CHADD is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

"...helping people with ADD lead happy, successful lives through education, research, and public advocacy."

AFA raises public awareness about the disease and lends expertise to healthcare professionals.

The national organization for people with mental retardation and disabilities and their families.

...group aims to support children with Autism, their parents, and increase awareness of the condition.

"Creating opportunities for children and adults with disabilities."

CODI is maintained by Jennifer Weir at the Center for Assistive Technology, University at Buffalo.

"...providing technical assistance and training to businesses and people with disabilities..."

A non profit, grass roots, self help support and advocacy organization of consumers and families.

Promote public and professional awareness and advance research toward treatments and a cure for Fragile X.

The national disability organization concerned with all disabilities, age groups, and disability issues.

"...enhancing the quality of life for young people with disabilities and their families."

"...is unique in meeting the needs of an under-served adult population with moderate to severe physical challenges who have a willingness and desire to learn and have a full life in the community."

"...a non-profit information and support resource for people paralyzed by spinal cord injury."

A parent directed, non-profit organization offering support, education and encouragement for parents, families and others who love and care about persons with Down syndrome.

Special Education organization for young children with low incidence disabilities.

The national information and referral center, providing information on disabilities and related issues.

The interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children.

"...resources for people with learning disabilities."

"...enhancing the quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities and their families."

Illinois Chapter

The Arlington Heights Commission for Citizens with disabilities was created in 1984 to identify and respond to disability concerns in the community.

"...focusing on the needs of facilities working with residents who are elderly, mentally retarded or developmentally disabled.

This site shares information that is pertinent to persons with disabilities and professionals who provide services for them.

"...to provide opportunities that enhance the professional well being of its members and to be an advocate for the lifetime benefits of parks, recreation and conservation."

The NCD is a federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting Americans with disabilities.

"...to conserve land, support public recreation, and restore our urban centers."

"...resolve at the beginning of the new millennium to work smart, and may your dreams come true."

Disabled Citizens Services

UWA's mission is to respond to, support, and serve local United Way member organizations to help people care for one another.

Advisory Committee on Disabilities

A leading resource for the blind or visually impaired, organizations that serve them, and the general public.

BlazeSports.com is an information and referral service for sports, recreation and physical activity programs for persons with physical disabilities.

Nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent physical disability.

Forum of sport, physical education, and recreation for those with disabilities

The headquarters for Special Olympics Illinois is Illinois State University in Normal.

An international program of sports training and athletic competition for those with mental retardation.

The USCPAA is a member of the United States Olympic Committee(USOC) and Cerebral Palsy International Sports/Recreation Association (CPISRA)

Dedicated to the guidance of growth of wheelchair sports.

For People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired