Organizations that Support Individuals with Disabilities

See a list of organizations that can provide support or assistance to people with disabilities.

American Council of the Blind (ACB)

An information referral and advocacy agency with 51 state and regional affiliates and 21 national special interest and professional affiliates. Goals include legislative advocacy, improvement of educational and rehabilitation facilities, empowerment and public education.

Anxiety Disorder Association of America (ADAA)

The ADAA promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of those who have them.

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CH.A.D.D.)

CH.A.D.D. (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a national organization with over 32,000 members and more than 500 chapters nationwide that provides support and information for parents who have children with AD/HD and adults with AD/HD.

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

The largest international professional organization committed to improving educational outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

The DBSA is a nonprofit organization aimed at helping people with depressive spectrum illnesses and their families.

Hearing Loss Association of America

Provides awareness and information about hearing loss, assistive devices and alternative communication skills through publications, exhibits and presentations.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

The IDA is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to the study and treatment of learning disabilities and dyslexia. For nearly 52 years, the IDA has been helping individuals with dyslexia, their families, teachers, physicians and researchers to better understand dyslexia.

Learning Ally

Learning Ally is recognized as the nation's leading educational lending library of academic and professional textbooks on audiotape from elementary through postgraduate and professional levels. Students with print disabilities can request cassette or diskette versions of books and order four-track tape players and other audio equipment.

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)

LDA is the largest nonprofit volunteer organization advocating for individuals with learning disabilities. LDA has more than 600 local chapters and affiliates in 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. LDA seeks to educate individuals with learning disabilities and their parents about the nature of the disability and inform them of their rights.

National Association of the Deaf (NAD)

The oldest and one of the largest consumer organizations advocating for equal access by people who are deaf or hard of hearing in the areas of employment, education, telecommunications and rehabilitation.

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

NCLD's mission is to promote public awareness and understanding of children and adults with learning disabilities, and to provide national leadership on their behalf, so they may achieve their potential and enjoy full participation in society.

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

A consumer group that answers questions about blindness and refers people to appropriate resources or adaptive equipment. Maintains publications list and a job listing and referral service.

Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation, Inc. (OCF)

The OCF is an international not-for-profit organization composed of people with OCD and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals and other concerned individuals.