Resources

AssistGuide Information Service (AGIS)

• Resource Description: Provides suggestions for finding a caregiver.
• Website: Resources for Finding a Caregiver

Caregiver Media Group

• Resource Description: Caregiver Media Group is a leading provider of information, support, and guidance for family and professional caregivers.
• Website: caregiver.com
• Phone: 954-893-0550 or 800-829-2734

Caregiver Action Network

• Resource Description: An organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.
• Website: caregiveraction.org

Caring.com

• Resource Description: Provides advice on how to find and hire a private caregiver.
• Website: How to Find a Private Caregiver

Community Care Services Program

• Resource Description: Community Care Services Program provides in-home and community-based services for people who are elderly or are otherwise functionally impaired or disabled. Funding provides in-home care for those who would otherwise receive services in an institution such as a nursing facility, personal care home or group home. CCSP program provides an average of 3-5 personal support hours per day. CCSP serves all areas.
• Website: aging.georgia.gov
• Phone: 800-759-2963

Family Caregiver Alliance

• Resource Description: What can you do to be more prepared to be a caregiver? Site includes tips and fact sheets under Caregiver Education that may be of interest.
• Website: caregiver.org
• Phone: 800-445-8106

Independent Care

• Resource Description: Independent Care offers services that help a limited number of adult Medicaid recipients with physical and cognitive disabilities live in their own homes or in the community instead of an institution such as a nursing home. There is a waiting list for services. Independent care provides an average of 6-10 hours per day of in-home care.
• Website: Georgia Medicaid Waiver Programs
• Phone: 800-982-0411

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving

• Resource Description: The Institute serves and supports both professional and family caregivers.
• Website: rosalynncarter.org
• Phone: 229-928-1234

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in Community)

• Resource Description: SOURCE is designed for frail elderly and disabled Georgians who require the level of care typically provided in a nursing home. However, this program allows eligible individuals to receive care in their homes or communities (such as in assisted living facilities, also referred to as personal care homes) and avoid using a long-term nursing home.
• Website: SOURCE Fact Sheet
• Phone: 866-552-4464 

Department of Community Affairs

• Resource Description: The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) operates various state and federal grant programs, including Section 8.
• Website: dca.ga.gov
• Phone: 800-359-4663

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• Resource Description: Homeownership Centers insure single-family FHA mortgages and oversee the selling of HUD homes
• Website: hud.gov
• Phone: 800-225-5342

Georgia Housing Search

• Resource Description: Sponsored by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, GeorgiaHousingSearch.org provides detailed information about rental properties and helps people find housing to best fit their needs.
• Website: georgiahousingsearch.org
• Phone: 877-428-8844

Independent Living Disability Resource Center

• Resource Description: A private, non-profit organization committed to providing services to assist individuals with disabilities to live independently, pursue meaningful goals, and have the same opportunities and choices as all persons.
• Website: disabilityresourcecenter.org
• Phone: 770-534-6656

Fall Prevention Center of Excellence (FPCE)

• Resource Description: FPCE is dedicated to promoting aging in place and independent living for persons of all ages and abilities. It offers research, training, and technical assistance opportunities for professionals who wish to respond to the increasing demand for home modification services and address fall prevention in the home environment.
• Website: homemods.org
• Phone: 213-740-1364

National Council on Independent Living

• Resource Description: National Council on Independent Living advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities.
• Website: ncil.org
• Phone: 202-207-0334 or 1-844-778-7961 (toll-free)

New Lifestyles

• Resource Description: From independent living to skilled nursing care, a simple search will show you the options in the area where you need help.
• Website: newlifestyles.com

Personal Assistance Services

• Resource Description: This site addresses research, training, dissemination, and technical assistance on issues related to personal assistance services (guide to using personal assistants) and contact information and program descriptions for state waiver programs.
• Website: paseap.com

Lifeline

• Resource Description: Provides medical alert service allowing a direct, immediate link to assistance, 24 hours per day/ seven days per week.
• Website: lifeline.com
• Phone: 800-543-3546, ext.3050

MyHousingSearch

• Resource Description: A National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse (NAAC) that provides connections for individuals with disabilities with apartments that have been designed for them, or adapted to meet their needs.
• Website: myhousingsearch.com
• Phone: 704-334-8722, 877-428-8844 (toll-free), or 877-428-8844 (Spanish)

Senior Advisor

• Resource Description: A resource for senior citizens and their families, to help find assisted living facilities both anywhere in America and in their price range. You can look for centers by the services they offer, ranging from hospice care to if they have Wi-Fi.
• Website: senioradvisor.co
• Phone: 866-273-4054

Statewide Independent Living Council of GA, Inc.

• Resource Description: The SILC of Georgia is a non-profit, non-governmental, consumer-controlled organization that provides disability information, financial support, and technical assistance toa network of seven Centers for Independent Living (CILs)located throughout the state.
• Website: silcga.org
• Phone: 770-270-6860

US Housing and Urban Design, Disability Resource Page

• Resource Description: This page is designed to answer frequently asked questions on the housing rights of people with disabilities and the responsibilities of housing providers and building and design professionals under federal law.
• Website: hud.gov/groups

Visitability

• Resource Description: Concrete Change/Visitability is an international network whose goal is making ALL new homes “visit-able,” not just “special” homes.
• Website: concretechange.org

Association for Driving Rehab Specialists

• Resource Description: This site can be used to locate local driving specialists/programs, as well as general info under the “Disabilities and Driving Fact Sheets” section.
• Website: aded.net
• Phone: 866-672-9466

Disabled Dealer Magazine

• Resource Description: Lists classified ads by owners looking to buy and sell wheelchair accessible vehicles and medical equipment.
• Website: disableddealer.com

Shepherd Center Driving Evaluation & Rehabilitation Program

• Resource Description: Shepherd Center helps clients and their families evaluate, prepare for and utilize transportation options available to them.
• Website: Driving Evaluation & Rehabilitation Program

Benefits.gov

• Resource Description: Site offers the option to search for benefits according to category, location, or federal agency.
• Website: benefits.gov

