The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
is a not-for-profit membership organization of organizations manufacturing or selling
technology-based assistive devices for people with disabilities, or providing services
associated with or required by people with disabilities.
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
(RESNA) is an interdisciplinary association of people with
a common interest in technology and disability.
The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC)
is an international organization devoted to advancing the field of Augmentative
and Alternative communication (AAC).
The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement (RERC)
is dedicated to assisting the users of AAC technologies in achieving their goals
by advancing and promoting AAC technologies and supporting the individuals that
use, manufacture, and recommend them.
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)
ABLEDATA is a federally funded project whose primary mission
is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment.
Closing the Gap -- Computer Technology in Special Education
and Rehabilitation
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Connecting Young Kids (YAACK) Home
Page
American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
The ALS Association (ALSA) is the only national not-for-profit
voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (often called Lou Gehrig's disease).
The Muscular Dystrophy Association provides news and information
about neuromuscular diseases, MDA research and services for adults and children
with neuromuscular diseases and their families.
World Federation of Neurology/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/The WFN Research Group
on Motor Neuron Diseases - This web site is sponsored by
the World Federation of Neurology Research Group on Motor Neuron Diseases to link
researchers and clinicians worldwide with the goal of finding effective treatment
and a cure for ALS.
The Les Turner ALS Foundation is the nation's largest independent
publicly supported non-profit organization devoted to the treatment and elimination
of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The
Foundation supports the ALS community in Chicago and its suburbs and is affiliated
with Northwestern University Medical School.
The
ALS Therapy Development Foundation is a nonprofit corporation
actively developing therapies to treat ALS today.
The Jim "Catfish" Hunter Foundation is working to bring an end to bring an end to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS) and to provide support to those who are diagnosed with ALS.
The Lou Gehrig’s Disease Association in Southwest Florida, Inc is an all volunteer organization whose mission is to promote public awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS, in an effort to raise funds to provide services to people with ALS and their families, and to assist researchers in finding a cure for this disease.
The Autism Society of America promotes
lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their
families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through
advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism.
National Institute of Neurological
Disorders and Stroke
The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is a non-profit organization
devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on
the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism
and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood. Research based information is
provided to parents and professionals throughout the world.
The National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) is a national
nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to finding the causes, prevention,
effective treatment and, ultimately, cure of the autism spectrum disorders.
The Autism National Committee (AUTCOM) is dedicated to "Social
Justice for All Citizens with Autism" through a shared vision and a commitment to
positive approaches.
Autistics.org connects autistic people with the services
we need to live whole and happy lives.
United
Cerebral Palsy is dedicated to advancing the independence,
productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS) is a not-for-profit
organization, was founded in Chicago in 1961 by parents of children with Down syndrome
who felt a need to create a better environment and bring about understanding and
acceptance of people with Down syndrome.
The National Down Syndrome Society works to ensure through
education, research and advocacy, that all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity
to achieve their fullest potential.
The
ARC is a national organization of and for people with mental
retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families.
The American Association of Mental Retardation promotes
progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights
for people with intellectual disabilities.
The National Center for Learning Disabilities provides national
leadership in support of children and adults with learning disabilities.
Gateway to Language and Learning
Dr. Joan Bruno announced the launch of the Gateway to Language and Learning © web
site recently. Gateway to Language and Learning© (Gateway©) is a series of
page sets designed by Joan Bruno, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. It targets individuals with complex
communication needs who use augmentative communication technology (AAC) to communicate.
Created in 1997, Gateway© was the first single word vocabulary designed for use
on a dynamic display device and continues to be the only communication page set
designed from a developmental perspective. Gateway© is available exclusively in
the DynaVox Technologies line of products. Visit the website at: www.gatewaytolanguageandlearning.com
The American Stroke Association
is the division of the American Heart Association that's solely focused on reducing
disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy.
The National Stroke Association is committed to fighting
stroke in this country, NSA is providing unprecedented national expertise and leadership
for those at risk, suffering or recovering from this devastating condition.
The Children's Hemiplegia and Pediatric Stroke Association
offers support and information for families of children who have hemiplegia, hemiparesis
, and/or pediatric stroke.
The Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular
Diseases publishes original papers on basic and clinical
science related to the fields of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. The journal
also features review articles, controversies, methods and technical notes, selected
case reports and other original articles of special nature. Its editorial mission
is to focus on prevention and repair of cerebrovascular disease.
The Stroke Information Directory
The National Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders
conducts research and provides opportunities for research training in areas that
include muscular control of speech and voice production, auditory and visual perception
of speech, cognition, and the impairment of language function after stroke or as
a result of nervous system disease.
Exceptional Parent magazine's online resource continues
30 award winning years of providing information, support, ideas, encouragement and
outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities and the professionals
who work with them.
National Family Caregivers Association is a grass roots
organization created to educate, support, empower and speak up for the millions
of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones.
Family Caregiver Alliance provides specialized information
on Alzheimer's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, ALS
and other disorders and long-term care concerns.
Today's Caregiver magazine provides information, support
and guidance for family and professional caregivers.
The Well Spouse Foundation is a national, not for profit
membership organization which gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of
the chronically ill and/or disabled. Well Spouse support groups meet monthly.
The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to providing
support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing
public awareness of issues facing family caregiving.
The Internet Resource for Special Children (IRSC)
is dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children with
disABILITIES on a global basis.
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
is a national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities
and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.
Special focus on children and youth (birth to age 22).
Promoting
Augmented Communicators Together (PACT) Listserv
American Speech-Language Hearing Association provides resources,
community, and services for ASHA members and information for other practitioners,
scientists, and researches in the human communication field.
Speech-LanguagePathologist.org
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest
international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes
for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.