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New Directions believes that people who have disabilities deserve the same opportunities in life that others expect and enjoy. Our profoundly enriching travel programs expand the self-esteem of every traveler. Whole new worlds of understanding open for both participants and the general population. Through these unique programs, people with disabilities are increasingly understood, appreciated and accepted as important and contributing members of our world. Changing the way the world views disability— one adventure at a time.

NAPD provides quality services to people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. They offer programs, advocacy and skills that empower our clients to live more productive, rewarding and independent lives, fully integrated into the community. They are inspired by a common purpose of " making a difference daily."

The mission of the American Diabetes Association (the Association) is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin.  Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.  The cause of diabetes continues to elude the medical community, although research has shown that both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.

Our mission is to be a relentless force in building a world of strong, healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Our mission drives everything we do. We’re the nation’s leader in CPR education training. We help people understand the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. We provide science-based treatment guidelines to healthcare professionals to help ensure the best treatment for every patient, every time. We educate lawmakers, policy makers and the public as we advocate for changes to protect and improve the health of our communities.

As the provincial office of the LDAA, our programs ans services are directed toward province wide concerns. We provide support and coordination to our chapters and informaiton and advice to individuals in the province. A primary role is to ensure public awareness of learning disabilities. The programs and services of the LDAA fall into 6 categories; public awareness and education, advocacy, chapter development, resource development, scholarships, and collaboration and coordination with other related groups. Direct community service and programming is provided by our chapters.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto District (LDATD) is a chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) serving the amalgamated City of Toronto. To further our mission, we do the following: -Provide information about learning disabilities and AD(H)Dr -Provide referral services to professionals and tutors -Operate a resource center with materials open to all -Provide support and guidance to parents and guardians concerning their children’s rights in the school system -Advocacy for both children and adults -Undertake public awareness activities -Publish a newsletter for members three times a year -Presentations to community groups, schools, professional development days, conferences and seminars -Provide direct programs; social skills, keyboarding, assistive technology training, tutoring, mindfulness, youth groups, camps, workshops, seniors programs, support groups etc. -Fundraising to provide these programs and services

The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation serves all men, women and children living with HIV or AIDS in Toronto, the largest HIV/AIDS population in Canada. We provide direct and practical services that help people living with HIV or AIDS meet their basic needs. Since our founding in 1987, we have grown to become Canada's largest direct service provider for people living with HIV/AIDS. Our services include a weekly food bank, a weekly meal delivery program, financial assistance for uninsured medical costs, HIV treatment information and short-term access to HIV medication, among many others.

Serbian American Medical Association' s primary mission is to help improve health care conditions, patient care and medical education in Serbia. SAMA' s activities are supported by donations.

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder.