American Foundation for the Blind
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit
that expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB’s priorities
include broadening access to technology, elevating the quality of
information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision
loss, and promoting independent and healthy living for people with
vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and
timely resources.
The ARC
The Arc is the world’s largest community based organization of and for
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides an
array of services and support for families and individuals. The Arc is
devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for all people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international
professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes
for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities,
and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies,
sets professional standards, provides continual professional
development, advocates for newly and historically underserved
individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain
conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
DDRC provides leading-edge services that create opportunities for
people with developmental disabilities and their families to participate
fully in the community. Quality, dignity and choice are the values of
DDRC.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who
want to do something about MS now. They help each person address the
challenges of living with MS through their 50-state network of chapters.
The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge
research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional
education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS
and their families move their lives forward.
National Organization on Disability
The mission of the National Organization on Disability (NOD) is to
expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men,
women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. NOD is
working toward closing the participation gap by raising disability
awareness through programs and information.
Office of Special Education Programs
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
understands the many challenges still facing individuals with
disabilities and their families. Therefore, OSERS is committed to
improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages.
OSERS supports programs that serve millions of children, youth and
adults with disabilities.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration’s Strategic Plan provides a guide
for meeting the goals of the President’s Management Agenda and the
Government Performance and Results Act, and describes how the Agency
will deliver results for the American people.
Spina Bifida Association of America
The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) serves adults and children who live
with the challenges of Spina Bifida. Since 1973, SBA has been the only
national voluntary health agency solely dedicated to enhancing the lives
of those with Spina Bifida and those whose lives are touched by this
challenging birth defect. Its tools are education, advocacy, research,
and service.
United Cerebral Palsy Association, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on
cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with
any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the
UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full
citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.