Disability Foundations and Non-profit Organizations Document List

Foundations and Nonprofits Publications - (41 Articles)

• Initiative by Afford Promises All Australians Access to Disability Supports in Response to COVID-19
  Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) has launched a new initiative called Afford Care, to combat gaps in disability supports caused by COVID-19 disruptions.
  Author: The Australian Foundation for Disability (Afford)
  Publish Date: 2020-04-17 - Updated: 2021-08-23

• Free Wheelchair Mission 1 Million for 1 Million Campaign
  The humanitarian, faith-based organization provides durable and adaptable wheelchairs at no cost to people with little to no mobility in developing nations.
  Author: Free Wheelchair Mission
  Publish Date: 2017-10-16 - Updated: 2018-04-30

• One Million Wheelchairs Donated to People in Developing Nations
  Free Wheelchair Mission, an Orange County nonprofit, celebrates one million lives transformed through the gift of mobility at Miracle of Mobility gala on July 13.
  Author: Free Wheelchair Mission
  Publish Date: 2017-07-04 - Updated: 2018-04-30

• Michael J. Fox Leads Parkinson's Disease Advocates On Capitol Hill
  Michael J. Fox leads more than 200 parkinsons disease advocates on Capitol Hill in support of federal research funding and access to care.
  Author: Michael J. Fox Foundation
  Publish Date: 2017-03-01 - Updated: 2018-03-15

• Elton Thomas of St. Louis: Outspoken Advocate for People who are Blind
  Article about Elton Thomas of Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis, who promotes opportunities for people who are blind to find employment.
  Author: Lighthouse for the Blind Saint Louis (LHB)
  Publish Date: 2016-06-28 - Updated: 2018-09-19

• AID.org - Fighting Against Disability Discrimination
  Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities (AID.org) outlines new business model in hopes to make permanent changes in ADA compliance.
  Author: Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities - Foundation
  Publish Date: 2016-06-21

• Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis Is Acting Like a For-Profit Company - Even Though It Is Non-Profit
  Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis is a not-for-profit entity functioning like a for-profit company to advance meaningful social services mission.
  Author: Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis
  Publish Date: 2015-12-11 - Updated: 2016-06-11

• MercyCorps Organization Overview
  Overview of MercyCorps Organization who's mission is to create secure, productive and just communities.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2015-10-19 - Updated: 2020-12-13

• Sightsavers: Taking Eye Care to the People
  Sightsavers works to combat blindness for those living in poverty in developing countries, restoring sight through specialist treatment and eye care and supporting the blind by providing education, counseling and training..
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2015-10-16 - Updated: 2021-07-26

• Alpine Autism Center: Pikes Peak Region
  Overview of the Alpine Autism Center that provides access to treatment for people and family members affected by autism in the Pikes Peak Region.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2015-09-09 - Updated: 2021-07-30

• The Steve Gleason Act of 2015
  Steve Gleason foundation is committed to assisting people with ALS live inspired, productive lives by providing access to life-affirming events and assistive technology.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2015-08-08 - Updated: 2021-08-05

• The Amity Foundation: Assistance for Drug or Alcohol Abuse
  Amity Foundation was one of the first non-profit substance abuse treatment agencies to look past the stereotypical drug treatment client.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2015-07-21 - Updated: 2019-05-03

• Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (SARDAA)
  Schizophrenics Anonymous (SA) is a self-help peer support six-step program run both by and for people with schizophrenia or a related form of illness.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2014-12-29 - Updated: 2021-09-25

• Thanks to Ice Bucket Donations ALS Association Triples Spending on Research
  ALS Association announce long-term strategy for leveraging Ice Bucket Challenge donations to treat and cure ALS through global research, care services and public policy.
  Author: The ALS Association
  Publish Date: 2014-11-01 - Updated: 2016-09-24

• The Big Idea Campaign - 10 Year Anniversary of Christopher Reeve's Passing
  The big idea campaign hopes to raise $15 million for epidural stimulation research to enable people with spinal cord injury to recover autonomic and motor functions. .
  Author: Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
  Publish Date: 2014-10-09 - Updated: 2014-11-28

• Soap, Cleaning the World and Saving Lives
  Clean the World Foundation is committed to reducing waste from discarded soap products and preventing deaths from hygiene-related illnesses.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2014-10-02 - Updated: 2020-12-15

• Olympia-Wafula Foundation: Healthy Living Solutions for Disabled and Disadvantaged
  Information regarding The Olympia-Wafula Foundation an organization dedicated to provision of healthy living solutions for people with disabilities and the disadvantaged.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2013-06-24 - Updated: 2021-11-06

• The LD Resources Foundation
  An overview of The LD Resources Foundation which provides access to knowledge for adults who experience forms of learning disabilities.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2013-03-04 - Updated: 2020-05-17

• Avril Lavigne Foundation for Youth with Disabilities
  Expansion of Avril Lavigne Rockstar Clubs at Easter Seals into U.S. and Canada to support recreational programming for kids and youth with disabilities.
  Author: Easter Seals
  Publish Date: 2013-02-01 - Updated: 2022-02-19

