Additional References/Links
Disability Resources
- “Learning about Bipolar Disorder” tool-kit: World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) tool-kit designed to educate people suffering from bipolar disorder and their families by giving them the resources they need to identify, accept and manage symptoms more effectively. (PDF)
- AIDS: HIV/AIDS information from the Federal government about prevention, testing, treatment, research, programs, policies, and resources.
- AIDS (en Espanol)
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: Find an Allergist/Immunologist, pollen counts, and easy-to-read fact sheets about a variety of allergic disorders.
- American Cancer Society: Patients, family, friends, survisors, and caregivers can find information on cancer. Manage your cancer experience by learning about the different treatment options, find support programs and services, and resources for healthy living.
- American College of Rheumatology: Learn about specific rheumatic diseases by reading patient-oriented overviews of over 50 topics including diseases and conditions, medications, and information about health care providers who treat rheumatology patients, and additional topics of interest for patients with rheumatic diseases. Find a rheumatologist in your area and read about legislation that affects patient care and federal funding of rheumatology research.
- American Diabetes Association: Find information on diabetes, nutrition and recipes, weight loss and exercise, and other helpful resources.
- American Lung Association: Do you suffer from a lung disease like Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema or COPD? Learn more about your disease, and read about treatment options and procedures.
- Angel Food Ministries: Founded in 1994, Angel Food Ministries provides food for individuals who are struggling financially. The Angel Food program helps provide food relief to more than 500,000 families each month. The menu for Angel Food varies from month to month, and all orders are picked up at local Host Sites; churches, organizations, schools and outreaches throughout the United States. A box of food goes for $28-$30 and provides balanced nutrition and variety with enough food to feed a family of four for a week.
- CFIDS Association of America: As many as 4 million U.S. adults, teens and children suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS. Familiarize yourself with the symptoms of CFS, find a health care provider, and join an online community.
- Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America: Find detailed information about Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS), its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, important research findings and how it affects the lives of those who live with it everyday.
- Crohn’s Online: Learn how to avoid problematic foods, techniques that can help reduce stress, or learn more about treatment options that will help you better manage your Crohn’s flare-ups.
- Disability Resuorces: Looking for help in your state or community? The Disability Resources’s Regional Resource Directory lists thousands of local agencies and organizations, arranged by state and subdivided by topic.
- Epilepsy Foundation: Learn about epilepsy and living with the disability, and interact online with others affected by the disease.
- Fibro Center: Read about fibromyalgia, the symptoms of fibromyalgia pain, find online tools and resources to help you cope with the disorder.
- Fibromyalgia Network: Stay current on fibromyalgia treatment, coping strategies, and connect online with others like you.
- Fibromyalgia news and treatment information: Fibromyalgia can cause many disabling symptoms. This link includes up to date information, news and research.
- GovBenefits.gov: GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1,000 Federal- and State-administered benefit and assistance programs. Find out which benefits you may be eligible for by using their online screening tool – it’s free, easy-to-use, and completely confidential.
- HealthCare.com: Use HealthCare.com’s vast directory to search for a healthcare provider by specialty, name, or symptom.
- Heart Health Inc.: USB-enabled Heart Health Monitor that is simple to use and when strapped to the wrist, provides heart health indicator readings within one minute of activation. The data is transferred via e-mail or GSM cell phone to a physician.
- Hospitals Directory: Find hospitals by state.
- Hypertension Education Foundation, Inc.: Improve your health by educating yourself. Find helpful information on hypertension, or high blood pressure.
- Living with Crohn’s Disease: Find information on Crohn’s disease, tips on living with the disease, treatment, and research
- Medical Evidence: SSA discusses medical evidence for various categories of disability.
- Medicare: The Official U.S. Government site for people with medicare.
- National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists: Search for a mental health professional near you who is certified by the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists.
- National Institute of Mental Health: The National Institute of Mental Health is dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Find medical information and articles on neurological disorders such as, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), back pain, and spinal cord injury.
- National Library of Medicine: MedlinePlus is chock-full of helpful information. Read about your condition in the medical encyclopedia, find a doctor or hospital, read about your prescriptions, medicines, herbs, and supplements, and access news articles and other helpful resources.
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Learn all about Multiple Sclerosis, how to get treatment, maintain the quality of your life, and join an online community.
- National Organization on Disability
- Section 8 Programs: Low income housing programs provide houses, apartments and shelters designed especially for families with low incomes who cannot afford safe, decent housing nation wide. Log on to apply and have online access to Section 8 housing and low income housing listings in the United States.
- Share your story about fibromyalgia: Are you living with fibromyalgia? Finding someone who truly understands what you’re going through can provide many benefits. Consider sharing your story and tips with others, so that they may learn from your experience.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, fka Food Stamps): SNAP helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a State application form. Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM card and accepted at most grocery stores.
- Vestibular Disorders Association: Vestibular (inner ear) disorders can cause dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, hearing changes, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and other symptoms. Access information, helpful resources, and support for those suffering from a vestibular disorder.
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – better known as the WIC Program – serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
Affordable Healthcare (Local Clients)
- Children’s Medical Services: Find many resources to assist you with understanding your child’s health issues and to provide family information and assistance.
- Florida Discount Drug Card Program: The Florida Discount Drug Card is designed to lower the cost of prescriptions for Florida residents who meet their eligibility guidelines.
- Florida Health Finder: Find information to help you compare hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, health plans, nursing homes, and prescription drugs. The website also lists Florida health care facilities; information on health insurance; medical care resources for the uninsured; resources for seniors; and much more.
- Florida Kid Care: Florida’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19. When you apply for the insurance, Florida KidCare will check which program your child may be eligible for based on age and family income.
General
- Basic Explanations: Basic questions on SSDI answered by the National Endowment for Financial Education