Birth Certificates

• Resource Description: Obtain official birth certificate for SSA application purposes through this service or visit your birth state’s Office of Vital Records.
• Website: vitalchek.com

Georgia Department of Education

• Resource Description: Provides information about parental rights for students receiving special education services, eligibility for services, and special education contact information for each county. The Georgia DOE serves students with disabilities from ages 3-22.
• Website: gadoe.org
• Phone: 404-656-3963

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation

• Resource Description: Any citizen of Georgia who has a physical or mental disability that impacts his/her ability to go to work, and who can benefit from VR services to go to work is eligible.
• Website: gvra.georgia.gov
• Phone: 844-367-4872

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)

• Resource Description: DCH is one of Georgia’s four health agencies serving the state’s growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids®, and also oversees the State Health Benefit Plan, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, and State Office of Rural Health, impacting one in four Georgians.
• Website: dch.georgia.gov
• Phone: 404-656-4507

Indian Health Services

• Resource Description: Federal health program that provides information on health services to Native Americans and Alaskan natives.
• Website: ihs.gov

Medicaid

• Resource Description: Medicaid provides medical assistance (doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals) to people who can’t afford to pay for some or all of their medical bills.
• Website: medicaid.gov
• Phone: 877-267-2323

Medicare

• Resource Description: Medicare provides health insurance (hospital and doctor’s services) to people 65 years of age and older, and some disabled people under 65 years of age (eligibility begins two years after the date of injury).
• Website: medicare.org
• Phone: 800-633-4227

Mexcare

• Resource Description: This group assists with transitioning illegal immigrants back to Mexico, connecting them with services and the hospital system in Mexico. Email [email protected] for more information.
• Website: mexcare.com
• Phone: 760-839-2370

Social Security Administration

• Resource Description: Coordinate interviews for patients to apply for SSI and SSDI. Gather and submit paperwork required to complete the application process.
• Website: ssa.gov
• Phone: 800-772-1213

Ticket to Work Program

• Resource Description: This program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits and want to work. The Ticket Program is free and voluntary and helps people with disabilities move toward financial independence and connects them with the services and support they need to succeed in the workforce.
• Website: ssa.gov/work

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

• Resource Description: These are volunteers who help with tax preparation for families who are income eligible.
• Website: Free Tax Return Preparation

AgrAbility

• Resource Description: The vision of AgrAbility is to enhance quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so that they, their families, and their communities continue to succeed in rural America.
• Website: agrability.org
• Phone: 800-825-4264

Disabled Person

• Resource Description: Job board for people with disabilities; updated daily with postings from all over the U.S. by companies who are looking to hire people with disabilities.
• Website: disabledperson.com

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

• Resource Description: Operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal — to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment.
• Website: gvs.georgia.gov
• Phone: 844-367-4872

Hire Heroes USA

• Resource Description: Free service that works with U.S. military members, veterans, and spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce.
• Website: hireheroesusa.org

Job Accommodation Network

• Resource Description: Free consulting service to increase employability of people with disabilities. They can provide worksite accommodation solutions, technical assistance with ADA, and education on self-employment options.
• Website: askjan.org

O*NET Online

• Resource Description: O*NET Online is the nation’s primary source of occupational information on hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors. The database is available at no cost, provides Career Exploration Tools, and assessment instruments for workers & students.
• Website: onetonline.org

United Way

• Resource Description: Find volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood.
• Website: unitedway.org

Volunteer Match

• Resource Description: Find a community organization in need of volunteers based on your interests.
• Website: volunteermatch.org

ADAPT

• Resource Description: A national grassroots community that organizes disability rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action, including civil disobedience, to assure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities to live in freedom.
• Website: adapt.org

American Association of People with Disabilities

• Resource Description: The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities.
• Website: aapd.com
• Phone: 800-840-8844

American Civil Liberties Union

• Resource Description: The ACLU works in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
• Website: aclu.org
• Phone: 212-549-2500

Americans with Disability Act

• Resource Description: The website includes federal resources and ADA publication. It breaks the law down into different sections so it is easy to find answers to your questions.
• Website: ada.gov
• Phone: 800-514-0301

Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research

• Resource Description: CAMR’s advocacy and education outreach focuses on stem cell research, somatic cell nuclear transfer, and related research fields in which the mission is to develop treatments and cures for individuals with life-threatening illnesses and disorders.
• Website: camradvocacy.org

Disability Minus Abuse

• Resource Description: This group strives to improve public awareness, education and training, policy development, law enforcement, and professional consulting for the prevention of disability abuse.
• Website: disability-abuse.com

Disability Rights Advocates

• Resource Description: With offices in California and New York, this is one of the leading nonprofit disability rights legal centers in the nation. Its mission is to advance equal rights and opportunity for people with all types of disabilities nationwide.
• Website: dralegal.org
• Phone: 212-644-8644

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

• Resource Description: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
• Website: eeoc.gov
• Phone: 800-669-4000

Georgia Advocacy Office

• Resource Description: The Georgia Advocacy Office is a non-profit organization that provides advocacy to people with disabilities who have been abused or neglected or may need assistance in getting out of an institution.
• Website: thegao.org
• Phone: 404-206-5175

Georgia RSVP Clinic

• Resource Description: The Georgia Advocacy Office is a non-profit organization that provides advocacy to people with disabilities who have been abused or neglected or may need assistance in getting out of an institution.
• Website: garsvpclinic.org
• Phone: 404-721-3292

Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center

• Resource Description: Summarizes research, identifies health information needs, and develops information resources to support the Model Systems programs in meeting the needs of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), and burn injury.
• Website: msktc.org
• Phone: 202-403-5600

National Council on Disability

• Resource Description: An independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities.
• Website: ncd.gov
• Phone: 202-272-2004

National Rehabilitation Information Center

• Resource Description: This center collects, catalogs, and disseminates the articles, reports, curricula, guides, and other publications and products of the research projects funded by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.
• Website: naric.com
• Phone: 800-346-2742

National Youth Leadership Network

• Resource Description: Provides a blog on a variety of topics such as leadership, disability, and inspiration. Includes videos.
• Website: nyln.org

