| Military Quick Links (National Guard, Reserve, Active Duty) |
Easter Seals National Headquarters
230 W. Monroe St., Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 221-6827
TTY 312-726-4258
(312) 726-1494 (Fax)
http://www.easterseals.com
*Contact for the chapter closest to you. Ask your local chapter for camps, grants, respite services and other services available in your area. |
Exceptional Family Member Program/All Branches/Mobile
http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/pls/psgprod/f?p=EFMPMOB...
Contains contact information, Base program locators and enrollment/justification forms for ALL Branches of service. |
Social Security Administration Information for Parents
National Info. 1-800-772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/links_ssi.htm
*Benefits information and local office addresses with contact information available by state and city. |
The Medicaid Reference Desk (The ARC)
1825 K Street NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20006
800-433-5255
http://www.thedesk.info
E-mail: contact@thedesk.info The site offers state by state information on Medicaid programs and waivers, and includes a list of what types of services fall under each program/waivers jurisdiction. The website offers information on common questions and concerns regarding Medicaid. It includes a Medicaid terms and definitions section, defining words commonly used on Medicaid forms and correspondence as well as other useful information. |
The National Resource Directory
http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov
The National Resource Directory (NRD) provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. |
The Special Needs Alliance
http://specialneedsalliance.com
*Provides a national list of lawyers specializing in special needs trusts and other resources by state. Check here for help with Guardianship, incapacitation, trusts and other pertinent topics. |
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
1660 L Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 872-5827
TTY (202) 973-7197
(202) 776-0414 (Fax)
http://www.ucp.org
*Contact for your local chapter. Excellent state-by-state resource guide. |
United Way
701 N. Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://national.unitedway.org
*Non-profit charitable organization offering a variety of services including camps, respite, grants, etc. Find your local chapter here. |
| Advocacy |
ADAPT
201 S. Cherokee
Denver, CO 80223
303-733-9324
http://www.adapt.org
E-mail: adapt@adapt.org
*See Contact List for a chapter in your state.
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Broadreach Training & Resources
http://www.normemma.com/index.htm
E-mail: webmail01@broadreachtraining.com
*See the large Resource Library for advocacy resources and general reading information. |
Louisiana Citizens for Action Now
http://www.lacanadvocates.org
Provides a wealth of self advocacy information. Linda recommends individuals check out the "Legislative Activities" section for an outline of a sample letter to Legislators and a "How-To" testify before a legislative body. |
National Disability Rights Network
900 Second Street, NE, Suite 211
Washington, DC 20002
202-408-9514
TTY: 202-408-9521
202-408-9520 (Fax)
http://www.napas.org/
E-mail: info@ndrn.org
*Click on "Get Help in Your State" to find a chapter near you. |
Patient Advocate Foundation
421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(800) 532-5274
(757) 873-8999 (Fax)
http://patientadvocate.org
E-Mail: help@patientadvocate.org
*Provides patients with arbitration, mediation and negotiation to settle issues with access to care, medical debt, and job retention related to their illness. |
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| Agencies/Assistance Programs - Government |
GovBenefits.Gov
http://www.Benefits.gov
Provides information regarding government assistance programs nationwide. Includes a state-by-state program search. |
The Medicaid Reference Desk (The ARC)
1825 K Street NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20006
800-433-5255
http://www.thedesk.info
E-mail: contact@thedesk.info
The site offers state by state information on Medicaid programs and waivers, and includes a list of what types of services fall under each program/waiver’s jurisdiction.
The website offers information on common questions and concerns regarding Medicaid. It includes a “Medicaid terms and definitions” section, defining words commonly used on Medicaid forms and correspondence as well as other useful information.
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Warrior Care/Wounded Warrior Resource Center
(800) 342-9647
http://www.warriorcare.mil
E-mail: wwrc@militaryonesource.com
*A Department of Defense program which serves as a portal to specific programs and resource information for military members and their families. Accessible information 24 hours a day by phone or e-mail. |
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| Agencies/Assistance Programs - Private |
Cover the Uninsured ~ A Project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
(202) 572-2928
http://covertheuninsured.org
E-mail: info@covertheuninsured.org
*State by state listings of various insurance programs for individuals and families who have difficulty obtaining medical insurance. |
National School Foundation Association
2130 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 971-2324
(515) 965-5481 (Fax)
http://www.schoolfoundations.org
* Provides a Listing of Foundations by State (click on menu in left-hand menu). Excellent resource for those needing foundation information in each state. |
| Air Force |
Air Force Aid Society
241 18th Street, Suite 202
Arlington, VA 22202
1-800-769-8951
(703) 607-3022 (Fax)
http://www.afas.org/index.cfm
Email: dvosburg@afas.org. |
Air Force Community
http://www.afcommunity.af.mil
*Search for "Special Needs" for services and information. |
Air Force Link
http://www.af.mil
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Air Force Special Needs
http://www.afspecialneeds.org
** Requires Military approved access. Contains DoD and MAJCOM specific contact information for USAF, USAFR, and ANG SNIAC programs. |
| Air National Guard/Reserve |
Air National Guard
http://www.ang.af.mil
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| Army |
Army Emergency Relief
200 Stovall Street
Alexandria , VA 22332
(866) 878-6378
DSN: 328-0000
(703) 325-7183 (Fax)
http://www.aerhq.org
Email: aer@aerhq.org |
Army Virtual Family Resource Group (vFRG)
http://www.armyfrg.org/skins/frg/home.aspx
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Army Well Being
http://www.armywell-being.org/skins/wblo/home.aspx
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Army.MIL
http://www.army.mil
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Association Of The United States Army (Family Programs)
2425 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
8000-336-4570 ext.150
http://www3.ausa.org/family
E-mail: skidd@ausa.org |
My Army Life Too
http://www.myarmylifetoo.com/skins/malt/home.as...
Army Family Member Support and Training. |
| Army National Guard/Reserve |
Army National Guard
http://www.arng.army.mil
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Army Reserve
http://www.armyreserve.army.mil/ARWEB
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| Assistive Technologies |
AbleData
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
1-800-227-0216
301-608-8998
301-608-8958 (Fax)
http://www.abledata.com
E-mail: abledata@macrointernational.com
*AbleData provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment nationwide. Does have a state by state directory. |
Assistive Technology Resource Center/Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
1-508-831-6056
1-508-831-5680 (Fax)
http://www.me.wpi.edu/research/ATRC/About/
E-mail: atrc@wpi.edu
*The mission of the ATRC is to foster the use of assistive technology through collaboration with professionals associated with local and regional clinical, educational, governmental and social service organizations that serve persons with disabilities. The ATRC disseminates technical information regarding the availability and use of assistive devices and can,in some instances, build devices as needed. |
Center for Applied Special Technology, CAST
40 Harvard Mills Square, Suite 3
Wakefield, MA 01880-3233
(781) 245-2212
TTY (781) 245-9320
(781) 245-5212 (Fax)
http://www.cast.org
E-mail: cast@cast.org
* CAST is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning.
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Inclusive TLC (Technology Learning Communication)
2206 Legacy Oak Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 243-3622
1-800-462-0930
(704) 243-3623 (Fax)
http://www.inclusivetlc.com/
E-mail: info@inclusiveTLC.com |
National Assistive Technology Assistance Partnership (NATTAP)
1700 North Moore St., Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209-1903
(703) 524-6686
TTY (703) 524-6639
(703) 524-6630 (Fax)
http://www.resna.org
*Listings by state. |
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(866-732-3585)
http://www.rfbd.org/
* The nation's educational library for those with print disabilities.
