Disability Specific Resources
Want to know more?? Here you will find subject-based internet resources on specific disabilities.
Arthritis
Arthritis Foundationwww.arthritis.org/
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.
CDC Arthritis
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/arthritis/
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention focuses on protecting the health and safety of people by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.
Aspergers
Asperger Syndrome Organizationwww.asperger.org/
A national non-profit organization committed to providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on Asperger Syndrome and related conditions.
Asperger Syndrome Education Network
www.aspennj.org/
A non-profit organization that provides patients and family members with education, support, and advocacy.
Blind/Vision Related
National Federation of the Blindwww.nfb.org/
(NFB) is the nation's largest and most influential membership organization of blind people.
American Council of the Blind
www.acb.org
American Council of the Blind service provides general information about the Council, which strives to improve the well being of all blind and visually impaired people.
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
www.afb.org/
Fulfilling Helen Keller's vision. The organization gives you access to awards honor individuals, corporations, and organizations.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy Programgait.aidi.udel.edu/res695/homepage/pd_ortho/clinics/c_palsy/cpweb.htm
This website has short description of Cerebral Palsy and also contains an overview of information where the issues are discussed in more depth.
Cystic Fibrosis
NCBI Genes and Diseasewww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/CF.html
A descriptive website on Cystic Fibrosis.
CysticFifbrosis.com
www.cysticfibrosis.com/
A great website with information and links for patients, family, and loved ones.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
About - the Human Internet
deafness.about.com/health/deafness/
A comprehensive deafness related site, which has information on every
aspect of deafness.
Gallaudet University
www.gallaudet.edu/
At Gallaudet University, deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students and
scholars join together in a unique community to learn, to teach, and to
create.
Head Injury
Brain Injury Association, Inc.www.biausa.org/
The mission of this website is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy.
Head Injury Online
www.headinjury.com/
The motto of head injury online is to provide difficult to find information about Head Injury Learning Disabilities.
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Onlinewww.ldonline.org/
This website is an interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers and children.
Internet Special Education Resource
www.iser.com
ISER is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities.
Speech Communication Disability
ACC Institutewww.aacinstitute.org/index.html
AAC Institute is improving the lives of people with severe speech communication disabilities.
Lupus
Lupus Foundation of Americawww.lupus.org
The mission of the Lupus Foundation of America is to educate and support those affected by lupus and find the cure.
eLupus.com
www.elupus.com/
This website is dedicated to the wellness of patients with lupus.
Multiple Disabilities
International Center for Disability Information - Untangling the Webhttp://www.icdi.wvu.edu/Others.htm
A web sites which provides information about multiple disabilities. They also provide links to other sorts of information like legal advice and educational help.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis Association of Americawww.msaa.com
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America's mission is to "ease the day-to-day challenges of individuals with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers."
MSF
www.msfacts.org/
MS facts provides support and educational programs to ensure the best quality of life for those with Multiple Sclerosis.
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy Association of the USwww.mdausa.org/
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is THE source for news and information about neuromuscular diseases.
Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation
www.mdff.org/
MDFF is dedicated to help provide adaptive equipment and emotional support to those who suffer and are affected by the disease.
Parkinson's
James - Resourcesjames.parkinsons.org.uk/
This web site is about Parkinson's Disease; what it is, where you can get support what you can do to fight its effects, and how the Internet can help.
Parkinson's information
www.parkinsonsinfo.com/
If you just want a short answer to a question you did not know, visit this web site.
Spinal Cord Injuries
National Spinal Cord Injury Associationwww.spinalcord.org/
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association is to educate, motivate and empower survivors of spinal cord injury and disease through their toll-free helpline, nationwide chapters and support groups.
Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center
www.spinalinjury.net/
An informative website on Spinal Cord Injuries.
