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Awake In America is a Pennsylvania-based national non-profit organization (501(c)(3)^[1]) focused on sleep and sleep hygiene,^[2] sleep-related issues, including sleep deprivation,^[3] shift work sleep disorder, insomnia,^[4] as well as sleep disorders, including sleep apnea,^[5] narcolepsy,^[6] sleep disorders and potential health issues,^[7] restless legs syndrome, among other sleep disorders. Awake In America was incorporated on July 15, 2004.

Individuals

The organization works with individuals and family members to share information about proper sleep and sleep hygiene, as well as treating sleep issues, and overcoming challenges related to therapies for sleep disorders.

Awake In America also helps individuals, generally individuals who have been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, and at other times sleep labs and sleep specialists, to quickly and easily launch community education and support groups.^[8]

Businesses

Awake In America also works with businesses to help accommodate employees with sleep-related issues.^[9] Without accommodation, many individuals would be fired for falling asleep in the workplace, or for what may be perceived by others as a lack of attention. With appropriate accommodations in place, employees get time for rest during the work day, but in exchange, work other times to make up for the rest breaks, which results in the employer keeping a valued employee and not having additional costs related to hiring and training a new employee, and possibly saving on unemployment benefits expenses.

Programs

Awake In America operates two (2) year-round relief programs,^[10] the Sleep Study Relief Program^[11] and the xPAP Donation and Relief Program,^[10]^[12] to assist American citizens^[10] who do not have health insurance,^[10] those who have inadequate health insurance (does not cover sleep studies and/or Durable medical equipment),^[10] and those in financial straits.^[10]

In August 2005, Awake In America launched its premier direct-assist disaster relief program, Operation Restore CPAP,^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16] in response to Hurricane Katrina, and later expanded to cover victims from Hurricane Rita, and its devastation on the United States' Gulf Coast.^[17]

The program had been authorized by the Board to operate for 90 days, which allowed the program to operate from September 1, 2005 through December 3, 2005.^[18]

During the 90 days that Awake In America's Operation Restore CPAP program operated in response to Hurricane Katrina, and later Hurricane Rita, Awake In America shipped replacement equipment, with an estimated value of about $47,000,^[18] to 97 individuals who had relocated to nine states,^[18] without charge to the recipients.^[10] Awake In America is the only organization to have such a program in the United States.

References

External links

Awake In America official website

[1] Search for Charities, Online Version of Publication 78 Search Results

[2] Sleep Hygiene - Awake In America Template:Wayback

[3] Sleep Deprivation - Awake In America Template:Wayback

[4] Insomnia: A silent health crisis

[5] Sleep Apnea - Awake In America^{[permanent dead link]}

[6] Narcolepsy - Awake In America Template:Wayback

[7] Health Information - Awake In America Template:Wayback

[8] Awake In America || About Us Template:Wayback

[9] ttp://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20204569,00.html

[autogenerated2-10] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g CPAP/BiPAP and Sleep Study Relief Programs || Awake In America Template:Wayback

[11] SSI Donation Template:Wayback

[12] ttp://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2007/09/02/front/393259.txt

[13] Manufacturing News | October 2005 | RT for Decision Makers in Respiratory Care Template:Wayback

[14] Katrina Information Template:Wayback

[15] Awake In America helps those needing xPAP equipmenta^{[permanent dead link]}

[16] Hurricane Katrina victims with apnea get help

[17] 413,005 potential apneics in Texas Coastal Counties Awake in America Replaces Apnea Equipment Destroyed in Hurricanes Template:Wayback

