Helpful Spinal Cord Injury & Disability Related Links

We strive to bring hundreds of useful resources to you with the click of a finger. Our library of disability related links and spinal cord injury resources continues to grow each day. In an effort to provide you with quality information in an easy to find format, we have categorized our links by relevant topics. To view the links, simply select a category.

Funding/Legal Services
Spinal Cord Injury Forums and Communities
Disability Magazines
Organizations - Disability
Organizations - Children
Organizations - Cerebral Palsy
Organizations - Medical
Organizations - Spinal Cord Injury & Traumatic Brain Injury
Organizations - Suppliers
Our Partners in Shipping
School & Special Education Resources for Assistive Technology
Wheelchair Sports, Travel, Parenting, and More
Other Disability Resources & Products

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Funding/Legal Services

American Association for Homecare

California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH)

Department of Health and Human Services

Families USA's Medicaid Action Center Families USA's Medicaid Action Center is the place to come for the latest information on the ongoing fight to save Medicaid, a fight that could profoundly affect health care for more than 51 million Americans. This fight is now focused on Congress, where the House and Senate are negotiating about whether to cut Medicaid -- and by how much.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Complete Medicare & Medicaid information

Medicare The official U.S. Government site for Medicare information

National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (NRRTS) NRRTS is dedicated to ensuring the provision of high quality Rehabilitation Technology and related services to people with disabilities.

National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project The National Assistive Technology Funding Link supports the advocacy efforts of attorneys, advocates, service agencies, persons with disabilities and their families as they seek funding for AT services and devices.

MN STAR Minnesota's System of Technology to Achieve Results (STAR) was created by the Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act.

NCART NCART's mission is to promote the interests of the Rehab and Assistive Technology industry, ensuring adequate consumer access to appropriate technology and services while creating a stable business environment for providers and manufacturers of rehab and assistive technology.

ITEM Coalition The ITEM Coalition is devoted to raising awareness and building support for policies that will enhance access to assistive devices, technologies and related services for people with disabilities and chronic conditions.

State by State Telework and Financial Loan Programs Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Programs and Access to Telework Loan Programs administered by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority's (ATLFA) The Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority's (ATLFA) mission is to facilitate favorable credit financing of assistive technology for Virginians with disabilities.

Disability Resources A wonderfully well-organized site... for cutting through the morass of disability-related material on the Web. Many links to funding related websites.

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Spinal Cord Injury Forums and Communities

Mobilewomen.org An online magazine for women in wheelchairs

CareCure Community CareCure has over 70 forums where we discuss everything from Life to Legislation & Advocacy, from Sports and Travel to Pain, from Computers to Politics. We discuss it all! Please come join us!

Apparelyzed Spinal cord injury peer support site includes a forum, SCI research, wheelchair guide, disability directory and more.

NSCIA Forums Discussion Forums for People with Spinal Cord Injuries

Disability Law, the ADA and the Courts Description: Discusses developments in disability law generally, interesting litigation, and also activity regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

Disapedia Description: Provides disabled individuals with all the community, information and resources they could want or need.

Disabled World Description: A completely free community for persons with disabilities. The website features news and articles relating to disabilities and health issues. Disabled World also offers disability dating, a discussion area including disability chat and disability classifieds.

The Site to Survive Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis Dangerwood... the Magazine is the Web's most user friendly online magazine, complete with human interest features, news stories and monthly tips. Its unique interactive forum facilitates the sharing of information between people with paralysis and other forms of disability.

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Disability Magazines

Exceptional Parent Exceptional Parent Magazine's online resource for parents and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.

American Occupational Therapy Association- OT Practice The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public.

American Physical Therapy Association- PT Magazine American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing more than 63,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.

New Mobility Written by and for wheelchair users, New Mobility provides a forum for sharing life experience.

Muscular Dystrophy Association - Quest The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the source for news and information about neuromuscular diseases, MDA research and services for adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and their families.

Sports N Spokes Sports N Spokes Magazine covers the latest in competitive wheelchair sports and recreational opportunities.

