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Non-profits and Non-government organizations (NGOs)

This page provides resources for people with disabilities from non-profits and non-government organizations.
Non-profits

The United States

Disability organizations

This is a list of organizations that support and provide services for people with disabilities and their families. 

Special needs organizations

These organizations provide support to individuals with disabilities and their families. 

The Arc

This organization provides services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

 

Non-government organizations
Humanity & Inclusion (formerly Handicap International)
The link above belongs to the U.S. branch, but the organization operates in countries all over the world. 
UN agencies and NGOs working to protect people with disabilities
This document provides a comprehensive list of NGOs and United Nations agencies that work to protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities around the world. 

This website was created by a group of dedicated students from the Heller School of Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, as part of the Social Media for Development seminar and the Disability Working Group

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