ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AND SUPPORT ADULTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES

Families who want to learn more can turn to many resources that provide valuable information and support.

LIVING WITH A DISABILITY

• Article on adaptive clothing brands: Adaptive clothing and shoes can be easier to put on and take off, which can support independence.
• Assistive Technology Industry Association: Learn about assistive technology options and who can pay for them.
• Office of Special Education’s Ideas that Work: Family Guide to Assistive Technology.
• Modification grants and loans can be used to help make a home more accessible.
• A complete guide to making a home wheelchair accessible.
• United Disabilities Services: Home Accessibility Checklist.
• Funding Respite Care: State Respite Coalition Contacts and FAQs from National Respite Network and Resource Center

ORGANIZATIONS FOR SPECIFIC DISABILITIES

• National Federation of the Blind: Offers advocacy, resources, and support for blind and visually impaired individuals.
• The American Foundation for the Blind: provides resources and advocacy for individuals with visual impairments.
• Autistic Self Advocacy Network: A non-profit organization run by and for autistic individuals, promoting self-advocacy and inclusion.
• The Autism Society offers support and information for individuals with autism and their families.
• Christopher Reeve Foundation provides resources and support for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families. They offer information on adaptive equipment, home modifications, and living independently with a spinal cord injury.
• The Cerebral Palsy Foundation offers information on living with cerebral palsy and resources for families.
• The National Down Syndrome Society provides resources and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
• The National Association of the Deaf provides resources and advocates for the rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
• The Hearing Loss Association of America offers resources and support for individuals with hearing loss.
• The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) provides resources and promotes the inclusion and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

 

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