Show Me Romance is a catalyst for independent living serving you, the self-governing individual challenged physically, mentally or emotionally to live life to the fullest.

Our variety of services and information ranges from health and wellness to window-shopping and a more abundant social life.

We are a special cyber community with the goal of promoting a positive sense of well being, freedom and independence for our community visitors.

In a time when the world has changed and life will be forever different, Show Me Romance invites you to unite with family, friends, patrons and sponsors who promote the healing process by moving forward one day at a time.

Links of Special Organizations:

AIRE: The Anemia Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to generating and sharing knowledge about anemia as a serious condition - particularly amongst patients and health care professionals dealing with disease and/or treatment related risks factors for anemia.

Alzwell: Our goal is to provide information, education and support to families caring for aging loved ones, especially those coping with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. We believe that whether you are caring for a spouse, parent, relative or neighbor, you can learn and grow from the caregiving journey. To that end, we provide knowledge, tools and community to help caregivers improve the quality of life for both themselves and their aging loved ones.

Anemia Lifeline: The Anemia LifeLine™ educational initiative is created to help improve the lives of millions of Americans who suffer from anemia associated with many common, serious diseases.

American Association of People with Disabilities: The online home of the AAPD.

American Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (AACFS): The American Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (AACFS) is a non-profit organization of research scientists, physicians, licensed medical health care professionals, and other individuals and institutions interested in promoting the stimulation, coordination and exchange of ideas for CFS research and patient care as well as periodic reviews of current clinical, research and treatment ideas on CFS for the benefit of CFS patients and others.

American Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (AACFS): Links to information about the organization, position papers, newsletters, meetings and more.

ACR: The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is the professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis and related disabling and sometimes fatal disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones. Members include practicing physicians, research scientists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists and social workers.

American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association, Inc.:: AFSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to research, education and patient advocacy for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

American Arthritis Association: The information provided by the Arthritis Foundation should not take the place of advice and guidance from your own health-care providers. Be sure to check with your doctor about changes in your treatment plan.

The American Diabetes Association: The nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, it was reorganized in 1969 to increase its ability to serve the public.

American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today: Welcome to the ADAPT home page. There's no place like home, and we mean real homes, not nursing homes. We are fighting so people with disabilities can live in the community with real supports instead of residential care facilities.

American Foundation for the Blind: AFB touches the lives of more people who are blind or visually impaired than any other organization in the country.

American Lung Association: To "promote lung health and prevent lung disease."

American Paralysis Association: Information on news, research, publications, discussion, and events related to spinal cord injury paralysis.

CancerGuide: CancerGuide is dedicated to helping you find the answers to your questions about cancer, and especially to helping you find the questions you need to ask. Created by Steve Dunn, a fellow survivor.

Disabled American Veterans National Headquarters: Building better lives for America's disabled veterans.

Disabled People's International: About the organization's mission, member groups, and publications.

Disabled Sports USA: Organization founded in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans fields teams to compete in individual and team sports.

EnabledOnline.com Provides persons with disAbilities, their loved ones and caregivers a place to connect. This unique electronic forum was created for people to share their personal stories and opinions, as well as the latest information on disAbility-related issues, without focusing exclusively on any specific disability or demographic.

The Gerson Institute: This non-profit is dedicated to the holistic treatment of cancer and other degenerative diseases.

International MS Support Foundation: Organized and maintained by people with multiple sclerosis, this site offers medical information, family support and more.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Information on leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, including publications, patient services, research, news, related links and more.

Muscular Dystrophy Association: The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the definitive source for news and information about 40 neuromuscular diseases.

National Osteoporosis Foundation: The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is the nation's leading resource for people seeking up-to-date, medically sound information on the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis.

National Spinal Cord Injury Association: Useful resource center provides info, research news and links.

Rehabilitation Engineering And Assistive Technology Society Of North America: RESNA is an interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technologies (AT). This page is updated every Monday.

Special Olympics International: Official Special Olympics International home page with information on volunteering and U.S. programs and links.

Support-Group.com: Share your experiences through IRC chat and Bulletin Boards. Also a wealth of links to support-related information here.

The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities: NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Our special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22).

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Dedicated to ending the devastating effects of MS.

