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Best of the Web: History & Social Sciences » Disability Information » Mobility Disabilities
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American Disabled for Accessible Public Transit - ADAPT
American Disabled for Accessible Public Transit ADAPT is a national organization that focuses on promoting services in the community. They help in providing mobility assistance instead of housing people with disabilities in institutions and nursing homes.
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Amputee Coalition of America
On-line resource center advocating and reaching out to people with limb loss to educate and empower them to lead rich and productive lives.
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Arthritis Foundation
Resources, advocacy, research, events, articles, and more on this comprehensive site.
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Disabled Sports USA
National nonprofit organization offering nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with permanent physical disability.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Dedicated to ending the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis, including treatments, research, advocacy, educational programs, special events..
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Paralyzed Veterans of America
Dedicated to serving the needs of spinal cord injured/diseased veterans and non-veterans with disabilities.
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Special Olympics
Special Olympics for the disabled, provides continual training and competition in Olympic style summer and winter sports.
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UCPnet: United Cerebral Palsy
Second largest health charity in America for advancement of independence and productivity of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