* See home page for the library branch in your area. |
RESNA~Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
1700 N. Moore Street, Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209
(703)-524-6686
http://www.resna.org
RESNA maintains a large data base of assistive technology resources, funding sources and other programs. |
Section 508.gov (IT Accessibility & Workforce Division (ITAW))
Office of Governmentwide Policy 1800 F Street NW, Room G211
Washington, DC 20405
(Help) 202-208-7420
202-501-2010 (TTY)
202-501-6269 (Fax)
http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm
GSA’s IT Accessibility and Workforce (ITAW) provides assistive technology solutions to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities.ITAW is the governments principal advocate and coordinator for Section 508 implementation that requires agencies to make information technology accessible for people with disabilities.
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| Charities and Foundations |
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A
Short Hills, NJ 07078
1-800-225-0292
http://www.christopherreeve.org
*Spinal Cord injuries and paralysis. Specific military treatment program available. |
Jordan Thomas Foundation
P.O. Box 22764
Chattanooga, TN 37422
(423) 622-9006
http://www.jordanthomasfoundation.org
*Assists children with the need for prosthetics. |
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
3550 North Central Avenue, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2127
(800) 722-9474
(602) 279-9474
(602) 279-0855 (Fax)
http://www.wish.org/
*See contact Us page for local chapters in your state. |
The Lindsay Foundation
P.O. Box 1073
Huffman, TX 77336
281-399-2937
http://www.lindsayfoundation.org
E-mail: helpforachild@lindsayfoundation.org
We assist families who have children with long-term catastropic special-needs to obtain medical necessities for their children. We assist with physical, speech, aquatic and equestrian therapies. As well, we provide medical equipment and supplies when the insurance company Denies or when there is no medical insurance. |
| Child Care Resource Listings |
Care . Com, Inc.
1400 Main St.
Waltham, MA 02451
http://www.care.com/special-needs-p1162.html
*Has a large Special Needs section with references as well as information regarding respite providers in local areas. Listed by state and zip code. |
Child Care Aware
3101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 350
Arlington, VA 22201
1-800-424-2246
TTY:1-866-278-9428
(703) 341-4101 (Fax)
http://www.childcareaware.org
Child Care Aware is a cooperative program of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Funded through the Office of Family Assistance, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
**SNRP does NOT endorse this site. Listed for reference only. Use responsible caution when investigating ALL care providers. |
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
http://www.naccrra.net
*Find Child Care CCR&R centers by State.
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National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies/Military Programs
http://www.naccrra.net/MilitaryPrograms
*Child Care Resource programs and listings for ALL branches of service including National Guard and Reserve.
**Includes child care links by Base AND by neighborhood. |
National Respite Locator Service
800 Easttowne Drive, Suite 105
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(800) 473-1727 ext. 222
http://www.respitelocator.org/index.htm
List of Respite provider links nationwide. Focuses on respite care for families of special needs children. |
ZiggyBug
92 Corporate Park, Suite C-262
Irvine, CA 92606
http://www.ziggybug.com
*"World's largest child care directory". SNRP does NOT endorse this site. Listed for reference only. Use responsible caution when investigating ALL care providers. |
| Coast Guard |
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 610
Arlington, VA 22203-1804
http://www.cgmahq.org/
Email: ARL-DG-CGMA@uscg.mil |
US Coast Guard Home & Safety Directorate/Special Needs Program
2100 Second St. SW (Office of the Commandant)
Washington, DC 20593-0001
http://www.uscg.mil/WORKLIFE/special_needs.asp
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US Coast Guard Integrated Support Command
(206) 217-6612 (Family Resource)
http://www.uscg.mil/MLCLANT/ISCPORTSMOUTH
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| Disability Specific Organizations |
(Autism) Temple Grandin PhD.
http://www.templegrandin.com/templehome.html
*Great informational resource. |
Administration on Developmental Disabilities
370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W
Washington, DC 20447
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/
ADD programs are at work in every state and U.S. territory. ADD does not provide direct consumer support or financial assistance. ADD provides funding, monitoring, and policy guidance to it's programs Nationwide. Check the State Program Listing for program information in your state. |
Amputee Coalition
900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 205
Knoxville, TN 37915-2566
888-267-5669
TTY:865-525-4512
http://www.amputee-coalition.org
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Autism and PDD Support Network
14271 Jeffrey #3
Irvine, CA 92620
http://www.autism-pdd.net
On-line information and support for families with children with Autism and Spectrum Disorders. Has a state-by-state Autism resource list. |
Cerebral Palsy Family Network
http://www.cpfamilynetwork.org
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Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation, Inc
302 West Main St. #100
Avon, CT 06001
800-223-8355
860-676-8166
860-676-8337 (Fax)
http://www.cdlsusa.org
E-mail: info@cdlsusa.org |
Epilepsy Foundation of America
8301 Professional Place
Landover, MD 20785
(800) 332-1000
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
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Epilepsy Therapy Development Project
11921 Freedom Drive, Suite 730
Reston, VA 20190
http://www.epilepsytdp.org/
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Epilepsy.com/ Epilepsy Therapy Development Project
http://www.epilepsy.com/
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Families For Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)
P.O. Box 255722
Sacramento, CA 95865-5722
(916) 843-1536
http://www.feat.org
Email: webmaster@feat.org
*State-by-State listing available. |
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence
2101 Gaither Road, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20850
1-866-786-7327
http://www.fascenter.samhsa.gov
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Five P Minus Society (Cru-du-chat)
1-888-970-0777
http://www.fivepminus.org
*To encourage and facilitate communication among families having a child with 5p- Syndrome and to spread awareness and education of the syndrome to these families and their service providers.Call for referral to the Family Support Coordinator covering your area. |
IDEA League ~ International Dravet Syndrome Epilepsy Action League
P.O. Box 803338 #18880
Chicago, IL 60680
http://www.idea-league.org
E-mail: info@idea-league.org
Parent and professional organization promotes research and education for the early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and cure of Dravet Syndrome, also known as SMEI (Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy), and related genetic, febrile, sodium channel epilepsies. |
International Dyslexia Association
40 York Rd., 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21204-5202
(800) 222-3123
(410) 296-0232
http://www.interdys.org/
Email: info@interdys.org |
Learning Disabilities Association of America
4156 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 341-1515
(412) 344-0224 (Fax)
http://www.ldanatl.org
* See menu for chapter listings by state. |
Mesothelioma Support Network
One William Street
New York City, NY 10004
(855) 584-0411
http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/veterans-an...
* Members of the U.S. Armed Services are unfortunately the most common victims of mesothelioma due to their increased risk of exposure to asbestos. Provides a wide variety of information and resources for Veterans and their families. |
Muscular Dystrophy Association-USA
3300 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
1-800-572-1717
http://www.mda.org
* Click on Find Your Local MDA Office to locate an office and clinic near you. |
National Fragile X Foundation
1615 Bonanza St. Suite 202
Walnut Creek, CA 95456
(800) 688-8765
(925) 938-9315 (Fax)
http://www.fragilex.org
Email: natlfx@fragilex.org |
| Early Intervention |
National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families (Zero to Three)
2000 M Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 638-1144
http://www.zerotothree.org
Western Office: 350 South Bixel, suite 150
Los Angeles, California 90017
(213) 481-7279 |
NCBDDD Learn The Signs ~Act Early Campaign
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333
1-800-232-4636 (Info Line)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ActEarly
*Large data base of early developmental milestones and information. |
| Education |
Department of Defence Education Activity: special Education
4040 North Fairfax Drive, Webb Building
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 588-3146
http://www.dodea.edu/curriculum/specialEduc.cfm...
