Resources

Select a category below to browse resources in our database. We are a United States-focused database. If there is a resource you are in need of, please reach out to us at info@thelucasproject.org.

NAA’s Give A Voice program

The intent of NAA’s Give A Voice program is to provide the opportunity for meaningful, effective communication to individuals with autism who are nonspeaking or unreliably speaking, and whose communication challenges put them at increased risk of injury or harm.
NAA’s Give A Voice Program also can provide qualifying individuals with an assistive communication device.

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National Adult Day Services Associations

The NADSA Board of Directors has redefined Adult Day Services to help clarify to a wider ranges of audiences what services ADS provides and who it represents in our senior and adult communities. Those audiences include legislators, agencies, payors and caregivers. As the only national organization solely representing Adult Day Services, NADSA wants to ensure all the industry’s constituencies have a clear understanding of the critical role ADS plays in the continuum of long-term care.

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National Alliance for Care at Home

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) have come together to form the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance).

The Alliance is the largest organization representing, advocating for, educating, and connecting providers of care in the home for millions across the US who depend on that care.

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National Alliance for Caregiving

Building Better Support for Family Caregivers in Transplant Care

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization.

We are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Our Alliance includes more than 650 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.

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National Aphasia Association

Aphasia is a language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate—but not their intelligence. It can occur suddenly, often after stroke or brain injury, or develop gradually, as in the case of Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA).

The National Aphasia Association provides support, promotes public awareness, and fosters research that improves the lives of  people living with aphasia and their families.

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National Disability Rights Network

The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and the Client Assistance Programs (CAP) for individuals with disabilities.

We’re the only legally based advocacy organization established by Congress to protect the rights of all individuals with disabilities. As part of that mandate, our network includes agencies in every state and U.S. territory, working to provide legal protection and advocacy services for people with disabilities.

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National Down Syndrome Congress

The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to an improved world for individuals with Down syndrome. Founded in 1973, we are the leading national resource of support and information for anyone touched by or seeking to learn about Down syndrome, from the moment of diagnosis, whether prenatal or at birth, through adulthood.

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National Down Syndrome Society

NDSS’ mission is to create a world where individuals with Down syndrome thrive.

Founded in 1979, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perceptions. The organization’s work is achieved through four key pillars: Resources & Support, Research, Advocacy & Policy, and Community Engagement.

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National Family Caregiver Support Program

The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) provides grants to states and territories to fund various supports that help family and informal caregivers care for older adults in their homes for as long as possible.

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National Institute on Aging

Healthy Aging, Alzheimer’s, and More!

NIA provides health information informed by research and reviewed by experts to help you learn about healthy aging and common health conditions in older adults.

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National Institute on Neurological Disorders and Stroke

The mission of NINDS is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease for all people.

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National Kidney Foundation

The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation.

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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

The mission of NORD is to improve the health and well-being of people with rare diseases by driving advances in care, research and policy.

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National Park Service

The Interagency Access Pass is part of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series and is available free for US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.

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National Patient Advocate Foundation

National Patient Advocate Foundation is the advocacy affiliate of the Patient Advocate Foundation and is dedicated to improving health care access, quality and affordability through policies, programs and practices that optimize the experience and outcomes for patients and caregivers.  NPAF brings the patient voice to the forefront by articulating powerful individual stories and the collective needs of the community.

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