PN News PN News Magazine is the News and Information Magazine for People with Mobility Impairments, Covering the Hottest Topics.

Home Health Products Home Health Products Magazine is the Product Newsmagazine for the Home Health Care Provider.

Mobility Management Mobility Management is driving today's mobility and rehab markets.

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Organizations - Disability

International Rett Syndrome Association The International Rett Syndrome Association proudly continues its eighteenth year providing important programs of: Information, Research, Support and Awareness.

DisabilityInfo.gov DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's one-stop Web site for information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and many others.

American Association of People with Disabilities

American Therapeutic Recreation Association The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is the largest, national membership organization representing the interests and need of recreational therapists.

National Organization on Disability The National Organization on Disability, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2002, promotes the full and equal participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.

Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Welcome to the web site of Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy - a comprehensive, on-line information and resource center. We invite you to explore our pages and reach out to our 'extended family.'

United Spinal Association United Spinal Association was founded in 1946 by veterans with spinal cord injuries to help enable members, as well as others with disabilities, to lead full and productive lives.

Spinal Bifida Association The Mission of the Spinal Bifida Association of America is to promote the prevention of Spina Bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected.

National Family Caregivers Association

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Organizations - Children

NAPSEC The National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) is a non-profit association whose mission is to represent private special education centers and their leaders.

NICHCY NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Our special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22).

Council for Exceptional Children 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.

Special Child Special Child is an online publication dedicated to parents of children with special needs.

Kya's Krusade Kya’s Krusade is a nonprofit comprehensive resource center, serving children and families affected by physical disabilities, specializing in Arthrogryposis and other less publicized physical disabilities.

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Organizations - Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability.

About Cerebral Palsy About-Cerebral-Palsy.org provides useful information on Cerebral Palsy, Diagnosis, Causes of CP, and classification of Cerebral Palsy. Also, allows users to contact doctors with their questions, and offers free evaluation for lifetime benefits.

Jeena Jeena is a professional not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping children with developmental disorders and their families. Developmental Disorders include Autism, Cerebral Palsy, PDD, Language disorders, certain cases of epilepsy and a number of other genetic and neurological problems to name a few.

Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy information, up-to-date news, and legal support.

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Organizations - Medical

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is the national medical society representing more than 7,500 physicians who are specialists in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Physiatrists focus on restoring function. They treat people who have experienced catastrophic events resulting in paraplegia, quadriplegia, or traumatic brain injury; and individuals who have had strokes, orthopedic injuries, or neurologic disorders such as multiple sclerosis, polio, or ALS.

American Academy of Neurology The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), established in 1948, is an international professional association of more than 20,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders.

American Neurological Association The American Neurological Association is a professional society of academic neurologists and neuroscientists devoted to advancing the goals of academic neurology; to training and educating neurologists and other physicians in the neurologic sciences; and to expanding both our understanding of diseases of the nervous system and our ability to treat them.

American Spine Injury Association The mission of the American Spinal Injury Association is to promote and establish standards of excellence for all aspects of health care of individuals with spinal cord injury from onset throughout life.

Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Physiatry is the medical specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitiation

National Institutes of Health The Nation's Medical Research Agency includes consumer health, clinical trials, and collections of health research.

Reeve-Irvine Research Center The mission of the Reeve-Irvine Research Center is to find new treatments for spinal cord injury through the collaborative research and educational efforts of prominent scientists and clinicians both at the University of California, Irvine and around the world.

Society for Neuroscience The Society for Neuroscience is a nonprofit membership organization of basic scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system.

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Organizations - Spinal Cord Injury & Traumatic Brain Injury

Rehabilitation Research Center for SCI & TBI The Rehabilitation Research Center (RRC) for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) conducts research to better understand and improve outcomes after TBI and SCI.

NSCIA (National Spinal Cord Injury Association) The NSCIA (National Spinal Cord Injury Association) has many chapters throughout the United States. They work with local and national officials and agencies to develop better programs and services and act as community advocates for improved access, housing, transportation, employment, and leisure time activities for disabled people.

Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center The Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center offers a vast amount of information helping to explain basic anatomy, physiology, and the complications resulting from a spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord Injury Information Network The Spinal cord Injury Information Network is funded through grants to the UAB Rehabilitation Research and Training Center.

Model Spinal Cord Injury Systems Model Spinal Cord Injury System (MSCIS) website for NIDRR throughout the U.S.

AASCIN The American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses (AASCIN) is dedicated to promoting quality care for individuals with spinal cord impairment (SCI). This is achieved by advancing nursing practice through education, research, advocacy, health care policy, and collaboration with consumers and health care delivery systems.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Association The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center is a program of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation formed through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and assisted by the Paralysis Task Force.

Mike Utley Foundation - Thumbs Up! On November 17, 1991, Detroit Lions' offensive guard, Mike Utley (#60) was paralyzed during an NFL game. His courageous "THUMBS UP" gesture has become the national symbol of Mike's fighting spirit. In addition to his own fight to walk again, Mike has now taken on a new challenge...helping all people with spinal cord injuries. Thus, the Mike Utley Foundation was established in December of 1991.

The Spinal Cord Injury Zone The Spinal Cord Injury Zone has information and resources for people living with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). The Spinal Cord Injury Zone includes, Spinal Cord Injury News Updated almost Daily with the Latest Spinal Cord Injury News Articles. This is the place to find the latest Spinal Cord Injury News and stem cell research. The Spinal Cord Injury Zone Information Knowledge Base! Information about Spinal Cord Injury can be found here. Updated Often! At The SCI Zone Links Page you can find links to anything Spinal Cord Injury related.

Spinal Cord Injuries Scotland Spinal Injuries Scotland is the national voluntary organization concerned with new and long-term spinal cord injured people, their relatives and friends, along with those involved in the management, care and rehabilitation of the injury.

Spinal Cord Injury Information Quadriplegic, paraplegic and caregiver resources for those living with a spinal cord injury or other disabling injuries or disease of the spine.

Paralinks An electronic information and resource directory for people with spinal cord injury.

Spinal Cord Resources Network Spinal Cord Resources Network is a brand new company created to help the spinal cord patient get the most out of the resources available.

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Organizations - Suppliers

Medical Equipment Suppliers Association (MESA)

New England Medical Equipment Dealers Association

Ohio Association of Medical Equipment Services

Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers (PAMS)

The New York Medical Equipment Providers Association

Greater Texas Rehab Providers' Council

RESNA RESNA is the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. Our purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology.

Medtrade The Buying Event for the Home Healthcare Industry held every fall.

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School & Special Education Resources for Assistive Technology

AskERIC AskERIC is a personalized Internet-based service providing education information to teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, parents, and anyone interested in education throughout the United States and the world.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education.

The Inclusion Network The Inclusion Network was formed when discussions with individuals and organizations, initiated by The Mayerson Foundation, identified the need for an umbrella group that would help raise awareness of inclusion, recognize exemplary inclusive efforts, provide technical assistance and link individuals with and without disabilities.

Education World Here, you will find information and tools, from Education World and other valuable sources, chosen specifically for the special education community.

OSERS The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS provides a wide array of support to parents and individuals, school districts and states in three main areas: special education, vocational rehabilitation and research.

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Wheelchair Sports, Travel, Parenting, and More

IKAN Bowler All power wheelchair users can bowl and play soccer.

Parents with Disabilities Online The internet's one-stop resources for parents with disabilities.

Access Anything - Go Anywhere, Do Anything! The mission of Access Anything is to improve the quality of life for millions of people living with disabilities in the United States and around the world by encouraging them to enjoy life to its fullest through the sense of freedom provided by travel, adventure, and a "never give up" attitude.

Accessible Tourism in Argentina Tailored itineraries to people with special needs like reduced mobility, visual or hearing impairment and seniors.

Wheelchair Getaways - Accessible Van Rentals Wheelchair Getaways© is the leading accessible van rental company in the United States. We rent wheelchair and scooter accessible vans in over 450 U.S. cities and in Toronto, Ontario Canada.