Southeast ADA Center

• Resource Description: The Southeast ADA Center promotes awareness about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accessible information technology, and the rights and abilities of people with disabilities.
• Website: adasoutheast.org
• Phone: 800-949-4232

State of Georgia ADA Coordinator’s Office

• Resource Description: A United States Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards.
• Website: ada.georgia.gov
• Phone: 404-657-7313

United States Access Board

• Resource Description: A United States Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards.
• Website: access-board.gov
• Phone: 202-272-0080

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission

• Resource Description: Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission enhances the lives of Georgians with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Guided by the aspirations of people with traumatic injuries, the Commission supports lives of meaning and independence.
• Website: bsitf.georgia.gov
• Phone: 888-233-5760

Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation

• Resource Description: The Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation funds Charitable grants are reviewed quarterly in January, March, June, and September. Funds are limited and we generally cannot support charitable grants over $10,000. Request should be for a specific item.
• Website: brpf.org
• Phone: 262-547-2083

Challenged Athletes Foundation

• Resource Description: Stepping in where medical treatment, rehabilitation, and health insurance ends, the Challenged Athletes Foundation provides equipment like adaptive sports wheelchairs, handcycles, and monoskis.
• Website: challengedathletes.org
• Phone: 858-866-0959

CMMS Deshae Lott Ministries Inc.

• Resource Description: Provides some financial support for medically-necessary home-health-care services not covered by insurance, private or governmental, and not covered by any other non-profit organization.
• Website: deshae.org/cmms

Dreams of Recovery

• Resource Description: The Cindy Donald Dreams of Recovery Foundation is committed to creating a positive change for those individuals facing the many challenges which accompany spinal cord and/or brain injury.
• Website: dreamsofrecovery.org
• Phone: 770-675-6565

Friends of Man

• Resource Description: Friends of Man, the charitable arm of the Institute for the New Man, gives help to people who find themselves in a situation where they have nowhere else to turn. Offers help with mobility equipment, medical equipment and procedures, and more.
• Website: friendsofman.org
• Phone: 303-798-2342

Georgia Crime Victim Trust Fund

• Resource Description: Helps victims and their families through the emotional and physical aftermath of a crime by easing the monetary impact placed upon them by providing financial benefits for expenses such as medical bills, loss of earnings, etc.
• Website: cjcc.georgia.gov/victims-compensation
• Phone: 404-657-1956

Gridiron Heroes

• Resource Description: Provides immediate, as well as, long term resources and support to individuals that have sustained a catastrophic SCI through activities associated with high school football.
• Website: gridironheroes.org
• Phone: 210-735-2249

Joni and Friends

• Resource Description: Assists with financial needs of individual as well as to strengthen existing relationship between individual and his/her church congregation. Provides funds for Health and Wellness, Education and Ministry/Evangelism.
• Website: joniandfriends.org
• Phone: 800-736-4177

Joseph S. Groh Foundation

• Resource Description: The Joseph S. Groh Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to those connected with the construction trades industry (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, etc.) who are living with life altering injuries.
• Website: josephgrohfoundation.org
• Phone: 214-998-9749

Kelly Brush Foundation

• Resource Description: This foundation provides adaptive sports equipment to individuals and supports ski clubs in their safety efforts. To qualify, an applicant must be living in the U.S., give information about their SCI, source of income, & description of desired equipment.
• Website: kellybrushfoundation.org
• Phone: 802-846-5298

LensCrafters OneSight

• Resource Description: This program is through Lens Crafters and provides glasses, frames and eye exams for patients in need. Referrals need to come through Social Worker/Case Manager.
• Website: lenscrafters.com/onesight#sd
• Phone: 877-753-6727

MobilityWorks Foundation

• Resource Description: The MobilityWorks Foundation is a non-profit organization that will provide financial assistance and or equipment to selected individuals requiring adaptive vehicles or driving aids. The Foundation will provide financial assistance and/or equipment to selected, qualified applicants requiring adaptive vehicles or driving aids.
• Website: themobilityworksfoundation.org

Motion Project

• Resource Description: Motion Project inspires those with spinal cord injuries to rise above their challenges by promoting physical independence; and providing emotional support and spiritual healing to foster hope for a successful and fulfilling life.
• Website: motionprojectny.org
• Phone: 716-668-4724

National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)

• Resource Description: Victims of a violent crime can receive funds towards equipment or other needs.
• Website: trynova.org
• Phone: 800-879-6682

NOVA – National Organization for Vehicle Accessibility

• Resource Description: The National Organization for Vehicle Accessibility was created for a simple purpose: to assist those with mobility needs through education, information and product acquisition. The National Organization for Vehicle Accessibility works nationally to provide vehicle modification grants to individuals with disabilities in need of financial assistance.
• Website: novafunding.org

Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants

• Resource Description: A US Department of Agriculture grant is available to dwelling owner/occupant who is 62 years of age or older. Funds may only be used for repairs or improvements to remove health and safety hazards, or to complete repairs to make the dwelling accessible for household members with disabilities.
• Website: Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants

SCORE

• Resource Description: This is a nonprofit organization that supports the rehabilitation of young people with SCI. They can assist with down payments of a van, home modifications, adaptive sport equipment, etc.
• Website: scorefund.org

Sparrow Clubs

• Resource Description: Provides financial assistance for children 17 and younger in need.
• Website: sparrowclubs.org
• Phone: 541-312-8630

Swim with Mike Foundation

• Resource Description: College tuition scholarships, ramps, van mods, peer support, etc. for persons with SCI.
• Website: swimwithmike.org
• Phone: 626-390-7675

Tighten the Drag Foundation

• Resource Description: The foundation supports “Out of the Box” aggressive therapy and exercise programs for people with spinal cord injuries that are not normally covered by insurance.
• Website: tightenthedragfoundation.org
• Phone: 813-743-2827

Triumph Foundation

• Resource Description: Triumph Foundation sponsors individual’s recovery from SCI by determining needs and helping to find solutions. We pair individuals with sponsors who can help meet their needs.
• Website: triumph-foundation.org
• Phone: 661-803-3700

