General Resources

Access-Able Travel Source

Providess access information to mature and disabled travelers.

The Accreditation Council

The Council claims to be "...a leader in developing and measuring quality indicators and standards for services for people with disabilities. Emphasizing values-based services and support, individualized planning, and person-centered outcomes, The Council is a resource for individuals, families, advocates, provider organizations, professionals and the public sector."

Cornucopia of Disabilility Information (CODI)

Serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas. Includes a link to "Publications."

Direct Support Professionals Website

Provides practical information of use to individuals who provide residential, educational, and vocational services to persons with disabilities.

disABILITY Information and Resources

An extensive list of sites selected by Jim Lubin, who is a C2 quadriplegic.

ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education

Includes links to full text Digests, an extensive list of searches under FAQ's, information compiled by the National Parent Information Network, and links to other relevent sources of information.

Federal Resource Center for Special Education

The FRC supports a nationwide technical assistance network to respond to the needs of students with disabilities, especially students from under-represented populations.

National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research

Includes Congressional Testimony, The Research Exchange Quarterly NewIssue, Frequently Asked Questions/Ask A Question, Online Foundations andCorporate Grant Programs, Dissemination and Utilization Resources, Calendarof NIDRR Project Events, NIDRR Projects on the Internet, Speeches of Dr.Katherine D. Seelman, Director of NIDRR, and Interagency Subcommittee On Disability Statistics.

National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education through Technology

Practical advice on the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities.

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICYY)

One category, Publications, includes links to full text digests.General Information leads to definitions of the 13 categories of disabilities under which a child with a disability may qualify for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

Options include a searchable database, the full text of NORD newsletters,links to organizations and support groups, a listing of local chapters,and a medical equipment exchange.

National Rehabiliation Information Center (NARIC)

NARIC collects and disseminates the results of federally funded researchprojects. NARIC's document collection, which also includes commercially published books, journal articles, and audiovisuals, grows at a rate of 250 new documents per month. Includes a link to REHABDATA, a searchable literature database.

On A Roll

Produced in conjunction with a weekly live talk radio show which describes itself as a show that shatters stereotypes and misconceptions, entertains with universal appeal, and provides information, resources and attitude! Of particular interest may be the web sites recommended by recent guests.

PACER Center

The Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights presents practical information and support to families.

Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission

Information by and about a major accreditation commission.

Links to Online Resources

Maintained by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education.

Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)

Designed to provide a collection of Internet accessible informationresources which may be of interest to those involved in the fields relatedto Special Education. Exists to make on-line Special Education resourcesmore easily and readily available in one location. Includes disability specific links.

Untangling the Web

An extensive collection of links including legal information, vocationaland job-related sources, assistive technology resources, and information technology resources. Includes disability specific links.

Selected Internet Resources for Assistive Technology

An extensive list maintained by the Eric Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education

Center for Information Technology Accomodation (CITA)

Includes guidelines for making web pages accessible.

Closing the Gap

Promotes the use of microcomputer technology for people with special needs. Features a searchable database.

DO-IT: Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology

Information by and primarily for persons in higher education. DO-IT promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment. Includes a list of Web development resources.

EASI

According to the site: EASI's mission is to serve as a resource to the education community by providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities. We stay informed about developments and advancements within the adaptive computer technology field and spread that information to colleges, universities, K-12 schools, libraries and into the workplace.

Standards for Electronic and Information Technology

The federal government has adopted these standards for government Web sites to be made accessible by people with disabilities. Federal sites must comply with the standards by June 21, 2001.

Trace Research and Development Center

The Trace Research & Development Center is a part of the College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Founded in 1971, Trace has been a pioneer in the field of technology and disability.  They are currently working on ways to make standard information technologies and telecommunications systems more accessible and usable by people with disabilities.

W3C (World Wide Web Consortia)

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) develops interoperable technologies (specifications, guidelines, software, and tools) to lead the Web to its full potential as a forum for information, commerce, communication, and collective understanding.  One part of W3C is the WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative).  The Draft of their Guidelines is currently under legislative consideration.

Vision Impairments

Selected Internet Resources for Blindness/Visual Impairments

An extensive list maintained by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education.

American Foundation for the Blind

Includes the Helen Keller Archival Collection, several newsletters and bulletins, product evaluations, information about the organization, and more.

American Printing House for the Blind

Includes information about products and services as well as a collection of links to related sites

Blind Links

A extensive list of links divided into ten categories: Adaptive Technology, Advocacy and Training, Books and Magazines, Commercial, Employment, Medical Links, Mobility and Braille, U.S. Government Links, WWW and Homepages, and Blind U.S. Veterans.

Blind Net

Includes information about blindness, links to organizations and companies the provide equipment, and other resources.

Blindness Resource Center

An extensive collection of links to various sites related to visual impairments.

Information for Persons With Vision Impairments

From the Cornucopia of Disability Information site. Includes numerous links about adaptive technology.

Vision Impairment Resources

From the Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) site. Designed with educators in mind.

Untangling the Web

Includes links for numerous categories, including Visual Disabilities.

Selected Internet Resources for Deafness/Hard of Hearing

An extensive list maintained by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education.

American Sign Language Browser

An online American Sign Language (ASL) browser where you can look up video of thousands of ASL signs and learn interesting things about them. The QuickTime browser plug-in is needed for the videos, but there are download instructions on the site.

Deaf Resource Library

An online collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about Deaf cultures in Japan and the United States. Also includes other deaf and hard of hearing related topics.

National Association for the Deaf

Information about the organization, current legislative initiatives, articles reprinted from other NAD publications, and a list of links to other organizations and companies are included.

Selected Internet Resources for Mental Retardation/Down Syndrome

An extensive list of links maintained by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Educaiton.

The Arc Home Page

Features information about the organization, fact sheets on topics related to mental retardation, contact information for local chapters,and legislative updates. Includes a searchable database arranged by destination.

Down Syndrome WWW Page

Provides information and support for families who have children with Down Syndrome.

Family Village

Presents information, resources, and communication opportunities onthe Internet for persons with mental retardation and other disabilities,their families, and those that provide them services and supports. Catagoriesinclude Library, Coffee Shop, Hospital, Shopping Mall, Post Office, House of Worship, School, Recreation & Leisure, Community Center, Bookstore,and University.

Selected Internet Resources for Learning Disabilities

An extensive collection of links maintained by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education.

Selected Internet Resources for Attention Deficit Disorders

An extensive collection of links maintained by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education.

CHADD Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Includes information about the organization and categories such asAD/HD Fact Sheets, Legislative Information, News Releases, School Discipline, and Chapter Locator.

Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation

Includes information about the foundation as well as suggestions for teachers and parents. Links to other organizations and web sites are also included.

LD OnLine

This weekly magazine is an interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children. It includes KidZone, which features artwork and stories by young people; personal essays; information about where to find help; in depth articles; and an "Ask the Expert"section.

LD Resources

Includes essays, articles, the LD Reader, and links to other information.

Learning Disabilities Association of America

Includes information about the organization, its position and publications, and LD Fact Sheets.