Jacksonville Chapter phone number: 448-5388

Breezemonte Homes, Inc.

6316 San Juan Ave. Suite 5

Jacksonville, FL 32210

Phone: 904-781-0004 or 904-710-6311

Fax: 904-771-2113

Website: http://breezemontehomes.com <http://breezemontehomes.com/>

Mission: As a not for profit organization, we are committed to assisting persons who are developmentally disabled with skills of everyday life, community inclusion, social and recreational opportunities to provide quality of life for every individual.

Services available include respite care, personal care assistance, residential habilitation, supported living coaching, supported employment coaching, in home supports, behavioral services and transportation. All services are funded through the Florida MedWaiver Program.

CARD-Center for Autism & Related Disabilities
6026 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Telephone: 633-0760
Fax: 633-0751
Web site: www.centerforautism.org

Our mission is to provide support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.

Home services, school services, professional consultation, public awareness, parent group, sibshop, social skills groups available.  Call CARD for more information.  Support groups also in Nassau county and Flagler county.

Center for Learning Disabilities, National

381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401

New York, NY 10016

Telephone: 888 575-7373 or 212 545-7510

Fax: 212 545-9665

Web site: www.ncld.org

The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) works to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work and life.

NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities., promotes research and programs to foster effective learning and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.

Cerebral Palsy of Northeast Florida
3311 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: 396-1462
Fax: 396-1199
Web site: www.cerebralpalsyofnortheastfloridainc.com

The mission of Cerebral Palsy of Northeast Florida, Inc. is to assist in meeting the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, support their families and provide opportunities for life-long growth and development. 

Programs:
Compassionate Pals Respite Program
Adult Development Training
Non-residential Support Services
Supported Employment
Supported Living
Childrens Services
Speech, Occupational, Developmental and Physical Therapies

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Jacksonville Office
8382 Baymeadows Road, Suite 9
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Telephone: 733-3560
Fax: 733-3794
Web site: www.cff.org

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cycstic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

CFF plans special events to raise money to fund a cure for cystic fibrosis.  There is also a CF care center at Nemours where children are treated and educational programs for the families are available.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (National)
6931 Arlington Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone: 301-951-4422, 800-344-4823
Fax: 301-951-6378
Web site: www.cff.org

The Foundation exists to assure the development of the means to control and cure cystic fibrosis, and to improve the quality of life for people with the disease.  It supports research, accredits a network of Care Centers nationwide, develops materials to help patients, families and the public understand cystic fibrosis, and seeks to affect public policy.  It offers materials for newly diagnosed individuals and a newspaper, Commitment.

Developmental Disabilities Program (Agency for Persons with Disabilities)
3631-B Hodges Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Telephone: 992-2440
Web site: http://apd.myflorida.com

The Developmental Services Program is responsible for providing and coordinating services for individuals, ages three and above, with Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Spina Bifida or Prader-Willi Syndrome.  The social services units of the program coordinate and purchase services for eligible children and adults with disabilities.  Case management, purchase of services and programmatic oversight are provided.  Serves as information center for matters relating to state and community residential services for the developmentally disabled. 

Division of Blind Services
1809 Art Museum Drive, Suite 20
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: 800-226-6356, 348-2730
Fax: 348-2737
Web site: www.state.fl.us/dbs
Days and Hours of Operations: Monday-Friday, 8-5 

The Division's goal is to provide training and resources so individuals who are blind or visually impaired are fully integrated into society. Services may be provided through 12 district offices, local community rehabilitation programs, and the Rehabilitation Center for the Blind.  Anyone, regardless of age, who has vision loss in both eyes may be provided services through our agency.  Library services are available to individuals unable to read conventional print due to any disability.

Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville 
1050 North Davis Street 
Jacksonville, FL  32209
Telephone: 353-6300
Fax: 353-6322
e-mail: dsaj@bellsouth.net
Using assessments and guidelines specifically designed for individuals with Down Syndrome, the DSC offers parents a comprehensive overview of their child's progress in all areas of growth and development.  We focus on the potential of that child to grow, learn and behave in an educational and/or home environment.  

Services provided include: Medical/Physical development, educational progress, speech and language skills, behavior/social skills, physical therapy, occupational therapy, sensory integration issues and prenatal/newborn consultations.