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia (UCP of Georgia)

• Resource Description: UCP of Georgia is a comprehensive service organization offering a wide range of supports for people living with many intellectual and developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, and more.
• Website: ucpga.org/resources

Wounded Warrior Project

• Resource Description: What started as a program to provide comfort items to wounded service members has grown into a complete rehabilitative effort to assist warriors as they recover and transition back to civilian life.
• Website: woundedwarriorproject.org
• Phone: 877-832-6997

GoFundMe

• Resource Description: GoFundMe is a crowdfunding platform that allows people to raise money for events ranging from life events such as graduations to challenging circumstances like accidents and illnesses.
• Website: gofundme.com

HelpHOPELive

• Resource Description: Provides consultation needed to raise funds to bridge the gap between what health insurance will pay and what is actually needed to heal, live and thrive. They work with families to provide step by step instructions on fundraising that is tax deductible.
• Website: helphopelive.org
• Phone: 800-642-8399

Community Assistance Program, America’s Drug Card

• Resource Description: Savings from 10% to 85% off all FDA approved brand name and generic drugs. Most pharmacies accept this card (Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, Costco, Albertsons, etc).
• Website: americasdrugcard.org/index
• Phone: 877-459-8474

Diabetic Drug Store

• Resource Description: Website for ordering inexpensive medical ID bracelets. They work with families to provide step by step instructions on fundraising that is tax deductible.
• Website: diabeticdrugstore.com

EX

• Resource Description: The free EX plan is based on personal experiences from ex-smokers and the latest scientific research.
• Website: becomeanex.org

Freedom from Smoking

• Resource Description: Online program specifically designed for adults who want to quit smoking. Adapted from the American Lung Association clinic.
• Website: freedomfromsmoking.org

Georgia Partnership for Caring

• Resource Description: Georgia Partnership for Caring assists uninsured residents of Georgia with non-emergency health care assistance and prescription assistance.
• Website: gacares.org
• Phone: 404-602-0068

NeedyMeds

• Resource Description: National non-profit information resource dedicated to helping people locate assistance programs to help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs.
• Website: needymeds.org

PhRMA-Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association

• Resource Description: Helping Patients brings together pharmaceutical companies, doctors, patient advocacy organizations, and civic groups to help low-income, uninsured patients get free or nearly free, brand-name medicines. This site provides access to 275+ public and private assistance companies, including 150+ programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.
• Website: helpingpatients.org
• Phone: 888-477-2669

Professional Prescription Advice

• Resource Description: This program works with America’s pharmaceutical companies to make medications available for people who cannot afford them. Meds are either free or at a discounted rate based on the manufacturer.
• Website: PPARX.org
• Phone: 800-477-2669

Pfizer RSVP (Reimbursement Solutions, Verification and Payment Helpline)

• Resource Description: Free or highly discounted ZYVOX, Vfend, Revatio, and Pfizer HIV meds. Referral for these meds needs to come from your physician.
• Website: Pfizer RSVP Program
• Phone: 888-327-7787

Quit for Life

• Resource Description: Program through the American Cancer Society to help smokers quit, provides coaching.
• Website: quitnow.net/Program

The Medicine Program

• Resource Description: A patient advocacy organization helping individuals and families across America get access to up to 2,500 prescription medications available today for free or nearly free of charge through Patient Assistance Programs.
• Website: themedicineprogram.com

Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation

• Resource Description: Center dedicated to enhancing the health, activity and participation of people with functional limitations through the application of assistive and universally designed technologies in real world environments, products and devices.
• Website: cidi.gatech.edu
• Phone: 404-894-4960

Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology

• Resource Description: Promotes the success of individuals with disabilities in post-secondary education and careers using technology as an empowering tool.
• Website: washington.edu/doit
• Phone: 888-972-3648 or 206-685-3648 (TTY)

National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association

• Resource Description: Provides information about the types of adaptive equipment and mobility solutions available, as well as how to obtain equipment.
• Website: nmeda.org

Access to Recreation

• Resource Description: Purchase adaptive devices for recreation and leisure activities such as bowling, exercise, fishing, golf, gardening, and swimming.
• Website: accesstr.com

Disability Products

• Resource Description: Adaptive products for sale to assist with bathing, dressing, eating, help at home, and community mobility.
• Website: disabilityproducts.com

Eagle Sportschairs

• Resource Description: Provides elite sports equipment that is highly usable and affordable by the professional and recreational athlete.
• Website: eaglesportschairs.com

Envisioning Access

• Resource Description: Envisioning Access provides innovative technologies and quality of life opportunities to those living with physical disabilities.
• Website: envisioningaccess.org
• Phone: 617-787-4419

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

• Resource Description: Friends of Disabled Adults and Children provides refurbished equipment and services for disabled adults and children to improve their overall quality of life.
• Website: fodac.org
• Phone: 866-977-1204

Tools for Life

• Resource Description: Dedicated to increasing access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services for Georgians of all ages and disabilities so they can live, learn, work and play independently and with greater freedom in communities of their choice.
• Website: gatfl.gatech.edu
• Phone: 404-894-0541

America’s Vet Dogs

• Resource Description: Organization that serves the needs of disabled veterans from all eras who have honorably served our country.
• Website: vetdogs.org
• Phone: 866-838-3647

Canine Companions

• Resource Description: Organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
• Website: canine.org
• Phone: 800-572-2275

Canine Partners for Life

• Resource Description: Organization dedicated to training service dogs, home companion dogs, and residential companion dogs to assist individuals who have a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities.
• Website: k94life.org
• Phone: 610-869-4902

My Blind Spot

• Resource Description: Finding and rating accessible places – restaurants, shops, hotels, medical practices, and many other venues. You can access AbleRoad at the website or by using the FREE Apple and Android Apps.
• Website: myblindspot.org
• Phone: 212-363-0330

AccessibleGo

• Resource Description: One stop shop for all your disability travel needs. Offers an online community forum.
• Website: accessiblego.com

Accessible Travel Solutions

• Resource Description: Committed to providing accessible travel experiences that balance economic, social, and environmental impacts while meeting the needs of travelers with disabilities, host communities, and the environment. Travel agent-led group trips.
• Website: accessibletravelsolutions.com

