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Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor
ODEP acts as a catalyst for job formation for people with disabilities through policy analysis and grants, outreach and education, technical assistance, and the promotion and development of best pract... Details >
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry 
The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being of older people and improving the care of those ... Details >
American Civil Liberties Union
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is the nation's foremost advocate of individual rights -- litigating, legislating, and educating the public on a broad array of issues affecting individual f... Details >
American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is composed primarily of blind persons involved in 50 active State and 20 professional and special-interest organizations. ACB strives to strengthen vocational... Details >
American Foundation for AIDS Research
AmFAR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of AIDS research (both basic-biomedical and clinical research), AIDS prevention, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. To fu... Details >
American Mental Health Counselors Association
Founded in 1976, the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) is the only organization working exclusively for mental health counselors. Mental health counselors believe in the dignity an... Details >
American Pain Foundation
The American Pain Foundation (APF) is an independent, nonprofit organization serving people with pain through information, advocacy, and support. The mission of organization is to improve the quality ... Details >
American Syringomyelia Alliance Project, Inc.
The American Syringomyelia Alliance Project Inc. (ASAP), is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1988. Its main goals are to be a support network and information clearinghouse for people who ... Details >
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
Founded in 1986, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is a national advocacy organization dedicated to promoting policy, program and research efforts for the improvement of heal... Details >
Asian and Pacific Islander Tobacco Education Network
The Asian and Pacific Islander Tobacco Education Network (APITEN) was formed in 1990 with the mission to organize individuals and organizations to advocate for tobacco-free Asian and Pacific Islander ... Details >
Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps
The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH), is a nonprofit, membership organization that exists in the interest of people who have traditionally been labeled severely intellectually and... Details >
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is a non-profit health organization dedicated to finding a cure for and controlling asthma and allergies. Founded in 1953, AAFA serves the 60 millio... Details >
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, founded in 1970, is a nonprofit, international organization that provides support, information and advocacy to families of children with cancer and to p... Details >
CARE (Cardiac Arrhythmias Research and Education Foundation, Inc.)
Cardiac Arrhythmias Research and Education (C.A.R.E.) Foundation provides support for families affected by inherited heart rhythm disorder. C.A.R.E is an advocate for patients rights and sponsors pub... Details >
Center for Science in the Public Interest
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), founded in 1971, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the public with information about food safety, the food industry, and governme... Details >
Families USA
This is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans. Families USA works at the national, state ... Details >
Family Caregiver Alliance
Family Caregiver Alliance improves the quality of life for caregivers through education, research, services and advocacy. Through its National Center on Caregiving, FCA offers information on curren... Details >
Global Health Council
The Global Health Council (GHC), formerly the National Council for International Health, is a private and voluntary organization of concerned groups and individuals working together to promote more ef... Details >
Healthy Teen Network, Inc.
The Healthy Teen Network, Inc., formerly the National Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Parenting and Prevention, Inc. (NOAPPP), is an interdisciplinary 501(c)(3) membership association for leader... Details >
Men's Health Network
Men's Health Network (MHN) is a non-profit educational organization comprised of physicians, researchers, public health workers, other health professionals, and , individuals. MHN is committed to impr... Details >
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (formerly National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations [COSSMHO]) serves as a resource center for Hispanic-oriented health and human... Details >
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is the nation's largest trade association that represents the interests of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations. Its m... Details >
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
Founded in 1984, this organization's mission is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts. There are approximately 710 CASA programs across the country with some 4... Details >
National Down Syndrome Society
The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to realize their life aspirations. NDSS is committed to being the national leade... Details >
National Family Partnership
The National Family Partnership (NFP)--formerly the National Federation of Parents for Drug-Free Youth--is a nonprofit organization begun in 1980 to help concerned parents prevent adolescent drug use.... Details >
National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), established in 1940 as an organization of blind persons, serves as both an advocacy and a public information vehicle. NFB contacts newly blind persons to h... Details >
National Fragile X Foundation
The National Fragile X Foundation unites the fragile X community to enrich lives through educational and emotional support, promote public and professional awareness, and advance research toward impro... Details >
National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc.
Founded in 1960 with a mission to promote the special aspects of child development which relate specifically to multiple birth children, this nonprofit network of some 475 local clubs represents over ... Details >
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Inc.
Since its inception in 1995 by Gail Hayward, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) has been committed to raising awareness of ovarian cancer in communities across the country through education ... Details >
National Rehabilitation Association
National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) was founded in 1925 to promote the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities through advocacy, professional development, and public education. S... Details >
National Therapeutic Recreation Society
The National Therapeutic Recreation Society, a branch of the National Recreation and Park Association, is a membership organization with the belief that leisure and recreation should be available to a... Details >
Nevus Outreach, Inc.
Nevus Outreach is dedicated to improving awareness and providing support for people affected by congenital pigmented nevi, and finding a cure.... Details >
Noonan Syndrome Support Group, Inc.
This international organization gives its members an opportunity to share experiences and exchange ideas on how to cope with Noonan Syndrome. The NSSG offers forums where physicians and other profess... Details >
Partnership for Organ Donation
The Partnership for Organ Donation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving lives by closing the gap between the number of organ transplants that are possible and t... Details >
PTA National Headquarters
The National PTA, founded in 1897, comprises 6.5 million members in the 50 States, Washington, DC, the European Congress, and Pacific Congress (serving the Department of Defense schools oversees). The... Details >
Women's Sports Foundation
Founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is a national charitable educational organization seeking to advance the well-being and leadership skills of girls and women through ... Details >
World Hunger Education Service
The World Hunger Education Service is a nonprofit organization with a small paid staff, assisted by volunteers, that disseminates information on the world hunger problem. The Service sees food in a b... Details >