DisabilityInfo.gov: National Resource Directory: Services & Resources: National & Community-Based Organizations: National Organizations

Promotes awareness of information and referral services nationwide and advocates for public interests. Services include eldercare, Military OneSource, National Library of Medicine, the 2-1-1 system and more.

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Cross-disability member organization dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for Americans with disabilities.

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Advocates for Americans who are blind or visually impaired. Has more than 25,000 members organized in 70+ state and special-interest affiliates.

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Works to ensure that Americans who are blind or visually impaired enjoy the same rights and opportunities as other citizens.

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Information on the causes, types and degrees of brain injuries. Includes a list of frequently asked questions about living with a brain injury and contact information for BIAA state offices.

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A philanthropic endowment that makes grants from many individual funds to nonprofit organizations and individuals. The IADIF was created to provide funding to nonprofit organizations that offer direct services and other assistance to American military personnel and/or their families who have been impacted by deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Funds research for treatments and cures for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders. Works to improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities through grant programs, paralysis resource center and advocacy efforts.

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Lawn and landscape maintenance becomes a definite hardship when a family's major breadwinner is on active duty away from home. GreenCare for Troops is designed to show the green industry's concern for this situation, helping affected families maintain their homes' green spaces. Register to get help with your landscaping and lawncare needs.

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Provides people with hearing loss information, education, advocacy and support.

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Works to increase opportunities for people with disabilities by identifying barriers to participation in society and promoting best practices and universal design. See the U.S. Veterans & Disabilities section of the site for information on many government and private sector resources.

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An initiative of Major League Baseball and the McCormick Foundation, this program raises public awareness about issues facing today's veterans and raises funds to help support programs and services for them.

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Resources for veterans, active duty military members, families, friends and advocates. Includes Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) sections.

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Works to improve the public's understanding of county government and assists counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions. Features include changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the housing stimulus package.

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Works to enhance the professional growth and development of its professional social worker members, to create and maintain professional standards and to advance sound social policies.

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Safeguards the accessibility and civil rights of Americans who are deaf and hard of hearing in the areas of education, employment, health care and telecommunications.

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Advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities. Includes a special resource section for veterans.

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Works to improves the lives of people who are blind through advocacy, education, research, a technology center and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.

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Organization of the nation's governors that promotes visionary state leadership, shares best practices and speaks with a unified voice on national policy. Provides information and links to the websites of current governors. Read the NGA's report State and Territorial Support for Members of the National Guard, the Reserves and Their Families. This report is in .pdf format.

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Represents municipal governments throughout the United States and works to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. Topics include transportation and infrastructure, housing and community development and youth, education and families.

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Expands the participation and contribution of those with disabilities in all aspects of life.

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Provides local and national training, information and resources for individuals with spinal cord injuries, their family members and professionals. Call toll-free helpline 1-800-962-9629.

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Provides links to resources for veterans and their families, specifically crisis management, information and referral services. Includes a lifeline hotline number: 1-888-777-4443.

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Information, resources and referral services for people living with a spinal cord injury, mobility impairment or paralysis.

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Represents more than three million businesses of all sizes, sectors and regions. Includes hundreds of associations, thousands of local chambers and Chambers of Commerce in 94 countries.

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National nonprofit membership organization formed by paralyzed veterans whose mission is to improve the quality of life of Americans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D). Membership is free and open to all individuals with SCI/D.

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A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting greater access for people with disabilities, including veterans and military persons with disabilities.

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