Join our “Ask the Ataxia Expert” session with Dr. Susan Perlman on May 12th at 11:30 AM CDT. ADD TO CALENDAR
Join our “Ask the Ataxia Expert” session with Dr. Susan Perlman on May 12th at 11:30 AM CDT. ADD TO CALENDAR
The following is a list of valuable Ataxia related resources and information from other organizations. Clicking an item in the Index (below) takes you to links related to that heading:
Accessible Travel & Recreation
Disability Issues – Social Security Benefits
Travel Assistance for Medical/Research Purposes
The Equal Rights Center Discrimination Complaint Form
Independent Living and Community Participation from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Tetra Society of North America
AMBUCS-Creating Mobility and Independence for People with Disabilities
Aviation Consumer Protection – Passengers with Disabilities
Splore: Accessible Outdoor Adventures
TSA Cares: helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions
CameraMouse: Allows a computer user to move the cursor with their eye movements
Create avatars using text-to-speech
The Pass It On Center – Helping People with Disabilities get affordable assistive technology
Centers of Disease Control – Disability
Employment Guidelines For Persons With Disabilities
The Equal Rights Center: advancing the rights of people with disabilities
Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Interagency Committee on Disability Research
Your Path to Government Benefits
Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities
Benefits For Children With Disabilities
Benefits For People With Disabilities
Social Security Compassionate Allowance Information
A Guide to the Individualized Education Program
College Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
Emerging Leaders summer Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities
Graduate School Success for Students with Disabilities.
Incight’s Mission: To educate and employ people with disabilities
Unites States Department of Labor
The Viscardi Center – Empowering children and adults with disabilities
What are Public Schools Reqired to Do When Students with Disabilities are Bullied?
Global Genes: Cell and Gene Medicine
Foundation for Health Coverage Education
National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative
American Academy of Neurology Position Statement: Use of Medical Marijuana for Neurologic Disorders
NCBI Pub Med: Online search of medical literature (Pub. Med)
Palliative care: Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses
How to Receive Incontinence Supplies through Medicaid
For immediate help: Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text SIGNS to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line.
Adaptive Skiing Resource Guide
Email for Information – This program provides financial assistance to the caregiver to attend a conference or event. Awards are up to $500.
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