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This project would be published to inform the public of the struggles arising for people with psychiatric disabilities. The project also provides education and support for those people in need. Some other purposes for the project are to advocate for better funding, improve public opinion of disabled people, and to provide comfort and support to ...
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services is the second-largest state government agency in Kansas.It is responsible for administering services to older adults, managing the four state hospitals and institutions, and directing health occupations credentialing.
American Diabetes Association (ADA) (1939) – educates the public about diabetes. American Foundation for the Blind (1921) – primarily serves the blind population and focuses on advocacy and services. The Arc of the United States – A national organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
AbleLight, formerly known as Bethesda Lutheran Communities, is a non-profit human service organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through faith-based programs. Bethesda, a 501(c)3 non-profit, provides supports and services for more than 2,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their ...
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations that represents more than 14,000 non-profit and for-profit nursing homes, assisted living communities, [1] and facilities for individuals with disabilities. Clifton J. Porter, II became CEO on 14 October 2024.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Long title: An Act to replace the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, to extend and revise the authorization of grants to States for vocational rehabilitation services, with special emphasis on services to those with the most severe disabilities, to expand special Federal responsibilities and research and training programs with respect to individuals with disabilities ...
94-6174016 [1]: Legal status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Purpose "to provide national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through participation in community sports, competition, recreation, high performance sport and educational programs."
In 1978, NCD was created under the original name of the National Council on the Handicapped. It was set up as an advisory body to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by the Comprehensive Services and Disability Amendments Act of 1978 as an amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 780 et seq.).