Disabilities: Organizations that Help

American Association of People with Disabilities
The American Association of People with Disabilities works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities.

American Foundation for the Blind
The mission of the American Foundation for the Blind is to create a world of no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA is committed to ensuring that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders receive services to help them communicate effectively. They offer resources to help you understand communication and communication disorders.

The Arc
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan, through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation, and advances in care for autistic people and their families.

Disability.gov
Disability.gov provides comprehensive information about disability-related programs, services, laws and benefits.

Easter Seals
Easter Seals has been helping people with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 80 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals.

Facing Disability For Families Facing Spinal Cord Injuries
Facing Disability connects families who suddenly have to deal with paralysis after a spinal cord injury to people like them who have already been there.

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
National Library Service (NLS) is a free braille and audio book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical, perceptual, or reading disability that prevents them from using regular print materials. NLS circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, that are instantly downloadable or delivered by mail free of charge.

United Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) advances the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities.

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