Email: special_ed@hq.dodea.edu |
Hampton Roads School Information
http://www.militaryk12link.com
*Education information regarding schools in the Hampton Roads Virginia area. |
IDEA 2004/U.S. Department of Education
http://idea.ed.gov/
*Updated IDEA Act information for all age groups. |
Military Child Education Coalition
P.O Box 2519 - 108 East FM 2410 Suite D
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 953-1923
(254) 953-1925 (Fax)
http://www.militarychild.org/
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Military Child Initiative at John's Hopkins University
615 North Wolfe Street, E4527
Baltimore, MD 21205
http://www.jhsph.edu/mci
email: mci@jhsph.edu |
Military Dependant Education Foundation
PO Box 2026
Woodbridge, VA 22195
703- 577-4521
703-286-7648 (Fax)
http://mil-ed.org
E-mail: contactus@mil-ed.org |
Military Student.ORG (Offical Department of Defense Web Site)
http://www.militarystudent.org
*Click on Special Needs Families |
School Matters ( A Service of Standard and Poors)
http://www.schoolmatters.com
*Search for schools by state, district, name or zip code. |
Special Education Advisor
9909 Topanga Canyon Blvd. #169
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 993-3011
http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com
* An online Special Education & IEP Advisor covering a wide base of special education and IEP/504 topics.
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US Department of State Special Education Needs Resource Information
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
202-647-4000
TTY:1-800-877-8339
http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/rsrcs/pubs/2043...
*Information for Foreign Service Employees. |
VA for Kids
http://www.va.gov/kids/
Designed for children in 5th grade and up and their teachers. Provides interactive information and programs regarding various military topics. Lists scholarships and other resources. |
Virginia Public Schools and Children of the Military
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/military/
Great informational source for military families. |
| Employment |
America's Heroes at Work
http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov
*Designed for employers, this site also has comprehensive Veteran's Resources and Links lists, including a section of Resources for transitioning service members and their families. |
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
200 Constitution Avenue (US Dept. Of Labor)
Washington, DC 20210
1-866-ODEP-DOL (633-7365)
TTY 1-877-889-5627
http://www.dol.gov/odep
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Operation Break Free
P.O. Box 2026
Woodbridge, VA 22195
(703) 577-4521
(703) 286-7648 (Fax)
http://operationbreakfree.com
E-mail: Contactus@operationbreakfree.com
Credited training and education programs for military members, war wounded veterans,care givers. |
Operation Life Transformed
11758 Gailemont Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 577- 4521
http://www.operationlifetransformed.org
Provides employment schooling/training for military members and spouses. Grant/funding programs available. |
| Equipment |
Ability Hub/Assistive Technology Solutions
c/o The Gilman Group, L.L.C. P.O. Box 6356
Rutland, VT 05702-6356
(802) 775 1993
http://www.abilityhub.com/links/computer.htm
Email: info@abilityhub.com
*Information regarding computer assistive technologies. |
Wheelchair
http://www.newdisability.com
* A european website with many useful wheelchair related articles and interesting video. Click on "Articles" in the left hand menu. |
| Housing Programs - Government |
DisabilityInfo.gov ~ Housing
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
*Provides a comprehensive listing of Federal and State housing programs and up to date program information. |
Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST
(888) 341-7781 (V/TTY)
http://www.fairhousingfirst.org/index.asp
*Promotes compliance with the Fair Housing Act in design and construction. Excellent resource links list. |
Granting Freedom~Virginia's Military Home Modification Grant Program
http://www.vhda.com/vhda_com/template_a.asp?vhd...
*Granting Freedom is a grant program that pays for modifications to make living spaces more accessible for servicemen or women who sustained injury during service in a combat theatre of operations. See site for contacts and details. |
Kentucky Housing Corporation
1231 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
(800) 633-8896
(502) 564-7630
http://www.kyhousing.org
*AD Military members see Kentucky Military Housing Assistance Program under "Resources". |
MassHousing
One Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3110
(617) 854-1000
TDD: (617) 854-1025
(617) 854-1091 (Fax)
https://www.masshousing.com
* See also “A Home for the Brave’’. A new mortgage program that offers safe, affordable home loans for Massachusetts veterans. |
Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-3517
1-800-424-8200
http://www.pva.org
*Not just for paralyzed Veterans, not just for paralysis. Ask for their Architecture Program!
**SNRP recommends their publication "Accessible Home Design". |
Public Housing Authorities Directors Association/Local Housing Authority Sites
http://www.phada.org/ha_list.php
*Site lists for city/community Housing Authorities (listed by state). |
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| Housing Programs - Private |
ABILITY Awareness
1440 E. 1st St., Suite 107
Santa Anna, CA 92710
(714) 277-4330
(949) 943-4496 (military/ Los Al
(714) 277-3743 (Fax)
http://www.abilityawareness.org/index.htm
Email: Info@ABILITYawareness.org
*Builds accessible low income homes.
**Provides outpatient reahbilitiation housing for wounded military members and their families.
To contact ABILITY House at Los Al, please Email LosAl@ABILITYawareness.org |
Assist, Inc.
218 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 355-7085
(801) 355-7086 (Fax)
http://www.assistutah.org/index.html
*Email:info@assistutah.org
*Among other services, ASSIST provides architectural design assistance for housing and accessibility to low income households or persons with disabilities living within specific geographic areas in the state of Utah.
**SNRP Recommends the Assist Guidebook to the Accessible Home. |
Center For Universal Design North Carolina State University
P.O. Box 8613
Raleigh, NC 27695-8613
(800) 647-6777
V/TTY:(919) 515-3082
(919) 515-3023 (Fax)
http://www.design.ncsu.edu\cud
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Homes For Our Troops
37 Main Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(866) 787-6677
508-823-3300
508-823-5411 (Fax)
http://www.homesforourtroops.org
*Provides adaptive housing for disabled Vets |
Institute for Human Centered Design (Adaptive Environments)
180-200 Portland Street, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 695-1225
(617) 482-8099 (Fax)
http://www.adaptenv.org
E-mail: info@HumanCenteredDesign.org |
Institute for Human Centered Design (Adaptive Environments)
180-200 Portland Street, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 695-1225 (v/tty)
1 (617) 482-8099 (Fax)
http://adaptiveenvironments.org
E-mail: info@HumanCenteredDesign.org
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Rebuilding Together/National Headquarters
1536 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
1-800-473-4229
http://www.rebuildingtogether.org
*Currently has 225 affiliates, nationwide. Click on "Affiliates" for the Affiliate office nearest you. |
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| Indian Health Services |
National Indian Child Welfare Association NICWA
5100 SW Macadam Ave. Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 222-4044
(503) 222-4007 (Fax)
http://www.nicwa.org/index.asp
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| Information |
ADA Information and Technical Assistance
U.S. Department of Justice,950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,Disability Rights Section - NYA
Washington, DC 20530
800-514-0301
800-514-0383 (TTY)
http://www.ada.gov
*For information and assistance call the information line listed above. |
Beach Center on Disability/University of Kansas
1200 Sunnyside Ave. Room 3136 Haworth Hall
Lawrence , KS 66045-7534
(785) 864-7600
TTY (785) 864-3434
(785) 864-7605 (Fax)
http://www.beachcenter.org
email:beachcenter@ku.edu |
Bridges 4 Kids
3520 Okemos Road, Suite 6 -150
Okemos, MI 48864
http://www.bridges4kids.org
E-mail: info@bridges4kids.org
*A nationwide data base providing parents, educators, and others the information they need to help children who might be at-risk or have special needs. Includes information on child development, education issues and opportunities, and extensive disability, gifted, at-risk, parenting, and teaching resources. |
Center for Personal Assistance Services
University of California, San Fransisco
San Francisco, CA
http://www.pascenter.org/home/index.php
*Contains updated Medicaid information and state-by-state listing of Medicaid waivers. |
Cornucopia of Disability Information (CODI)
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
http://codi.buffalo.edu
Excellent repository of information. |
Cover The Uninsured (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
1 (800) 234-1317
http://covertheuninsured.org
*This site is dedicated to providing information regarding Medicaid, state insurance programs, High-Risk Pools and other programs provided in every state. |
Disability Information.Gov
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
*Large Federal database providing easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. To find disability resources in your state just click on the Find State and Local Resources map located in each of the subject areas listed in their menu. |
Disability is Natural
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com
Parent, care giver, teacher and provider information.
