Disabled people’s rights in America are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law prevents against discrimination based on physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and demands equal access to certain public areas, buildings, transportation services, and other locations throughout the country.
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For developmentally disabled people and their families, finding services and support can be a challenge. However, these Great Nonprofit Top-Rated centers for the developmentally disabled are giving hope and encouragement to these individuals, their families, and those who care for them.
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An estimated 466 million people around the world have hearing loss or are completely deaf. Adults with hearing disabilities are less likely to find work. Children with hearing problems often underperform at school. Yet early interventions and diagnosis can have a dramatic impact on a person’s overall well-being.
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Are you looking for a way to help people who have cancer? Many nonprofits focus on precisely that. They are also located all around the world. There may be several doing great work in your area of the world.
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Communities all around the world face challenges that threaten residents’ everyday lives. From public safety to education to health care, each municipality has troubles they need to overcome. Community development organizations help towns and cities both in the U.S. and around the world plan for a more prosperous future.
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Since the 60s and 70s, women have been fighting for equal opportunities and equal rights in all corners of the world, including America.
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For those who have survived a crime, recovery can take decades. The trauma of living through a crime can be incredibly complicated. And for survivors facing legal proceedings, seeking compensation, or needing additional ongoing services, it can be hard to know where to turn. Victims Services help these survivors move past the trauma, find justice, and move forward to a healthy, happy future.
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Marginalized groups live in every part of the country, and every part of the world. These marginalized populations often experience inequality in education, health care, and other vital services, as well as underrepresentation in government. However, many organizations help these individuals find independence and success through training, support, and other services.
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An estimated 1.8 million Americans will be diagnosed with some type of cancer this year. However, nearly 17 million Americans who were previously diagnosed with cancer are still alive today. Advances in cancer diagnoses, treatments, and prevention have saved millions of lives across the nation and around the world, and nonprofit cancer research organizations are ensuring that even more people beat cancer, and go on to live longer, fuller lives.
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This year, more than 1.8 million Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis. More than 600,000 cancer patients will lose their lives. Sadly, nearly every American has been impacted by cancer in some way. There are, however, cancer nonprofits throughout the country and around the world that are fighting to find a cure.
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There is a quote from Robert Swan that says, “The greatest danger to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” It highlights the importance of getting involved and making changes to help protect our natural resources. With water covering the majority of the planet, it needs all the help that we can provide.
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It’s easy to associate the elderly with nursing homes, but in reality, only 3.6% of people over 65 live in a nursing home. The rest of that growing sector of our population is still maintaining their home, living in apartments, or bunking with their families. Finding the right kind of living situation can be overwhelming as you reach the later years in life because of money, mobility issues, or just access to other people and things you need.
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One of the fastest-growing demographic groups is our seniors. With life expectancy on the rise and medical advancements, people are simply living longer. This news is incredible but also means there is an increased need in places that cater to seniors. Not only to provide assistance for day to day tasks, but also somewhere to go and be part of a community.
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More than 2.2 billion people worldwide visually impaired or blind. There are varying degrees of blindness, however, and only about 10–15% of the blind population are unable to see anything at all. But any impact on vision for a person means that their routine is altered in some way. These people rely on a variety of services for assistance for themselves and their families so life can be as close to normal as possible.
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Education can be expensive. About 72% of students in the United States require some type of financial assistance for college. There are many different kinds of aid, including scholarships, government aid, work-study programs, and student loans. Each type requires different paperwork, qualifications, and if you have loans, they require a payment plan that can last years. About 1 in 6 American adults currently have student loan debt. It isn’t just the tuition, but the transportation, living expenses, and other costs associated with getting an education.
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We all encounter multiple things daily that are considered dangerous. If you’re like me, you’ve never really considered the places you received safety education in your lifetime. So much goes into raising awareness and teaching safety to us, but we rarely stop and acknowledge those incredible organizations. From cars to pools to pets we don’t know, we are armed with the knowledge that we need to safely navigate the world thanks to people who work in safety education. Organizations work with schools, families, and community outreach networks to teach everyone different safety tips in as many ways as possible. With all this exposure, a lot of these safety tips just become second nature to us and help us stay safe.
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In the United States, 1 out of every five adults experiences a mental illness. There is no simple cure. Mental health is extremely important, but often overlooked especially in more vulnerable populations. Nearly 60% of Americans with mental health issues did not receive any treatment last year. There is a great need for organizations that can help people get the help they need and get on their feet and thrive in society on their own.
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There are many homeless dogs and cats around the world, and we need veterinary services to provide essential services for all animals and help find homes for as many as possible. Like Bob Barker used to say on The Price is Right, spay and neuter your pets! These five organizations are all helping do that plus so much more.
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Disabilities impact a large portion of the population, and they have a wide range as far as severity and the impact on the body. Many adults struggle with daily tasks and activities due to a disability. About 7% of those adults struggle with independent living and need some form of help.
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Counselors are trained professionals that help people with all kinds of problems or illness. They help people work through everyday problems like relationship issues, sadness, or significant life transitions. They are trained to help people who have a mental illness so they can manage their symptoms. Counselors have a graduate degree – either master’s or doctoral and depending on where they are located, many are required to be licensed. You will find them in schools, military bases, hospitals, and many other important parts of society including online.
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