• Steve Wampler and The Wampler Foundation
  Information regarding Steve Wampler and the Wampler Foundation that raises money to send kids with physical disabilities to camp at no cost to their families.
  Author: Disabled World News
  Publish Date: 2012-09-01 - Updated: 2022-02-11

• Matching Disabled Americans to Work at Home Jobs
  Kessler Foundation endorses NTI's goal to increase the effectiveness in developing work-at-home jobs for individuals with disabilities in America.
  Author: Kessler Foundation
  Publish Date: 2012-02-13 - Updated: 2022-06-24

• Foundations Promise to Prioritize Underserved Communities
  Leading foundations promise to dedicate the majority of their giving to benefit underserved communities and a substantial amount to strategies that address the root causes of social problems.
  Author: National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
  Publish Date: 2011-06-11 - Updated: 2011-06-12

• Vaccine Research Foundation for Infectious and Tropical Diseases
  New Foundation will advocate and campaign for increased funding for global vaccine research against infectious diseases including neglected tropical diseases.
  Author: The Foundation for Vaccine Research
  Publish Date: 2011-06-09 - Updated: 2022-03-11

• List of Government and Disability Organizations
  List of Government, NGO's and disability organizations that provide help, support, and assistance for persons with disabilities.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2011-04-19 - Updated: 2022-04-18

• Trudeau Foundation Announces 10 New Mentors
  Former Harper security adviser and War Child Canada leader among 10 Canadians appointed to mentor promising Trudeau Scholars.
  Author: Trudeau Foundation
  Publish Date: 2011-02-08

• Donation Made to Tim Horton Children's Foundation by the Queen
  Government of Canada Celebrates Donation Made to the Tim Horton Childrens Foundation on Behalf of Her Majesty the Queen.
  Author: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
  Publish Date: 2010-10-16

• Education and Scholarships for Women - Jeannette Rankin Foundation
  The Jeannette Rankin Foundation supports low-income women ages 35 and older who are motivated to change their lives through education.
  Author: Jeannette Rankin Foundation
  Publish Date: 2010-08-01

• Down Syndrome Conference Discusses Available Symptom Treatments
  Changing Minds Foundation holds conference about treatment for Down syndrome.
  Author: Patricia Almeida
  Publish Date: 2010-07-30 - Updated: 2016-02-27

• PM Support for Rick Hansen Foundation Canada
  Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for the Rick Hansen Foundation.
  Author: Government of Canada
  Publish Date: 2010-03-22

• $5.75 Million in Funding for Parkinson's Disease - Michael J. Fox Foundation
  Michael j. Fox foundation commits up to $5.75 million in funding for 2010 critical challenges in parkinson's disease.
  Author: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
  Publish Date: 2010-03-03 - Updated: 2010-07-08

• The Disability Foundation of Vancouver
  The Disability Foundation is deeply involved in serving people with disabilities and making sure that opportunity for involvement in life and living exists.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2010-03-01 - Updated: 2015-03-18

• Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $2.8M for Parkinson's Disease Projects
  Development of biomarkers is of critical importance to increasing the speed and efficiency of Parkinson's Disease therapeutic development.
  Author: Michael J. Fox Foundation
  Publish Date: 2010-02-04 - Updated: 2010-07-08

• AARP Foundation Overview
  The AARP Foundation is a non-profit organization and the affiliated charity of AARP.
  Author: Alice Webber
  Publish Date: 2010-02-02 - Updated: 2010-11-18

• Gates Foundation to Dedicate $10 billion Over 10 years
  Gates Foundation to dedicate $10 billion over 10 years to support vaccine research development and delivery throughout the developing world.
  Author: GAVI's PneumoADIP
  Publish Date: 2010-01-30 - Updated: 2016-06-13

• The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
  Information on The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation including Education and Scholarships.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2010-01-03 - Updated: 2010-01-30

• The PACER Center - A Parent Training and Information Center
  The PACER Center is a parent information and training center for families of children and young people with disabilities.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2009-11-08 - Updated: 2010-01-30

• Disability Community Employment Opportunities - Kessler Foundation
  National Disability Employment Awareness Month calls attention to serious job challenges facing the disability community.
  Author: Kessler Foundation
  Publish Date: 2009-10-14 - Updated: 2010-01-30

• The ANCOR Foundation
  The ANCOR Foundation supports development of programs and disseminates information which improves quality of life for persons with disabilities.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2009-10-01 - Updated: 2010-07-16

• Red Sox Foundation-Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program
  Initiative to help returning OEF/OIF Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and traumatic brain injuries and their families.
  Author: Department of Veterans Affairs
  Publish Date: 2009-09-17 - Updated: 2010-01-30

• The Pathways Awareness Foundation
  The Pathways Awareness Foundation organization works to raise awareness concerning early detection and benefits of early therapy for infants and children with motor delays.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2009-07-29 - Updated: 2010-01-30

• Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
  The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been making a difference in the lives of women with breast cancer for over 20 years.
  Author: Sally Hayes
  Publish Date: 2009-02-19 - Updated: 2019-02-06