*Not an SNRP supported site. |
DisAbility.gov
http://www.disability.gov
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Drugwatch.com
800-452-0949
http://www.drugwatch.com
Email: webmaster@drugwatch.com
Drugwatch.com provides information on a wide range of prescription and over-the-counter medications, including details on side effects, uses, and interactions, as well as the latest drug news and FDA alerts.
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Foundation for Health Coverage Education® (FHCE)
800-234-1317
http://www.coverageforall.org
Email: fhceinfo@coverageforall.org
* Assists individuals and families find health care coverage in their area. |
Girls Health.gov
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 301
Fairfax, VA 22031
http://4girls.gov
*See "Illness and Disability" tab. Excellent information resource. |
Health Care dot Gov
http://www.healthcare.gov/index.html
*Provides current and up to date information regarding health care legislation and a state-by-state guide to insurance programs available in every state. |
Healthfinder dot Gov
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013-1133
http://www.healthfinder.gov
E-mail: healthfinder@nhic.org
Provides medical information and "How To" find services and resources nationwide.
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MedicareSolutions
http://www.medicaresolutions.com/disability-res...
*A comprehensive page on disabilities providing informative links in several areas of interest including Disability Rights, support groups, government resources and organizations and others. |
Military Handbooks
7200 NW 86th Street
Kansas City, MO 64153
800-955-2527
http://www.militaryhandbooks.com
E-mail: info@militaryhandbooks.com
*Provides free handbooks for Active and Retired U.S. Military Personnel. Covers a broad range of topics and benefits. Has a large Military Links/Resource library. |
National Organization on Disability
910 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 293-5960
TTY: (202) 293-5968
(202) 293-7999 (Fax)
http://www.nod.org
E-mail: ability@nod.org |
RAPIDS
http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/
RAPIDS site locator. Lists Official DEERS (ID) facilities by unit/Base. Use this site to locate the office nearest you or your new PCS location. |
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
http://www.va.gov
*Click on site locator for VA location in your area. |
United Spinal Association
75-20 Astoria Boulevard
Jackson Heights, NY 11370
800-404-2898
(718) 803-3782
(718) 803-0414 (Fax)
http://www.unitedspinal.org/disability-publicat...
*Linda's favorite down-loadable informational resource. Linda recommends the following booklets: Disability Etiquette (PDF), Taking Action (PDF), Adaptive Automotive Equipment (PDF), The Americans with Disabilities Act (PDF),The Fair Housing Amendments Acts (PDF) and Accessing Local Government (PDF). Please see the menu page for other publications you may be interested in. |
| Insurance Assistance Programs |
Cover the Uninsured
http://covertheuninsured.org
Email: info@covertheuninsured.org
* Provides a State by State guide to finding healthcare insurance coverage in your state. |
Patient Advocate Foundation
421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(800) 532-5274
(757) 873-8999 (Fax)
http://patientadvocate.org
*Provides effective mediation and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and employment issues for patients with chronic, debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.
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| Legal Advocacy/Information |
Air Force Legal Assistance
https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil/lass/lass....
* An "information only" site. Please follow instructions for contacting legal services on your duty station. |
American Bar Association/Legal Assistance for Military Personnel
321 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654-7598
800-285-2221
312-988-5522
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/lamp/
*Click on "Contact ABA" for appropriate office contact. |
Ilene Young Law Offices
50 East Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-5448
http://www.ileneyoung.com
E-mail: info@ileneyoung.com
*Specializes in Special Needs law. Serves Special Needs Families in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. See also Veteran's Services. |
National Health Law Program (NHelp) Main Office
2639 South La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034-2675
(310) 204-6010
(310) 204-0891 (Fax)
http://www.healthlaw.org
Email: nhelp@healthlaw.org
* NHeLP serves legal services programs, community-based organizations, the private bar, providers and individuals who work to preserve a health care safety net for the millions of uninsured or underinsured low-income people. |
National Veterans Legal Services Program
P.O. Box 65762
Washington, DC 20035
(202) 265-8305
(202) 328-0063 (Fax)
http://www.nvlsp.org/
Email: info@nvlsp.org
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The Special Needs Alliance
http://specialneedsalliance.com
*Provides a national list of lawyers specializing in special needs trusts and other resources by state. |
Wright's Law
http://www.wrightslaw.com
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| Marine Corp |
Marine Corp Home
http://www.usmc.mil
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Marine Corps Community Services OneSource
US (800) 869-0278
Overseas (800) 8690-2788
http://www.mccsonesource.com
Collect: (484)530-5908 |
MCCS - Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps Exceptional Family Member Program
Personal & Family Readiness Division (MR)
Quantico, VA 22134-5103
(703) 784-9654
http://www.usmc-mccs.org/efmp/index.cfm
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| Medical Information/Research Organizations |
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences/University of Iowa
600 Newton Rd.
Iowa City, IA 52242-1098
(319) 335-9151
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md
email: lib-hardin@uiowa.edu
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| Military Family Support Organizations |
Air Force Crossroads
http://www.afcrossroads.com
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American Legion Family Support Network
(800) 504-4098
http://www.legion.org
Offers a wide variety of support programs for Veterens, Military members on Active Duty and their families. |
Armed Services YMCA
6359 Walker Lane, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22310
1 (800) 597-1260
(703) 313-9600
(703) 313-9668 (Fax)
http://www.asymca.org/index.html
*Click on "find a Branch" for a center near your duty station. |
Army Families Online
Army Info Line 1-800-833-6622
http://www.wblo.org
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Flat Daddies
800-537-1130
http://www.flatdaddies.com
E-mail: questions@flatdaddies.com
*Source for cardboard cutout pictures of deployed parents. |
Lifeline Service Network -Answers for Sailors, Marines and Their Families
http://www.lifelines.navy.mil/
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Military Homefront
http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
Go to "Troops & Families" page then click on Special Needs/EFMP |
Military Spouse (MilSpouse.org)
http://www.milspouse.org/
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National Guard Family Program
http://www.guardfamily.org
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225
Arlington, VA 22203-1977
(703) 696-4904
DSN 426-4904
(703) 696-0144 (Fax)
http://www.nmcrs.org
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Operation Homefront
http://www.operationhomefront.net
Programs for deployed families, Wounded Warriors and families. |
Our Military Kids (National Guard and Reserve)
6861 Elm Street, Suite 2-A
Maclean, VA 22101
(866) 691-6654
(703) 734-6654
(703) 734-6503 (Fax)
http://ourmilitarykids.org
E-Mail: OMKInquiry@ourmilitarykids.org.
*Our Military Kids provides substantial support in the form of grants to the children of National Guard and Military Reserve personnel who are currently deployed overseas, as well as the children of Wounded Warriors in all branches. The grants from Our Military Kids pay for participation in sports, fine arts, camps, and tutoring programs that nurture and sustain children while a parent is away in service to our country or recovering from injury.
