Information on various worldwide disability foundations, community and nonprofit organizations including non-governmental organizations (NGO)https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/en-usMon, 16 Mar 2026 09:21:11 EDTFoundations - NonprofitsAustralian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) has launched a new initiative called Afford Care, to combat gaps in disability supports caused by COVID-19 disruptionshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/afford-covid-19.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/afford-covid-19.phpFri, 17 Apr 2020 18:07:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsThe humanitarian, faith-based organization provides durable and adaptable wheelchairs at no cost to people with little to no mobility in developing nationshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/fwm-mission.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/fwm-mission.phpMon, 16 Oct 2017 11:06:13 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsFree Wheelchair Mission, an Orange County nonprofit, celebrates one million lives transformed through the gift of mobility at Miracle of Mobility gala on July 13https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/fwm.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/fwm.phpTue, 04 Jul 2017 13:34:50 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsMichael J. Fox leads more than 200 parkinsons disease advocates on Capitol Hill in support of federal research funding and access to carehttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/mjf.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/mjf.phpWed, 01 Mar 2017 09:27:46 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsArticle about Elton Thomas of Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis, who promotes opportunities for people who are blind to find employmenthttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/elton-thomas.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/elton-thomas.phpTue, 28 Jun 2016 11:58:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsAdvocates for Individuals with Disabilities (AID) outlines new business model in hopes to make permanent changes in ADA compliancehttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/aid-org.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/aid-org.phpTue, 21 Jun 2016 11:01:10 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsLighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis is a not-for-profit entity functioning like a for-profit company to advance meaningful social services missionhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/lbsl.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/lbsl.phpFri, 11 Dec 2015 08:14:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsOverview of MercyCorps Organization who's mission is to create secure, productive and just communitieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/mercycorps.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/mercycorps.phpMon, 19 Oct 2015 08:18:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsSightsavers 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.https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/sightsavers.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/sightsavers.phpFri, 16 Oct 2015 10:31:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsOverview of the Alpine Autism Center that provides access to treatment for people and family members affected by autism in the Pikes Peak Regionhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/aac.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/aac.phpWed, 09 Sep 2015 16:58:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsSteve Gleason foundation is committed to assisting people with ALS live inspired, productive lives by providing access to life-affirming events and assistive technologyhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/steve-gleason.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/steve-gleason.phpSat, 08 Aug 2015 13:56:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsAmity Foundation was one of the first non-profit substance abuse treatment agencies to look past the stereotypical drug treatment clienthttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/amity.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/amity.phpTue, 21 Jul 2015 09:07:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsSchizophrenics Anonymous (SA) is a self-help peer support six-step program run both by and for people with schizophrenia or a related form of illnesshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/sardaa.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/sardaa.phpMon, 29 Dec 2014 09:17:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsALS Association announce long-term strategy for leveraging Ice Bucket Challenge donations to treat and cure ALS through global research, care services and public policyhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/ice-bucket.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/ice-bucket.phpSat, 01 Nov 2014 15:53:48 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsThe Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation launched The Big Idea campaign to raise $15 million for epidural stimulation research in 36 spinal cord injury patientshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/thebigidea.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/thebigidea.phpThu, 09 Oct 2014 10:15:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsClean the World Foundation is committed to reducing waste from discarded soap products and preventing deaths from hygiene-related illnesseshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/saving-soap.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/saving-soap.phpThu, 02 Oct 2014 10:01:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsInformation regarding The Olympia-Wafula Foundation an organization dedicated to provision of healthy living solutions for people with disabilities and the disadvantagedhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/olympia-wafula.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/olympia-wafula.phpMon, 24 Jun 2013 09:32:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsAn overview of The LD Resources Foundation which provides access to knowledge for adults who experience forms of learning disabilitieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/ld-resources.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/ld-resources.phpMon, 04 Mar 2013 08:41:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsExpansion of Avril Lavigne Rockstar Clubs at Easter Seals into U.S. and Canada to support recreational programming for kids and youth with disabilitieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/avril-lavigne-foundation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/avril-lavigne-foundation.phpFri, 01 Feb 2013 11:39:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsInformation regarding Steve Wampler and the Wampler Foundation that raises money to send kids with physical disabilities to camp at no cost to their familieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/wampler.