The Arc of the Capital Area is one of the oldest continuously–operating non-profits in Austin. Since 1949 we empowered adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve over 1,000 individuals each year across 17 counties. Intellectual and developmental disabilities or I/DD is an umbrella term that includes more than 100 different diagnoses, including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and Autism.
The Mary Campbell Center is first, last and always someone’s home.
From the day The Center opened in 1976, we have successfully maintained a truly homelike environment. We pride ourselves on always showing respect for every resident and in helping to establish and maintain personal dignity. Independence is enhanced, family members are always welcome, and our beautiful grounds and unique facilities are designed for each resident’s safety, comfort, happiness and well-being.
Bella Soul is trying to take a holistic view on health and disease by social networking young adults to share their experiences on what works and does not work for mental and physical well-being. The ultimate purpose for this organization is to help young adults feel in control of their body and situation no matter what circumstances they may find themselves in. Sickness can take away your body, but nothing can take away your Soul!
The mission of Special Olympics Southern California is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion, and well‐being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.
Our organization provides Solvatten Solar Safe Water systems to vulnerable communities that lack access to safe water. Solvatten’s simple, durable and innovative solution is a combined portable water treatment and heating system that has been designed for off-grid household use in the developing world.
We are dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. There are many ways to get support, get involved and donate to support the Reeve Foundation mission.
Since 1950, we’ve spearheaded efforts to transform the lives of people with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. We fund groundbreaking research for promising treatments and provide families with the highest quality care from the best doctors in the country.
Our mission is to find a cure for epilepsy, by promoting and funding patient-focused research. For the 65 million people worldwide with epilepsy, progress is unacceptably slow. Children with uncontrollable seizures frequently face a lifetime of challenges including misunderstandings about epilepsy, discrimination, and other epilepsy-related problems. Mortality rates among people with epilepsy are three times the rate of the general population, and sudden death rates are more than twenty times higher.
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