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EEO / DISABILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE [ EEOC ] Homepage
Aids / Alcohol Drug / Back Pain / Hearing / Cancer / Physical / Mental / Visual / News Groups Created by the Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities An independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. OTHER RESOURCES
This page provides an assortment of links to ADA and Disability related URL's. ADA Statute, Regulations, ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), Federally Reviewed Tech Sheets, and other assistance documents. Based at Syracuse University and founded by Burton Blatt, the CHP advocates the study and promotion of open and inclusive settings for people with disabilities. Sub page of the CHP specifying disability resources on the web.
The center works on descriptive video, captioning, and web site accessibility issues. Small technology company providing computer hardware and software for people with disabilities. The site is small but it gives an idea of the latest computer products for Apple systems Microsoft's accessibility homepage. Mainly Microsoft promoting itself, but it has some interesting info on accessibility products (their own). Set up to evaluate the accessibility of a web site to various browsers and the disabled. National Center for Accessible Media Devoted to bringing captioning to web sites with audio components Links page of National Center for Accessible Media. Yuri Rubinsky (d. 1996) was an advocate of internet accessibility. Contains searchable databases on disability and accessibility issues. A resource for the prosthetic, orthotic and rehabilitation engineering industries. The Braun Corporation is producer of car lifts and provides conversion services for automobiles. The mission of Prosthetics Research Study is to improve care for people who have experienced or are at risk of limb loss. Prosthetic Information Page Want information about Prosthetics? You got it! "Flex-Foot develops products for all lower limb amputees who want to enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle." A site whose essence is the same as the NFB's. It gives information on the Federation's work as the organization recognized as Helen Keller's cause in the United States when it was founded in 1921. A very good site with many interesting pages on all aspects of the NFB, its services, and blindness. Includes an extensive list of available speeches, books, articles and cassettes. "CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas." A fairly extensive site linked to many others. A great site provided by the Deaf World Web Organization. "Deaf World Web is the largest and leading multi-purpose deaf Web site, providing deaf-related information around the world." The web site for the Warm Springs Foundation, the center founded by FDR in the late 1920's to provide rehabilitation services for all types of people. "Linking people with disabilities to resources, products and services to promote active healthy independent living." Sponsored by Evan Kemp Associates. UCP's site allows you to explore all aspects of its organization. Its resource allows a quick search of the UCP's documents on the site. "Putting children and adolescents with disabilities in touch with the world!" Ability OnLine is an electronic mail system that connects young people with disabilities or chronic illness to disabled and non-disabled peers and mentors. Formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States The site of one of the largest disability organizations. A comprehensive site. The Consortium's web page mainly lists the activities it is undertaking and lists the nearly 100 members. Apple Computer's Web site dedicated to computer technology accessibility. Pretty interesting with updates on Apple's latest products for the handicapped. A comprehensive link which monitors, reviews and reports on resources for independent living. The links page of The Disability Resources Monthly Guide. A well designed site in most cases. Has a couple of interesting pages, including a "Hot Topics" section, and a "Hall of Fame/Shame." The webzine of "The Ragged Edge." An upbeat site. It contains back issues of "The Ragged Edge," and links to many other disability sites. The web site is intended as a service for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, independent living centers, and professionals. The web site is a directory of resources for independent living. The Little People of America's Home Page Mainstream Magazine's home on the web. The Home page of the National Down Syndrome Society. An anti-euthanasia organization. Funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to serve anyone, professional or lay person, who is interested in disability and rehabilitation, including consumers, family members, health professionals, educators, rehabilitation counselors, students, librarians, administrators, and researchers. A non-profit organization providing sports and recreation services to children and adults with physical or mobility related disabilities. Special Olympics is a non-profit, international program of sports training and competition for individuals with mental retardation. The purpose of SDS is to bring together people from diverse backgrounds to share ideas and to engage in dialogues that cut across disciplinary backgrounds and substantive concerns. SDS is committed to developing theoretical and practical knowledge about disability and to promoting the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in society. Florida based foundation, receives funds from Mike Utley, pro-football player paralyzed during play. Seeking cure for paralysis. WID is an international public policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting-edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living. The primary focus of the Yellow Dream Machine is disability rights. VSA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the creative power in people with disabilities. The largest community on the web for disability news, resources and culture. President's
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