National Resource Directory


The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a United States Government inter-agency web portal for Wounded Warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families and caregivers.[1] It provides information and links to thousand of national, state and local resources.[2] The NRD was established to support the reintegration, recovery and rehabilitation of our members of the United States Armed Forces. According to Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy, Kathleen Martinez, "the National Resource Directory is part of our commitment to ensuring they have access to the resources they need to recover and successfully return to work and civilian life."[3]

National Resource Directory
Formation2008
TypeGovernment Web Portal
PurposeConnecting Wounded Warriors, Service Members, Veterans and their families with those who support them.
AffiliationsU.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Websitewww.nrd.gov

    Visitors to the web portal can find information about Veterans' benefits, including disability and pension benefits, VA health care and educational opportunities, homeless assistance and employment resources. The site also provides information for those who care for Veterans, such as access to emotional, financial and community assistance.

    The links include federal, state and local government agencies, Veterans service organizations, non-profit and community-based organizations, and academic institutions and professional associations.

    The National Resource Directory is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.[4] It can be located at NRD.gov.

    References
    1. National Resource Directory. "About Us". United States Government. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
    2. U.S. Department of Labor (2011-02-25). "US Department of Labor re-launches National Resource Directory for wounded warriors with US Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs". Retrieved 18 March 2011.
    3. U.S. Department of Labor (2011-02-25). "US Department of Labor re-launches National Resource Directory for wounded warriors with US Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs". Retrieved 18 March 2011.
    4. Wilson, Elaine (3 February 2011). "Directory Links Wounded Warriors, Families to Resources". American Forces Press Service. Retrieved 16 March 2011.

    Army Times. "Online Directory Spreading Links to Benefits Resources." (11/29/10) http://armytimes.va.newsmemory.com/default.php?token=6fb5a99b3f64f6a9c5b7430988cee82e&pSetup=armytimes&goTo=A16&date=20101129

    Defense.gov, American Forces Press Service. "Directory Links Wounded Warriors, Families to Resources." (2/3/11) http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=62681

    The Disability Law & Policy e-Newsletter. "New Organizations and Resources." (11/12/10) http://disability.law.uiowa.edu/lhpdc/publications/news/vol07/2010-11-12%20Vol%207%20No%2010.htm

    Military Advanced Education News. "Warrior Proponent: Advancing Servicemember Care and Transition Support." (12/10/10) http://www.military-advanced-education.com/mae-home/293-mae-2010-issue-5-volume-10-december/3756-qaa-john-r-campbell.html

    Military Avenue Newsletter. "Collaboration is Key to Family Support Effort, Official Says." (1/26/11) http://www.militaryavenue.com/Articles/Collaboration+is+Key+to+Family+Support+Effort+Official+Says-36184.aspx

    MSNBC . "Warrior Gateway Helps Digital-Age Vets.", (5/23/10), http://www.nbcnews.com/id/37302952

    National Resource Directory, http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/home/about_us

    U.S. Department of Labor. "US Department of Labor re-launches National Resource Directory for wounded warriors with US Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs." http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/odep/ODEP20100244.htm (2/25/10)

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