Looking for even more Crohn's disease (CD) info? Check out the following resources:
- United Ostomy Associations of America
The United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) is a national network for bowel and urinary diversion support groups in the United States. This nonprofit association serves to unify and strengthen support groups for people who have, or will have intestinal or urinary diversions and their caregivers.
- MyIBD
MyIBD supports clinical research and education on Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, also offering information and resources for patients.
- Get Your Guts in Gear
Get Your Guts in Gear’s cycling events connect a supportive community of people affected by CD and ulcerative colitis, including patients, caregivers, and friends.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a government agency that protects people from employment discrimination, including discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and disability.
E-mail Address: info@ask.eeoc.gov
Phone Number: (800) 669-4000
- Americans with Disabilities Act Web site
Learn about what "reasonable accommodations" may be afforded to you in your workplace, such as frequent bathroom breaks or sick days.
- We Care
We Care is an organization for women whose work concerns IBD. The group also advocates for IBD patients, with a special focus on women's issues.
E-mail Address: Via the site's Contact Us page
- The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
The CCFA offers educational and scientific information on CD and colitis, also acting as an advocacy group for patients with these diseases.
E-mail Address: info@ccfa.org
Phone Number: (800) 932-2423
- New York City Bathroom Locator
This site helps you find what public or semipublic bathrooms are nearby in Manhattan, with a map showing the location of each restroom.
- Sit or Squat
Sit or Squat can locate a restroom anywhere in the world. The site also features a downloadable mobile application for tracking on the go, and it lets users suggest new bathroom locations to add.