This page lists by topic area a collection of organizations, journals, and online resources that provide information about treatment, support, or services for people with disabilities, as well as their families and professionals who support them.
On this page:
Travel
- Air Charity Network.
The Air Charity Network is comprised of member organizations who cover specific geographical services areas and coordinated volunteer pilot flights in the US, helping people in need access life-saving medical care, arranging flights of compassion for military personnel and their families, as well as flights of disaster response.
Toll Free: (877) 621-7177.
Contact information.
- Mercy Medical Angels.
Mercy Medical Angels helps to remove barriers to medical care with transportation on the ground and in the air and ensures that no one is denied medical care because they don't have transportation.
Request Assistance.
Contact Form.
- National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC).
A program of the US Department of Transportation. Resources and Publications are available, although the program is no longer funded.
- Office of Aviation Consumer Protection at the Department of Transportation (DOT).
DOT provides guidance on transportation related laws and provides information for all travelers related to travel within the US. This includes information and guidance for travelers with disabilities, airports, and airlines.
Telephone: (855) 368-4200.
- WheelchairTravel.org.
Wheelchair Travel is an accessible travel blog and catalog of what one person has learned while exploring the world with a disability, a passport, and their power wheelchair. The blog provides accessibility information in different world destinations; information on air travel, hotels, international travel, and train travel; resources related to accessible travel agents, medical equipment rentals, must-have travel gear, personal care assistance, and more; among others.
Volunteerism
- International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) c/o Foundation of Sustainable Development (FSDFSD).
IVPA is a nonprofit accrediting body dedicated to promoting awareness and access to quality volunteer abroad programs. IVPA's searchable database of programs helps potential volunteers begin their journey of volunteering abroad.
Email: info@volunteerinternational.org.
- Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network.
The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to engaging more people and resources more effectively in volunteer service.
Phone: (404) 979-2900.
Fax: (404) 979-2901.
Email: support@pointsoflight.org.
- Volunteer.gov.
Volunteer.gov is a volunteer recruitment and management portal for people who are passionate about supporting causes managed by federal agencies. People with and without disabilities can use Volunteer.gov to find volunteer opportunities, submit an application, and track their volunteer hours.
- VolunteerMatch.
VolunteerMatch is dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer; and offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer, and business leaders committed to civic engagement.