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Ability Magazine ABILITY Magazine is the first publication focusing on disabilities to crossover into mainstream America. ABILITY Magazine
provides information on New Technologies, the "Americans with Disability Act", Travel and Leisure, Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Human interest Stories, National and
Local Resource Centers and more. ABILITY Magazine helps remove the misunderstandings and erase the stereotypes that surround disability issues.
Ability OnLine Ability OnLine is a friendly and safe computer friendship network where children and youth with disabilities or chronic
illnesses connect to each other as well as to their friends, family members, caregivers and supporters.
The American Foundation for the Blind "American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), a U.S. nonprofit organization enabling blind or visually impaired people to
achieve equality and access. Provides information and referrals about living with visual impairment. Helen Keller devoted over 40 years of her life to AFB."
Association for Retarded Citizens With more than 1,100 affiliated chapters and 140,000 members across the United States, The Arc (formerly Association for
Retarded Citizens of the United States) is the country's largest voluntary organization committed to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families. Comprised
of individuals with mental retardation, family members, professionals in the field of disability and other concerned citizens.
The Brain Injury Association The BIA is an organization devoted to serving people with brain injuries and their families. It also seeks to promote Brain
Injury prevention as well as research into Brain Injury.
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The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) An independent, nonprofit organization of attorneys, advocates and parents established to improve the
quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities.
Easter Seals Today, 1.5 million Easter Seals clients - children and adults with disabilities and their families - lead improved lives because of one
or more Easter Seals services they have received: programs for children, vocational training and employment, and medical rehabilitation. Services that are individualized to meet each client's
needs, family-focused to meet each family member's concerns, outcome-oriented with a goal of enhanced physical and financial independence, and cost-effective benefiting from charity support.
Freedom Clearinghouse "How would you like to spend the rest of your life in a nursing home or other institution? Neither would we. Let's do
something about it NOW. Activate your license to change the system!"
HandsNet A service of HandsNet, Inc., the network of the national human services community. This service is intended to provide a preview of our
complete network service -- HandsNet on CONNECT, a full-featured network environment with interactive forums for human service organizations to exchange information and resources, and collaborate
on a broad range of program and policy issues. Founded in 1987, HandsNet links some 5,000 public interest and human service organizations across the United States. Network members include
national clearinghouses and research centers, community-based service providers, foundations, government agencies, public policy advocates, legal services programs and grassroots coalitions.
HandsNet Action Alerts! All HandsNet members can issue calls for action on a broad range of human services policy and legislation, including
reports on pending legislation, analysis from key experts, position papers, sign-on letters, committee rosters and recommended action. Each alert contains contact information with automatic mail
forms, supported by most web browsers.
IMPACT Online For nearly 14 years, IMPACT inc. has been a preeminent force in the independent living movement by promoting full community participation
of persons with disabilities, and, enhancing the prospects of persons with disabilities.
Institute on Disability Culture NEXT RENAISSANCE Newsgroup Archives The purpose of this site is to provide a forum for disability culture, to
share information, and to provide examples of our culture. We promote our culture with the NEXT RENAISSANCE: an online link to disability art, culture and collectibles. You will find links to
artists, writers, and organizations within the NEXT RENAISSANCE.
International News Ticker Welcome to the International Disability News Ticker, the place to come to keep current with up to date, relevant
news stories pertaining to disability.
LD OnLine An interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children. Includes: What's New, ABC's of LD/ADD, LD In Depth, First
Person, The LD Calendar, Audio Clips, KidZone, Finding Help, The LD Store, Talk Back, Bulletin Boards, Search.
Mainstream Magazine For 20 years, MAINSTREAM has been advocating for disability rights. Produced by, for and about people with disabilities,
MAINSTREAM covers news & current affairs, new products & technology, profiles of movers & shakers, education, employment, sexuality & relationships, housing, transportation,
travel & recreation.
Muscular Dystrophy Association - USA MDA combats neuromuscular diseases with an unparalleled worldwide research effort, a nationwide program of medical
services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. Includes: Programs to assist individuals with neuromuscular disorders, Ways to Help MDA -- how to donate, volunteer and
participate, The MDA Forum on CompuServe -- learn what's available and how to use the Ask the Experts.
The Nth Degree Large selection of T-Shirts with various slogans group by: Advocacy / Inclusion / Diversity / Empowerment / Humor / Professional.
National Coalition for the Homeless The National Coalition for the Homeless is a national advocacy network of homeless persons, activists,
service providers, and others committed to ending homelessness through public education, policy advocacy, grassroots organizing, and technical assistance.
National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA). NFCA is the only national, charitable organization dedicated to making life better for all of America's
family caregivers. There are more than 25 million people who find themselves in a caregiving role. And the numbers are growing daily. Family caregivers focus on their loved one's needs. NFCA
focuses on family caregivers.
National Easter Seal Society Home Page For more than 80 years, Easter Seals has helped people with disabilities in communities nationwide. From
creating the first national voluntary agency to speak and act on behalf of children with disabilities in the 1920s, to leading the creation and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities
Act in the 1990s, Easter Seals continues to be an integral part of life, helping more than a million people gain greater independence each year. One in every five Americans has a disability, and
Easter Seals is there with expert help, hope and humanity.
