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Disability Resources

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• So you want to run for office? Here’s How To Prepare.
• Stress-Reducing Tips for Entrepreneurs With Disabilities
• Small Business Advice for Disabled Parents
• 5 Ways for People with Disabilities to Increase Their Earning Potential

• WE Talk Tech
  Smart Technology discussion based on people with disabilities experience with the item.

• Careers for People with Disabilities is a career guide from Novoresume that helps people with disabilities through finding employment.
• ContainIQ Our guide goes over specific resources that can help those with disabilities find jobs in computer science fields such as disability-specific job boards, scholarships, events, and more. We hope that our guide can encourage and help those with disabilities to take advantage of the available resources.
• MarketWatch
  Learning how to start an LLC can be an important tool for people with disabilities, who may not be able to work in the traditional/corporate work environment. Being able to start their own business can help those in the disabled community fulfill their career and financial goals.
• Finding a Job with a Disability - An extensive guide with tips for finding a job with a disability
• Resources for People With Disabilities Looking to Get Into Healthcare Careers
• Applying for a job with a disability or impairment
 - Guide to combating discrimination when searching for a job.

• Independent and Work Ready
  Independent and Work Ready a disability website and service for those with disabilities. Run for and by those with disabilities helping get work ready and independent.
• Inclusive Online Activities
  We run online interactive sessions covering lots of different activities. Our focus is to have fun and a good time! If you haven't booked with us before, send us an email to get a free session.
• Speech Pathology Masters Programs
  Extensive list of supportive resources for parents of children with disabilities. It includes resources regarding autism spectrum disorder, deaf and hard of hearing children, and speech and language disorders. The guide also includes resources for parent support groups and financial assistance information.
• Review Mobility is the UK’s first mobility review platform allowing consumers to leave their reviews on their experience with a mobility company so that others can read their first-hand experience and make sure the products and services they buy are from good and reputable companies.
• Cyber Safety for Elderly and Seniors
  Due to memory issues and dementia, seniors can be manipulated more easily. Scams against the elderly are considered abuse, and the FBI and local law enforcement are cracking down on these types of crimes.

• Preply Cognitive Disabilities Scholarship
  Submit a video explaining why you’re the best scholarship candidate and tell us how learning a foreign language can be a new direction to overcome your cognitive disability.  Win up to $3000 to cover your educational expenses or learn a language with a specialized private tutor at Preply.
• The fully accessible guide to paying for college for students with disabilities.

• True Friends (Camps. Respite. Programs. Travel.)
  A nonprofit organization providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for nearly 4,000 children and adults with disabilities annually. Locations include Camp Courage near Maple Lake, Camp Friendship near Annandale, Camp Eden Wood in Eden Prairie, and two northern Minnesota locations.
• SRCA Supportive Recreation, Camp & Arts for Adults with Disabilities
  Now in it's 71st year, the SRCA provides recreational programs for adults with disabilities at low or no cost all year long, including residential and respite summer and day camps, music and art therapy sessions, a bowling league, holiday themed parties and online music, dance & art sessions.

• Senior Guidance provides numerous helpful resources and articles on Alzheimer’s disease, memory care, senior living, aging, senior care, caregiving, and more.
• TheZebra is an in-depth guide with all the information you need to find and rent housing if you, a friend, or family member has a disability.
• Parents' Guide: So Your Child Has Been Diagnosed With Autism…
• Moving With Children With Disabilities: Tips and Advice for Easing Transitions
• AutoTrader: Electric cars and accessibility
  Created as a guide on driving an electric vehicle with a disability and what drivers with disabilities need to know.  As electric vehicle sales continue to surge, it’s important for people with disabilities to understand the new opportunities they unlock, as well as the potential challenges.

• Mesothelioma Guide
• Disability.gov’s Guide to Transportation.
• A Guide to Keeping Your Home for the Newly Disabled.
• Increasing Physical Activity among Adults with Disabilities.
• Stay Active with a Disability: Quick Tips.
• Depression and Disability.
• Helping Alzheimer’s Sufferers Cope with the Loss of a Loved One.
• Cerebral Palsy Guide
• Cerebral Palsy Guidance (Resources and Blog)
• Cerebral Palsy Group
• Disabled Renters’ Housing Rights
• Disability Rights in Housing
• The Guide to Securing Lifelong Accommodations for Adult Children with Special Needs
• Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs
• Fire Safety and Disabilities Guide
• Learn About the Different Types of Service Dogs
• How to Cope with Sudden Illness or Disability
• Depression and Disability: A Practical Guide
• Common mental illnesses as well as causes, diagnosis and treatment.
• How to Stay Physically Active: Aging Well with a Physical Disability
• Top Tips for Getting Fit if You’re Disabled
• A Look at Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Hurricane Safety for People with Disabilities
• NRA Adaptive Shooting
• Disability, Self-Defense and Concealed Carry
• Multiple Sclerosis Guide - Diagnosis, Treatment, and More
• All About Accessibility Remodeling and Retrofits
  A primer on home remodeling and retrofits for seniors and individuals with special needs.
• ipropertymanagement.com
  A Disability Accommodation Request Letter is a letter written by a tenant, or potential tenant, with a disability to request housing accommodations (or modifications) to ensure they have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a property.
• What You Need to Know About Digital Accessibility
  It’s safe to assume the importance of digital accessibility will remain as vital as it is today. Our guide dives into what digital accessibility is and how it’s beneficial for employers and job seekers.

