Additional Resources and Organizations
Educational & Vocational
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National Database of Educational Resources on Traumatic Brain Injury Disability Scholarships American Physical Association DND Press AbilityHub Office of the Professions disABLEDperson.com Ability Forum Up With People Manpower Working Effectively with Employees Who Have Sustained a Brain Injury Stroke Family Easterseals NEURX Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder Brain Train Learning Fundamentals Gus Communications Inc. Institute for Cognitive Prosthetics Bungalow Software
This project is supported by funding from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, United States Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
This section of the Centre for Neuro Skills website highlights academic scholarships for those with brain injury.
The American Physical Association is the national organization for physical therapy. They have an excellent website which provides information about the specific responsibilities of the physical therapist, as well as guidelines for finding a qualified physical therapist in your area.
Disability Resource Library committed to bring information and resources to the disabled community, and to do its part in working toward the elimination of disabilities.
Visit this Assistive Technology related web site for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. AbilityHub is a firm starting point for finding information concerning Assistive Technology.
The Office of the Professions, a cooperative between the Board of Regents and the New York State Education Department oversees the preparation, licensure, and practice of forty-four profession in the State of New York, including physical therapy. Though the information is specific to New York, there are excellent consumers guidelines anyone, anywhere, will find helpful.
This site has just launched its RecuitABILITY service designed to help increase good employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Post your resume or look for a job.
The Ability Forum's mission is to build a complete on-line community resource center where people with disabilities overcome barriers through the power of technology.
Up With People is private, non-profit employment agency
Manpower is a private, non-profit employment agency
An online guide published by Cornell University.
Helps in-home stroke patients practice talking at home using their own computer. They have a free online demo of the program.
National organization with contacts for local agencies for assistance and resources. Receives state and federal funds to provide vocational rehabilitation services.
Computer assisted cognitive remediation programs for help in recovery after a traumatic brain injury.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a national non-profit organization founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced by parents and their children with AD/HD.
Commercial cognitive rehabilitation software.
This site features software from LocuTour Multimedia, innovative software for speech and cognitive rehabilitation.
Software company, distributing educational products for speech disorders.
Rehabilitation services are delivered directly into the patient's home, or place of work utilizing cutting-edge computer technology and videoconferencing. Experienced multi-disciplinary team of therapists specialize in assisting patients to overcome cognitive deficits and regain independence.
Software for Speech/Language Pathologists.