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The American Association of People with Disabilities is the nation's largest disability organization. We promote equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation for people with disabilities. Our members, including people with disabilities and our family, friends, and supporters, represent a powerful force for change.

New Directions believes that people who have disabilities deserve the same opportunities in life that others expect and enjoy. Our profoundly enriching travel programs expand the self-esteem of every traveler. Whole new worlds of understanding open for both participants and the general population. Through these unique programs, people with disabilities are increasingly understood, appreciated and accepted as important and contributing members of our world. Changing the way the world views disability— one adventure at a time.

It is the mission of Ray Graham Association to create opportunities that empower people with disabilities to reach, grow and achieve.

NAPD provides quality services to people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. They offer programs, advocacy and skills that empower our clients to live more productive, rewarding and independent lives, fully integrated into the community. They are inspired by a common purpose of " making a difference daily."

The PEI Council of People with Disabilities (formerly named The PEI Council of the Disabled) was formed in 1974 by concerned people with disabilities. Its mandate is to speak out on issues such as housing, education, employment, transportation, human rights and access to support services. The PEI Council of People with Disabilities promotes the full participation and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of Island life.

To coordinate and Facilitate Development Programs for Equalization of opportunities and Better Quality Life of Women and Girls with Disabilities

We believe in the principles of Accessibility, Equity and Full Participation.

Riders in the CARD program utilize horseback riding skills to achieve therapeutic and athletic goals. CARD provides a uniquely wide variety of classes within our program. This allows us to provide exceptional service to children and adults with a broad range of disabilities. Therapeutic horseback riding is medically recognized, and proven, to benefit children and adults with almost any cognitive, physical and/or emotional disability. CARD offers 4 different types of classes, each unique to the riders’ different goals. The 4 programs are Hippotherapy, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, and Adapted Sport.

Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) empowers youth with disabilities to reach their full potential by providing transformative mentoring and career-readiness programs, youth development opportunities, and inclusion expertise. We motivate youth to reach their personal, educational, and career goals and guide organizations in becoming more inclusive.

YoWDO exists to unlock youth with disabilities' hidden potentials while promoting their rights and opportunities for inclusive and equitable development.

The mission of Support for Families is “to ensure that families of children with any kind of disability or special health care need, and the providers who serve them, have the knowledge and support to make informed choices that enhance children's development and well-being. We promote partnership with families, professionals and the community at large, because it is through partnership that we create a community where our children can flourish."