Epilepsy Foundation
4351 Garden City Drive
Landover, MD 20785
Telephone: 800-332-1000
Web site: www.epilepsyfoundation.org

The Epilepsy Foundation will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy, and services.

Epilepsy Foundation of Northeast Florida, Inc.
5209 San Jose Blvd., Suite 101
Jacksonville, FL  32207
Telephone: 731-3752, 888-897-8579
Fax: 730-2329
Web site: www.efnef.org
Fees, If applicable/Form of Payment: Sliding fee
Days and Hours of Operations: Monday-Friday, 8-5 

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeast Florida (EFNEF) provides case management, employment and prevention/education services to people with epilepsy living in Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia counties.  For support group information, please call.

Florida Council of the Blind, Inc.
1531 Dempsey Mayo Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Telephone: 800-267-4448 or 850-422-7752
Web site: www.fcb.org

Florida Council of the Blind is a statewide non-profit organization of blind, visually impaired, and sighted individuals which is committed to promoting independence, dignity, and a better quality of life for the blind and visually impaired.  They provide information and referral on all aspects of blindness; consultation and advice on implementation of the ADA; support to consumer advocates working on issues related to visual impairments; employment information and resource information.

Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203
Tallahassee, FL 32301-2981
Telephone: 800-580-7801
Fax: 850-922-6702
TDD: 888-488-8633
Web site: www.fddc.org

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council encourages and advocates opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities and their families, to enhance their quality of life within their communities.

Grove House Supportive Services, Inc.
2700 University Blvd W, Suite A-1
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Telephone: 730-3811
Fax: 730-0299
Web site: www.thegrovehouse.org
Days and Hours of Operations: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. (office) 24/7 for emergencies 

The mission of Grove House is to assist adults with developmental and acquired disabilities in order to maximize their inclusion into the community, enabling them to lead more productive, dignified, and independent lives.

Programs Include: 
Supported Living Program
Brain Injury Program
Supported Employment Initiative

ILAB-Independent Living for Adult Blind
101 W. State St., Room 2140
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Telephone: 633-8220
Fax: 632-5107
Days and Hours of Operations: Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 

ILAB provides vision rehabilitation to residents of Duval and surrounding counties.  Classes are held at FCCJ Downtown campus, and in outlying sites as needed.  Transportation is provided to the FCCJ location.  Home instruction is provided for those students who are too frail to attend group classes.  ILAB students are referred through the Division of Blind Services.

Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF)
40 W. Chesapeake Ave., Suite 308
Towson, MD 21204
Telephone: 800-296-4433
Web site: www.primaryimmune.org

Mission: To improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with primary immunodeficiency disease through research and education.

KeepSafe Center, Inc.
5626 Soutel Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32219
Telephone: 768-6456
Fax: 765-0264

Web site: www.keepsafeadultdaycare.com
Days and Hours of Operations: Monday-Friday, 7-5

It is the mission of KeepSafe Center, Inc. to provide a better quality of life for the citizens of Jacksonville suffering from chronic mental illness, acute physical and/or emotional disorders.  Services are aimed at assessment, intervention, education, treatment, advocacy and rehabilitative services which are of the highest possible quality.

Programs Include:
Adult Day Health Care
Mental Health Day Treatment
Developmental Services

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Northern Florida Chapter
7077 Bonneval Road, Suite 610
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Telephone: 800-868-0072, 332-6414
Fax: 332-6422
Web site:  www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is committeed to reaching out to those with leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma in meaningful ways.  Many programs have been developed to meet the needs of patients, families and oncology professionals. 

Programs Include:
Patient Financial Aid Program
First Connection Program
Advocacy Network
The Trish Greene Back To School Program For Children With Cancer
Patient Education
Family Support Group
Information & Referral

Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. - Greater Florida Chapter
300 South Duncan Ave., Suite 235
Clearwater, FL 33755
Telephone: 800-684-9276, 727-447-7075
Web site: www.lupusflorida.org

Our Mission: To educate and support those affected by Lupus and find the cure. Contact for local support group information.

Mothers Against Brain Injury, Inc.

445-26 State Road 13N

PMB 424

Fruit Cove, FL 32259

Telephone:  866 604-MABI (6224)

Website:  www.mabii.org

Our Vision:

To be the leading organization dedicated to providing Hope, Comfort and Valuable Information to families experiencing a Traumatic Brain Injury with a loved one.

