National Organizations

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OrganizationWebsitePhoneDescriptionCaregiver TypeDisability FocusAdvocacy vs Direct Service
American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry (AADMD)aadmd.org(845) 204-8004Professional organization of clinicians dedicated to improving healthcare quality and access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, training, research, and advocacy.Family caregivers, self-advocates, healthcare professionalsIntellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)Advocacy
ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Centerarchrespite.org(703) 256-2084Respite care information, caregiver relief resources, and service locator tools.Family and lifelong caregiversCross-disabilityDirect Service
Caregiver Action Network (CAN)caregiveraction.org(855) 227-3640Education, peer support, practical caregiving resources, and caregiver advocacy across a wide range of conditions and disabilities.Family, friend, and lifelong caregiversCross-disability and chronic conditionsAdvocacy & Direct Service
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)caregiver.org(800) 445-8106Caregiver education, support, self-care resources, and navigation assistance for families.Family caregiversCross-disability and chronic conditionsDirect Service
National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC)caregiving.org(202) 918-1013Research, policy, public awareness, and resources supporting caregivers nationwide.All caregiversCross-disabilityAdvocacy
Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA)thescda.org(817) 213-6164Membership association focused on improving access to quality dental care for individuals with disabilities, complex medical conditions, and older adults through education, networking, and referral resources.Family caregivers, healthcare professionalsDisabilities, special healthcare needs, aging and geriatric populationsAdvocacy & Direct Service

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