Coalitions

A coalition is a group of organizations and individuals working together for a common purpose. The Reeve Foundation is a member of the following:

• ADA Watch
• The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research
  A coalition in support of increased funding for the National Institutes of Health.
• Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation
  A coalition of national consumer, clinician and membership organizations with the goal of preserving access to rehabilitation services.
• Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR)
  CAMR’s advocacy and education outreach focuses on research toward developing better treatments and cures for individuals with life-threatening illnesses and disorders.
• Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC)
  The DRRC seeks to maximize the return on the federal investment in such research with the goal of improving the ability of Americans with disabilities to live and function as independently as possible.
• Inclusive Fitness Coalition
  IFC seeks to increase inclusion and access to health and physical activity for people with disabilities.
• International Campaign for Cures for Spinal Cord Injury Paralysis (ICCP)
  The ICCP coalition mission is "to expedite the discovery of cures for Spinal Cord Injury Paralysis".
• Coalition for Imaging and Bioengineering Research
  CIBR seeks to raise the profile of imaging through education and advocacy, link the benefits of imaging to the improvement of patient care, highlight the effect federal funding has on each stakeholder within the imaging community, and show the potential cost savings of advanced imaging technologies.
• ITEM Coalition (Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid)
  The ITEM Coalition is devoted to raising awareness and building support for policies that will enhance access to assistive devices, technologies and related services for people with disabilities and chronic conditions.
• The Lifespan Respite Taskforce
  The Lifespan Respite Task Force, established in 2000, is a coalition of over 100 national and state organizations which serves as a working group of the ARCH National Respite Coalition to develop and promote a national respite policy.
• National Respite Coalition
  ARCH National Respite Coalition seeks to help families locate respite and crisis care services in their communities; and to serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.
• SCI Leaders Council
  The Spinal Cord Leaders Council (”the Council”) is comprised of leaders from various organizations that advocate for, treat or conduct research on behalf of people with spinal cord injuries and disorders.