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The Military Family Network
100 Bridge Street, Suite D, 2nd Floor
Hampton, VA 23669
http://www.emilitary.org/
*Serves ALL Active Duty branches of service as well as National Guard, Reserve and Veterans. |
USA 4 Families
http://www.usa4militaryfamilies.dod.mil
*Contact information for National Guard and Reserve by state. |
| Military Member Assistance Programs |
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org
*Click on Military Members and Families.
Has a large section for military issues and assistance programs. |
Armed Forces Relief Trust
Department 6055
Washington, DC 20042-6055
http://www.afrtrust.org/
*Contact information for all branches of services available. |
Military One Source
(800) 342-9647
OCONUS (800) 3429-6477
http://www.militaryonesource.com
Collect from Overseas: 484-530-5908
TTY/TDD 1-800-346-9188
En espanol llame al: 1-877-888-0727
Korea: DSN 550-2769 (army)
*Military One Source is designed to assist military members (ALL BRANCHES OF SERVICE) and their families deal with life issues. Consultants are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call or contact them on-line. |
National Military Family Association, Inc.
2500 North Van Dorn St., Suite 102
Alexandria, VA 22302-1601
(800) 260-0218
(703) 931-4600 (Fax)
http://www.nmfa.org
Contains kid friendly information and helpful links for military families during deployments. |
| Military Quick Links (National Guard, Reserve, Active Duty) |
Easter Seals National Headquarters
230 W. Monroe St., Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 221-6827
TTY 312-726-4258
(312) 726-1494 (Fax)
http://www.easterseals.com
*Contact for the chapter closest to you. Ask your local chapter for camps, grants, respite services and other services available in your area. |
Exceptional Family Member Program/All Branches/Mobile
http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/pls/psgprod/f?p=EFMPMOB...
Contains contact information, Base program locators and enrollment/justification forms for ALL Branches of service. |
Social Security Administration Information for Parents
National Info. 1-800-772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/links_ssi.htm
*Benefits information and local office addresses with contact information available by state and city. |
The Medicaid Reference Desk (The ARC)
1825 K Street NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20006
800-433-5255
http://www.thedesk.info
E-mail: contact@thedesk.info The site offers state by state information on Medicaid programs and waivers, and includes a list of what types of services fall under each program/waivers jurisdiction. The website offers information on common questions and concerns regarding Medicaid. It includes a Medicaid terms and definitions section, defining words commonly used on Medicaid forms and correspondence as well as other useful information. |
The National Resource Directory
http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov
The National Resource Directory (NRD) provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. |
The Special Needs Alliance
http://specialneedsalliance.com
*Provides a national list of lawyers specializing in special needs trusts and other resources by state. Check here for help with Guardianship, incapacitation, trusts and other pertinent topics. |
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
1660 L Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 872-5827
TTY (202) 973-7197
(202) 776-0414 (Fax)
http://www.ucp.org
*Contact for your local chapter. Excellent state-by-state resource guide. |
United Way
701 N. Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://national.unitedway.org
*Non-profit charitable organization offering a variety of services including camps, respite, grants, etc. Find your local chapter here. |
| Naval Reserves |
Commander Navy Reserve Force
4400 Dauphine Street
New Orleans, LA 70146-5100
http://navyreserve.navy.mil/Public/Staff/Welcom...
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Naval Reserve Association
1619 King Street
Alexandria, VA
1-866-672-4968
1-866-683-3647 (Fax)
http://www.navy-reserve.org/
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Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055-6210
1-866-827-5672
http://www.npc.navy.mil/CommandSupport/Exceptio...
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| Navy |
Fleet and Family Support Center
Navy Annex (PERS 662D8)
Washington, DC 20370-5000
1-800-527-8830
(202) 433-6143 DSN 288
http://www.ndw.navy.mil/Newcomers/Medical/efmp....
*EFM program information. |
Naval District Washington
1014 N. Street, S.E.
Washington, DC 20374
http://www.ndw.navy.mil/
*Click on "Newcomers" and "Medical" for Special Needs information. |
Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055-6210
1-866-827-5672
http://www.npc.navy.mil/CommandSupport/Exceptio...
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Navy.MIL
http://www.navy.mil
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| Other |
Adaptive Driving Program, Inc.
250 Milton Street #LL002
Dedham, MA 02026
508-626-6568
http://www.adaptivedrivingprogram.com/
*Provides driver evaluation and training for individuals with disabilities. |
Adaptive Driving Program/Good Samaritan Hospital
| 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
443-444-4601
http://www.goodsam-md.org/body.cfm?id=650
* Contact for program information. |
Disability Studies, Temple University Blog
http://disstud.blogspot.com
*Based at Temple University but with nationwide contributors. Has a LARGE list of disability related blogs. |
Driving While Disabled/State of Virginia
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dsb/drivingdisable...
*Excellent resource list of driver training programs,equipment resources and basic driving information for disabled drivers. |
The Special Parent dot Com
http://thespecialparent.com
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| Parent Support Programs |
CADRE ~ Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
3411-A Willamette Street
Eugene, OR 97405-5122
(541) 686-5060
TTY: (541) 284-4740
(541) 686-5063 (Fax)
http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/
* Encourages the use of mediation and other collaborative strategies to resolve disagreements about special education and early intervention programs. |
Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project
http://compassionfatigue.org
The Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project© is dedicated to educating caregivers about authentic, sustainable self-care and aiding organizations in their goal of providing healthy, compassionate care to those whom they serve.
E-mail: patricia@compassionfatigue.org |
Family Voices
3701 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Suite 103
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(888) 835-5669
(505) 872-4774
(505) 872-4780 (Fax)
http://www.familyvoices.org
Family Voices aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Through our national network, we provide families tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families, and serve as a trusted resource on health care.
*Click on your state for local chapter information. |
FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress)
760 Westwood Plaza Room A8-159
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-794-2482
http://www.focusproject.org
E-mail: Info@focusproject.org
*Contact your local Naval Base office. |
Hands and Voices
PO Box 3093
Boulder, CO 80307
(866) 422-0422
http://www.handsandvoices.org/index.htm
E-mail: parentadvocate@handsandvoices.org
*Dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. We're a parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and information they need to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children, nationwide. Click on the Map to find the chapter in your state. |
National Fatherhood Initiative
101 Lake Forest Boulevard, Suite 360
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 948-0599
(301) 948-4325 (Fax)
http://www.fatherhood.org
*See Programs~Military for Deployed Fathers and Families information available for a small fee.
**This is a for-profit site not endorsed by SNRP. |
Operation Military Kids
4700 King Street, 4th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22302-4418
http://www.operationmilitarykids.org/public/hom...
E-mail: support@operationmilitarykids.org |
Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP)
PAVE 6316 S. 12th Street, Suite B
Tacoma , WA 98465
(V/TTY) (800) 572-7368
(V/TTY) (253) 565-2266
(253) 566-8052 (Fax)
http://www.stompproject.org
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Technical Assistance Alliance for Parents Centers Map
8161 Normandale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55437
1-888-248-0822 Nationwide
http://www.taalliance.org/centers/index.htm
*E-mail: alliance@taalliance.org
**Each state has at least one parent center. These should be listed on your state resource links page. If not, click here and find your state on the map. |
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| Patient Assistance Programs |
American Dental Association ~ Give Kids A Smile Program
http://www.givekidsasmile.ada.org/findGKAS.asp
*This is a yearly clinic in most communities. Click on the Clinic locator to find a clinic in your area. |
Merck Patient Assistance Programs
P.O. Box 100
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-0100
908-423-1000
http://www.merck.com/responsibility/pap-informa...