The National Federation of the Blind Topics: Braille - literacy, transcription, unified braille code, NFBTRANS, Braille Monitors - monthly magazine, Coming
Events, Diabetes - blindness and diabetes, resources and support, Future Reflections - for the children, Guide dogs, Questions kids ask us, Leaders of the NFB, Legislation, BULLETIN! Call for
action! Literature, The Messenger Publication, Newsline - nationwide newspaper service for the blind, NFB Books - by and about the NFB, Blind Professional Journalists Group, NFB in Computer
Science, NFB Divisions 1996-97 and Chapter Web Sites, NFB Speeches, Research, Services, Technology, What Your Gift Can Do...
On A Roll -- Talk Radio on Life & Disability Nationwide: Sundays at 7PM Eastern Time Greg Smith rolls up to the mic every Sunday in his
power wheelchair. He has muscular dystrophy and only weighs 65 pounds. His deep, seasoned radio voice is passionate in its purpose: empowering the individual to live as independently as possible
in the mainstream of society. This is "must-hear-radio" for the 1/5 of the population that has disabilities (48.9 million Americans, US Census 1990), and their friends and families. And it is so
energetic and unique that it captivates talk radio listeners who have no direct connection to disability. It airs Sunday evenings from 7-9 PM Eastern Time via satellite!
Ontario March of Dimes "We believe the best way for adults with physical disabilities to achieve independent and fulfilling lives is to
enable them to choose the tools they need to enhance their independence. The OMOD assists by providing a range of services including mobility devices, job skill training, independent living
assistance, recreation and housing."
Parent to Parent of New Hampshire Welcome to Parent to Parent of New Hampshire. Learning that your child has special medical needs or a
disability can be a traumatic experience. As a parent you may have questions and concerns about dealing with your child's needs and your own feelings. You are not alone. We have been there.
Parents with Disabilities Online For too long, people with disabilities had been told that having families of our own was not an option. The
truth is, though, that we have always been parents, and as our society evolves, more and more of us will have access to that opportunity. If you are a parent with a disability, a person with a
disability who is planning to become a parent, or a nondisabled partner of a disabled parent, this page is for you. We hope that this page is a good place to start on your own journey toward
independent parenting.
People First "An organization of people with learning difficulties speaking up for ourselves!" We are run and controlled by people with learning
difficulties.
People With Disabilities Foundation The mission of the People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF) is to provide education and advocacy for persons with
psychiatric and/or physical impairments so that they can achieve equal opportunities in all aspects of life.
Policy Research Associates, Inc. PRA's special expertise lies in areas such as the relationship between the mental health and criminal justice systems;
the housing, treatment and service needs of homeless people with serious mental illness; issues challenging at-risk children, youth and their families; and the causes and impacts of violence. PRA
is recognized nationally for carrying out comprehensive and meticulous research, performing focused technical assistance, and executing thorough and targeted program evaluations.
Quartet Technology Incorporated Quartet Technology Incorporated is the world leader in ECU technology and offers a wide array of products to suit
the needs of its clients. Our products make every aspect of home and business life accessible, from controlling telephones and lights to using computers and VCRs. Our products range in capability
from the Voice Activated ECU, Switch Activated ECU and Voice & Switch Activated ECU, to our state-of-the-art Voice Mouse/Keyboard Controller, which makes the world of computing and the
INTERNET accessible. Quartet Technology Incorporated has a well-deserved reputation for pushing the bounds of ECU technology and our latest offerings continue this tradition.
Schwab Foundation for Learning The Schwab Foundation for Learning offers a wide range of services for parents and educators to provide
information, support and resources to improve the lives of students with learning differences.
TASH TASH is an international association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals fighting for a society in
which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm. TASH is an organization of members concerned with human dignity, civil rights, education, and independence for all individuals
with disabilities.
Toward Independent Living and Learning (TILL), Inc. Toward Independent Living and Learning (TILL), Inc., is a private, not-for-profit human service
agency established in 1980. Its mission is to develop and operate innovative programs and services to meet the needs of individuals of all ages who have unique needs, including mental
retardation, mental health needs, physical handicaps, learning disabilities, emotional problems, brain injury and other developmental disabilities. TILL is a multi-service agency which provides a
comprehensive range of services throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Wheelchairs for Humanity Each year in the United States, tens of thousands of wheelchairs are thrown away and end up in landfills. Over 300,000
are retired into attics, basements and back closets. Our goal is to put these discarded wheelchairs back into service. Help the disadvantaged disabled around the world to re-enter their societies
through the gift of a wheelchair.We collect used wheelchairs. Partnering with other relief and development agencies, we restore and distribute them at no cost to people who need them in places
where wheelchairs are unattainable luxuries.
Wheelchair Foundation The Wheelchair Foundation is a nonprofit organization leading an international effort to deliver a wheelchair to every
man, woman and child in the world who needs one. For those individuals, the Wheelchair Foundation offers freedom, self-reliance, mobility and hope.
Working With Scouts With disAbilities This site is supported by volunteer Scouters who believe in Scouting for those with
disAbilities. It is our vision to provide the most up to date information to Scouters who have the opportunity and challenge of working with Scouts who have disabilities. There are numerous
resources available throughout the world and on the World Wide Web. We hope that this site will help Scouters in need of those resources answer questions and provide examples of the many
successes these Scouts can and have experienced through Scouting.