Explore Georgia

• Resource Description: Wheelchair and sensory friendly travel planning.
• Website: exploregeorgia.org

iAccess/life

• Resource Description: Find Accessible Places Near You! iAccess Life is a mobile app that lets users with disabilities rate, review, and research places based on their accessibility. This app provides users with a wealth of knowledge around the accessibility of establishments such as restaurants, hotels, concert venues, and sporting arenas so they can easily find wheelchair accessible places and establishments that accommodate their needs. The app allows users to “know before they go” and feel confident making plans with their friends, colleagues, and loved ones. Now available in the iOS and Google Play app store.
• Website: iaccess.life

Matching Houses

• Resource Description: Holiday house exchange where people with disabilities swap houses with other people who have the same accessibility needs.
• Website: matchinghouses.com

Medical Travel Inc

• Resource Description: Long distance non-emergency medical transportation service. Also offers adapted van rentals in Florida.
• Website: medicaltravel.org
• Phone: 800-308-2503

National Park Service Access Pass

• Resource Description: Application for a free lifetime pass ($10 mail process fee) to national parks available to U.S. citizens/permanent residents who have a permanent disability that limits one or more major life activities.
• Website: nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes

Savvy Traveler

• Resource Description: Compilation of disability travel resources.
• Website: savvytraveler.publicradio.org/before/disability-resource

Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH)

• Resource Description: Organization whose mission is to raise awareness of the needs of all travelers with disabilities, remove physical and attitudinal barriers to free access, and expand travel opportunities.
• Website: sath.org
• Phone: 866-322-4400

American Association of Adapted Sports Programs (AAASP)

• Resource Description: A not-for-profit association that represents a standardized approach to interscholastic sports programming for students with physical disabilities.
• Website: adaptedsports.org
• Phone: 404-294-0070

Catalyst Sports

• Resource Description: Catalyst Sports’ mission is to give people with physical disabilities access to the life-changing impact of adventure within a supportive and inclusive community.
• Website: catalystsports.org
• Phone: 404-692-0933

Crested Butte Adaptive Sports Center (ASC)

• Resource Description: The Crested Butte Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) is a full-fledged therapeutic recreation program that operates year-round, with adaptive activities ranging from mountain biking and skiing to ice climbing and kayaking.
• Website: adaptivesports.org
• Phone: 970-349-2296

Freedom’s Wings

• Resource Description: Provides the opportunity for those who are physically challenged to fly in specially adapted sailplanes, either as a passenger or member of the flight training program.
• Website: freedomswings.org
• Phone: 848-227-1957

Handicapped Scuba Association

• Resource Description: Association dedicated to improving the physical and social well-being of people with disabilities through the sport of scuba diving.
• Website: hsascuba.com
• Phone: 949-498-4540

International Tennis Federation – Wheelchair Division

• Resource Description: Organization that promotes wheelchair tennis around the world with 11 tournaments.
• Website: itftennis.com/wheelchair

Lakeshore Foundation

• Resource Description: An organization which serves people with physical disabilities by advancing and promoting the impact of positive, long-term physical and emotional effects of physical fitness on people with disabilities.
• Website: lakeshore.org
• Phone: 205-313-7400

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

• Resource Description: Seeks to help people with disability achieve health benefits through increased participation in all types of physical and social activities, including fitness and aquatic activities, recreational and sports programs, adaptive equipment usage, and more.
• Website: ncpad.org
• Phone: 866-866-8896

National Sports Center for the Disabled (NCHPAD)

• Resource Description: One of the largest outdoor therapeutic recreation and adaptive sports agencies in the world, based out of Winter Park Resort and Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Colorado.
• Website: nscd.org
• Phone: 303-515-6723

National Wheelchair Basketball Association

• Resource Description: Provides qualified individuals with physical disabilities the opportunity to play, learn, and compete in the sport of wheelchair basketball.
• Website: nwba.org
• Phone: 719-266-4082

National Wheelchair Softball Association

• Resource Description: Official governing body for wheelchair softball in the United States and around the world.
• Website: wheelchairsoftball.org

Move United

• Resource Description: Move United uses sports to push what’s possible so everyone, regardless of ability, has equal access to sports and recreation in their community.
• Website: moveunitedsport.org
• Phone: 301-217-0960

Sports ‘N Spokes Magazine

• Resource Description: A bimonthly publication produced by the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Reports on competitive sports and recreation for wheelchair users.
• Website: sportsnspokes.com

U.S. Paralympics

• Resource Description: Dedicated to becoming the world leader in the Paralympic Movement and promoting excellence in the lives of people with Paralympic-eligible impairments, including physical disabilities and visual impairments.
• Website: teamusa.org/us-paralympics
• Phone: 719-632-5551 or 719-866-2030

Wheelchair Sports Federation

• Resource Description: Provides opportunities for the disabled and wheelchair-bound adults and youth to play sports recreationally and competitively.
• Website: wheelchairsportsfederation.org
• Phone: 917-519-2622

U.S. Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association

• Resource Description: Their mission is to provide a quality hockey program for persons requiring the use of an electric (power) wheelchair in daily life.
• Website: usewha.org
• Phone: 763-535-4736

United States Wheelchair Rugby Association (USWRA)

• Resource Description: Provides opportunity, support and structure for competitive wheelchair rugby to people with disabilities. We are here to help people get involved in the fasted growing wheelchair sport in the world.
• Website: uswra.org
• Phone: 248-850-8973

Abilities United – Film, Video, TV Productions

• Resource Description: A motion picture and television production company exclusively providing an authentic voice and representation of paraplegics to mainstream entertainment.
• Website: abilitiesunited.com
• Phone: 818-854-2112
• Address: 2573 W. Valley View Dr., Tremonton, UT 84337
• Email: [email protected]

Ability Magazine

• Resource Description: From Diabetes to Spinal Cord Injury and celebrity interviews to CEO profiles, ABILITY covers the latest on Health, Environmental Protection, Assistive Technology, Employment, Sports, Travel, Universal Design, Mental Health, and much more.
• Website: abilitymagazine.com
• Phone: 949-854-8700

