Helpful Resources, and Credible Organizations and Web Sites
American Heart Association
Works to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke
www.americanheart.org |
800-242-8721
American Stroke Association
Works to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke
www.strokeassociation.org |
888-478-7653
The American Trauma Society
Dedicated to the prevention of trauma and improvement of trauma care
www.amtrauma.org |
800-556-7890
Brain Injury Association of America
Dedicated to increasing access to quality health care and raising awareness and understanding of brain injury through advocacy, education and research
www.biausa.org |
800-444-6443
Brain Trauma Foundation
Dedicated to improving the outcome of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients worldwide by developing best practices guidelines, conducting clinical research, and educating medical professionals and consumers
www.braintrauma.org |
212-772-0608
Disabled Sports USA
A network of community-based chapters offering sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent disability
Family Voices
Aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities
www.familyvoices.org/states |
888-835-5669
Home Remodeling for Disability and Special Needs
This guide identifies legal and financial resources available to citizens, seniors, and veterans, offers tips to hire the right home remodeler, and suggests modifications throughout the home to make the space as accommodating as possible.
NTAF
NTAF helps families address financial hardships arising from uninsured medical expenses related to catastrophic spinal cord or brain injury. Established in 1983 by medical professionals, NTAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides expert fundraising guidance to patients, families and communities nationwide, while offering fiscal accountability for funds raised.
www.ntafund.org |
800-642-8399
Office of Disability Employment Policy
Federal government agency within the U.S. Department of Labor helping ensure that people with disabilities have equal employment opportunities
www.dol.gov/odep |
866-487-2365
If your loved one has a dual diagnosis of both brain and spinal cord injury, you may want to access these organizations:
Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center
Promoting the health and wellbeing of people living with spinal cord injury, mobility impairment and paralysis by providing comprehensive information, resources and referral services
www.paralysis.org |
800-539-7309
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
Leading the way in maximizing the quality of life and opportunities for people with spinal cord injuries and diseases since 1948
www.spinalcord.org |
800-962-9629
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
The UAB-SCIMS works to maintain and improve a cost-effective, comprehensive service delivery system for people who incur a spinal cord injury. A Model System facility must demonstrate outstanding care to individuals with spinal cord injury, from the emergency medical services to acute care in the hospital to rehabilitation.
www.spinalcord.uab.edu |
205-934-3450
Produced by Shepherd Center and KPKinteractive in collaboration with the American Trauma Society, the Brain Injury Association of America and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