Merck offers a family of programs providing free and discounted medicines to patients who cannot afford their prescribed medicines. |
NeedyMeds
P.O. Box 219
Gloucester, MA 01931
http://www.needymeds.org
NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non profit, has information on programs that help people who can't afford their medications and health care costs. Provides data regarding approximately 2400 programs and nearly 11,000 free/low-cost/sliding-scale clinics. |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
1-888-477-2669
http://www.pparx.org
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic medicines are covered. |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance Kids
1-877-369-1477
http://kids.pparx.org
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic medicines are covered. |
Pfizer Helpful Answers
1-866-706-2400
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com
Pfizer Helpful Answers is a family of assistance programs for uninsured and underinsured patients who need help getting their Pfizer medicines.
These programs provide:
•Pfizer medicines for free or at a savings to patients who qualify
•Some programs also offer reimbursement support services
Call for more information. |
RxAssist
111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-729-3284
401-729-2955 (Fax)
http://www.rxassist.org
Email: info@rxassist.org
Patient Assistance Program Center ~ Offers a comprehensive database of programs and information. |
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| Recreation |
United States Tennis Association/Wheelchair Tennis
70 West Red Oak Lane
White Plains, NY 10604
HQ (914) 696-7000
http://www.usta.com/Play-Tennis/Wheelchair-Tenn...
*Provides regulation and paralympic play information nation wide.Contact for full program information. |
Ability Station
278 South 880 West
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
800-520-1222
http://www.abilitystation.com
Ability Station offers toys for special needs children needing sensory, fine motor and gross motor,and cognitive development. Toys are reviewed by an Occupational, Physical or Speech Therapist. |
Accessible Playground dot Net
1463 Greystone Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 334-2652
http://www.accessibleplayground.net
E-mail: mara@letkidsplay.com
*Excellent web based center for information re: Accessible playgrounds. Provides a nationwide playground directory and playground resources.
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Adaptive Action Sports
PO box 16558
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
http://adacs.org/about-aas
General Information E-mail: info@adacs.org
Check out their blog at http://adaptiveactionsports.blogspot.com |
Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition (TAASC)
6000 Harriot Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 940-1295
http://www.taasc.org
Email: info@taasc.org
*Provides a Wounded Warrior program. Contact for details. |
Adaptive Adventures ~ Chicago
2616 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-8445
(866) 679-2770
http://www.adaptiveadventures.org
E-mail: info@adaptiveadventures.org
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Adaptive Adventures ~ Evergreen
P.O. Box2245
Evergreen, CO 84037
(877) 679-2770
(303) 670-8290 (Fax)
http://www.adaptiveadventures.org
E-mail: info@adaptiveadventures.org
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American Amputee Hockey Association
http://www.usahockey.com/aaha/
E-Mail:clw_man@hotmail.com
*The AAHA invites all players with limb loss/ birth defects/ and other disabilities to play upright ice hockey. |
American Camp Association
5000 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151-7902
800-428-2267
765-342-8456
765-342-2065 (Fax)
http://www.campparents.org
*24 Regional Offices nationwide. Check listings for camps near you. |
American Therapeutic Recreation Association
1414 Prince Street, Suite 204
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-9420
(703) 683-9431 (Fax)
http://atra-online.com
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American Wheelchair Bowling Association
P.O. Box 69
Clover, VA 24534
http://www.awba.org
E-mail: info@awba.org
*The AWBA provides a competitive, challenging, and informative environment for those individuals with disabilities requiring the use of a wheelchair while bowling to participate in bowling events no matter their individual skill level. |
Amputee Coalition
900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 205
Knoxville, TN 37915
888-267-5669
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/fact_sheets/Ki...
E-Mail: amputee-coalition.org
*See for amputee camps listed by state.
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Best Buddies - Global Headquarters
100 Southeast Second Street, Suite 2200
Miami , FL 33131
(800) 892-8339
(305) 374-2233
(305) 374-5305 (Fax)
http://www.bestbuddies.org
*Contact for a chapter in your area. |
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
PO Box 697
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 453-6422
1-800-383-2632
(970) 453-4676 (Fax)
http://www.boec.org
E-mail: boec@boec.org
*Provides a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities year round. Check the site for Summer Camp programs.
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C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation (Western Region)
227 S.W. 41st Street
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 251-3214
(425) 251-3272 (Fax)
http://www.castforkids.org/
Email:jim@castforkids.org
*Contact for a fishing program in your state |
Camp Huntington
56 Bruceville Rd
High Falls, NY 12440
(866) 514-5281
http://www.camphuntington.com
E-mail: admissions@camphuntington.com
Founded in 1960, Camp Huntington serves youth with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, ADD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Apsperger's, PDD, and other special needs. The camp is located in High Falls, NY on a 34-acre rural site that provides a fun, safe summer experience for 6- to 21-year-olds. Our program is specifically designed to focus on Adaptive and Therapeutic Recreation. Campers are grouped by age and ability, not by diagnosis, and spend time swimming, playing music, cooking, indoor climbing, singing and acting.
We serve campers from the U.S. and other countries
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CampResource.com/Online Summer Camp Directory
http://www.campresource.com
*Special needs camps for boys and girls that focus on the challenges of ADHD, Autism, physical disabilities, weight loss, diabetes, and many other special needs that children face. Listed alphabetically. Can search by camp type and state.
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Disabled Sports USA
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 217-0960
301) 217-0960 Phone (Fax)
http://www.dsusa.org/
email: information@dsusa.org
*LONG list of Sports programs throughout the US. |
Diveheart Foundation
5100 Main St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 964-1983
(630) 225-5357 (Fax)
http://diveheart.org
E-mail: info@diveheart.org |
Fishing Has No Boundaries, Inc.
15453 County Hwy B, P.O. Box 175
Hayward, WI 54843
800-243-3462
715-634-3185
http://fhnbinc.org
*Check Chapter Listing for a chapter in your state. |
FlagHouse Inc.
601 FlagHouse Drive
Hasbrouck Heights , NJ 07604-3116
http://www.flaghouse.com
*Need a grant? Click on "Grant Writing Center" in the bottom menu for more information.
*Supplier of Special Needs equipment and resources for physical education, sports, fitness, and recreation and for health, special needs, special education, sensory integration, and multisensory environments. |
Freedom's Wings International, Inc.
324 Charles Street, Apt #25
Coopersburg, PA 18036
(800) 382-1197
http://www.freedomswings.org
Freedom's Wings International (FWI) is a non-profit organization run by and for people with physical disabilities. We provide the opportunity for those who are physically challenged to fly in specially adapted sailplanes, either as a passenger or as a member of the flight training program.
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HopeKids
P.O. Box 672
Cave Creek, AZ 85327-0672
800-319-5845
888-418-3980 (Fax)
http://www.hopekids.org
E-mail: info@hopekids.org
*Provides ongoing events & activities and a powerful, unique support community for families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition. We surround these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope can be a powerful medicine.** Chapters currently in Arizona,Utah,Texas, and Minnesota. See site for chapter contact information.
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International Wheelchair Aviators
P.O. Box 279
Kemah, TX 77565
281-703-7450
http://wheelchairaviators.org
E-mail: IWAviators@aol.com
A worldwide group of disabled and able bodied
pilots interested in aviation and flying. Members have many different disabilities including paraplegia,quadriplegia, amputee, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, polio and other problems. |
KaBoom
4455 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite B100
Washington, DC 20008
1-202-659-0215
http://kaboom.org
National accessible playground project. See site for locations. |
Lakeshore Foundation
4000 Ridgeway Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-313-7400
http://www.lakeshore.org/
email: information@lakeshore.org
* Camp for both children and adults.
**Also serves injured US Servicemen.
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Let Kids Play!
