Lift Disability Network in Winter Garden, Fla., is distributing and researching a device to enhance communication for children with autism spectrum disorders. Lift is interdenominational and faith-based.

Autism Speaks is a national advocacy organization founded in 2005 by Bob Wright, former chief executive officer of NBC, and his wife, Suzanne. They have a grandson with autism. Contact CJ Volpe, Chief of Media Strategy.

The Autism Society, the oldest autism advocacy organization in the U.S., has a nationwide network of affiliates. They sponsor conferences and training and offer resources.

Equual Access is affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association and promotes accessibility for those with disabilities, including mental illness.

The United Church of Christ Disabilities Ministries is an inclusion ministry for people with disabilities.

Presbyterians for Disability Concerns advocates for the religious lives of people with disabilities.

The Episcopal Disability Network works for the inclusion of people with disabilities into religious and congregational life.

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LDS Ability focuses on disability within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, it is not an official website of the church. Faith Ability is a blog that spotlights religion and disability news. The LDS church posts online resources on the topic as well.