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33 resources

• Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center

  Information specialists, peer mentors, and grants for people with paralysis. 800-539-7309.

  Peers and communityConditions

• Amputee Coalition

  National Limb Loss Resource Center and Certified Peer Visitors. 888-267-5669.

  Peers and communityConditions

• United Spinal Association

  Chapters, the Spinal Cord Resource Center (800-962-9629), and advocacy.

  Peers and communityConditionsRights

• Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center

  Free fact sheets and videos on spinal cord injury, brain injury, and burns.

  ConditionsCare

• Paralyzed Veterans of America

  Benefits help, peer support, and sports for veterans. 800-424-8200.

  VeteransPeers and communitySports and outdoors

• Muscular Dystrophy Association

  Care Centers, camps, and the Resource Center (800-572-1717).

  ConditionsChildren

• Spina Bifida Association

  Clinic finder and support. 800-621-3141.

  ConditionsChildren

• Arthritis Foundation

  Helpline 1-844-571-4357 and guides for daily living.

  ConditionsAging

• National MS Society

  Navigators and local programs for people with MS.

  Conditions

• Move United

  A national network of adaptive sports programs.

  Sports and outdoors

• State AT Act programs (AT3 Center)

  Device loans, demos, reused equipment, and loans in every state.

  Equipment

• Medicare: wheelchairs and scooters

  What Medicare covers and what you pay.

  EquipmentMoney and benefits

• SHIP Medicare counseling

  Free Medicare help in every state. 877-839-2675.

  EquipmentMoney and benefits

• Medicare appeals

  How to file a first-level appeal.

  EquipmentRights

• Protection and Advocacy agencies

  Free disability rights legal help in every state.

  Rights

• ADA.gov

  Your rights under the ADA, and how to file a complaint. 800-514-0301.

  Rights

• HUD: housing discrimination

  File a fair housing complaint within one year.

  HomeRights

• USDA home repair loans and grants

  Section 504 loans and grants for rural homeowners.

  HomeMoney and benefits

• DOT: air travelers with disabilities

  Hotline 800-778-4838, weekdays 9 to 5 Eastern.

  Travel and drivingRights

• FTA: ADA and transit

  The federal paratransit and transit rules.

  Travel and drivingRights

• ADED driver rehab finder

  Find a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist.

  Travel and driving

• Disability and Disaster Hotline

  Call or text 800-626-4959, any time.

  Emergencies

• FEMA: people with disabilities

  Make a plan and a kit.

  Emergencies

• Eldercare Locator

  Find your local aging and disability office. 800-677-1116.

  AgingCare

• CDC STEADI

  Falls prevention tools.

  Aging

• National Falls Prevention Resource Center

  Falls prevention programs from NCOA.

  Aging

• Centers for Independent Living (ACL)

  The federal list of centers and statewide councils.

  Peers and communityCareRights

• VA caregiver support

  Caregiver Support Line 855-260-3274.

  VeteransCare

• VA disability housing grants

  SAH and SHA grants for veterans.

  VeteransHome

• Parent Centers

  Free help for families with school and services.

  Children

• Shriners Children's

  Pediatric orthopedic, spinal cord injury, and burn care, regardless of ability to pay.

  ChildrenCare

• National Park Service passes

  The free Access Pass for people with permanent disabilities.

  Sports and outdoorsTravel and driving

• Social Security disability

  Apply for SSDI or SSI.

  Money and benefits