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/wampler.phpSat, 01 Sep 2012 15:14:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsKessler Foundation endorses NTI's goal to increase the effectiveness in developing work-at-home jobs for individuals with disabilities in Americahttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/kessler.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/kessler.phpMon, 13 Feb 2012 11:49:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsLeading 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 problemshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/prioritize.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/prioritize.phpSat, 11 Jun 2011 17:31:32 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsNew Foundation will advocate and campaign for increased funding for global vaccine research against infectious diseases including neglected tropical diseaseshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/vaccine-research.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/vaccine-research.phpThu, 09 Jun 2011 17:33:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsList of Government, NGO's and disability organizations that provide help, support, and assistance for persons with disabilitieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/us-organizations.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/us-organizations.phpTue, 19 Apr 2011 10:36:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsGovernment of Canada Celebrates Donation Made to the Tim Horton Childrens Foundation on Behalf of Her Majesty the Queenhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/tim-horton-donation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/tim-horton-donation.phpSat, 16 Oct 2010 14:03:18 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsThe Jeannette Rankin Foundation supports low-income women ages 35 and older who are motivated to change their lives through educationhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/jeannette-rankin.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/jeannette-rankin.phpSun, 01 Aug 2010 15:43:30 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsChanging Minds Foundation holds conference about treatment for Down syndromehttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/changing-minds-foundation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/changing-minds-foundation.phpFri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:49 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsPrime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for the Rick Hansen Foundationhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/rick-hansen-foundation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/rick-hansen-foundation.phpMon, 22 Mar 2010 10:11:29 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsMichael j. Fox foundation commits up to $5.75 million in funding for 2010 critical challenges in parkinson's diseasehttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/parkinsons-funding.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/parkinsons-funding.phpWed, 03 Mar 2010 06:46:19 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsThe Disability Foundation is deeply involved in serving people with disabilities and making sure that opportunity for involvement in life and living existshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/disability-foundation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/disability-foundation.phpMon, 01 Mar 2010 18:14:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsDevelopment of biomarkers is of critical importance to increasing the speed and efficiency of Parkinson's Disease therapeutic developmenthttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/pd-projects.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/pd-projects.phpThu, 04 Feb 2010 18:37:18 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsThe AARP Foundation supports vulnerable seniors through employment programs, free tax assistance, financial management services, and legal advocacyhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/aarp-foundation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/aarp-foundation.phpTue, 02 Feb 2010 15:37:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsGates Foundation to dedicate $10 billion over 10 years to support vaccine research development and delivery throughout the developing worldhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/gates-donation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/gates-donation.phpSat, 30 Jan 2010 12:58:26 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsInformation on The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation including Education and Scholarshipshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/gates-foundation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/gates-foundation.phpSun, 03 Jan 2010 16:45:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsThe PACER Center is a parent information and training center for families of children and young people with disabilitieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/pacer-center.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/pacer-center.phpSun, 08 Nov 2009 09:31:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsNational Disability Employment Awareness Month calls attention to serious job challenges facing the disability communityhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/disability-community-employment.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/disability-community-employment.phpWed, 14 Oct 2009 16:36:33 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsThe ANCOR Foundation supports development of programs and disseminates information which improves quality of life for persons with disabilitieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/ancor-foundation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/ancor-foundation.phpThu, 01 Oct 2009 10:23:20 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsInitiative to help returning OEF/OIF Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and traumatic brain injuries and their familieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/red-sox-foundation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/red-sox-foundation.phpThu, 17 Sep 2009 17:37:09 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsThe Pathways Awareness Foundation organization works to raise awareness concerning early detection and benefits of early therapy for infants and children with motor delayshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/pathways-awareness.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/pathways-awareness.phpWed, 29 Jul 2009 17:53:00 EDTDisabled WorldFoundations - NonprofitsThe Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been making a difference in the lives of women with breast cancer for over 20 yearshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/susan-g-komen.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/susan-g-komen.phpThu, 19 Feb 2009 16:33:58 EDTDisabled World