1463 Greystone Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 334-2652
http://www.letkidsplay.com
E-mail: mara@letkidsplay.com
*Let Kids Play is a consulting firm that works with manufacturers,
communities, non-profits, park districts, retail stores, and parents on projects and strategies that ensure that all
children have the best play opportunities possible |
Liberty Swing
http://www.libertyswing.com.au
For information E-mail: Australia office at diane@libertyswing.com.au
*Playground swing equipment for people with disabilities which enable children in wheelchairs to enjoy the fun and recreation of swinging. |
Maine Handicapped Skiing - Veterans/No Boundaries
8 Sundance Lane
Newry, ME 04261
TTY/V 207-824-2440
800-639-7770
207-824-0453 (Fax)
http://www.skimhs.org
E-mail:info@skimhs.org
*Maine Handicapped Skiing, through Veterans/No Boundaries, provides veterans and active duty personnel with disabilities summer and winter adaptive sports activities, free of charge. |
Military 4-H Programs~Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Stop 2225
Washington , DC 20024
(202) 720-2908
http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/comm/4h_...
E-mail: 4hhq@csrees.usda.gov
*Click on "State Military Liaison" for local contact information in your state.
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MySummerCamps.Com
909 Sepulveda Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-280-4105
877-777-7738
310-280-4921 (Fax)
http://www.mysummercamps.com/camps/Special_Need...
*Large resource listing of a wide variety of Special Needs summer camps in the US and Canada. |
National Ability Center (Bronfman Family Recreational Center and Ranch)
3351 No. Highway 248
Park City, UT 84060
Voice/TDD: 1-435-649-3991
435-49-3991 ext. 7 Ski Center
http://www.discovernac.org
*Offers year round sports and camps for individuals with disabilities and their families. |
National Amputee Golf Association
11 Walnut Hill Rd
Amherst, NH 03031
http://nagagolf.org
E-mail:info@nagagolf.org
See "Related Links" for regional and international organization contact information. |
National Center on Accessibility
501 North Morton Street, #109
Bloomington, IL 47404-3732
(812) 856-4422
TTY(812) 856-4421
(812) 856-4480 (Fax)
http://www.indiana.edu/~nca/
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National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
1640 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608-6904
1-800-900-8086
1-312-355-4058 (Fax)
http://www.ncpad.org/
Email: ncpad@uic.edu.
*Maintains a State-by-state listing of Summer Camps and recreational facilities. |
National Park Service/Accessible Opportunities in National Parks
http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/access/opportunities...
*Contact information is available by Park. Check out the left-hand menu for more National Park accessibility information. |
National Parks Pass
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm
*Updated information regarding free access passes to National Parks for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. |
National Sports Center for the Disabled
P.O. Box 1290
Winterpark , CO 80482
(970) 726-1540
(303) 316-1540
(970) 726-4112 (Fax)
http://www.nscd.org
*National Sports Center for the Disabled's mission is to positively impact the lives of people with any physical or mental challenge through quality adaptive recreation programs in over 20 sports. |
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
1130 Elkton St., Suite C
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 266-4082
(719) 266-4876 (Fax)
http://www.nwba.org
E-mail: info@nwba.org |
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc
7475 Dakin Street Suite #600
Denver, CO 80221
(800) 369-RIDE (7433)
Fax (303) 252-4610 (Fax)
http://www.narha.org/
*Find an NARHA certified Center in your state from the home page. |
Northeast Passage
Hewitt Hall, 4 Library Way
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-0070
TTY 800-735-2964
603-862-2722 (Fax)
http://www.nepassage.org
E-mail: northeast.passage@unh.edu
*Delivers disability-related health promotion and adapted sports programs throughout New England. |
Operation Purple (National Military Family Association)
2500 North Van Dorn St., Suite 102
Alexandria, VA 22302-1601
1-800-260-0218
http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=op...
*New camp program for military family members meeting specific criteria. Contact for more information. |
Sensafloat
www.reboundtherapy.org/hydrotherapy
E-Mail: Hydro@reboundtherapy.org
Original Floatsation is a unique water support aid, designed to facilitate relaxation and movement in water. It has applications for children and adults across the whole spectrum of special needs. Winner of the 1993 Toshiba / CBI Invention of the Year award.
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Ski for Light, Inc.
1455 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-827-3232
http://www.sfl.org
E-mail: info@sfl.org
*The mission of Ski for Light is to enhance the quality of life and independence of visually or mobility-impaired adults through a program of cross-country skiing.
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Special Olympics Program Locator
1133 19th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
1-202-628-3630
http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics...
*Check here to find a program in your area. |
Sun Valley Adaptive Sports (SVAS)
120 2nd Avenue, Suite 207
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9298
(208) 726-0957 (Fax)
http://www.svasp.org
*Provides recreation opportunities for Vets along with other recreational services. |
The Blewitt Foundation
23065 Tail Race Road
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 542-8373
http://www.theblewittfoundation.org/
E-mail: info@theblewittfoundation.org
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The Miracle League Association
1506 Klondike Road, Suite 105
Conyers, GA 30094
770 760-1933
770 483-1223 (Fax)
http://www.miracleleague.com
E-mail: Johnny@miracleleague.com
*The Miracle League focuses on removing barriers which keep mentally and physically disabled children off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America's favorite pastime.Click on "Find a League" to find a league in your community. |
The National Alliance for Accessible Golf
1733 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-4296
(703) 739-0124 (Fax)
http://resourcecenter.usga.org
E-mail: info@accessgolf.org
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The United States Association of Blind Athletes
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 630-0422
(719) 630-0616 (Fax)
http://www.usaba.org/
*See home page for Camp Information and Regional Offices in your area and state. |
Turning Point
403 Pacific Ave.
Terrell, TX 75160
http://www.turningpointnation.org
Email: dk@turningpointnation.org
*Develop self-esteem and confidence
in the physically challenged population through participation in adapted outdoor adventures. Contact for chapter and program information. |
United Foundation For Disabled Archers
P.O. Box 251, 20 NE 9th Ave.
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-3660
http://www.uffdaclub.com
E-mail: info@uffdaclub.com
*sponsored archery for disabled individuals. |
United States Quad Rugby Association
(561) 969-1970
(561) 642-4444 (Fax)
http://www.quadrugby.com
*The United States Quad Rugby Association provides opportunities, support, and structure for competitive wheelchair rugby to people with disabilities. |
Universal Wheelchair Football Association/University of Cincinnati: Raymond Walters College
9555 Plainfield Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 792-8625
TTY/1-513-745-8300
(513) 792-8624 (Fax)
http://www.rwc.uc.edu/kraimer/PAGE1.HTM
E-mail: John.Kraimer@UC.Edu
The Universal Wheelchair Football Association (UWFA) presents the rules of the world's most inclusive sport of Universal Wheelchair Football (UWF). |
US Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association
7216 39th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55427
763-535-4736
208-279-1368 (Fax)
http://www.powerhockey.com
PowerHockey™ is based on basic hockey rules with a few adaptations to allow everyone in a power wheelchair the ability to participate. |
US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer
9220 World Cup Way
Frisco, TX 75034
800-4SOCCER
(972) 334-9960 (Fax)
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/programs/topsoccer...
E-mail: mmoran@usyouthsoccer.org
*A community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, ages 4-19, who has a mental or physical disability.
*Contact for a program in your area. |
USA Disabled Hockey
http://www.usahockey.com//disable_hockey/defaul...
