Started in 1921, the American Foundation for the Blind seeks to make the voices of those who are blind or visually impaired heard and to fight for equitable access for all.
How To Tips for Communicating with People Who Have Vision Loss
Suggestions for communicating with the visually challenged. Excerpt adapted from the Health Literacy
from A-Z (2022) book.
A part of the National Institute of Health, the National Eye Institute's mission is to “conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of visual function, preservation of sight, and the special health problems and requirements of the blind.”
The National Federation of the Blind believes in the abilities of those who are blind or visually impaired. Use their website to connect with others who have vision loss, find support and resources, learn about the right assistive technology for you, and join others to change the misconceptions toward blindness.
A one-stop place to access pre-appraised evidence to support your clinical practice.
Based in Colorado, this organization provides sports opportunities to thousands of children, youth, adults and veterans who are blind and visually impaired. They support beginner athletes all the way up to Paralympic athletes.
The American Chronic Pain Association has offered pain management skills since 1980. They provide tools and resources that can help you communicate with your healthcare provider in order to get the most effective care.
Although much is known about how to prevent and manage chronic conditions, they remain the major cause of illness, disability, and death in the United States. CHCF examines systematic and comprehensive approaches to caring for patients with chronic diseases to reduce costs, raise health care quality, and improve the health of Californians.
Centers for Disease Control subject-specific web portal.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation seeks to find a cure for cystic fibrosis and to help those who have cystic fibrosis live full lives. Their website has information on what cystic fibrosis is, living with cystic fibrosis, and information for care givers.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of scientists to carry out and disseminate this research.
The American Society for Deaf Children seeks to support diverse families with deaf children. Their mission is to encourage access to full access to language-rich environments, mentoring, advocacy, resources, and collaborative networks.
How To Tips for Communicating with People who have a Hearing Loss
Communication strategies for patients who have hearing loss challenges. Excerpt adapted from the
"Health Literacy from A-Z" (2022) book.
A comprehensive web portal on the medical topic of hearing loss and related auditory issues.
The National Associations of the Deaf (NAD) is a civil rights organization of, by, and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. NAD was established in 1880 and has sought to be an advocate for the community since then.
From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the NIDCD this page provides an overview to deafness and hearing, including definitions, health advice, research, and statistics.
The USA Deaf Sports Federation is the national governing body of deaf sport organizations in the US. Its purpose is to regulate the rules of competition for affiliated organizations, facilitate the participation of US teams in international deaf competitions, and promote human rights and equity through sports.
The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international non-governmental organization representing approximately 70 million Deaf people worldwide. WFD's top priorities priorities are Deaf people in developing countries; the right to sign language; and equal opportunity in all spheres of life, including access to education and information.
The Amputee Coalition has a mission to reach out to those affected by limb loss and to help them reach their full potential through education, advocacy, and support. On their website you can find resources about limb loss, support groups, and find out how you can support the coalition.
Disabled Sports USA is a national organization that seeks to support individuals with disabilities and their participation in community sports, recreation and educational programs.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of scientists to carry out and disseminate this research.
Founded in 1949, United Cerebral Palsy is one of the largest health non-profit in the US. They focus on increasing opportunities for those with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
United Spinal Association seeks to improve the lives of people living with spinal cord injuries, as well as their care-takers and families. On their website you can find research, publications, and webinars and find a support group near you.
AIS is a leading not-for-profit Center whose primary mission is to provide universally affordable, state- of- the-art speech therapy to people of all ages who stutter, guidance to their families, and much- needed clinical training to speech professionals wishing to gain expertise in stuttering.
ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 186,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students.
The Stuttering Foundation of America's goal s to provide the best and most up-to-date information and help available for the prevention of stuttering in young children and the most effective treatment available for teenagers and adults.
Vocal Disorders looks to provide research information, the latest medical findings, and information on tools and aides that appeal to people with voice problems, as well as provide ways those who are impacted by voice problems (including friends, family members, and medical professionals) to connect with one another.