The National Autism Center is May Institute’s Center for the Promotion of Evidence-based Practice. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to disseminating evidence-based information about the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), promoting best practices, and offering comprehensive and reliable resources for families, practitioners, and communities. 877-313-3833
Since 2003, the National Autism Association has created and implemented direct-assistance programs for the growing number of families affected by autism. Along with these services, NAA provides autism research funding, ongoing advocacy, support and education. Because we are a parent-led non-profit organization, our objectives and resources center on: Strengthening autism families by providing support in areas of greatest need, such as safety, therapy and medical services, providing our members and community with the latest information pertaining to research, education, legislation, safety, and therapy and treatment trends. Funding impactful research studies aimed at real progress for our children, and raising awareness about the autism epidemic although autism affects more children than any other childhood disorder, it is still the least funded. As awareness increases about autism, our hope is that resources will also increase. Until that time, we will continue to expand our programs so that we may provide support to as many autism families as possible. 877-622-2884
NAD has a broad advocacy scope that covers areas such as early intervention, education, employment, healthcare, technology, telecommunications, and youth leadership. They work to improve the life of the millions of deaf and hard of hearing Americans. 301-587-1789
Since 1956, Move United has focused on one goal: To improve the lives of wounded warriors, youth and adults with disabilities by providing sports and recreation opportunities. 301-217-0960
Mercy Medical Angel removes the barrier to medical care with transportation on the ground and in the air. Since 1972, we’ve provided more than 250,000 trips for patients who couldn’t afford to travel to long-distance healthcare. To apply for assistance, visit their website. Mercy Medical Angels 101 W. Main Street, Suite 1000 Norfolk, VA 23510 Office 757.318.9174
Advocates for the civil rights, full inclusion, and equality of adults and children with mental disabilities. Bazelon Center accomplishes their goals through a combination of litigation, public policy advocacy, coalition building, leadership, public education, media outreach and technical assistance. Their website features a resource library with advocacy resources and webinars. 202-467-5730 email: Communications@bazelon.org
The IDEA Partnership reflects the collaborative work of more than 50 national organizations, technical assistance providers, and organizations and agencies at state and local level. 877-433-2463
In the fields of intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use and prevention, mental health and child and family services HSRI works to assist public managers and human service organizations to develop services and supports that work for children, adults, and families; enhance the involvement of individuals and their families in shaping policy, priorities and practice; improve the capacity of systems, organizations, and individuals to cope with changes in fiscal, administrative, and political realities; and expand the use of research, performance measurement and evaluation to improve and enrich lives. 617-876-0426
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults is a nonprofit organization that enable people who are deaf-blind to live, work, and thrive in the community of their choice. They are the only national vocational and rehabilitation agency to provide services exclusively to youth and adults who have combined vision and hearing loss. 516-944-8900
The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities. They are committed to listening to and learning from families and encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those with disabilities. The Federation believes that individual differences in people are a natural part of life, and that disabilities provide children and adults with unique perspectives, insights and abilities which contribute to the overall well-being of society. 800-331-0688 email: Info@fcsn.org
