AMC Cancer Information Center (CO) (800) 525-3777 American Diabetes Assn. (VA) (800) 232-3472 American Kidney Fund Info (MD) (800) 638-8299 American Liver Foundation (NJ) (800) 223-0179 American Paralysis Assn. (NJ) (800) 225-0292 American Parkinsons Disease Assn. (NY) (800) 223-APDA Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (800) 782-4747 Arthritis Foundation (800) 283-7800 Cancer Information Service (CA) (800) 4-CANCERContinue reading “Toll Free Numbers”
Author Archives: Pride Mobility
Sports
The United Foundation for Disabled Archers Contact Dan Hendricksdhendricks@hunting.netP.O. Box 25120 NE 9th Ave.Glenwood, MN 65334Phone: 320-634-3600Website: www.uffdaclub.comSince 1994, promoting and providing a means to practice all forms of archery for any physically challenged person.
Pen Pals
Children’s Hopes and Dreams Wish Fulfillment Foundation Pen Pal Program 280 Route 46Dover, NJ 07801-3633Phone: 973-361-7366Fax: 973-361-6627E-mail: chdfdover@juno.comMatches special pen-pal friends to children ages 5 to 18 with any chronic or life threatening illness, condition or disability. Discover A Pal E-mail: anna@discovertechnology.comThe directory lists those with their world by communication with other persons, either with or withoutContinue reading “Pen Pals”
Parents and Siblings
Autism Treatment Center of America THE SON-RISE PROGRAM at The Option Institute 2080 S Undermountain RoadSheffield, MA USA 01257 Phone: 413-229-2100 Fax: 413-229-3202 Website: autismtreatmentcenter.org CAPP National Parent Resource Center Federation for Children with Special Needs95 Berkeley Street, Ste. 104Boston, MA 02116Voice 800-331-0688; 617-482-2915Fax 617-695-2939The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalfContinue reading “Parents and Siblings”
Organizations and Associations
American Amputee Foundation PO Box 250218Little Rock, AR 72225Phone: (501) 666-2523 Council for Exceptional Children 1920 Association DriveReston, VA 22091-1589Phone: (703) 620-3660 Epilepsy Foundation of America 4351 Garden City DriveLandover, MD 20785Phone: (301) 459-3700 Kids Helping Kids Phone: (973) 783-0697E-mail: Kids@Kidshelping.orgWebsite: www.kidshelping.org The Library of Congress Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 1291 Taylor Street NWWashington,Continue reading “Organizations and Associations”
Newsletters
Breaking New Ground (newsletter for farmers & ranchers with physical disabilities) Purdue University1146 Dept. of Agricultural EngineeringWest Lafayette, IN 47907-1146 Careers and the Disabled Equal Opportunity Publications1160 E Jericho Turnpike #200Huntington, NY 117143Phone: (516) 421-9421E-mail: EOPub@aol.com Connections (newsletter of the National Center for Youth with Disabilities) University of MinnesotaBox 721Minneapolis, MN 55455Phone: (800) 333-6293 Disability IssuesContinue reading “Newsletters”
Magazines
ABILITY Magazine P.O. Box 10655Costa Mesa, CA 92627Phone: 949-854-8700Fax: 949-548-5966Website: abilitymagazine.com ACCENT ON LIVING Magazine PO Box 700Bloomington, IL 61702-0700Phone: 309-378-2961 or 1-800-787-8444 Fax: 309-378-4420 E-mail: cheeverpub@aol.comA longtime favorite source of information for those who happen to have a disability. Serving the physically disabled community since 1956. Arthritis Today Magazine 1314 Spring Street NWAtlanta, GA 30309Website: arthritis.org/arthritis-today-magazine Disabled Dealer MagazineContinue reading “Magazines”
Financial Assistance
The Brass Ring Society 551 East Semoran Blvd. Suite E-5Fern Park, FL 32730Phone: 800-666-WISH407-339-6188Provides grants to fulfill dreams of children who suffer from a life threatening or terminal illness. Department of Health and Human Services Financial Aid-Federal Hill-Burton Free Care ProgramRockville, MD 20857Phone: 800-638-0742Maryland Residents: 800-492-0359E-mail: DFCRCOMM@HRSA.GOV Website: hhs.govThe Division of Facilities Compliance and Recovery manages the Hill-Burton program,Continue reading “Financial Assistance”
Condition Specific Organizations and Resources
Amputee American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists 1650 King Street, Suite 500Alexandria, VA 22314Phone: 703-836-7114Fax: 703-836-0838Website: opedge.comAs the pre-eminent professional organization in orthotics and prosthetics, the mission of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is to promote high standards of patient care through advocacy, education, and literature & research. The Amputee Coalition of America 900Continue reading “Condition Specific Organizations and Resources”
Computer Training and Employment Opportunities
(AHEAD) Association on Higher Education & Disability AHEADUniv. of Mass. Boston100 Morrissey Blvd.Boston, MA 02125Phone: (v/tty) 617-287-3880Fax: 617-287-3881Website: www.ahead.orgNational organization committed to promoting full participation of individuals with disabilities in college life. Offers Publication “How To Choose A College: Guide for the Student with a Disability.” CAL STATE UNIV NORTHRIDGE Office of Disabled Student Services18111 NordhoffContinue reading “Computer Training and Employment Opportunities”