[autogenerated1-18] Awake In America || Operation Restore CPAP Template:Wayback

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-'''Awake In America''' is a [[Pennsylvania]]-based national [[non-profit organization]] ([[501(c)(3)]]<ref>[http://www.irs.gov/app/pub-78/search.do?nameSearchTypeStarts=false&names=Awake+In+America&nameSearchTypeAll=true&city=Philadelphia&state=PA&country=USA&deductibility=all&dispatchMethod=search&submitName=Search Search for Charities, Online Version of Publication 78 Search Results<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>) focused on [[sleep]] and [[sleep hygiene]],<ref>[http://awakeinamerica.info/Topics/sleep-hygiene/ Sleep Hygiene - Awake In America<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> sleep-related issues, including [[sleep deprivation]],<ref>[http://awakeinamerica.info/Topics/sleep-deprivation/ Sleep Deprivation - Awake In America<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> [[shift work sleep disorder]], [[insomnia]],<ref>[http://archive.recordonline.com/archive/2005/11/09/cover09.htm Insomnia: A silent health crisis<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> as well as [[sleep disorders]], including [[sleep apnea]],<ref>[http://awakeinamerica.info/Topics/sleep-apnea/ Sleep Apnea - Awake In America<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> [[narcolepsy]],<ref>[http://awakeinamerica.info/Topics/narcolepsy/ Narcolepsy - Awake In America<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> sleep disorders and potential health issues,<ref>[http://awakeinamerica.info/health/ Health Information - Awake In America<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> [[restless legs syndrome]], among other sleep disorders. Awake In America was [[Incorporation (business)|incorporated]] on July 15, 2004.
+'''Awake In America''' is a [[Pennsylvania]]-based national [[non-profit organization]] ([[501(c)(3)]]<ref>[http://www.irs.gov/app/pub-78/search.do?nameSearchTypeStarts=false&names=Awake+In+America&nameSearchTypeAll=true&city=Philadelphia&state=PA&country=USA&deductibility=all&dispatchMethod=search&submitName=Search Search for Charities, Online Version of Publication 78 Search Results<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>) focused on [[sleep]] and [[sleep hygiene]],<ref>[http://awakeinamerica.info/Topics/sleep-hygiene/ Sleep Hygiene - Awake In America<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://awakeinamerica.info/Topics/sleep-hygiene/ |date=20100405220012 }}</ref> sleep-related issues, including [[sleep deprivation]],<ref>[http://awakeinamerica.info/Topics/sleep-deprivation/ Sleep Deprivation - Awake In America<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://awakeinamerica.info/Topics/sleep-deprivation/ |date=20120213172118 }}</ref> [[shift work sleep disorder]], [[insomnia]],<ref>[http://archive.recordonline.com/archive/2005/11/09/cover09.htm Insomnia: A silent health crisis<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> as well as [[sleep disorders]], including [[sleep apnea]],<ref>[http://awakeinamerica.info/Topics/sleep-apnea/ Sleep Apnea - Awake In America<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> [[narcolepsy]],<ref>[http://awakeinamerica.info/Topics/narcolepsy/ Narcolepsy - Awake In America<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://awakeinamerica.info/Topics/narcolepsy/ |date=20120213172219 }}</ref> sleep disorders and potential health issues,<ref>[http://awakeinamerica.info/health/ Health Information - Awake In America<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://awakeinamerica.info/health/ |date=20080927043420 }}</ref> [[restless legs syndrome]], among other sleep disorders. Awake In America was [[Incorporation (business)|incorporated]] on July 15, 2004.
 ==Individuals==
 The organization works with individuals and family members to share information about proper sleep and [[sleep hygiene]], as well as treating sleep issues, and overcoming challenges related to therapies for sleep disorders.
-Awake In America also helps individuals, generally individuals who have been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, and at other times sleep labs and sleep specialists, to quickly and easily launch community education and support groups.<ref>[http://www.awakeinamerica.org/Admin/AboutUs.shtml Awake In America || About Us<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
+Awake In America also helps individuals, generally individuals who have been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, and at other times sleep labs and sleep specialists, to quickly and easily launch community education and support groups.<ref>[http://www.awakeinamerica.org/Admin/AboutUs.shtml Awake In America || About Us<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.awakeinamerica.org/Admin/AboutUs.shtml |date=20080726104831 }}</ref>
 ==Businesses==
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 ==Programs==
-Awake In America operates two (2) year-round relief programs,<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.awakeinamerica.org/DonateRelief/ CPAP/BiPAP and Sleep Study Relief Programs || Awake In America<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> the [http://www.awakeinamerica.org/DonateRelief/FAQ/SleepStudyProgramFAQ.shtml Sleep Study Relief Program]<ref>[http://www.sleep-solutions.com/press_room/SSI_donation.htm SSI Donation<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and the [http://www.awakeinamerica.org/DonateRelief/FAQ/xPAPProgramFAQ.shtml xPAP Donation and Relief Program],<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref>http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2007/09/02/front/393259.txt</ref> to assist [[United_States_nationality_law#Acquisition_of_citizenship|American citizens]]<ref name=autogenerated2 /> who do not have health insurance,<ref name=autogenerated2 /> those who have inadequate [[health insurance]] (does not cover [[Sleep study|sleep studies]] and/or [[Durable medical equipment]]),<ref name=autogenerated2 /> and those in financial straits.<ref name=autogenerated2 />
