with chronic diseases and/or disabilities.
    
40. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
    
    
41. National Organization on Disability
    
    
42. Nexear
    Costs 75% less than other brands-components equal in quality to the major, expensive brands, Long battery life, "Self fitting" and comfortable; Over-the-ear and In-the-canal designs, Features: adaptive feedback cancellation, noise reduction, highest quality digital design and components
    
43. Office of Disability Employment Policy
    
    
44. Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy
    
    
45. Point-N-Click Virtual Mouse
    Point-N-Click is a FREE stand-alone on-screen virtual mouse designed for anyone with a disability that makes it difficult or impossible to click a physical computer mouse.
    
46. Social Securtity Disability Secrets
    
    
47. Society for the Accessible Travel & Hospitality
    
    
48. Tools for Independence (tm)
    Tools For Independence (tm) is sponsored by the Independent Living Partnership and is dedicated to ensuring the independence and dignity of the elderly and people with disabilities, their families and caregivers through education and access to services and resources.
    
49. TSA:Travelers with Disabilities & Medical Conditions
    
    
50. United We Ride
    UWR is a federal interagency initiative aimed at improving the availability, quality, and efficient delivery of transportation services for older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with lower incomes.
    
51. WebMD- Disabilities
    Various article and videos related to disabilities
    
52. Wheelchair Escapes