National Organizations
Alliance of Information & Referral Systems
American Association of People with Disabilities
American Council of the Blind (ACB)
American Foundation for the Blind
Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)
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.
California Community Foundation - Iraq Afghanistan Deployment Impact Fund (IADIF)
Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Foundation
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.
Hearing Loss Association of America
International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
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.
McCormick Foundation - Welcome Back Veterans
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Veterans Resource Center
National Association of Counties (NACo)
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
National Association of the Deaf
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
Advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities. Includes a special resource section for veterans.
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
Works to improves the lives of people who are blind through advocacy, education, research, a technology center and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.
National Governors Association (NGA)
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.
National League of Cities (NLC)
National Organization on Disability (NOD)
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
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.
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.
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.