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Travel Disability Provides slow walkers and wheelchair users guided tours some of the west's most beautiful National Parks.. Our goal is to research our clients vacation choices and provide them with the necessary information to make their trip enjoyable and rewarding. Accessible Tours in Bourges, France The Group Reservations team at the Bourges Tourist Office and ARGOS Association are pleased to present you with a discovery tour specially designed for our disabled visitors. New Directions for People with Disabilities, Inc. New Directions is a non-profit organization providing high quality travel vacations and holiday programs for people with developmental disabilities. This site is a wealth of visitor information including specifics for travelers with disabilities. Promoting access and job creation in tourism for people with special needs. Dialysisfinder now has links to big dialysis education/news sites as well as to several special-needs travel resource sites. Disability Organizations The purpose of DPI is to promote the Human Rights of People with Disabilities through full participation, equalization of opportunity and development. World Association of Persons with Disabilities World Association is dedicated to rapidly growing residents of planet earth that are striving to be Alive! Sprout is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation grow through challenging and safe travel experiences. Very Special Arts is an international nonprofit organization with a unique mission: to promote arts, education and creative expression, involving children and adults with disabilities. Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work For twenty years, the Canadian Council on rehabilitation and Work has been a leader in working for improved employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in Canada. Their mission is to help people with disabilities, their families and their communities gain access to the full range of technology options at affordable cost. The National Business & Disability Council They have an internet database for persons with disabilities. Institute on Independent Living Online The Institute on Independent Living serves self-help organizations of disabled people who work for equal opportunities, self-determination and self-respect. Through the Looking Glass (TLG) Through the Looking Glass is a nationally recognized non-profit agency and first National Resource Center for Parents with Disabilities. Publications/Radio Shows This is an on-line version of a monthly publication in the United Kingdom that covers a variety of disability issues. This site covers a variety of disability issues including some information about travel. They discuss a variety of issues of interest to persons with disabilities. Check their site to see if it is broadcast in your area. Specialty Organizations All About Multiple Sclerosis has been created by and is maintained by people with MS for people affected by MS. It provides many useful resources. Arthritis and Glucosamine Information Center At the Arthritis & Glucosamine Information Center you'll find top quality information on arthritis and glucosamine, the latest research, details on arthritis medications and treatments, and tips for effectively managing your pain. Post-Polio Health International Post-Polio Health International's mission is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and home mechanical ventilator users by promoting education, networking, and advocacy among these individuals and healthcare providers. Self Help for the Hard of Hearing SHHH is a national Self Help organization for the hearing impaired. They work to educate, advocate, and teach self help techniques to the hearing impaired world. This website offers numerous interactive features for those living with MS as well as for their family members and those interested in learning more about this illness. Muscular Dystrophy Campaign - United Kingdom Welcome to the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign web site, containing over 100 pages of vital information about neuromuscular conditions, current research and disability issues. Myositis Association of America (MAA) The Myositis Association of America (MAA) is a non-profit organization committed to helping people with inflammatory myopathies through a variety of information and support services. The site is in both Greek and English. If you are interested in Greece this is a good place to start. Cerebral Palsy - A Resource for Parents and Families Describes Athetoid, Ataxic, and Spastic Cerebral Palsy in children, including history, causes, symptoms, therapy and treatments. This site not only has a variety of disability related information they can be of some assistance in document retrieval and or translation. (Go Out And Live Successfully!): a foundation dedicated to assisting people with spinal cord injuries. Wheel Me On is for physically challenged people in wheelchairs fighting to overcome difficulties in society. Share your experiences, you will be able to benefit by comparing, learning and helping others that have the same or similar disability. General Information News, information and resources for the Disability Community. Disability Online - Online Directory This site has thousands of links to a variety of disability topics including travel. This site is an information highway for the disabled and their families. You will find helpful as well as entertaining links for Adults and Children. They are also building a section that will have travel information. Family friendly fun and special needs resources mission is to enhance the quality and fun of family life with special needs. E-bility.com is a destination web site which aims to provide a central resource for disability related information, services and products. This is a new UK community site that covers many topics and has many resources. A website for students that are studying in the field of disability, as well as professionals working within it. They provide information and services to persons with all sorts of disabilities. This is the place for checking out exchange opportunities that include persons with disabilities. This site has information on products for people with disabilities. The Mining Company-Disability page This site has information, articles and link to sites relating to a wide range of disabilities and topics including travel. American Association of People with disabilities. They are a non-profit, non-partisan, cross-disability organization whose goals are unity, leadership and impact. This is a list of centers throughout the US plus some in Canada and the countries of Western Europe. Although most of them are not involved in tourism can be good resources such things as transportation and resources in their communities Provides topics and resources that benefit the entire disabled community. Community Sites This is a new online forum about diabetes. They cover areas about support, health, recipes and 'other' stuff. They are a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
