A deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing woman trying to leave an abusive relationship faces unique barriers. The toll-free TTY number, 1-800-787-3224, can help by linking such individuals to related programs and services for assistance.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Find answers to questions about assistive technology products, rehabilitation equipment, and AbleData's services to disability, rehabilitation, and senior communities.
Review Date: February 19, 2013
Abledata
A life care plan is a comprehensive and organized approach of gathering and presenting long term care costs for individuals with disabilities. This guide can help you prepare a comprehensive life care plan.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
American Amputee Foundation, Inc
Find organizations offering amputee and disability related information, including amputee support groups, independent living centers, and state vocational rehabilitation centers.
Review Date: February 19, 2013
American Amputee Foundation, Inc
The AAHD Scholarship Program supports students with disabilities pursuing higher education, particularly in the fields of public health, health promotion, and disability studies.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
American Association on Health and Disability
Research shows that assistive technology (AT) can help young children with disabilities to learn developmental skills. The right type of assistive technology can improve a child’s ability to communicate and may help reduce some negative behaviors.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Alliance National Parent Technical Assistance Center
Find information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available to assist people with disabilities.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Abledata
This booklet is for the parents, caregivers or representatives of children younger than age 18 who have disabilities that might make them eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Social Security Administration
This fact sheet defines hearing loss and deafness and discusses its incidence, characteristics and educational implications. Children with these disabilities may be eligible for special education and related services.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Find free benefit assistance available to veterans and their families with claims for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Defense, and other government agencies.
Review Date: February 27, 2013
Disabled American Veterans
This document offers parents ways to improve interactions with their children, suggestions for giving children consistent sensory cues, and techniques to encourage exploration of the environment.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
DB-LINK/National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness
Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment, and believe your rights have been violated, you can file your fair housing complaint online.
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Review Date: February 01, 2013
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Find organizations that provide financial assistance to individuals unable to afford costs related to prosthetic fitting and durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs, ramps, and other adaptive equipment.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Amputee Coalition of America
Easter Seals has more than 500 centers nationwide offering services that help people living with autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and other special needs.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Easter Seals Inc.
Learn about services offered at the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC), the only national vocational and rehabilitation program exclusively serving youths and adults who are deaf-blind.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults
If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex or religion by a health care or human services provider, or by a government health agency, you may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Office on Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Anyone who has Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or has a family member afflicted with CRPS, knows how physically and emotionally devastating it can be. This directory is designed to help people with RSDS/CRPS.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association
This page links to a series of safety videos highlighting how you can take precautions in the home to help prevent injuries to children with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Safe Kids Worldwide
To find answers to your questions on toys and play for children with disabilities and special needs, contact a Lekotek specialist at 1- 800-366-PLAY.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Lekotek Center
Use this form or call 1-888-NLS-READ (1-888-657-7323) to locate a library offering free braille and audio materials available to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail.
Review Date: February 19, 2013
Library of Congress
The National Respite Locator Service helps parents, caregivers, and professionals find respite services in their state and local areas to match their specific needs.
Review Date: February 19, 2013
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
Hospitals that accept federal money must provide a certain amount of free or reduced fee care. Find more information through your hospital's social services department.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
Plan for your safety by considering your functional abilities and possible needs during and after an emergency or disaster situation. You can cope with disaster by preparing in advance with your family and care attendants.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
American Red Cross, National Headquarters
The National Amputation Foundation provides peer counseling for individuals facing amputation, hospital and nursing home visits, and a medical equipment give-a-way program.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Amputation Foundation
Part of military life involves frequent geographic moves. Moving is more challenging when there’s a child in the family who has a disability. Find organizations and resources listed here to help you make easier transitions from one location to another.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Find resources for independent living centers, nurisng facilities, and clubs geared to meet the needs of deaf seniors. Resources are listed alphabetically by state.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Association of the Deaf
The Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) helps you find out if you are eligible for any Social Security programs. Information on how to apply for benefits is included.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Social Security Administration
This booklet provides basic information on Social Security disability benefits, but is not intended to answer all questions. For specific information about your situation, contact a Social Security representative.
Review Date: February 19, 2013
Social Security Administration
This page describes the process by which Social Security reviews the medical conditions of all people receiving disability benefits.
Review Date: February 21, 2013
Social Security Administration
If you are blind or have low vision, learn about special rules that allow you to receive Social Security benefits when you are unable to work.
Review Date: February 21, 2013
Social Security Administration
This booklet explains some of your rights and responsibilities when you receive disability benefits from Social Security.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Social Security Administration
A spinal cord injury often causes permanent disability or loss of movement (paralysis) and sensation below the site of the injury. Learn about treatments and rehabilitation services that enable many people with spinal cord injuries to lead productive, independent lives.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
This site offers information about assistive technology, clinical trials, living well with spinal cord injury, and more.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Most of the members of the National Amputation Foundation have been living with amputations for most of their adult lives. Learn more about their direct experiences, as well as those of recent amputees.
Review Date: March 12, 2013
National Amputation Foundation
Search this national database of alternative transportation services in the United States for the vision-impaired.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
MD (Macular Degeneration) Support
Lekotek makes the world of play accessible to disabled children through special play and learning centers where they can have fun with traditional and adapted toys, books and computers.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Lekotek Center
Find suggestions for successfully drafting a letter of medical necessity, letter of justification, or general letter of support.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National MPS Society
This article outlines what Supplementary Security Income (SSI) is, who is eligible, how much you can get from SSI, and how that amount is determined based on income and property.
Review Date: February 12, 2013
Social Security Administration