• Medicaidlongtermcare.org - Our tool helps people understand the eligibility requirements to apply for the Aged Blind and Disabled Medicaid program according to their state and marital status.

• Autism and Online Learning: A Guide for Teachers.
• My Gimpy Life - An original comedy web series created by and starring Teal Sherer.
• Accessibility guide for businesses: Best practices for compliance in-person and online

• FitMyCar
  Thanks to adaptive driving and assistive technology, people with disabilities can confidently and safely drive themselves to any destination. The best part is that any vehicle, whether it’s a car, van, or truck, can be modified to suit your unique needs and preferences.
• World Crutches - Expert Answers To All Your Crutches Questions

• Wide Fitting Shoes
  Specialist UK provider of shoes for all disabilities.
• RJ Cooper & Associates - Creating personalized solutions for challenging situations.
• ABLEize
  UK disability resource offering hand picked disability, mobility and health related websites and social media pages covering the UK and Europe.
• Better Life Mobility
• Independence Stair Lifts
• Adaptations by Adrian - Adaptive Clothing
• All 4 Paws Service Dog Training
  We train you to train your dog to assist you with your daily needs. This is an owner-trained service dog program located in Arizona (Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, etc.)
• Activity Options
  Diverse, active programs for special needs or disabled adults and teens using a large network of creative community resources. Individual and group activities, day programs, special events and overnight travel. Colorado PASA designated under SLS, DD and CES waivers.
• Introducing the ExoHinge! The ExoHinge is a hands free wearable exercise device with adjustable resistance. It is very small and light, and can be used in virtually any positions. Available on Kickstarter now.
• WonderSpray
  WonderSpray is a portable butt shower designed to provide the cleanest and most refreshing bathroom experience. We've been getting amazing feedback from the disabled community all over the world who have trouble going to the bathroom, and we believe the WonderSpray is a real "life saver". There's 4 custom pressure settings, a custom-built spray nozzle, it's an easy refill, and it's incredibly comfortable to hold and use since it's portable!  Get your early bird discount on our Kickstarter page.  
• IZ Adaptive
  Adaptive clothing for wheelchair users.

• LiveControl: A Guide on How Worship Can be Accessible With greater access to spiritual resources, congregants can also integrate worship into their lives more easily. This may take many forms, such as exploring new methods of worship or discussing religious questions and issues with others.

• National Spinal Cord Injury Association
• United Cerebral Palsy
• Spina Bifida Association
• Muscular Dystrophy Association
• Aspergers Disorder Homepage
• Autism Research Institute
• National Stroke Association
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Arthritis Foundation
• American Foundation for the Blind
• Klippel-Feil Syndrome Alliance
• ALS Association (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis aka Lou Gehrig's Disease)
• Parkinsons Disease Foundation
• Spondylitis Association of America (Ankylosing Spondylitis)
• Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation (aka Brittle Bone Disease)
• SMA Foundation (Spinal Muscular Atrophy)
• Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
• Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
• The Dystonia Society
• What is Dystonia?
• The National Fibromyalgia Association
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network (RASN)
• The EPIC Foundation (for people affected by chronic illness)
• Canadian Paraplegic Association
• Circles
  An online support group platform that connects people with similar life challenges into small groups with mental health professionals. We have support groups for people living with disabilities, chronic conditions, and even groups for caregivers. Happy to give a discount for your readers!

• An in-depth guide on flying with disabilities and special needs.
• The Full Guide to Flying with a Disability
  An in-depth guide created to help make travelling safer and easier for people with disabilities.
• A Definitive Guide to Travelling with Disabilities
  Practical tips and advice for the disabled traveller such as the best, most-accessible holidays and travel destinations, advice on bringing medications and medical equipment abroad, and a useful checklist of essential items to bring.
• Traveling During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Disabilities
  This travel guide covers everything from your rights, questions to ask your doctor and ways to protect yourself from COVID-19 exposure.
• A Guide to Travelling Internationally With a Service Animal
  A few things you need to be mindful of if you plan to take your service animal while you travel internationally.
• The Zebra
  This guide features the best cars for drivers and passengers with disabilities. We detail the safety ratings, size, and accessible features of each car and also list which ones have reimbursement programs for adaptive modifications.
• Accessible travel: Mobile homes for people with disabilities.
  Accessible travelling in a motorhome suitable for disabled people: We show how to make camping vacations possible and enjoyable for people with disabilities.

Legal Resources

Need a lawyer?  See our expanding set of links to disability attorneys and legal resources across the United States and Canada on our Legal Resources page.