Disabled Drummers Association

• Resource Description: An organization dedicated to serving drummers with disabilities and helping them to be a positive part of the music industry, as well as to help change the way disabled musicians are viewed and treated in the industry today.
• Website: disableddrummers.org

National Arts And Disability Center (NADC)

• Resource Description: Consultation, training, and resources aim to strengthen the capacity of the arts community and promote the professional development of artists with disabilities. NADC aims to promote inclusion of audiences and artists with disabilities into all facets of the arts community.
• Website: National Arts and Disability Center
• Phone: 310-825-5054

New Mobility

• Resource Description: A colorful, award-winning lifestyle magazine that encourages the integration of active wheelchair users into mainstream society with articles on health, advocacy, travel, employment, relationships, recreation, media, products, and more.
• Website: newmobility.com
• Phone: 800-404-2898, extension 7255

Raven Drum Foundation

• Resource Description: Raven Drum Foundation serves, educates, and empowers trauma survivors and communities in crisis, with a focus on Veterans and First Responders. By integrating advocacy, storytelling, music, and arts programs and events, we bring the tools and experiences of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to support and inspire mental health, resiliency, and unity.
• Website: ravendrumfoundation.org

VSA Arts – Kennedy Center

• Resource Description: An international organization on arts and disability founded to provide arts and education opportunities for people with disabilities and increase access to the arts for all.
• Website: education.kennedy-center.org/education/vsa
• Phone: 800-444-1324

Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services

• Resource Description: Service in Georgia to report abuse of disabled adults or elder persons.
• Website: Report Elder Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
• Phone: 866-552-4464 

Parent to Parent of Georgia

• Resource Description: Parent to Parent provides support and information to parents of children with disabilities. In addition to other resources, parents are matched with a supporting parent based on the child’s disability, health care need or special concerns. Regional offices are listed on the website.
• Website: p2pga.org
• Phone: 800-229-2038

Sexuality Resources

• Resource Description: Compiled list of websites that provide information and support relating to the sexual concerns of men and women with disabilities, and of parents of children with disabilities.
• Website: Sexuality and Disability

The Miami Project – Male Fertility Following Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide For Patients

• Resource Description: A useful patient education tool from the Miami Project that addresses the questions related to research and treatment of male infertility.
• Website: Fertility in Spinal Cord Injury
• Phone: 305-243-7108

Through the Looking Glass

• Resource Description: Provides direct services, information and referral to a diverse group of parents with disabilities and their families.
• Website: lookingglass.org
• Phone: 510-848-1112

CALM

• Resource Description: Campaign Against Living Miserably for men aged 15-45 to help prevent suicide in the UK.
• Website: thecalmzone.net

Department of Defense – inTransition Program

• Resource Description: The inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care when: Relocating to another assignment, returning from deployment, transitioning from active duty to reserve component or reserve component to active duty, preparing to leave military service, or any other time they need a new mental health provider or need a provider for the first time.
• Website: inTransition Program
• Phone: 866-966-1020

Empowerline

• Resource Description: Empowerline is a free Information and Referral Assistance program for older adults and people with disabilities. Trained professionals provide information about services from a vast database about programs appropriate for an individual’s situation, including housing options, in-home services, retirement planning, home-delivered meals, utility assistance, leisure and volunteer opportunities, and much more.
• Website: empowerline.org
• Phone: 404-463-3333

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities

• Resource Description: Provides treatment and support services to people with mental health challenges and substance use disorders, and assists individuals who live with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Website: dbhdd.georgia.gov
• Phone: 404-657-2252

Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)

• Resource Description: Georgia offers a statewide toll-free call center for consumers to access services. The call center operates 24/7 and has the capacity to screen and assess callers for intensity of service response.
• Website: Georgia Crisis & Access Line
• Phone: 1-800-715-4225

The Mental Health Foundation

• Resource Description: Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities
• Website: mentalhealth.org.uk

Military Crisis Line

• Resource Description: Free online chat, and text-messaging service to all Service members, even if you are not registered/enrolled in VA health care system.
• Website: veteranscrisisline.net/ActiveDuty
• Phone: 800-273-8255

Mind

• Resource Description: We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
• Website: mind.org.uk

National Institute of Mental Health

• Resource Description: Transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.
• Website: nimh.nih.gov

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• Resource Description: No matter what problems you are dealing with you will be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.
• Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• Phone: 800-273-8255

Rethink Mental Illness

• Resource Description: We help millions of people affected by mental illness by challenging attitudes, changing lives.
• Website: rethink.org

Samaritans

• Resource Description: We know a lot about what can help you through tough times. We can help you explore your options, understand your problems better, or just be there to listen.
• Website: samaritans.org

Tennessee Department of Mental Health

• Resource Description: Division of Mental Health Services. Crisis Services and Suicide Prevention.
• Website: tn.gov/behavioral-health
• Phone: 855-274-7471

The Mental Health Foundation

• Resource Description: Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
• Website: mentalhealth.org.uk

American Spinal Injury Association

• Resource Description: Promotes SCI care, research, and education.
• Website: asia-spinalinjury.org

CareCure Community

• Resource Description: This site includes frequently asked questions, original articles, information on clinical trials, equipment and services, and forums on a number of SCI-related topics.
• Website: sci.rutgers.edu

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation – National Paralysis Resource Center

• Resource Description: The National Paralysis Resource Center is a free, comprehensive, national source of informational support for people living with paralysis and their caregivers. Their primary goals are to foster involvement in the community, promote health, and improve quality of life.
• Website: About the National Paralysis Resource Center
• Phone: 800-225-0292 or 973-467-8270

Crawford Research Institute, Shepherd Center

• Resource Description: Lists ongoing research trials and includes a registration form for future trial notices.
• Website: SCI Research at Shepherd

Facing Disability

• Resource Description: Provides Internet-based information and support for people with spinal cord injuries and the members of their families.
• Website: facingdisability.com
• Phone: 312-284-2525

Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

• Resource Description: The Miami Project, a Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is considered one of the premier research programs conducting cutting-edge discovery, translational and clinical investigations.
• Website: themiamiproject.org

National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA)

• Resource Description: NSCIA is a national non-profit organization that strives to provide individuals with spinal cord injuries with information and resources available to help educate and empower them to maintain a higher level of independence, health, and personal fulfillment.
• Website: spinalcord.org
• Phone: 800-962-9629

SCI Model System Information Network

• Resource Description: This is a resource to promote knowledge in the areas of research, health, and quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries, their families, and SCI-related professionals.
• Website: uab.edu/medicine/sci

United Spinal Association

• Resource Description: Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living with SCI/D, including veterans, and providing support and information to loved ones, care providers, and professionals.
• Website: unitedspinal.org

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

• Resource Description: This website has current information available on a wide range of neurosurgical conditions and diseases, such as prevalence and incidence statistics, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.
• Website: aans.org/en/Patients
• Phone: 847-378-0500 or 888-566-2267

American Music Therapy Association

• Resource Description: Information about music therapy: what it is, who it benefits, and what research is available. Find a music therapist near your home.
• Website: musictherapy.org
• Phone: 301-589-3300

Brain Injury Association of America

• Resource Description: Great for state contact information for brain injury support groups and resources. Includes information on brain injury, research, special events, and more.
• Website: biausa.org
• Phone: 703-761-0750

Brain Injury Association of Georgia

• Resource Description: This is the specific brain injury state affiliate for Georgia. The website was created to provide education, advocacy, and support for persons affected by brain injury.
• Website: braininjurygeorgia.org
• Phone: 800-444-6443 | 470-834-4426

Brain Injury Peer Visitor Association

• Resource Description: This group is an all-volunteer team of brain injury survivors and caregivers to offer hope, support, empathy, and education to all types of brain injury survivors and their families/caregivers, including strokes. All services are provided free of charge.
• Website: braininjurypeervisitor.org
• Phone: 770-330-8416

Center for Neuro Skills

• Resource Description: A resource for higher-level research in the area of brain injury. Great resources for continuing education, book recommendations, news, and events, and publications on all brain injuries.
• Website: neuroskills.com
• Phone: 800-922-4994

Love Your Brain

• Resource Description: The LoveYourBrain Foundation is a non-profit organization that improves the quality of life of people affected by traumatic brain injury and raises awareness about the importance of brain health.
• Website: loveyourbrain.com

School Speciality: FlagHouse

• Resource Description: A global supplier of resources for physical activity, recreation, education, and special needs so you can continue to work on goals of arousal including tactile and sensory stimulation.
• Website: schoolspecialty.com/shop-flaghouse
• Phone: 888-388-3224

TBI Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center

• Resource Description: The primary purpose of the TBINDSC is to advance medical rehabilitation by increasing the rigor and efficiency of scientific efforts to longitudinally assess the experience of individuals with traumatic brain injury.
• Website: tbindsc.org

New York Times Learning Network

• Resource Description: Daily news stories and interactive activities to help students engage with the news and the world.
• Website: nytimes.com/learning

Scholastic

• Resource Description: Printable activity sheets to help with problem solving and reading for young children.
• Website: scholastic.com/parents/activities-and-printables

SuperKids

• Resource Description: A collection of easy-to-use, free educational resources, for home and school. Also has iPad app suggestions.
• Website: superkids.com/aweb/tools

TeAchnology

• Resource Description: Provides free and easy to use activity worksheets for teachers dedicated to improving the education of today’s generation of students.
• Website: teach-nology.com

School Specialty Select

• Resource Description: Adaptive products for a variety needs including educational resources for return to school or to help with focus at home.
• Website: select.schoolspecialty.com
• Phone: 888-388-3224

Sensory Gardens

• Resource Description: Information about sensory gardens: what it is, who it benefits, and resources about this type of garden. It provides affordable options to create your own sensory garden.
• Website: naturalearning.org/sensory-gardens
• Phone: 919-515-8345

American Diabetes Association

• Resource Description: The ADA leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes. Learn more about how to manage high blood pressure and the risk of a second stroke and other health problems.
• Website: diabetes.org
• Phone: 800-342-2383

American Stroke Association

• Resource Description: The American Stroke Association funds scientific research, help people better understand and avoid stroke, encourage government support, guide healthcare professionals and provide information to enhance the quality of life for stroke survivors.
• Website: strokeassociation.org
• Phone: 800-242-8721

Canadian Stroke Network

• Resource Description: It can be used to find the most current information about the value of the various interventions, psychometric, and pragmatic properties of assessment tools used in stroke rehabilitation.
• Website: strokengine.ca

Canadian Stroke Best Practices Recommendations

• Resource Description: These recommendations are intended to provide up-to-date evidence-based guidelines for the prevention and management of stroke, and to promote optimal recovery and reintegration for people who have experienced stroke (patients, families, informal caregivers).
• Website: strokebestpractices.ca

Centers for Disease Control

• Resource Description: Information from the Centers for Disease Control regarding Stroke
• Website: cdc.gov/stroke
• Phone: 800-232-4636 or 888-232-6348 (TTY)

Health Hope Network

• Resource Description: The Health Hope Network provides neurorehabilitation, behavioral health, developmental and support services that give people a chance to overcome life’s challenges.
• Website: hopenetwork.org
• Phone: 800-695-7273, 800-649-3777 (TTY), or 855-407-7575 (neurorehabilitation)

National Aphasia Association

• Resource Description: Provides access to research, education, rehabilitation, therapeutic and advocacy services to individuals with aphasia and their caregivers. The NAA acts as a syndicate of resources, promoting sense of community among individuals and caregivers.
• Website: aphasia.org

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

• Resource Description: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke promotes the timely dissemination of scientific discoveries and their implications for neurological health to the public, health professionals, researchers, and policy-makers.
• Website: ninds.nih.gov
• Phone: 800-352-9424 or 301-496-5751

Nutrition.gov

• Resource Description: A gateway to information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. It provides science- based dietary guidance is critical to enhance your ability to make healthy choices to reduce obesity and other food related diseases.
• Website: nutrition.gov