*Contains a listing of teams and disciplines all over the US. See Team Listings for a team near you. |
USA Water Ski/Water Skiers with Disabilities Association
1251 Holy Cow Road
Polk City, FL 33868
(863) 324-4341
(863) 325-8259 (Fax)
http://www.usawaterski.org
*Click on the Disabled Skiing Icon far right for disability programs. |
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports
P.O. Box 139
Killington, VT 05751
(802)786-4991
http://www.vermontadaptive.org
*Offers year round recreation,sports, and competitive sports opportunities for all ages and disabilities.VASS is a US Paralympic Academy |
VerySpecialCamps.Com
http://www.veryspecialcamps.com
An online camp directory for individuals with one or more of a wide range of special needs. Listings are by state. |
World TEAM (The Exceptional Athlete Matters) Sports
1629 K Street, Suite 950
Washington, DC 20006-1675
855-987-8326
855-288-3377 (Fax)
http://worldteamsports.org
*We bring together as athletes people of all cultures, with and without disabilities, to accomplish goals beyond what is thought possible. |
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| Service Dogs/Canine Programs |
AIM HI (Animals in the Military Helping Individuals)Service Dog Training Center
Bldg. 1489 Eisenhower Ave.
Fort Knox, KY 40121
(502) 624-3945
(502) 624-2073 (Fax)
*CDR USA MEDDAC
Attn: MCVS-ATA-K-SDTC |
Alaska Assistance Dogs
1081 W. Robin's Song Ave.
Wasilla, AK 99654
Off: 907-357-1657
Cell: 907-357-1658
907-357-1594 (Fax)
http://alaskaassistancedogs.org
email: info@alaskaassistancedogs.org
Contact Carole or Dodd Shay. Alaska Assistance Dogs provides professionally trained service dogs to Alaskans with special needs. We are currently working with military PTSD programs to provide service dogs for military members needing this service. |
Assistance Dog Institute/Bergin University of Canine Studies
1215 Sebastopol Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-3647
http://www.assistancedog.org/
Email: info@berginu.edu |
Autism Service Dogs of America
4248 Galewood St.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
http://autismservicedogsofamerica.com
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Canine Companions for Independence
P.O. Box 205
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(800) 572-2275 (TDD)
http://www.cci.org
Chapter Listings by Region |
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)/National Center
P.O. Box
Oceanside, CA 92052
(800) 572-2275
(760) 901-4300
(760) 901-4551 (Fax)
http://www.caninecompanions.org
*Contact for regional training centers and Veteran's Programs. |
Dogs 4 Diabetics
1647 Willow Pass Road, #157
Concord, CA 94520-2611
(925) 246-5785
http://www.dogs4diabetics.com
E-mail: info@dogs4diabetics.com |
Land of Pure Gold Foundation
3731 Greenway Lane
Owings Mills, MD 21117
http://landofpuregold.com/service-groups.htm
* A Canine Cancer research group they also provide a nationwide assistance dog group and training program listing. |
Lost Acres Assistance Dogs
RR 4 Box 643
Marble Hill, MO 63764
http://lostacresassistancedogs.bravehost.com/
Email: LostAcresAssistanceDogs@hotmail.com
*Places Service Dogs nation wide. Contact for further information. |
Paws and Stripes
P.O. Box 46253
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
http://www.pawsandstripes.org
E-mail: VeteranDogs@pawsandstripes.org
*Provides service dogs for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)free of charge for the veteran. Please contact for full program information. |
Paws For Purple Hearts
http://www.pawsforpurplehearts.org
Questions or inquiries, please contact Rick Yount by email at rick@berginu.org |
Positive Partners Assistance Dogs, Inc.
P.O. Box 2088
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 721-1309
* Trains wheelchair assistance, hearing assistance, guide dogs and mobility assistance dogs. Will train dogs for anyone in the United States. |
The Psychiatric Service Dog Society (PSDS)
P.O. Box 754
Arlington, VA 22216
(571) 216-1589
http://www.psychdog.org/index.html
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| Transition/Post Secondary Schooling |
Going To College: A Resource For Teens With Disabilities
(804) 828-1851
TTY: (804) 828-2494
(804) 828-2193 (Fax)
http://www.going-to-college.org/index.html
*This web site is designed for college bound high school students with disabilities. |
Healthy & Ready to Work National Resource Center
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
http://www.hrtw.org
Provides a large resource database for Transitional teens/young adults. |
HEATH Resource Center/ George Washington University
2134 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20052
http://www.heath.gwu.edu
E-mail: AskHEATH@gwu.edu
*The HEATH Resource Center gathers and disseminates information to help people with disabilities reach their full potential through postsecondary education and training. Contains a wealth of information and resources on a wide variety of subjects related to education. |
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD)
4455 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20008
877-871-0744
TTY: 877-871-0665
http://www.ncwd-youth.info
*Federal informational program site. Excellent resource. Click on "Content By State" for programs in your area. |
Virginia College Quest
George Mason University
, VA
http://www.vacollegequest.org/index.shtml
E-mail: info@vacollegequest.org
*An excellent Post-High School education resource. |
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| Transportation Information |
Air Charity Network
National Headquarters 410 1st. Av. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
877-858-7788
http://aircharitynetwork.org/
Email:execdir@aircharitynetwork.org
*Air medical transportation services. Contact for office in your region to apply. |
Freewheel Mobility
680 North 1000 West, Unit 7
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 294-0550
1-888-779-8267
http://www.freewheelvans.com
Wheelchair van sales, rentals and repair.
** SNRP Recommended vendor.
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Freewheel Mobility
109 Iowa Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 635-7800
1-800-728-5313
(719) 636-2718 (Fax)
http://www.freewheelvans.com
E-mail: freewheel@freewheelvans.com
* Multiple locations in Colorado and Utah. Nationwide delivery. |
Grant Program~Automobiles & Adaptive Equipment for Disabled Veterans & Servicemembers
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - 810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420
1-800-827-1000
http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-detail...
*There is a one-time payment by VA of not greater than $11,000 toward the purchase of an automobile or other transportation. VA also pays for adaptive equipment, or for repair, replacement, and reinstallation of automobile equipment required because of disability. These payments may be made multiple times during the veteran's life.
Contact the VA for more information. |
National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
3327 W. Bearss Ave.
Tampa, FL 33618
(800) 833-0427
(813) 264-2697
(813) 962-8970 (Fax)
http://www.nmeda.org/
Email: nmeda@aol.com
*Provides a state-by-state listing of NMEDA QAP certified dealerships. Start here when looking for mobility equipment (lifts, vehicles, steering systems, etc.) information. |
School Transportation News
P.O. Box 789
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 792-2226
http://www.stnonline.com/stn/
*See Special Needs Transportation |
The Mobility Resource
1-866-771-7770
http://www.themobilityresource.com
*Provides nationwide dealer contact information as well as a limited number of Financial Assistance programs. |
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| TriCare Program (National & Regional) |
Health Net Federal Services Inc.
(877) 874-2273
http://www.healthnetfederalservices.com
TriCare North Region Contractor |
Humana Military Healthcare Service, Inc.
(800) 444-5445
http://www.humana-military.com
TriCare South Region Contractor |
TriCare (Main Beneficiary Site)
(210) 767-5250
http://www.tricare.osd.mil
Service Center and Resource link for members. Agents available 24 Hrs. a day. TriCare Handbook of Benefits. |
TriCare Extended Care Health Option (ECHO)
http://www.tricare.mil/tricaresmart/product.asp...
ECHO program information - ALL branches of service. |
TriCare Reserve Select Program
1-800-444-5445
http://www.humana-military.com/south/misc/TRS.htm
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TriCare Smart/National Guard and Reserve
http://www.tricare.mil/tricaresmart
*Up to date information by region. |
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
(888) 874-9378
http://www.triwest.com
TriCare West Region Contractor |
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