Consumer Resources
ACCESSIBILITY
Architecture for Humanity
www.architectureforhumanity.orgThe Center for Universal Design
North Carolina State University
(919) 515-3082
www.design.ncsu.edu/cudNational Association of Home Builders
(800) 368-5242
www.nahb.orgNational Center on Accessibility
(812) 856-4422
www.indiana.edu/~nca/National Resource Center on Supportive Housing & Home Modification
(213) 740-1364
www.homemods.org
AGING
Administration on Aging
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(202) 619-0724
www.aoa.govAmerican Association for Retired Persons (AARP)
(888) 687-2277
www.aarp.orgEldercare Locator
(800) 677-1116
www.eldercare.govNational Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
Andrus Gerontology Center
University of Southern California
(213) 740-1364
www.homemods.orgRehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with a Disability
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
(562) 401-7402
www.agingwithdisability.org
AICARDI SYNDROME
Aicardi Syndrome Foundation
www.aicardisyndrome.org
ALS
ALS Association of America (ALSA)
(800) 782-4747
www.alsa.org
ALZHEIMER'S
Alzheimer's Association
(800) 272-3900
www.alz.org
ARTHRITIS
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
National Institutes of Health
(877) 22-NIAMS
www.nih.gov/niams
AUTISM
Autism Society of America
(800) 3AUTISM
www.autism-society.orgCenter for the Study of Autism
www.autism.org
BRAIN/SPINAL CORD INJURY
Brain Injury Association of America
(800) 444-6443
www.biausa.orgBrain Trauma Foundation
(212) 772-0608
www.braintrauma.orgA Celebration of Wheels
http://lenmac.tripod.com/Life Rolls On Foundation
(866) 939-4559
www.liferollson.orgMike Utley Foundation
(800) 294-4683
www.mikeutley.orgNational Spinal Cord Injury Association
(800) 962-9629
www.spinalcord.orgThe Spinal Cord Injury Zone
www.thescizone.com
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
AARP Caregivers Circle
http://community.aarp.org/rp-healthAgeNet Eldercare Network
(608) 256-0488
www.caregivers.comEmpowering Caregivers
www.care-givers.comFamily Caregiver Alliance
(415) 434-3388
www.caregiver.org
CEREBRAL PALSY
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation (AHCF)
www.ahckids.orgChildren's Hemiplegia & Stroke Association
(817) 492-4325
www.chasa.orgNational Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
(800) 352-9424
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_palsy/cerebral_palsy.htmUnited Cerebral Palsy Association
(800) 872-5827
www.ucp.org
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
National Easter Seal Society/Easter Seals
(800) 221-6827
www.easter-seals.orgInternational Shriners Headquarters
(800) 237-5055
http://shrinershq.org/March of Dimes
(914) 997-4488
www.modimes.org
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Advocates Across America, Inc.
(602) 750-0004
www.axa.orgChildren's Disabilities Information
www.childrensdisabilities.infoCouncil for Exceptional Children
(888) CEC-SPED
www.ideapractices.orgCouncil of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
(443) 451-5270
www.copaa.netNational Ataxia Foundation
(763) 553-0020
www.ataxia.orgNational Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
(800) 695-0285
www.nichcy.orgU.S. Access Board (ADA & Play Area Information)
(800) 872-2253
www.access-board.gov/play/guide/intro.htmThe World Playground Directory
(800) 352-1137
http://world-playground.com/accessible.htm
FIBRODYSPLASIA OSSIFICANS PROGRESSIVA
International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association
(407) 365-4194
www.ifopa.org
HEREDITARY DISEASES
Hereditary Disease Foundation
(212) 928-2121
www.hdfoundation.org
HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE
Huntington's Disease Society of America
(800) 345-HDSA
www.hdsa.org
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Becker Muscular Dystrophy.Org
www.beckermusculardystrophy.orgCure Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
(949) 721-4063
www.cureduchenne.orgFacioScapuloHumeral Muscular Dystrophy Society
(781) 860-0501
www.fshsociety.orgMuscular Dystrophy Association
(800) FIGHT-MD
www.mda.org
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
International Multiple Sclerosis Support Foundation
http://msnews.orgMSLessStress.com
www.mslessstress.comMultiple Sclerosis Association of America
(800) 532-7667
www.msaa.comMultiple Sclerosis Foundation
888-MSFOCUS
www.msfacts.orgNational Multiple Sclerosis Society
(800) FIGHT-MS
www.nationalmssociety.org
OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation (OIF)
(800) 981-2663
www.oif.org
OSTEOPOROSIS
National Osteoporosis Foundation
(202) 223-2226
www.nof.org
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.
