Web Links and Resources for the Disabled
ABLEDATA
a government website providing information on assistive technology and
rehabilitation equipment. They also help connect people with assistive
technology needs with people who have the equipment to address those
needs.
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Americans With Disabilities
Act Homepage
a federal website with everything you would ever want to know about the
ADA.
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DisabilityInfo.gov
a Federal website of disability-related government resources. The portal
provides access to disability-related information and programs available
across the government on numerous subjects, including civil rights,
education, employment, housing, health, income support, technology,
transportation, and community life.
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Disability
Resources, Inc.
a nonprofit organization established to promote and improve awareness,
availability, and accessibility of information that can help people with
disabilities to live independently.
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Disability
Databases
a database listing other databases that have a focus on disability information.
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a database of disability-related resources with custom search capability.
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Disability
Resources Monthly Webwatcher
an offered service where the web is searched regularly to find the best
disability related resources available. Each site is then reviewed and
then organized by topic or disability. Links are included. A selection
criteria is employed. Searches are made by alphabet or by subject.
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Disabled American Veterans
a non-governmental nonprofit association of wartime disabled veterans.
It provides a nationwide network of services free of charge to all
veterans and members of their families. Supported by membership dues
and contributions, their National Service Program employs staff who
represent veterans and their families, whether members or not, with
claims for benefits from the VA, the armed forces, the Social Security
Administration, and other governmental agencies. Also provided are
counseling, employment services, and assistance in gaining health care.
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Easter
Seals
offers the disabled a nationwide network of more than 450 service sites
that provide services tailored to meet the specific needs of the particular
community they serve. Primary Easter Seals services include: medical
rehabilitation; early intervention; physical therapy; occupational therapy;
speech and hearing therapy; jobtraining and employment; child care; adult
day services; and camping and recreation.
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Family
Village Assessability Shopping Mall
this University of Wisconsin- Madison site provides a wealth of resources
for adaptive products and assistive technology. They also provide information,
resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons
with cognitive and other disabilities, their families, and for those
that provide them services and support.
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National
Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
though their emphasis is on children and youth, this national information
center providing information on disabilities and disability-related issues
offers information that can be used by anyone.
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Resources by State
disability-related resources are compiled for each state, creating State Resource Sheets. These resource sheets will help you locate organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues.
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Note: These are just a few of the many sites available related to disabilities. Use your search engine of choice to access other sites, both non-profit and for-profit.
