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Burns Research Resources

Able Data
ABLEDATA is a federally funded project whose primary mission is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States. The ABLEDATA database contains information on more than 30,000 assistive technology products (over 20,000 of which are currently available); detailed descriptions of each product including price and company information; and information on non-commercial prototypes, customized and one-of-a-kind products, and do-it-yourself designs. Note: ABLEDATA does not produce, distribute or sell any of the products listed on the database, but they will provide you with information on how to contact manufacturers or distributors of these products. They also do not produce any type of catalog.

URL: http://www.abledata.com/

Alberta Burn Rehab Society
Alberta Burn Rehab Society is a site for burn survivors, team professionals, adults and children.

URL: http://www.burnrehab.com/

Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation
At the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation find research details, burn prevention and fire safety informaton.

URL: http://www.aarbf.org/index.htm

American Burn Association
[From the site:] The American Burn Association is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by burn injury through patient care, education, research and advocacy.

URL: http://www.ameriburn.org/

American Physical Therapy Association
The American Physical Therapy Association offers a list of publications of interest to parents and educators of handicapped children.

URL: http://www.apta.org

British Columbia's Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund
The Burn Fund is a registered non-profit charity established in 1978 by the BC Professional Fire Fighters Association. Burn Fund volunteers and members are dedicated to burn prevention, as well as survivor support and recovery programs in the province of British Columbia.

URL: http://www.burnfund.org/

Burns Support Groups Database
The Burns Support Groups Database is a list of support groups in America for burn victims.

URL: http://www.burnsupportgroupsdatabase.com/

Burn Foundation
The Burn Foundation is a Philadelphia based not-for-profit organization that offers prevention tips and support.

URL: http://www.burnfoundation.org/

The Burn Institute
The Burn Institute is a non-profit health agency dedicated to reducing burn injuries and deaths through fire and burn prevention education, burn survivor support programs and the funding of burn care research and treatment.

URL: http://www.burninstitute.org/

Burn Survivor Resource Center
Burnsurvivor Resource Center is an exhaustive resource for burn injury victims, their families and those who have experienced catastrophic burn injuries.

URL: http://www.burnsurvivor.com/

Burn Survivors Online
Burn Survivors Online provides information and support for burn survivors and their families throughout the world.

URL: http://www.burnsurvivorsonline.com/

Burn Survivors Throughout The World, Inc.
Burn Survivors Throughout The World, Inc. (BSTTW) is an International 501 (c)(3) Non Profit Organization offering memberships, peer support, education, advocacy, medical referrals, public awareness for the burn survivor community, etc. They offer a support team, emergency and public chats, articles, poems, polls, newsletters, and more.

URL: http://www.burnsurvivorsttw.org/home.html

Disability Resources Monthly
Disability Resources Monthly is a web resource focused on disability issues. Includes publications, software, videos and databases.

URL: http://www.disabilityresources.org/

International Society for Burn Injuries
Founded in 1965, the International Society for Burn Injuries disseminates knowledge and provides valuable information on living with burn injury.

URL: http://www.worldburn.org/

Johns Hopkins University Burn Center
With links to their clinical services, patient services, and research, Johns Hopkins Burn Center provides burn victims and their families with comprehensive treatment and information.

URL: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/burn

Pacer
Pacer provides assistance to individuals and families. Includes workshops and materials for parents, professionals and leadership in securing free and appropriate education for all children.

URL: http://www.pacer.org/

The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
[From the site:] The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is the leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering anyone affected by a burn injury through peer support, education, and advocacy.

URL: http://www.phoenix-society.org/

Regions Hospital Burn Center
Regions Hospital is known for saving lives with the Level I Trauma Center, but also offers exceptional care in many other areas such as heart, stroke and neurosciences.

URL: http://www.regionshospital.com/

Shriners
Find both Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children, providing resources for burn victims.

URL: http://www.shrinershq.org/