(800) 327-4545
www.parkinson.orgParkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc.
(800) 457-6676
www.pdf.org
POST-POLIO
Lincolnshire Post-Polio Network
www.ott.zynet.co.uk/polio/lincolnshirePost-Polio Health International
(314) 534-0475
www.post-polio.orgPost-Polio Syndrome Central
www.skally.net/ppsc/
RETT SYNDROME
International Rett Syndrome Association
(800) 818-RETT
www.rettsyndrome.orgRett Syndrome Research Foundation (RSRF)
(513) 874-3020
www.rsrf.org
SPINA BIFIDA
Spina Bifida Association of America
(800) 621-3141
www.sbaa.org
SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
(800) 886-1762
www.fsma.orgFight SMA/Andrew's Buddies
(804) 515-0080
www.fightsma.orgSpinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation
(877) FUND-SMA
www.smafoundation.org
SPORTS & RECREATION
America's Athletes with Disabilities
(301) 589-9042
www.americasathletes.orgChallenged Athletes Foundation
(858) 866-0959
www.challengedathletes.orgdisAbility Information & Resources
www.makoa.org/sports.htmExtreme Chairing
(847) 373-8695
www.extremechairing.comInternational Tennis Federation
www.itftennis.com/wheelchair/National Disability Sports Alliance
(401) 792-7130
www.ndsaonline.orgNational Wheelchair Basketball Association
(719) 266-4082
www.nwba.orgSitSki.com/Extreme Adaptive Sports
(908) 313-5590
www.sitski.comU.S. Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association PowerHockey
(763) 535-4736
www.powerhockey.comU.S. Quad Rugby Association
(561) 964-1712
www.quadrugby.comWinners on Wheels
(800) WOW-TALK
www.wowusa.comWheelchair Sports U.S.A.
(732) 422-4546
www.wsusa.org
STROKE
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
(800) 352-9424
www.ninds.nih.govNational Stroke Association
(800) STROKES
www.stroke.org
TRAVEL
Able Travel
www.able-travel.comAccess-Able Travel Source
(303) 232-2979
www.access-able.comAmtrak (train)
(800) USA-RAIL
www.amtrak.com(Select Traveling with Disabilities and then scroll down to the Special Needs & Accessiblity section)
Carnival Cruise Lines
(800) 438-6744. Ext. 70025
www.carnival.comCenters for Disease Control (CDC) Travelers' Health
www.cdc.gov/travel/spec_needs.htmGlobal Access News Disabled Travel Network
www.globalaccessnews.comGreyhound (bus)
(800) 752-4841
www.greyhound.com/travel_information/disabilities.shtmlNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
(888) 327-4236
www.nhtsa.dot.govPrincess (cruise line)
(800) PRINCESS
www.princess.com(Search word: disability)
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
www.enjoythedrive.comU.S. Department of Transportation
Aviation Consumer Protection Division
(800) 778-4838
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/Wheelchair Getaways
(800) 536-5518
www.wheelchairgetaways.comWorld Travel Guide Online, Airports
www.worldairportguide.com
VETERANS' SERVICES
United Spinal Association
(718) 803-3782
www.unitedspinal.orgParalyzed Veterans of America
(800) 424-8200
www.pva.org
WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
MobileWomen.org
www.mobilewomen.org