National Organizations

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

CHADD provides education, advocacy, and support for individuals with ADHD. They have an informative website as well as a variety of printed materials on the latest in research advance, medications, and treatments. 301-306-7070

The Community of Practice for Supporting Families of Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities involves working with six states to develop systems of support for families throughout the lifespan of their family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and other undiagnosed disabilities. 800-892-8339