Disabilities

Resources in this category:

The A-T Children's Project
http://www.atcp.org

The A-T Children's Project Home Page was "created to provide physicians, research scientists, families and support providers with information about an inherited childhood disease called Ataxia-Telangiectasia." You can find answers to questions such as what A-T is, how it is inherited, and how to diagnose patients. Information about A-T's relevance to common diseases and recent A-T research can also be found. Additionally, sections specifically for research scientists and physicians are provided. You can also read information about the A-T Children's Project itself.

Abilityhub: Assistive Technology Solutions
http://abilityhub.com/

Provides adaptive technology solutions for people with disabilities related to accessing daily information. Provides a basic overview of assistive technology, and links to companies and product descriptions for adaptive technologies.

Alliance for Technology Access
http://www.ataccess.org/

ATA is a network of assistive technology resource centers, developers, and organizations dedicated to providing "information and support services to children and adults with disabilities." Links to nationwide resource centers, vendors of adaptive equipment, FAQ, web accessible design, success stories, related WWW sites.

Best Buddies
http://www.bestbuddies.org/

Best Buddies is dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become friends. Through their site, you can learn about programs in which you can participate. A list of places on the internet to find more information about intellectual and developmental disabilities is also available.

Cerebral Palsy
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/pediatrics/pat...

This resource, found within the University of Virginia's Children's Medical Center, is a multimedia tutorial for children and parents. It provides information about what cerebral palsy (CP) is, what the causes of CP are, different types of CP, problems people with CP may encounter, equipment used by people with CP, and therapy techniques. You can also read a first hand account of what it's like to grow up with CP. Photographs and a Quick Time movie had a nice element to the site.

Closing the Gap
http://closingthegap.com/

A commercial site, Closing the Gap is an organization that provides information about applications of computer technology in special education and rehabilitation. It publishes a reasonably priced directory of resources featuring thousands of commercially available hardware and software products and organizations that serve people with special needs and sponsors a conference on that topic. The web site has a few selected articles on disbility technology topics and information about purchasing Closing the Gap's commercial products.

Disability Data Accessibility Issues
http://www.infouse.com/disabilitydata/accessibility/index.ph...

"Accessible web page design enables people with disabilities to use the Internet--and helps everyone to use the Internet better. InfoUse and other key national sources have developed materials on principles of accessible design, along with some specific guidelines."

Disability Etiquette Handbook
http://www.sanantonio.gov/planning/disability_handbook/disab...

The Disability Etiquette Handbook was prepared "to enhance opportunities for persons with disabilities to pursue their careers and indivisual lifestyles." This is also an excellent resource for employers looking for information about how to handle hiring a person with a disability. Information includes a Dos and Don'ts list, a glossary of acceptable terms, proper interview techniques, and conversational etiquette. Links to other related sites are also provided.

disABILITY Information and Resources
http://www.makoa.org/index.html

A long list of articles about disability and links to disability resources on the Web, including databases, resource sites, events, products, services. Special page with numerous links to sources for information on accessible web page design.

Disability Resources' Librarians' Connections
http://www.disabilityresources.org/DRMlibs.html

This resource has very useful information on disabilities, how to find out more about them and how to use libraries to assist people with any type of disability.

The DRM Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet
http://www.disabilityresources.org/

"Disability Resources is a nonprofit organization that monitors, reviews, and reports on resources available to people with disabilities. We disseminate information about these resources to libraries, disability organizations, health and social service professionals, consumers and family members ." Site includes a searchable database of resources, weekly features, news updates, a regional resource directory, and info on publications.

The International Dyslexia Association
http://www.interdys.org/

International non-profit organization devoted to the study and treatment of the learning disability dyslexia. Its web site provides general information on this condition (including common warning signs), news on assistive technologies, listings of related conferences and seminars, legislative information, and more.

LD Online
http://www.ldonline.org/index.html

An excellent place to look for the ABCs about learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder. Provides information about how to get help, how to assess your own child, a glossary of terms, teaching techniques, parenting tips, and more. You can also view a calendar of events in the LD community and have a chance to purchase current publications. There is also a special area for kids, where they can submit art work or original writings as well as get information about learning disabilities.

LD Resources
http://www.ldresources.org/

Site features articles and essays on learning disabilities and the use of aids, technologies and strategies to help those with LD. Links to related Web sites, free newsletter.

National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education through Technology, Media and Materials
http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/

National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education through Technology, Media and Materials is a project of the U.S. Department of Education which "promotes the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities." The site has online workshops for teachers, an online library, facilitated discussion, links to related sites, video profiles of successful programs and a mailing list.

PBS Sound and Fury: Deaf Culture
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/soundandfury/culture/

Provides a perspective on cochlear implants and includes streaming videos (Real Player format) of individuals who are deaf sharing their views on cochlear implants and their perspectives on living with deafness. Site offers a fingerspeller player, sign language phrases and lesson plans for grades 6 through 12.

Special Olympics
http://www.specialolympics.org/

This nonprofit's mission is to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports training and competition. Offers volunteer opportunities available at the state, national, or international level.

The Paciello Group
http://www.paciellogroup.com/index.php

Website for a private company dedicated to promoting access to the web and other technology for those with disabilities. Also includes disability/Internet-related news and workshop and conference listings.

Trace Research and Development Center
http://trace.wisc.edu/

The mission of the Center is: "To advance the ability of people with disabilities to achieve their life objectives through the use of communication, computer and information technologies." It is a research, development and resource center affiliated with the engineering department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Main sections of the site are "Designing a More Usable World," "Cooperative Electronic Library," and "Publications and Media Catalog." Includes some articles online, searchable index of article citations and links to related sites.

United States Department of Labor: Worker's Resource Page
http://www.dol.gov/dol/audience/aud-workers.htm

"Provides a shortcut to information and services the Department of Labor (DOL) offers for workers." Includes a link to compliance assistance information and resources that explain the laws enforced and administered by the DOL.

World Deaf Sports
http://www.worlddeafsports.com/

International web directory of sports events and sports organizations for the deaf, including the Deaflympics.