Disability Foundations and Non-profit Organizations Publications

Summary: Disabled World's compilation of publications encompasses articles, research papers, and informative documents covering a wide array of topics pertinent to disability foundations and nonprofit organizations. The collection includes announcements highlighting initiatives like Afford's response to COVID-19, overviews of organizations such as MercyCorps and Sightsavers, and discussions on legislative acts like the Steve Gleason Act of 2015. These resources offer valuable insights into the efforts of various organizations and individuals advocating for disability rights, providing support, and addressing health concerns. They serve as informative and helpful materials for people with disabilities, seniors, and the broader community interested in understanding the landscape of disability-focused foundations and nonprofits.

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Foundations and Nonprofits Publications
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Review		Preface / PostfacePublication
Type		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
Initiative by Afford Promises All Australians Access to Disability Supports in Response to COVID-19The Australian Foundation for Disability (Afford)2020/04/172021/08/23
Free Wheelchair Mission 1 Million for 1 Million CampaignFree Wheelchair Mission2017/10/162018/04/30
One Million Wheelchairs Donated to People in Developing NationsFree Wheelchair Mission2017/07/042018/04/30
Michael J. Fox Leads Parkinson's Disease Advocates On Capitol HillMichael J. Fox Foundation2017/03/012018/03/15
Elton Thomas of St. Louis: Outspoken Advocate for People who are BlindLighthouse for the Blind Saint Louis (LHB)Announcement / Notification2016/06/282023/09/13
AID.org - Fighting Against Disability DiscriminationAdvocates for Individuals with Disabilities - Foundation2016/06/21
Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis Acting Like For-Profit Company - Even Though It Is Non-ProfitLighthouse for the Blind-St. LouisAnnouncement / Notification2015/12/112023/09/13
MercyCorps Organization OverviewThomas C. Weiss2015/10/192020/12/13
Sightsavers: Taking Eye Care to the PeopleThomas C. Weiss2015/10/162021/07/26
Alpine Autism Center: Pikes Peak RegionThomas C. Weiss2015/09/092021/07/30
The Steve Gleason Act of 2015Thomas C. Weiss2015/08/082021/08/05
The Amity Foundation: Assistance for Drug or Alcohol AbuseThomas C. Weiss2015/07/212019/05/03
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (SARDAA)Thomas C. Weiss2014/12/292021/09/25
Thanks to Ice Bucket Donations ALS Association Triples Spending on ResearchThe ALS Association2014/11/012016/09/24
The Big Idea Campaign - 10 Year Anniversary of Christopher Reeve's PassingChristopher and Dana Reeve Foundation2014/10/092014/11/28
Soap, Cleaning the World and Saving LivesIan C. Langtree2014/10/022020/12/15
Olympia-Wafula Foundation: Healthy Living Solutions for Disabled and DisadvantagedThomas C. Weiss2013/06/242021/11/06
The LD Resources FoundationThomas C. Weiss2013/03/042020/05/17
Avril Lavigne Foundation for Youth with DisabilitiesEaster Seals2013/02/012022/02/19
Steve Wampler and The Wampler FoundationDisabled World News2012/09/012022/02/11
Matching Disabled Americans to Work at Home JobsKessler Foundation2012/02/132022/06/24
Foundations Promise to Prioritize Underserved CommunitiesNational Committee for Responsive Philanthropy2011/06/112011/06/12
Vaccine Research Foundation for Infectious and Tropical DiseasesThe Foundation for Vaccine Research2011/06/092022/03/11
List of Disability Organizations: Government and PrivateIan C. LangtreeInformative2011/04/192023/09/19
Donation Made to Tim Horton Children's Foundation by the QueenHuman Resources and Skills Development Canada2010/10/16
Education and Scholarships for Women - Jeannette Rankin FoundationJeannette Rankin Foundation2010/08/01
Down Syndrome Conference Discusses Available Symptom TreatmentsPatricia Almeida2010/07/302016/02/27
PM Support for Rick Hansen Foundation CanadaGovernment of Canada2010/03/22
$5.75 Million in Funding for Parkinson's Disease - Michael J. Fox FoundationThe Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research2010/03/032010/07/08
The Disability Foundation of VancouverIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/03/012024/04/14
Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $2.8M for Parkinson's Disease ProjectsMichael J. Fox Foundation2010/02/042010/07/08
AARP Foundation OverviewIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2010/02/022025/03/12
Gates Foundation to Dedicate $10 billion Over 10 yearsGAVI's PneumoADIP2010/01/302016/06/13
The Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationIan C. Langtree2010/01/032023/05/15
The PACER Center: Parent Training and InformationThomas C. WeissInformative2009/11/082023/10/08
Disability Community Employment Opportunities - Kessler FoundationKessler Foundation2009/10/142010/01/30
The ANCOR FoundationIan C. Langtree2009/10/012010/07/16
Red Sox Foundation-Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base ProgramDepartment of Veterans Affairs2009/09/172010/01/30
Pathways Awareness Foundation ReviewThomas C. WeissInformative2009/07/292024/03/16
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer FoundationSally Hayes2009/02/192019/02/06

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