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Professional Societies
Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)
WOCN Patient Resources Page (NEW)
WOCN Find a Nurse Page (NEW)
American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
American College of Gastroenterology
American Gastroenterological Association
American Urological Association
Related Support Organizations
Child Patients
NEW from UOAA:
Pediatric Ostomy Resources
The Pull-thru Network (Congenital colorectal, anorectal and urogenital malformations)
Just Like Me IBD
community for teens and young adults
aboutKidsGI.org (Gastrointestinal & motility disorders)
Spina Bifida Association of America
Univ. Wisconsin Waisman Center
ImproveCareNow Pediatric Ostomy Toolkit
Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome
Short Gut Syndrome
families’ support group
Guidebook for Caregivers of Children and Adolescents Managing Crohn’s Disease
Bravery Bag Covers
Ostomy Bag Covers for Children
Cancer
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN)
National Colorectal Cancer Round Table – A Coalition of Organizations fighting Colorectal Cancer (including UOAA)
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
Medical Journals
Ostomy Websites
Videos/Podcasts
Blogs
Ostomy Belts/Pouch Covers
Ostomy Clothing
Other
Veterans Resources
SOCIAL SECURITY & DISABILITY RESOURCES
A free and secure my Social Security account provides personalized tools for everyone, whether you receive benefits or not. You can use your account to request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive.
In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received over 195,873 complaints of government imposter scams, with Social Security as the most frequently impersonated agency. To prevent further losses, the Social Security Administration urges everyone to use caution when receiving calls from someone claiming to be from a government agency. Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams
Are you looking for information to help you prepare for a disability application interview with Social Security? Whether you complete the application online, over the phone, or in person, the Disability Journey video (less than 5 minutes) will help answer the most frequently asked questions about the disability application process
The Disability Starter Kit is helpful with the disability application interview or an online application.
For more information visit www.ssa.gov/disabiilty and www.ssa.gov/ssi.