Government Resources
Nongovernment Resources
Paralyzed Veterans of America: Helps disabled veterans obtain medical help, access jobs and live active lives, and advocates for veterans’ rights.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: Provides support to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in the areas of health, education, employment and community building, and lobbies for veterans’ rights and care.
Blinded Veterans Association: An organization of blinded veterans helping blinded veterans through service programs, regional groups, resources and advocacy.
USO Wounded Warriors: Provides a variety of programs and services to support the morale, welfare, social and entertainment needs of troops and their families.
Hire Heroes: Provides transition assistance, job search assistance and job placement services to veterans.
Disabled American Veterans: Helps disabled veterans access benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs, and provides additional assistance with home loans, scholarships and rides to VA hospitals.
United Spinal Association VetsFirst Service: Assists veterans with making benefits claims and advocates for veterans’ rights.
National Organization on Disability (NOD) Wounded Warriors: Works with the U.S. Army to increase employment opportunities for wounded veterans.
Homes for our Troops: Builds accessible homes at no cost for severely injured veterans.
Job Opportunities for Disabled Vets: A searchable database of job opportunities for disabled veterans.
Disabled Veterans National Foundation: Provides direct services and grants to individuals and organizations to aid veterans and their families with employment, mental health, healthcare costs and more.
Characters Unite: Disabled Vets: USA Networks’ campaign to fight intolerance and raise awareness of the challenges faced by millions of disabled veterans. Also includes resources for disabled veterans.
Government Resources
The White House: Provides information on what the administration is doing on disability issues.
Disability.gov: The main government website that provides information, resources, and links regarding disability.
US Department of Veterans Affairs: Provides information on disability compensation offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Social Security Administration: Provides information on the SSA's Wounded Warrior program and how to apply for benefits.
Department of Labor: Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP): Provides information on ODEP's activities to increase access to jobs for people with disabilities.
Department of Transportation Access to Transport Page: Provides information on access to transportation for people with disabilities, including resources and laws.
National Council on Disability: The NCD is an independent Federal Agency responsible for advising the President and lawmakers on issues pertaining to disability, including policy on education, transportation, technology and healthcare.
GovBenefits: Online tool to help individuals determine their qualification for government benefits.
National Resource Directory: Provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.
Warrior Care: A Department of Defense blog that provides resources and support for wounded veterans to receive care and transition assistance.
Army Wounded Warrior: The US Army's program to assist and advocate for wounded veterans.
Latest News
- AAPD Announces New Grant Program to Expand Work Opportunities for Young Americans with Disabilities
AAPD Press Team | 09/03/2013
- White House Announces Groundbreaking Effort to Promote Equal Opportunity for Americans with Disabilities
AAPD Press Team | 08/27/2013