Mothers Against Brain Injury is a 501c3 non-profit organization created in 2004 out of compassion and empathy for families experiencing the sudden and catastrophic effects of a loved one suffering a moderate or severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Florida.

Being notified that a loved one has been transported in life threatening condition to a Trauma Center is both devastating and frightening. Your immediate thoughts are to get to the hospital as quickly as possible to be with your loved one. There isn’t time to think about packing for yourself and the enormity of what has just occurred leaves everyone in a fog of uncertainty and desperation. No family is ever prepared for this type of event.

Tracey Porter and her family experienced such an event when her 16 year old son suffered a severe brain injury in a car accident in 2004. Realizing that other families were going through this same experience she recognized a need that was not being met by any other agency to her knowledge.

By creating the Totes of Comfort & Hope Program, a unique and compassionate way to help families through this experience was born.

Large canvas tote bags filled with personal toiletries, comfort items, useful tools, information on brain injury and stories of hope and encouragement from others are lovingly packaged &kept on hand at all 21 Trauma Centers in Florida where they are handed personally to an immediate family member of any person suffering a moderate or severe Traumatic Brain Injury within the first 48 hours of arrival.

Muscular Dystrophy Association
7563 Phillips Hwy., Bldg. 200, Suite 205
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Telephone: 296-6799
Fax: 296-8575
Web site: www.mdausa.org

Since its founding in 1950, the muscular Dystrophy Association has become one of the nation's largest and best-known voluntary health agencies. MDA provides comprehensive medical services to tens of thousands of people with neuromuscular diseases at some 235 hospital-affiliated clinics across the country. The Association's worldwide research program, which funds some 400 individual scientific investigations annually, represents the largest single effort to advance knowledge of neuromuscular diseases and to find cures and treatments for them.

At facilities in MDA's nationwide network of hospital-affiliated clinics, patients receive diagnostic and follow-up care from specialists in neuromuscular disease. In conjunction with this medical care, MDA — through some 160 chapters in the U.S. and Puerto Rico — provides many other direct services, including assistance with purchase and repair of wheelchairs and leg braces, assistance with the purchase of communication devices, summer camps for youngsters and support groups.

NAMI Florida, Inc. - Jacksonville
P.O. Box 10363
Jacksonville, FL 32247-0363
Telephone: 724-7782
Web site: http://jacksonville.nami.org

The mission of NAMI Florida, Inc.- Jacksonville shall be to support and improve the quality of life for family members and people with neurological brain disorders through compassion, education and advocacy.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
Telephone: 703-524-7600, 800-950-6264
Fax: 703-542-9094
TDD: 703-516-7227
Web site: www.nami.org

NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic and other severe anxiety disorders, autism and pervasive developmental disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses that affect the brain.

Founded in 1979 as the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, NAMI today works to achieve equitable services and treatment for more than 15 million Americans living with severe mental illnesses and their families . Hundreds of thousands of volunteers participate in more than one thousand local affiliates and fifty state organizations to provide education and support, combat stigma, support increased funding for research, and advocate for adequate health insurance, housing, rehabilitation, and jobs for people with mental illnesses and their families.

National Alliance of Blind Students
Web site: www.blindstudents.org

The National Alliance of Blind Students NABS is a student-run organization seeking blind, visually impaired--and even sighted--members committed to giving visually impaired and blind students a strong network of support and a powerful public voice. Since 1974, NABS has been bringing together blind and visually impaired students and young professionals from across the country.

National Association for Visually Handicapped
22 W. 21st. St., 6th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Telephone: 212-889-3141, 212-255-2804
Fax: 212-727-2931
Web site: www.navh.org 415-221-8754

NAVH is the only nonprofit health organization in the world solely dedicated to providing assistance to the partially sighted. We are committed to ensuring that impaired vision does not result in impaired life. Our mission is to help the "hard of seeing," worldwide cope with the psychological effects of visual impairment and to provide low vision services, visual aids and training to anyone in need of these services.

National Association of the Deaf
814 Thayer Ave.
Silver Springs, MD 20910-4500
Telephone: 301-587-1788
Fax: 301-587-1791
TDD: 301-587-1789
Web site: www.nad.org

In addition to providing information on deafness and hearing impairment, the NAD publishes deafness related materials including the monthly Broadcaster and the quarterly Deaf American.  NAD provides advocacy and legal consultations, job training, regional workshops in leadership training and youth programs.

