Health Impairments

  • Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
    A nonprofit organization dedicated to ending mesothelioma and the suffering caused by it, by funding research, providing education and support for patients and their families, and by advocating for federal funding of mesothelioma research.
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
    Provides resources and publications for people with Muscular Dystrophy, including the Quest Magazine.
  • National Center on Disability & Access
    The National Center on Disability and Access to Education (NCDAE) monitors and promotes electronically-mediated distance education policies and practices that enhance the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
  • National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
    Publications and information on children with disabilities, IDEA, No Child Left Behind, and research-based educational practices.
  • National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
    NEADS is a consumer organization with a mandate to encourage the self-empowerment of post-secondary students with disabilities in Canada. NEADS advocates for increased accessibility to college or university education.
  • National Fibromyalgia Research Association (NFRA)
    Dedicated to education, treatment and finding a cure for fibromyalgia.
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
    Provides health information, grant and funding opportunities, news, events, research training, and scientific resources.
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network
    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) doesn’t have to stop you from living your life. Although the symptoms of RA can be painful, there are many treatments and therapies to help you take your life back.
  • Special Education Guide
    A resource for parents and educators who want to master the terminology, procedures, and best practices in special education; this includes early intervention, IEPs and RTI, inclusion, classroom and behavior management, and a terminology dictionary.
  • Special Needs Ontario Window (SNOW)
    The education component of the University of Toronto's Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC) provides online courses and resources to the special education community.
  • The Body
    Information and resources related to diagnosis, treatment, and living with HIV and AIDS.
  • The Mastocystosis Society
    Dedicated to helping patients, caregivers, and medical personnel understand Mast Cell Disorders and the impact they have on patient's lives.
  • The Max Foundation
    Through personalized access services, quality training and education, and global advocacy efforts, they aim to help people face cancer with dignity and hope.
  • United States Department of Education - Office of Special Education Programs (OSERS)
    Dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities ages birth through twenty-one by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
  • We Connect Now
    A resource for connecting college students with disabilities in access to higher education and employment issues.
  • Wilsons-list Discussion List
    Wilsons-list is for health care professionals, patients, families, friends, and others interested in Wilson's Disease--what it is, how to treat it, where to get help, who to contact for support and advice. Email listserv@listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu.
  • Wrightslaw
    Links to articles, cases, and free resources on topics relating to special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.

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