StrokEngine

• Resource Description: For families and health professionals who work in the field of stroke rehabilitation. This website offers a detailed review of the effectiveness of over 45 stroke rehabilitation interventions.
• Website: strokengine.ca

Stroke Network

• Resource Description: An online stroke support and information group designed to help everyone in the stroke family. The stroke support group is available 24/7. The purpose of the organization is to provide online support for stroke survivors and caregivers of adult stroke.
• Website: strokenetwork.org

Stroke Support Meetup Groups

• Resource Description: Meet with local people who’ve suffered a stroke (or are caring for someone who has) for discussion of topics like rehab and re-learning, as well as for information and support.
• Website: meetup.com/topics/strokesupport

Coaching into Care

• Resource Description: Coaching into Care is a free and confidential coaching service to help callers discover new ways to talk with a Veteran in their life about their concerns and about treatment options.
• Website: mirecc.va.gov/coaching

Defense & Veterans Brain Injury Center

• Resource Description: The underlying goal of the Defense & Veterans Brain Injury Center is to ensure that active duty and veterans with brain injury receive the best evaluation, treatment, and follow-up.
• Phone: 800-870-9244

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – Mental Health: Effects of TBI

• Resource Description: A sub-page on the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs that gives information about the effects of TBI.
• Website: mentalhealth.va.gov/tbi
• Phone: 800-698-2411

H.E.R.O.E.S. Care

• Resource Description: H.E.R.O.E.S. Care combines the power of national organizations dedicated to providing emergency financial aid, employment opportunities, and mental health care services through a network of specially trained caregivers before, during & after deployment.
• Website: heroescare.org
• Phone: 636-600-0096

Horses for Heroes

• Resource Description: We provide a unique environment and opportunity in which post 9/11 and active military can Reconnect, Recreate and Reintegrate essentially giving them a New Mission.
• Website: horsesforheroes.org
• Phone: 505-798-2535

Military OneSource

• Resource Description: Military OneSource is your central hub and go-to-place for the military community. Get to know your benefits and prepare for the big stuff–deployments, reintegration, moves, parenthood, retirement and more.
• Website: militaryonesource.mil
• Phone: 800-342-9647

National Military Family Association

• Resource Description: An advocacy organization for military families that provides programs, and is a respected voice on Capitol Hill, at the Pentagon and Veterans Administration.
• Website: militaryfamily.org
• Phone: 703-931-6632

National Resource Directory

• Resource Description: The DoD site provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels for our service members, veterans, and their families.
• Website: nrd.gov

Operation Second Chance

• Resource Description: We are committed to serving our wounded, injured and ill combat veterans and their families by building relationships and identifying and supporting immediate needs and interests.
• Website: operationsecondchance.org
• Phone: 301-972-1080 or 888-672-4838

Paralyzed Veterans of America

• Resource Description: Assists with home modifications, home health, DME, medications, wide variety of resources, and in some instances, pensions. If benefits are applied for while at Craig Hospital or Shepherd Center, the rep will send paperwork to your local branch.
• Website: pva.org
• Phone: 800-424-8200

Project Healing Waters

• Resource Description: Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings.
• Website: projecthealingwaters.org
• Phone: 301-830-6450 or 866-251-7252

Real Warriors

• Resource Description: The Real Warriors Campaign seeks to promote the processes of building resilience, facilitating recovery, and supporting reintegration of returning service members, veterans, and their families.
• Website: realwarriors.net

SHARE Military Initiative

• Resource Description: SHARE provides evidence-based rehabilitation for military veterans, service members, and first responders who are ready to accept help and healing for their daily struggle with traumatic brain injuries and mental health concerns. This is all available at no cost to those we serve.
• Website: shepherd.org/SHARE

Team Red White and Blue

• Resource Description: Team Red White and Blue’s mission is to enrich lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.
• Website: teamrwb.org

Team River Runner

• Resource Description: Team River Runner’s mission is to create an environment of healthy adventure, recreation and camaraderie for healing active duty, veteran service members, and their families through adaptive kayaking.
• Website: teamriverrunner.org

Wounded Warrior Project

• Resource Description: Wounded Warrior Project provides free programs and services focused on the physical, mental, and long-term financial well-being of this generation of injured veterans, their families, and caregivers.
• Website: woundedwarriorproject.org
• Phone: 202-558-4302

Can Do MS

• Resource Description: An organization delivering health and wellness education programs to help families living with MS thrive through in-person, virtual and hybrid programs.
• Website: cando-ms.org
• Phone: 800-367-3101

Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC)

• Resource Description: A resource for medical providers to access research, conferences and continuing education
• Website: mscare.org
• Phone: 201-487-1050, extension104

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA)

• Resource Description: MSAA is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives today through ongoing support and direct services to individuals with MS, their families, and their care partners. MSSA provides programs and services including education, safety and mobility equipment, cooling vests, MRI scans, transportation and advocacy programs.
• Website: mymsaa.org
• Phone: 800-532-7667

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF)

• Resource Description: Known in the MS community as MS Focus, MSF is a nonprofit organization focused on providing free services that address the critical needs of people with MS and their families, helping them maintain the best quality of life. Offerings and services including education, support groups and grants for health, wellness, disease-modifying therapies, cooling products, assistive technology and other community services.
• Website: msfocus.org
• Phone: 888-673-6287

National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS)

• Resource Description: The NMSS is an organization that provides educational content, peer support, prescription assistances and improved access to resources for people living with MS.
• Website: nationalmssociety.org
• Phone: 800-344-4867

RealTalk MS

• Resource Description: RealTalkMS provides a comprehensive list of resources for patients and caregivers affected by multiple sclerosis. This resource hub includes information on managing symptoms, accessing treatments, and connecting with support networks.
• Website: realtalkms.com
• Phone: 310-526-2283

We Are ILL (WAI)

• Resource Description: We Are ILL is a patient advocacy organization with a mission to redefine what sick looks like for Black women living with multiple sclerosis (MS). WAI has a fearless community that creates culturally conscious educational materials and events that facilitate more robust discussions about the experiences of Black women living with MS.
• Website: weareillmatic.com