National Down Syndrome Congress
1370 Center Drive, Suite 102
Atlanta, GA  30338
Telephone: 800-232-6372
Web site: www.ndsccenter.org

The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1973. The NDSC is governed by a twenty-two member Board of Directors comprised of parents and family members of individuals with Down syndrome, self-advocates and other individuals involved with people with Down syndrome.

The purpose of the NDSC is to promote the interests of persons with Down syndrome and their families through advocacy, public awareness, and information dissemination on all aspects of Down syndrome. The NDSC is financially supported primarily through membership dues and individual contributions.

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
1800 Johnson St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Telephone: 410-659-9314
Fax: 410-685-5653
Web site: www.nfb.org

The purpose of the National Federation of the Blind is two-fold—to help blind persons achieve self-confidence and self-respect and to act as a vehicle for collective self-expression by the blind. By providing public education about blindness, information and referral services, scholarships, literature and publications about blindness, aids and appliances and other adaptive equipment for the blind, advocacy services and protection of civil rights, development and evaluation of technology, and support for blind persons and their families, members of the NFB strive to educate the public that the blind are normal individuals who can compete on terms of equality.
Greater Jacksonville Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida, Telephone: 292-2871; e-mail: cfeazell@comcast.net

National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Inc.
1040 Woodcock Road, Suite 119
Orlando, FL 32803-3510
Telephone: 800-927-9659, 407-894-7325
Fax: 407-895-0051
Web site: www.kidney.org

The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - North Florida Chapter
4237 Salisbury Road, Bldg. #4, Suite 406
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Telephone: 332-6810
Fax: 332-0898
Web site: www.nationalmssociety.org/FLN/home
Days and Hours of Operations: Monday-Friday, 9-5 

Our mission is to end the devastating effects of Multiple Sclerosis. We offer a variety of educational programs and support groups for persons with MS, healthcare professionals and caregivers.  Please call the Chapter for details. We have self help group meetings held in and around the Jacksonville area.  Please call the Chapter for details.

National Spinal Cord Injury Association
6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 300-9
Bethesda, MD 20817
Telephone: 301-214-4006, 800-962-9629
Fax: 301-963-1265
Web site: www.spinalcoRoadorg

At NSCIA, we educate and empower survivors of spinal cord injury and disease to achieve and maintain the highest levels of independence, health and personal fulfillment. We fulfill this mission by providing an innovative Peer Support Network and by raising awareness about spinal cord injury and disease through education. Our education programs are developed to address information and issues important to our constituency, policy makers, the general public, and the media, and including injury prevention, improvements in medical, rehabilitative and supportive services, research and public policy formulation.

Northeast Florida AIDS Network
2715 Oak Street
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Telephone: 356-1612
Fax: 356-7095
Web site: www.NFANJax.org
Days and Hours of Operations: Monday-Friday, 8-5

The Northeast Florida AIDS Network provides compassionate leadership, services and advocacy in meeting the prevention, health, spiritual and social needs of individuals, families and communities.

Programs Include: 
Ryan White & Project AIDS Care Medicaid Case Management
Housing Programs
AIDS Insurance Continuation Program (AICP)
Children's Programs
Food Pantry
Information/Referral
Social Services
Counseling
Support Groups

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PAV)
801 18th St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: 800-424-8200
TDD: 800-795-4327
Web site: www.pva.org

The Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members—veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction. PVA will use that expertise to be the leading advocate for: Quality health care for our members; research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction; benefits available as a result of our members' military service; and civil rights and opportunities which maximize the independence of our members.

Pine Castle
4911 Spring Park Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: 733-2650
Web site: www.pinecastle.org

Pine Castle is an organization that serves adults (18 years and older) with developmental disabilities.  Pine Castle provides programs in Adult Day Training, Residential Services and Supported Employment Services.  Programs consist of facility employment, community employment, group homes, senior services, adult basic education, activities in daily living skills and community inclusion activities.  Referrals are taken through Vocational Rehabilitation and the Department of Children and Families, Developmental Disabilities Program. Pine Castle is a private, non-profit organization.  Its mission is to enrich the lives of adults with developmental disabilities.

