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DanceAbility -
a world leader in mixed-abilities dance (for people with and without
disabilities), where people can come together as equals to fully participate
in creative movement. Based in Eugene, Oregon, workshops and performances
are held at various times and locations in Oregon and beyond - see
web site for details.
Disability-Love
- The dating portal for people with disabilities
Developmental (Pediatric)
Neurosurgery
- A multidisciplinary team
including pedatric neuroncologists and pediatric medical oncologists
for the surgical treatment of pediatric brain and spinal tumors.
Surgery of developmental anomalies presenting prenatally, in
infancy, childhood, or adulthood including tethered spinal cord,
spina bifida, syringomyelia, myelomeningocele, hydrocephalus,
craniosynostosis, lipoma, dermal sinus, encephalocele, aqueductal
stenosis, myeloschisis, lipomyelomeningocele, split cord
malformation, diastematomyelia, Klippel-Feil syndrome, CSF shunts,
Dandy-Walker cyst, and Arnold-Chiari malformation.
WebMD Diabetes Health
Center - In-depth information on
Diabetes. Articles on diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and the prevention of
Diabetes.
Disabilityangels
- This means people of all ages can come to chat
and be assured of a pleasant experience. Please join us
anytime. We are a group of disABLED persons from around the
world that give "Christian style" Support, Entertainment and
Friendship to others that need it. This room will be for the
disabled and will be a room where all may come and have a "Loving
& Family atmosphere.
DisabilityInfo.gov - On August 28, 2002, President
George W. Bush issued an Executive Memorandum as part of his New
Freedom Initiative which directed federal agencies to work together
to build a one-stop interagency web portal for people with
disabilities, their families, employers, service providers, and
other community members.
Disability Law - Pierce Law Group is a BC law firm focused on Disability
insurance, ICBC settlements, personal injury law, personal injury
claims, fibromyalgia, head injury, whiplash, post traumatic stress
disorder,wrongful death & legal malpractice
Disability Resources Monthly
- is a nonprofit organization that monitors, reviews, and
reports on these resources every day. We disseminate information
about them to libraries, disability organizations, health and social
service professionals, consumers and family members, through:
Publications, Online resources and Customized services.
Disability Rights
Activist - THE DISABILITY RIGHTS ACTIVIST
brings together much of the information needed to enable anyone
interested in the rights of disabled people to work for those
rights. In my work in developing THE DISABILITY RIGHTS ACTIVIST,
indeed in all my work for disability rights, I am guided by the
words of Mahatma Gandhi - "Whatever you do may seem insignificant,
but it is most important that you do it."
Disability Rights Advocates for Technology
- dedicated to promoting the increase in access to,
provision of, and funding for, assistive technology devices and
assistive technology services, in order to empower individuals with
disabilities so that they can achieve greater independence,
productivity, and integration and inclusion within the community and
the workforce.
Disability Rights Education & Defense
Fund
- Founded in 1979 by people with disabilities and parents
of children with disabilities, (DREDF) is a national law and policy
center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people
with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical
assistance, and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons
with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.
Disability World - a bimonthly web-zine of international disability
news and views. A web-zine of the International Disability Exchanges
and Studies (IDEAS) Project 2000-2004, and is supported by the U.S.
Department of Education National Institute on Disability and
Rehabilitation Research.
Disabled Angel
Disabled and Alone/Life Services for the
Handicapped
- is a non-profit organization established
to help families provide a secure future for their loved ones with
a disability.
Disabled Peoples' International -
the purpose of DPI is to promote the Human Rights of People with
Disabilities through full participation, equalization of opportunity
and development. DPI is a grassroots, cross-disability network with
member organizations in over 110 countries, over half of which are
in the developing world. DPI is administrated through the headquarters
in Winnipeg, Canada and through eight Regional Development Offices.
DPI has consultative status with the ECOSOC, UNESCO, WHO, and the
ILO, and has official observer status at the United Nations General
Assembly.
Disabled Sports
USA - Enjoy the
excitement of the outdoors...join thousands of disabled individuals
who have participated in our Winter and Summer Activities! Join us
for the time of your life on the ski slopes, river rafting, camping
out, water-skiing, kayaking, canoeing, jetskiing, sailing, or horseback
riding. Our trained staff are familiar with the challenges that physical,
neuromuscular, and developmental impairments present. We offer a safe
and exciting experience that will help you make the most of your abilities.
Disabled World
- Disabled World is an online community
for disabled persons featuring the latest news for people with disabilities,
forums, free disabled classifieds and free disabled dating.
DO-IT Program -
Disabilities,
Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology. People with disabilities
successfully pursuing academics and careers.
Down Syndrome WWW Page -
information on Down Syndrome with many links to related topics including;
1996 Healthcare Guidelines for Individuals with Down Syndrome; Organizations
Worldwide; Inclusion and Education Resources; Parent Matching and
Support Groups.
Dream Catchers, USA - Making
"Outdoor Dreams" and wishes come true for people with disabilities
and the terminally ill.
DREAMMS for Kids,
Inc. - DREAMMS
for Kids, Inc. (Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement
of Memory and Motor Skills) is a non-profit parent and professional
service agency, that specializes in Assistive Technology (AT) related
research, development, and information dissemination. Founded in 1988
by the parents of a child with Down syndrome, DREAMMS is committed
to facilitating the use of computers, assistive and adaptive technologies,
and quality instructional technologies for students and youth with
special needs in schools, homes, and the community. Services include
our monthly newsletter, DIRECTIONS: Technology in Special Education,
Assistive Technology information resources, training seminars and
conferences, and general Assistive Technology awareness support.
