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MEET OUR MEMBERSThese organizations will participate in the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign as members of Aging and Disabilities Charities of America. (Download this file CFC code: 12555 The elderly and disabled are among our most vulnerable. Help support organizations that protect our loved ones and enrich their lives. www.aging-disabilities.org American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging CFC code: 12343 Our member organizations serve their communities offering the continuum of aging services; committed to creating the future of aging services through quality people can trust. www.aahsa.org American School for the Deaf CFC code: 12344 Provides deaf and hard of hearing children, youth, adults, and their families/caregivers with educational and support services on campus and through outreach activities. www.asd-1817.org Associated Services for the Blind Inc. CFC code: 98614 ASB promotes self-esteem, independence, and self-determination among people who are blind or visually impaired through its programs and services and community action. www.asb.org Benjamin Rose Institute CFC code: 12340 Providing home care and adult day services to older Clevelanders we are also a leader in aging service research and public policy advocacy. www.benrose.org Carroll Center for the Blind CFC code: 30927 Provides blind/visually impaired children and adults the skills to live an independent, self-sufficient life through education, rehabilitation, cane travel, computer/job training, etc. www.carroll.org Center for International Rehabilitation CFC code: 10682 This organization works to improve lives of people with disabilities internationally through innovative engineering projects, capacity-building education programs, interactive online tools, and disability rights advocacy. www.cirnetwork.org Disability Rights Advocates CFC code: 49454 Advances rights of people with disabilities through legal representation in high-impact advocacy that results in significant improvements in healthcare, education, employment, transportation and recreation. www.dralegal.org Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. CFC code: 11944 DREDF works to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development. www.dredf.org Elderhostel CFC code: 12355 Elderhostel participants experience healthy aging through programs, conducted at educational and cultural institutions throughout the world, which promote mental and physical activity and social engagement. www.elderhostel.org Help the Helpless CFC code: 61020 We provide care, education, and love to abandoned, handicapped, deaf, and poor children at St. Mary's School's and Orphanage thus breaking the cycle of poverty. www.helpthehelpless.org International Longevity Center - USA Ltd. CFC code: 12354 Through research and education we help society navigate the age boom in positive and constructive ways, and highlight older people's productivity and contributions to society. www.ilcusa.org International Mission for the Disabled Inc. CFC code: 12352 Providing the disabled with religious, recreational, and social services in America and sending medical equipment to third world countries with the love of Christ. www.imdusa.org Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind CFC code: 12114 We breed and train guide dogs and instruct blind Israelis in their effective use, providing independence and safety at no charge. www.israelguidedog.org Landmark College CFC code: 47669 Landmark College provides accessible approaches to learning that empower individuals with learning disabilities and AD/HD to exceed their aspirations and to achieve their greatest potential. www.landmark.edu LRBT America CFC code: 30339 Raises funds to support LRBT to help fight blindness and to promote access to free eye care for the underserved in Pakistan. www.lrbtamerica.org Mobility International USA CFC code: 13662 Empowering people with disabilities around the world through international exchange and international development to achieve their human rights. www.miusa.org Move International CFC code: 12351 Our program helps children and adults with severe motor disabilities achieve increased independence to sit, stand and walk. Working with people others give up on. www.move-international.org National Ability Center CFC code: 12350 Dedicated to the development of lifetime skills for persons with disabilities and their families by providing affordable sports and recreational activities. www.discovernac.org National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse CFC code: 46888 Dedicated to responding to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons and adults with disabilities through research, advocacy, and public and professional awareness. www.preventelderabuse.org National Organization on Disability CFC code: 12349 Successfully expanding the participation, contribution of and attitude toward America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. www.nod.org National Senior Citizens Law Center CFC code: 12348 Rising health care costs and shrinking pensions make older Americans increasingly vulnerable to poverty. We advocate for better Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security programs. www.nsclc.org Oasis Institute CFC code: 78446 The US aging population is growing dramatically. OASIS promotes successful aging nationally by engaging 367,000 older adults in educational, evidence-based health and volunteer service programs. www.oasisnet.org Rehabilitation International CFC code: 61905 There are over 650 million people with disabilities worldwide. We improve education and community-based health and employment services, and advocate for disability rights and participation. www.riglobal.org RHF Foundation, Inc. CFC code: 35499 Many economically disadvantaged persons make desperate choices between paying rent and purchasing food or medications. We provide safe, decent, secure, affordable housing for those in-need. www.rhf.org Shepherd's Centers of America CFC code: 12347 Supports and develops community based organizations utilizing the wisdom and skills of mature adults to give back to communities and pursue life long learning opportunities. www.shepherdcenters.org Think First Foundation CFC code: 35749 Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability for children and teens; presentations and programs teach safe choices: safe driving-sports safety-violence prevention. www.thinkfirst.org Through the Looking Glass CFC code: 12346 Offers disability and Deaf culture-based services, training, research and resource development for families with infants, children, parents or grandparents with disabilities, medical issues or deafness. www.lookingglass.org VisionSpring, Inc. CFC code: 21310 Empowers micro-entrepreneurs to sell eyeglasses in economically underdeveloped countries. We improve people's vision while creating jobs. www.scojofoundation.org World Institute on Disability CFC code: 12345 WID advocates for independent living and full community inclusion of people with disabilities, focusing primarily on access to healthcare, employment, anti-poverty programs and new technologies. www.wid.org
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