Programs Include:
Adult Day Training
Residential Services
Supported Employment Services

Post-Polio Health Internatinal (PHI)
4207 Lindell Blvd., #110
St. Louis, MO 63108-2915
Telephone: 314-534-0475
Fax: 314-534-5070
Web site: www.post-polio.org

Post-Polio Health International's mission is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and home ventilator users through education, advocacy, research and networking.

Hearing Loss Association of America formerly Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (Shhh)
7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1200
Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone: 301-657-2248
Fax: 301-913-9413
TDD: 301-657-2249
Web site: www.hearingloss.org

Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation's largest membership and advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. Founded in 1979 by Howard E. "Rocky" Stone, HLAA opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support. It publishes a bimonthly magazine, 'Hearing Loss' and has a web site. The national support network includes the Washington D.C. area office, 13 state organizations, and 250 local chapters. The Hearing Loss Association of America's straightforward message has changed the lives of thousands of people. Hearing loss is a daily challenge you can overcome.

To contact the Hearing Loss Association of Jacksonville, call Judy Martin at 904 778-2265 or e-mail her at judy40@bellsouth.net.

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Northeast Florida Chapter
555 West 11th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
Telephone: 244-4178
Fax: 244-6914
Web site: www.shandsjacksonville.org

To improve public awareness concerning Sickle Cell through education, screening, and counseling for Northeast Florida.

Speech & Hearing Center, Inc.
1128 N. Laura St.
Jacksonville, FL 32206
Telephone: 355-3403
Fax: 355-4149
Web site: www.shcjax.org

The Speech & Hearing Center, Inc. is a not-for-profit agency serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.  We provide high-quality audiology and speech/language pathology services regardless of an individual's ability to pay.  Adult Stuttering Support Group, please contact for more information.

Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA)
4590 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC 20007-4226
Telephone: 800-621-3141, 202-944-3285
Web site: www.sbaa.org

The Mission of the Spina Bifida Association of America is to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected. The Association was founded in 1973 to address the specific needs of the spina bifida community and serves as the national representative of almost 60 chapters. SBAA's efforts benefit thousands of infants, children, adults, parents and professionals each year.

Spina Bifida Association of Jacksonville
807 Children's Way
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: 390-3686, 800-722-6355
Fax: 390-3466
Web site: www.sbaj.org

The Spina Bifida Association of Jacksonville provides the following programs: monthly support group chapter meetings; lending library of books, tapes and pamphlets on all aspects of SB; a general medical fund for unmet needs of those with SB, such as Orthopedic, urological and prescriptions; monthly newsletter with educational articles; social functions such as picnics, sports functions and holiday parties sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa honorary fraternity of FCCJ; information packets for new parents and medical professionals; special events/recreational activities financial assistance; camperships; educational presentations to civic, social and business groups.

Stroke Association, American

National Center 7272 Greenville Avenue

Dallas, TX 75231

Telephone: 888 478-7653

Web site: www.americanstrokeassociation.org

Vision Statement: We envision a world where stroke is minimized and ultimately eliminated as a major health problem. We look forward to a world where risk factors are reduced and rapid treatment is obtained. We strive to change the landscape of healthcare delivery so that optimal care and maximum recovery are achieved for those who do suffer a stroke.

Tourettes Syndrome Association, Inc.

42-40 Bell Boulevard

Bayside, NY 11361-2820

Telephone: 718 224-2999

Fax: 718 224-9596

Web site: Http://tsa-usa.org or email ts@tsa-usa.org

Florida Chapter: Telephone: 727 418-0240; e-mail: tsaflorida@aol.com; Web site: www.tsa-fl.org 

Our mission is to identify the cause of, find the cure for and control the effects of Tourettes Syndrome. We offer resources and referrals to help people and their families cope with the problems that occur with TS. We raise public awareness    and counter media stereotypes about TS.

Transplant Survivors Coalition, Inc., Florida

Web site: www.floridatransplantsurvivors.org

The Florida Transplant Survivors Coalition, Inc.'s mission is to serve the transplant and disabled communities by promoting organ donations, education on current healthcare issues and presenting a forum in which each person can feel part of a community to make healthcare programs and standards better.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
1660 L. St., NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202-776-0406, 800-872-5827
Fax: 202-776-0414
TDD: 202-973-7197
Web site: www.ucpa.org

For more than 55 years, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities. The national organization and its nationwide network of affiliates strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society—from the Web to the workplace, from the classroom to the community. As one of the largest health charities in America, United Cerebral Palsy's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.