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Kiddesign
Dedicated to helping families modify their homes for children with disabilities. Includes a message board.
http://pt.creighton.edu/kiddesign
Women With Disabilities Australia
The national organisation for women with all types of disabilities. This site offers extensive information for all people with disabilities.
http://www.wwda.org.au
National Organization on Disability
Promotes full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
http://www.nod.org/
World Association of Persons with Disabilities
A nonpartisan, nonprofit association under God, that represents large portions of the one in five residents of earth that are being alive, involved, effective, in their daily living.
http://www.wapd.org/
American Disability Association
Information and resources for people with disabilities.
http://www.adanet.org
The Healthy Gimp
Practical information and motivation for persons with a spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities.
http://www.rexdonald.com
Sibling Support Project
A national program dedicated to the interests of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs.
http://www.chmc.org/departmt/sibsupp/
AAPD - American Association Of People With Disabilities
A cross-disability site with numerous resources and free membership available. Home of the Enable magazine.
http://www.aapd.com/index.html
New Horizons Unlimited
Fostering the interchange of information between people whose life long disabilities have tended to isolate them from the surrounding community and also between caregivers who may be inundated by the prospect of finding answers to their needs, there by providing the opportunity for individuals to share ideas and experiences with one another, that all may benefit.
http://www.new-horizons.org/
Access-Ability
Disabled/handicapped resources. Links, classified, gov't, letters, games, downloads, freebies. (UK)
http://www.access-ability.co.uk/
Disabilities Concerns (DISC)
Material on developmental disabilities, mental illness, creative writing by or related to persons with disabilities, e-mail list, and resources in the area of disability ministry for both individuals and faith communities.
http://gbgm-umc.org/DISC/index.html
We Are Not Alone
Support, information, news, and links for people with disabilities, especially "invisible disabilities".
http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/nevada/1/
Abilities for Life: Taking Charge
Includes a job finding page, associations, health questions, moving on and sports.
http://www.angelfire.com/ok4/abilitiesforlife
Rob's Find-A-Way
Links to disability resources and a chatroom to come and discuss health related issues, also to gain support and encouragement and a friendly ear. Chat is now on AOL.
http://www3.50megs.com/roblawson/
Directory of UK Self Help Groups and Support Organisations
Details of a comprehensive and up-to-date directory of UK self help groups.
http://www.doctor.gp/help/
People First of New Hampshire, Inc.
Self-advocacy organization in NH led by people with disabilities.
http://www.peoplefirstofnh.org
People With disAbilities in Today's World
Information about a support group for adults with physical disabilities.
http://www.geocities.com/pwdliny
Federation of Invisible Disabilities
A Canadian non-profit organization supporting people with invisible disabilities such as learning disabilities, brain injuries, autism, add, adhd, fetal alcohol syndrome, autism and dyslexia.
http://www.fids.bc.ca
Everyday Warriors
A gathering place offering support and information for kids, teens and adults who battle chronic illness or physical disability.
http://www.everydaywarriors.com
Disability Central
Articles, discussion forums and links for people with disabilities and disability professionals.
http://www.disabilitycentral.com
Antigua and Barbuda Association of Persons with Disabilities (ABAPD)
Cross-disability organization providing support and services to persons with disabilities. Mission is to ensure an environment in which every person with physical, mental, intellectual and/or sensory disabilities in Antigua and Barbuda achieves his/her full potential in his/her economic, social, religious and political life.
http://www.abapd.org
Hope In Wellness
Support and information to persons with invisible disabilities and illnesses and those experiencing emotional turmoil.
http://www.angelfire.com/hi5/hopeinwellness
Disabled Christian Tape Fellowship
DCTF is a monthly cassette magazine for the disabled. Nondenominational.
http://crossspot.net/dctf
Parents Connect Support Group
An ongoing gathering and information exchange for parents and caregivers of individuals with special needs.
http://www.parentsconnect.org
Disabilities Forum
Coverage of a wide range of disability issues, concerns and disabilities. We cover the entire spectrum of living with a disability.
http://handicap.bfn.org
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Social Workers
Provides information for social workers who work with deaf and hard of hearing people.
http://academic.gallaudet.edu/prof/dhhhswweb.nsf
Support Central
Newsgroup and discussion for those who are disabled or chronically ill.
http://members.tripod.com/~KokoBaby/supportcentral.html
Disability Friends
A web site for people with all disabilities. It offers a web pal service, chat room, disability equipment links, carers web pal service and carer links.
http://www.geocities.com/dfriendswebpals/
Oklahoma Parent Network
Uniting Oklahoma families of disabled children via the World Wide Web, an email list and WebRing.
http://pages.ivillage.com/okparentnetwork/
Disability Awareness Training - Self Direction
The Self Direction Community Project is a research area to promote and enhance online training accessibility. Personal feedback is needed.
http://www.selfdirection.org/html/disability.html
Charioteers Iseum of the Ankh and Hammer
An online support community for disabled Pagans.
http://www.sorcerysearch.com/links/pages/Detailed/296.shtml
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