Driving Specialties -
We install driving aids, home lifts, vehicle lifts, etc. In business over 24 years
.
Dyslexics.Net -
free information about Dyslexia
.
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Easter Seals - We are dedicated
to helping children and young adults with physical disabilities achieve
their full individual potential and future independence. Easter Seal
people make a difference in the lives of the children and their families
by providing direct services, programs, research, advocacy and public
education.
Easter Seals
Massachusetts
- our mission is to expand independence for people with disabilities.
Each year we provide direct services to nearly 8,000 people in more
than 100 locations statewide and receive support from more than 110,000
individuals, businesses and foundations.
e-bility.com - web site's aims
to provide easy access and links to a range of resources, services
and products of interest to people with disability, their families
and carers, as well as health professionals and other service providers
in the disability sector.
Eden Supportive Living -Eden Supportive Living offers
an innovative approach to assistive living housing for physically disabled
individuals ages 22-64. By combining apartment-style housing with personal
care and other services, residents can live independently, avoiding the burden of
maintaining a home while enjoying the freedom of a 24-hour support staff
at their fingertips. Eden is an alternative to nursing home care for people
who need less care and disabled individuals seeking to live independently.
Individualized personal care, medical reminders, housekeeping and laundry are included in one simple monthly fee..
Epilepsy Foundation - The Epilepsy
Foundation will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate
in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy
through research, education, advocacy and services..
Epilepsy in young Children
- This site is intended as a support platform for parents and other
caregivers of children with epilepsy. The main portion of this site
consists of stories of individual children. The information in each
of these stories is contributed by the parents (or other caregivers)
of these children. Each story includes an email address of the parents,
so that visitors can get in touch with those parents.
Exercise Equipment
- Learn all about exercise equipment
ErgoWeb: the Place for Ergonomics
- ErgoWeb is the place for ergonomics on the World Wide Web. We continue
to offer volumes of useful ergonomics information for free to a large
world wide audience. We also offer subscription access to a sophisticated
set of ergonomic job evaluation, analysis, design and redesign software
through our web site. If you're searching for a one stop spot for
ergonomics information, products, case studies, instructional materials,
standards and guidelines, communication opportunities, ergonomics
related news, and more - all presented in an ergonomic format - you've
found it!
Express Ramps
- Portable Wheelchair Ramps and Scooter Ramps of all types. In Stock with Free Shipping!
Eye Medical Equipment
Specializing in both the sale and service of new and used ophthalmic
equipment, including: slit lamps, phoropters, chairs & stands, keratometers, lensometers, projectors, and more...
Eye Tracker
With your eyes control your computer and every mouse function! The new Quick Glance 3 eye
tracking system allows an individual who can't access a standard mouse or keyboard to control
their computer hands free with their eyes. New improvements to both hardware and software allow a user to communicate,
surf the web, email, control their environmental, play games, and can now attach to a user's wheel chair for optimal portability
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Families and Work
Institute -
is a non-profit organization that addresses the changing nature
of work and family life. We are committed to finding research-based
strategies that foster mutually supportive connections among workplaces,
families, and communities.
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy - a 100% volunteer organization and "major funder of research
for SMA," with its goal of finding treatment and cure, sponsors
scientific and medical advisory boards; provides help for families;
promotes public awareness of the disease; and produces a quarterly
newsletter that gives research updates.
Family Friendly Fun and Life Resourses
-
Mind, body and spirit-enriching resources to
enhance the quality and enjoyment of family life with special needs.
Family Village -
a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication
opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other
disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them
services and support.
Fibromyalgia Network - provide
educational materials on fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic
fatigue syndrome (CFS). Our quarterly fibromyalgia newsletter
includes such topics as: coping techniques, research studies,
medical journal listings, drug updates & non-drug treatments and
much much more.
Fire Safety -
EvacuTrac - The Garaventa Evacu-Trac CD7 is
an evacuation device used to move people with a disability or injury
down stairways quickly and safely during an emergency. Evacu-Trac’s
patented speed governor and braking system allow a small attendant
to easily evacuate a larger passenger
.
Florida Disabled Outdoors
Association
- SPORTSABILITY a 501C-3 not-for-profit organization
putting together events in the Florida area for sports people with
disabilities.
Fly The Rainbow, Inc. -
is a non profit corporation. It was formed to provide education about
the scientific principles of hot air ballooning and to offer the experience
of tethered rides for persons with disabilities. Based in Alamogordo,
New Mexico, the FLY THE RAINBOW team has flown at balloon rallies
in New Mexico, Texas, and Oregon. They have thrilled nursing home
residents, Relay for Life participants, and Make-A-Wish children.
Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention, Care
& Cure
- (FSCIPCC) is a non-profit educational group dedicated
to the prevention, care and cure of spinal cord injuries through public
awareness, education and funding research. Founded by its current
Chairman Ronald R. Gilbert, FSCIPCC is committed to improving the
quality of care for persons with serious spinal cord injuries and
to raising funds that support the search for a cure. FSCIPCC is comprised
of victims of spinal cord injuries and their families, persons dedicated
to the prevention, care and cure of SCI and professionals who provide
free counsel to SCI victims.
Freedom Mobility Spain
- We are one of the leading providers of mobility aids
in the Costa Calida region of Murcia Spain.district.
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