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Caregiver Resource Page
Updated 04/25/08
Page Sponsored By: Find Wheelchair Vans and Accessible Vans for Sale at AMS Vans. Wheelchair Vans for Sale | Handicap Van Sales | Used Handicap Vans IntroductionThe International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet understands what an important job being a caregiver is. The Center is committed to collecting as many resources as it can to help caregivers all over the world. This page is dedicated to all who will be doing this important and under appreciated job. Hopefully some of these resources will help to make this task easier. If you know of any pages or sites you feel should be here, please email the address to icdri@icdri.org or . This page is dedicated to the wonderful people around the world who serve as caregivers. See
Nursing Jobs and HealthcareJobs in Ireland See the new page Financial Aid Resources for Purchasing Assistive Technology It might also be useful to check Books on Caregiver Issues to see if you can find literature on the issues with which you need help. The Caregiver's Essential Hand Book You may find additional help in Books on Disability Legal and Policy Issues as well.
AccentCare An excellent site with many resources for caregivers and seniors. Accessible Vans by Adaptive Mobility Van Sales is a nationwide provider of affordable wheelchair accessible vans. AMS Vans - USA Advocates Across America An educations and advocacy resource for parents of disabled children. Break Boundries : Ways that people with disabilties can control devices in their homes! The Breaking New Ground Resource Center - Resources Rural and Agricultural Technology and independent Living Care.com: Find Long Term Care and Elder Care Resources - Senior Care Articles and Resources Caregiver Network Inc.: A Canadian Caregiver Resource Caregivers.com: An Information and Referral network for caregivers. Caregiving.com Valuable information and other things to help support caregivers. CareThere A site with many resources to assist caregivers and seniors. Center for Family Caregivers: A valuable organization to help caregivers get the resources they need including ways to work at home. COMPREHENSIVE DISABILITY CARE A Resource for Caregivers in India The Crotched Mountain Foundation The mission of the Crotched Mountain Foundation is to assist children and adults with disabilities achieve optimal growth and independence Disabled Transportation Made Easy and Affordable! Article about affordable disabled transportation to help keep people independent. disAbility Resource Center : a resource for caregivers and those who need independent living information in the Everett Washington area. Disability Rights Advocates - An advocacy organization for people with disabilities and their caregivers. Disability Rights Advocates - Hungary An advocacy organization for people with disabilities and their caregivers in Hungary. Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc. An advocacy organization for children with disabilities and their parents The Fathers Network: A resource for fathers of disabled children. Financial Aid Resources
for Purchasing Assistive Technology Handicapped Children: An excellent site written from the perspective of and special education teacher. Handicap Vans with Accessible Wheelchair Lifts and Ramps Buy new or used wheelchair accessible vans with a low price guarantee. Assistive Devices for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Homecare Suppliers, LLC is an authorized provider of senior-age, mobility products– featuring factory-direct pricing. Kennedy Krieger Institute: Help for caregivers of children and young adults with brain disorders The Living Journal: This is a tool for caregivers to use to keep track of the everyday needs of the person for whom they are caring. Lupus Patients Understanding & Support (LUPUS): A UK website devoted to meeting the unmet needs of those affected by SLE and related diseases. National Alliance for Caregiving: A national resource for caregivers National Family Caregivers Association: National Membership organization for caregivers The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) The national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Our special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). Our-Kids : a support site for parents of disabled children, it has an email list. Parent Pals:- A resource for parents to locate a special education professional in their area. Parents, Inc : PARENTS is a partnership of Alaska families with children with disabilities which provides support, training resources, and advocacy statewide Parents Helping Parents: A site devoted to parents who can help other parents with children with disabilities Pathways Awareness: Pathways Awareness Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to education for and about children with movement and physical challenges, and their families. Special Needs Advocate for Parents (SNAP) : To provide information, advocacy, and referrals to families with special needs children of all ages and disabilities Speech Strategies - Speech Strategies offers home services for stroke victims and their families, parents preparing for IEP meetings, and stutterers of all ages. Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers - National law firm dedicated to helping the injured. Morgan & Morgan fighting for the people; not the powerful. The Thistle Foundation: The Thistle Foundation provides services which enable disabled people and their families to lead independent lives. Transitions Elder Care Consulting - Of particular interest in the Care Givers Guide. The Well Spouse Association: A non-profit organization that offers emotional support to spouses/partners of the chronically ill or disabled. Viatical Guide The Viatical Guide to provide individuals and their families unique financial solutions to improve their quality of life when facing monetary and emotional hardships that come with a catastrophic illness Wheelchair Vans for Sale Buy used handicapped vans with new wheelchair or scooter accessible conversions. Winners on Wheels (WOW): WOW empowers kids in wheelchairs.
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