Stand Strong Again A non-profit organization dedicated to helping athletes with spinal cord injuries stand strong again.

Rollingpix Description: Rollingpix was created to show people in and out of chairs what is possible in sports, and life, when you want it badly enough.

AMS Vans Inc- Handicap Vans AMS Vans sells wheelchair vans offering nationwide service, financing and front door delivery

Shake-A-Leg Miami Shake-A-Leg Miami Aquatic Center and Marine Academy helps children and adults with physical, developmental and economic challenges; liberating them from the realm of imagination into the realm of experience.

US Disabled Sailing US Sailing’s mission is to provide leadership for the sport of sailing in the United States. The organization works to achieve this mission through a wide range of programs and events, geared towards providing an equal level playing field for all sailors.

Center Online The Center provides sport and recreation programs for people with disabilities. All our programs are geared to maximize the health and exercise benefits of physical activity.

Challenge Aspen Challenge Aspen is dedicated to impacting lives by presenting meaningful recreational, educational, cultural and competitive experiences to individuals faced with cognitive or physical challenges.

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center The Breckenridge outdoor Education Center (BOEC) is a national leader in outdoor adventure education serving all people, while ensuring that the outdoors is accessible to those with special needs.

Lakeshore Foundation Lakshore Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization that promotes independence for persons ages 5-18 with physically disabling conditions and provides opportunities to pursue active, healthy lifestyles.

Paralyzed Veterans of America Paralyzed Veterans of America works to maximize the quality of life for its member and all people with SCI/D as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans' benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights.

National Sports Center for the Disabled The National Sports Center for the Disabled's mission is to positively impact the lives of people with any physical or mental challenge through quality adaptive recreation programs in over 20 sports.

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Other Disability Resources & Products

Freedom Designs Freedom Designs, Inc. has been making adaptive seating and positioning systems for over twenty years, since 1982. They offer a variety of seating systems to help you accomplish optimal positioning.

Kuschall North America Küschall “Personal Mobility Vehicles” are once again available for your driving pleasure.

Motion Concepts Motion Concepts creates the most extensive range of extraordinary power positioning and seating solutions for all your clients’ needs — from the basic to the most complex.

PinDot Custom Seating

Special needs family fun Special needs family fun offers a wide variety of family fun and disability resources for families with disabilities and special needs.

BLVD A Directory of Products and Services for the Physically Challenged, Elderly, Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals.

Abledata The Premier Source for Information on Assistive Technology. Sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education.

Disability Information Disability Information and Resources for therapists, doctors, and wheelchair users.

Disabled Online We are dedicated to providing beneficial resources for the disabled community and their families and friends.

Contemporary Forums Contemporary Forums sponsors many tradeshows for therapists, doctors and nurses that work with both kids and adults. Some shows include "The Young Child with Special Needs" and "Spinal Cord Injuries: Issues & Advances"

Press World More than 80 000 press releases and news on different subjects. Free submission of press releases.

Medical News Medical news and health news headlines posted throughout the day, every day.

Rhonda Clark - Hope on Wheels When she was born she wasn't expected to live past 48 hours....she did! She dealt with many obstacles growing up. She was born with Cerebral Palsy and was abused as a child. She has always had a "never say never" attitude. Be inspired by her courage, drive, and faith in God. Your life will forever be changed once you hear Rhonda Clark tell her story live and in person.

Marilyn Hamilton An inspiring and passionate speaker whose battle to overcome her disability is only the beginning of her dramatic and dynamic life story.

Janska Clothing for special needs High quality, stylish Polartec Fleece garments, offering great warmth, comfort, ease of use and care to special needs individuals and indeed, the entire family.

usedHME.com A FREE listing service where people can buy, sell, or donate "Used Home Medical Equipment". We are nationwide but zipcode driven so usedHME.com is local for everyone. Equipment that can be found: mobility scooters, powerchairs, stairlifts, standing frames, wheelchair accessible vans and much much more.

Guide to Buying a Home for People with Disabilities A comprehensive guide to housing and mortgages for people with disabilities that covers terminology, the process of buying a house, financial assistance and more.

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