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Wheel and Ambulatory Sports USA Created: Saturday, June 15, 2013 Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Wheel and Ambulatory Sports USA is an organization comprised of member clubs. Through these clubs, individuals (including athletes, coaches, trainers, managers, administrators) can receive trainin...
Wisconsin Disability Resource List Created: Saturday, June 15, 2013 Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013
A list of disability resources for residents of the state of Wisconsin.
5 Tips for Coaching Your Child Athlete With a Disability Created: Saturday, June 15, 2013 Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Learn about ways to help your child with a sport they have chosen as well as how to keep them motivated. Written by Dr. Darla Clayton, founder of Strong as Steel Adaptive Sports.
Arizona Disability Resource List Created: Sunday, June 09, 2013 Updated: Sunday, June 09, 2013
A list of disability resources for residents of the state of Arizona.
How to Find the Right Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Created: Thursday, May 30, 2013 Updated: Friday, June 07, 2013
Tips on choosing the right wheelchair accessible vehicle. Advice from Chris Miller, expert on equipment and vehicles for the disabled.
Deaf and Hearing Impairment Resources Created: Saturday, January 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, June 02, 2013
Resources for the deaf and vision impaired. A list of organizations that assist the deaf and hearing impaired individuals.
Oklahoma Disability Resource List Created: Sunday, June 02, 2013 Updated: Sunday, June 02, 2013
A resource list for individuals with disabilities residing in the state of Oklahoma.
Alaska Disability Resource List Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Saturday, June 01, 2013
A list of disability resources for residents of the state of Alaska.
American Society for Deaf Children Created: Friday, May 31, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013
The American Society for Deaf Children advocates for families who have deaf or hard of hearing children. They support the idea that all children, no matter their level of hearing loss, have the ri...
Thomas Alva Edison - Deaf and Hearing Impairment Created: Thursday, May 30, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013
Thomas Alva Edison was 80 percent deaf in one ear and completely deaf in the other. Despite his disability he amassed over 1,000 patents in his lifetime for inventions, which included the incandesc...
Wounded Warrior Project Created: Saturday, July 16, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013
A description of the Wounded Warrior Project, its mission, and contact details for volunteers and advocates. Includes information on how to donate to this organization.
Green Beret Foundation Created: Saturday, May 25, 2013 Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013
The Green Beret Foundation provides support to the disabled, ill and injured Green Berets and Green Beret Gold Star families.
Best Colleges and Universities for Disabled Students Created: Thursday, July 07, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
A list of the best colleges and universities in the U.S. that offer exceptional programs for disabled students. List is arranged alphabetically by state.
Alabama Disability Resource List Created: Saturday, May 18, 2013 Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013
A list of disability resources for residents of the state of Alabama.
College Adaptive Sports Programs Created: Monday, May 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013
A list of colleges that offer adaptive sports programs to their disabled students who use wheelchairs or other adaptive equipment.
New York Disability Resource List Created: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013
A list of disability resources available to residents of New York state. Includes state agencies and non-profit organizations.
College Scholarships for Disabled Students Created: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013
College scholarships for disabled students can help bridge the financial gap between student loans and grants. List of available college scholarships for disabled students.
Learning Disabilities Created: Sunday, May 20, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Learning disabilities affect over 6.5 million children in the United States, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Those with learning disabilities are protected under the Am...
Choosing a College for Disabled Students Created: Monday, October 03, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Tips on what to look for when choosing a college or university for a disabled students. Topics include housing, campus accessibility and special student services.
Auditory Processing Disorder - A Caregiver's Story Created: Thursday, September 08, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013
A caregiver's story about handling their child's auditory processing disorder, from diagnosis to the decision of homeschooling the child.
Massachusetts Disability Resource List Created: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
A list of disability resources for residents of the state of Massachusetts.
Texas Disability Resource List Created: Thursday, May 02, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
A disability resource list for residents of the state of Texas. Includes state agencies and non-profit organizations.
A Parent's Guide to Stopping Bullying Created: Sunday, August 14, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Judy Helm, author of The Left Out Child, shares her tips and information for parents who have a child who is being bullied. Includes advice on how to talk to school administrators and behavioral si...
American Foundation for the Blind Created: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
The American Foundation for the Blind provides information and resources to the blind community. They offer numerous programs, seminars and opportunities for volunteers to promote awareness of ind...
Lewis Carroll - Epilepsy Created: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Lewis Carroll, author of 'Alice in Wonderland' suffered from epilepsy. His description of falling into a hole is reminiscent of a description of a seizure.
Thrive Organization Created: Friday, April 06, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Thrive is a charitable organization located in Reading, Berkshire that uses gardening to change the lives of disabled individuals. Thrive believes that anyone with a disability can enjoy gardening...
Luke's Wings Created: Sunday, December 11, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Luke's Wings provides complimentary airline tickets to Texas veterans as well as wounded soldiers and their families while they are receiving treatment at medical hospitals in the United States.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Created: Thursday, November 17, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law serves individuals who have mental disabilities through changes in policies and law. They are advocates for equal housing, self-determination and equal acc...
Adaptive Sports Equipment Created: Thursday, December 27, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
A list of adaptive sports equipment and sport wheelchair sellers for the disabled sportsman or woman.
Recreational Camps for the Disabled Created: Thursday, December 27, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
A list of camps that offer year-round recreational programs and respite care for the disabled. Programs range from sit skiing in the winter to fly fishing in the summer.
Halloween Costume Ideas for the Disabled Created: Saturday, October 13, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Halloween costume ideas for the disabled using wheelchairs, walkers or canes.
Adaptive Sports Organizations Created: Thursday, May 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Adaptive sports organizations help to promote disabled athletes and their skills at sports. These organizations help to develop individual athletes in their chosen sports, and to help them achieve...

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