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Disability Support Information

There are a variety of national and local centers for support that people with any type of disability can visit whether they are afflicted by a physical or mental deficit. Many of them even offer websites, so their wealth of resources can be accessed online as opposed to in person, providing even more convenience for those who may lead sedentary lifestyles. Each support center has individual goals, but they do share some commonalities that could be beneficial to any disabled person:

Information sharing

The center serves as a place where resources, ideas, data from research, and other information are disseminated.

Financial independence

Educational accolades and resumes may be made accessible to the public. The center initiates special projects to encourage employment among the disabled and work closely with other nonprofit organizations to accomplish this goal. Resources on employment and working from home are also available. Some centers may offer free Internet courses, job opportunities, and a forum to post resumes. Scholarship information is readily available, and sometimes they may even provide their own scholarships if money is available.

Current events

The disabled community is kept abreast of ongoing issues that directly affect them through center newsletters or online newsgroups. Disability centers often promote self-advocacy and encourage affiliates to form groups for the purpose of interacting with government officials to lobby or voice concerns when an issue arises this really hits close to home.

Voter education

Members are informed as to where political candidates stand on disability and what policies they plan to incorporate to improve the lives of people with disabilities if they are elected to office.

Raising public awareness

Member talents and achievements are proudly displayed at the facility and on the website. Other programs, such as books, videos, and stage performances, are funded by the centers to further endorse public awareness and respect for people who may be a little different. These various media outlets are usually geared toward kids because we are most impressionable at a young age.

Creating a positive environment

Good role models and a positive environment encourage members to aim for excellence in their own way by using the strengths that they still possess to their advantage. Media advocating for equality and other rights will also make the disabled feel better about themselves.

Fun, recreation, and socialization

Resources are available regarding sports, travel, theater, meeting people with similar circumstances, and organizing clubs.

  • National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
    P.O. Box 1492
    Washington, DC 20013
    (800) 695-0285
    www.nichcy.org
  • National Council for Support of Disability Issues
    Haymarket, VA 20169
    www.ncsd.org
  • National Organization on Disability
    910 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
    Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20006
    (202) 293-5960
    www.nod.org
  • National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
    1640 W. Roosevelt Road
    Chicago, IL 60608
    (800) 900-8086
    www.ncpad.org
  • National Center on Disability & Access to Education
    6818 Old Main Hill
    Utah State University
    Logan, UT 84322
    (435) 797-1981
    www.ncdae.org
  • National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research
    SEDL
    Robert Mueller Development Area
    4700 Mueller Boulevard
    Austin, TX 78723
    (800) 266-1832
    www.ncddr.org
  • National Rehabilitation Information Center
    8021 Corporate Drive
    Suite 600
    Landover, MD 20785
    (800) 346-2742
    www.naric.com
  • National Council on Independent Living
    1710 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest
    5th Floor
    Washington, DC 20036
    (202) 207-0334
    www.ncil.org
  • Prenatal Partners for Life
    P.O. Box 2225
    Maple Grove, MN 55311
    (763) 772-3868
    www.prenatalpartnersforlife.org
  • Idaho Assistive Technology Project
    129 West Third St.
    Moscow, ID 83843
    www.idahoat.org
  • Sheri R. Abrams, P.C.
    4015 Chain Bridge Road
    Suite I
    Fairfax, VA 22030
    Sheri Abrams
  • Eagle Medical Services
    6611 SW Archer Road
    Gainesville, Florida 32608
    Eagle Medical Services
  • Chagrin Valley Wellness
    3690 Orange Place
    Suite 175
    Beachwood, OH 44122
    Chagrin Valley Wellness