The National Organization on Disability: Promotes the full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. N.O.D. was founded in 1982 at the conclusion of the United Nations International Year of Disabled Persons. N.O.D. is the only national disability network organization concerned with all disabilities, all age groups and all disability issues.

United Cerebral Palsy: Advancing the independence of people with disabilities.

World Association of Persons with disAbilities: Whether it is termed disability, disabled, disabilities, handicapped or whatever the popular "categorizing" label - WAPD is a nonpartisan, nonprofit Association under God, that represents large portions of the one in five residents of earth that are being; Alive! Involved! Effective! in their daily living.

Special Resource Links:

Ability Index Page: Index of sites useful to people with disabilities. Find diseases and syndromes, newsgroups and therapies.

Adaptive Designs Apparel: Systems of garments for those with special needs which enable them to be more self-sufficient.

Adaptive Mobility Services: Dedicated to a disabled person's mobility in the home and community - Specialists in Occupational Therapy. We have been providing presentations and educational workshops on driver rehabilitation services for more than 15 years.

Action Without Borders: Promotes the sharing of ideas, information and resources to help build a world where all people can live free, dignified and productive lives.

American Civil Liberties Union: The American Civil Liberties Union is the nation's foremost advocate of individual rights - litigating, legislating, and educating the public on a broad array of issues affecting individual freedom in the United States.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Information about the ADA which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.

ADA Document Center: Index of federal disability-related documents, such as the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.

Americans with Disabilities Act Resources: A comprehensive directory of ADA resources for the disabled community provided by the On-Line Connection of Kansas.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Civil Rights for People with Disabilities - FAQ about the ADA for non-lawyers.

Animated American Sign Language Dictionary: An alphabetical animated list of sign languages illustrations.

American Sign Language Fonts: University of Oregon provides links.

Bras for Body and Soul: Specializing in personal fittings for women wanting comfort and support, including women who have had breast surgery. Listing of events and workshops for breast cancer survivors.

Canine Companions: Not just for the visually impaired, these trained dogs help people with various disabilities.

Center for Independent Living: Helps people live independently by offering a wide variety of services.

Chamber of Commerce for Individuals With DisABILITIES: This information has been written or compiled by individuals who have severe disABILITIES. Our target audience is the disABLED population who is unaccustomed to the idea of mainstreaming themselves into the national workforce. You may at one time have had mobility, sight, hearing, or marketable skills and generally "the world by the tail." The sense of loss can be near fatal to your attitude if you do not have a positive "role model" to emulate.

Challenge Air for Kids & Friends: A Texas based not-for-profit corporation that joins together with communities and families to host special events where we fly physically challenged and seriously ill children, in small airplanes flown by wheelchair pilots. Each event brings together children with various disabilities in their community, challenging them to expand their individual perspectives, renew their faith in themselves and strive to reach for their dreams.

ChronicIllnet: Resources on chronic illness including AIDS, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, and heart disease, with news and resources from the frontlines of disease.

Close To You: The prosthetics, special clothing and accessories needed after any type of breast surgery.

Combined Health Information Database: CHID is a database produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. This database provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources.

Cornucopia of Disability Information: CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas.

FibroWorld: An excellent collection of resources-including a petition to Congress, the national awareness campaign, and links to other sites.

Health Finder: All inclusive. The Integrated Network of Disability Information & Education: Is what it says.

Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN): Provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647), and more than 200 publications.

Leukemia Information Center: Links to professional and patient information.

New Mobility Magazine: The premier lifestyle publication serving the resource and informational needs of people with disabilities.

Office of Rare Diseases: Information on 6,000 rare diseases from the National Institutes of Health.

Online Mainstream: An advocacy and lifestyle zine for people with disabilities.

Orthotics and Prosthetics Online: Descriptions of new equipment, exercise guides, and tons of patient care info.

Parents with Disabilities Online: The Internet's One-Stop Resource for Parents with Disabilities.

The Osteoporosis Center: Complete osteoporosis information.

WebABLE!:The WebAble Solutions mission is to stimulate education, research and development of technologies that will ensure accessibility for people with disabilities to advanced information systems and emerging technologies.

Welcome to the Wellness Interactive Network: Links to a health resource directory, drug information database, healthcare topics, expert advice, American hospital directory and more.