+Awake In America operates two (2) year-round relief programs,<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.awakeinamerica.org/DonateRelief/ CPAP/BiPAP and Sleep Study Relief Programs || Awake In America<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.awakeinamerica.org/DonateRelief/ |date=20080927044830 }}</ref> the [http://www.awakeinamerica.org/DonateRelief/FAQ/SleepStudyProgramFAQ.shtml Sleep Study Relief Program]<ref>[http://www.sleep-solutions.com/press_room/SSI_donation.htm SSI Donation<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.sleep-solutions.com/press_room/SSI_donation.htm |date=20061016111916 }}</ref> and the [http://www.awakeinamerica.org/DonateRelief/FAQ/xPAPProgramFAQ.shtml xPAP Donation and Relief Program],<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref>http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2007/09/02/front/393259.txt</ref> to assist [[United_States_nationality_law#Acquisition_of_citizenship|American citizens]]<ref name=autogenerated2 /> who do not have health insurance,<ref name=autogenerated2 /> those who have inadequate [[health insurance]] (does not cover [[Sleep study|sleep studies]] and/or [[Durable medical equipment]]),<ref name=autogenerated2 /> and those in financial straits.<ref name=autogenerated2 />
-In August 2005, Awake In America launched its premier direct-assist disaster relief program, ''[http://awakeinamerica.org/Katrina/ Operation Restore CPAP]'',<ref>[http://www.rtmagazine.com/issues/articles/2005-10_08.asp Manufacturing News | October 2005 | RT for Decision Makers in Respiratory Care<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.katrinadisability.info/katrina.html Katrina Information<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://sleepdisorders.about.com/b/2004/11/07/awake-in-america-helps-those-needing-xpap-equipmenta.htm Awake In America helps those needing xPAP equipmenta<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/30410.php Hurricane Katrina victims with apnea get help<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> in response to [[Hurricane Katrina]], and later expanded to cover victims from [[Hurricane Rita]], and its devastation on the [[United States]]' [[Gulf Coast]].<ref>[http://www.smartcontent.info/afamilyplace/413005-potential-apneics-in-Texas.htm 413,005 potential apneics in Texas Coastal Counties Awake in America Replaces Apnea Equipment Destroyed in Hurricanes<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
+In August 2005, Awake In America launched its premier direct-assist disaster relief program, ''[http://awakeinamerica.org/Katrina/ Operation Restore CPAP]'',<ref>[http://www.rtmagazine.com/issues/articles/2005-10_08.asp Manufacturing News | October 2005 | RT for Decision Makers in Respiratory Care<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.rtmagazine.com/issues/articles/2005-10_08.asp |date=20081204172748 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.katrinadisability.info/katrina.html Katrina Information<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.katrinadisability.info/katrina.html |date=20080514131140 }}</ref><ref>[http://sleepdisorders.about.com/b/2004/11/07/awake-in-america-helps-those-needing-xpap-equipmenta.htm Awake In America helps those needing xPAP equipmenta<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/30410.php Hurricane Katrina victims with apnea get help<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> in response to [[Hurricane Katrina]], and later expanded to cover victims from [[Hurricane Rita]], and its devastation on the [[United States]]' [[Gulf Coast]].<ref>[http://www.smartcontent.info/afamilyplace/413005-potential-apneics-in-Texas.htm 413,005 potential apneics in Texas Coastal Counties Awake in America Replaces Apnea Equipment Destroyed in Hurricanes<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.smartcontent.info/afamilyplace/413005-potential-apneics-in-Texas.htm |date=20071027025300 }}</ref>
-The program had been authorized by the Board to operate for 90 days, which allowed the program to operate from September 1, 2005 through December 3, 2005.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://awakeinamerica.org/Katrina/ Awake In America || Operation Restore CPAP<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
+The program had been authorized by the Board to operate for 90 days, which allowed the program to operate from September 1, 2005 through December 3, 2005.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://awakeinamerica.org/Katrina/ Awake In America || Operation Restore CPAP<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://awakeinamerica.org/Katrina/ |date=20071005004113 }}</ref>
 During the 90 days that Awake In America's Operation Restore CPAP program operated in response to Hurricane Katrina, and later Hurricane Rita, Awake In America shipped replacement equipment, with an estimated value of about $47,000,<ref name=autogenerated1 /> to 97 individuals who had relocated to nine states,<ref name=autogenerated1 /> without charge to the recipients.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> Awake In America is the only organization to have such a program in the United States.
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 ==External links==
-*[http://www.AwakeInAmerica.org/ Awake In America official website]
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080713111316/http://www.awakeinamerica.org:80/? Awake In America official website]
 [[Category:Non-profit organizations based in Pennsylvania]]