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AARP Research Center
Here is where you can find research results and reference information to answer your questions about a variety of subjects related to aging.
http://www.aarp.org/research/
AbilityHub
This Assistive Technology web site is for people with a disability, and will direct you to adaptive equipment for computers.
http://www.abilityhub.com/
Access Able Designs, Inc.
provide complete and "truly accessible" equipment and answers to the disabled community both at home and in public.
http://www.accessabledesigns.com/
Access Abroad
An information service of the University of Minnesota, USA, for disabled people wanting to study abroad.
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/access/
Access Amtrak (U.S.)
A guide to Amtrak train services for passengers with disabilities.
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/Page/Collection_Page&cid=1080080554568&c=Page&ssid=139
Access by Design
Promotes understanding of the ADA and to enrich the lives of people who have disabilities.
http://www.access-by-design.com/
Access For Disabled Americans
A Guide for the Wheelchair Traveler.
http://www.accessfordisabled.com/
Access Northern California
To inform and educate people with disabilities and the tourism industry about accessibility. We provide thouroughly researched access information on Northern California including San Francisco, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Wine Country.
http://www.accessnca.com/
Access Wheels, Inc
Providing a nationwide network of rental wheelchair accessible vans.
http://www.wheelerz.com/
Access-Able Travel Source
Our mission is to tourism for travelers with disabilities by: provide worldwide access information. educating the hospitaliy industry of the size and buying power of this growing consumer group.
http://www.access-able.com/
Accessibility Guidelines Implementation Project
The AGI project is designed as a way of "beta testing", in actual use on the "front lines" of web design, the WAI page author recommendations from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
http://hwg.org/opcenter/projects/agi/
Accessible Journeys - Wheelchair Travel - Accessible Cruises
Accessible Journeys offers and designs wheelchair travel, accessible cruises, and wheelchair tours, for slow walkers, wheelchair travelers, their families and their friends.
http://www.accessiblejourneys.com/
Achromatopsia Network
An information and support network for individuals and families who are affected by the rare inherited vision disorder achromatopsia.
http://www.achromat.org/
Active And Able
Active And Able offers aids to daily living, assistive devices and other solutions for those with vision, hearing, mobility or hand difficulties.
http://www.activeandable.com/
ActiveForever.com
We are a resource for Assistive Devices which help people maintain their independence. Due to limiting physical conditions, many people find themselves less able to cope with everyday tasks and hobbies. We help you live "Life without Limitations". Our Assistive Devices aid in the essentials of daily living: Bath Safety, Dressing Aids, Mobility Aids, Home Health Care, Kitchen Aids and much more. And let's not forget Exercise Therapy, Low Vision and Arthritis Relief. Our goal is to give friendly, prompt, personalized service. Most orders placed before 2:00PM Mountain Standard time are shipped the same day, (Monday through Friday).
http://www.activeforever.com/
ADA Consultants / Network Consulting
Florida's ADA & Handicap Accessibility Experts
http://www.istal.com/smoke
Adaptive Computer Products
Includes links under the categories of: Guides to Adaptive Technologies, Transparent Hardware Interfaces, Computer Access Software, Input Devices/Switches, Augmentative Communication Devices, Speech Recognition/Voice Controlled Systems, Products for the Blind/Visually Impaired, Possible Funding Sources/Low Cost, Assistive Technology Programs, Books to Buy!, and Other.
http://www.eskimo.com/~jlubin/disabled/computers.htm
Adaptive Access
Handicapped remodeling and wheelchair accessible construction for Houston area homes and businesses. Features services and contact information.
http://www.adaptiveaccess.com
Adaptive Access
complete home renovation and accessible modifications. ADA and Tas compliance for business.
http://www.adaptiveaccess.com/
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services ACES
The mission of ACES is o improve the quality of life for persons in San Diego County who are disabled by empowering them with computer technology. Specifically, our outcomes focus on civic involvement and self-sufficiency with an emphasis on quality of life enhancement.
http://www.adaptive.org/
Adaptive Environments Center
to promote,facilitate, and advocate for international adoption of policies,programs and designs that enable every individua, regardless of age or ability to participate fully in all aspects of society. Adaptive Environments developed and manages the Universal design Education Project (see web site) and is also the New England Center for Americans with Disabilites Act (ADA) technical assistance. Also works on the ADA in public schools.
http://www.adaptenv.org/
AFS Intercultural Programs USA
AFS provides international exchanges through homestays for US and international youth, high school students, college students and educators in over 50 countries. AFS is committed to provide increased access to their programs to groups that are traditionally underserved and underrepresented in exchange programs including young people with disabilities.
http://www.afs.org/
AgrAbility - Resources for Persons with disabilities in rural settings at Purdue University
Links page
http://abe.www.ecn.purdue.edu/ABE/Extension/BNG/index
All Walks Of Life
Works to prevent violence against people with disabilities. We accomplish our purpose by collecting data, providing education, publishing reports and working with other like-minded individuals and organizations.
http://www.awol-texas.org/
American Council of the Blind
Provides general information about the Council, including recent issues of our monthly publication, The Braille Forum.
http://www.acb.org/
American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT)
We are fighting so people with disabilities can live in the community with real supports instead of being locked away in nursing homes and other institutions.
http://www.adapt.org/
American Jewish World Service USA
The American Jewish World Service provides international service opportunities throughout the world through their Jewish Volunteer Corps program.
http://www.ajws.org/
American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
A keyword-searchable database of over 1000 national and international self-help support groups for addictions, bereavement, health, mental health, disabilities, abuse, parenting, caregiver concerns and other stressful life situations.
http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA): A Pollak Library Research Guide
Related websites, legislation and other resources
http://guides.library.fullerton.edu/disabilities/
Amputee Information Network
Parents who have a child born with a limb difference or who lose a limb/s in childhood are starved for information. Pick up any book on disabled children and you will most often find limb defects not mentioned. It is our hope that I-CAN will fill this void providing parents with a place to contact experienced parents and adults who grew up with a limb difference.
http://www.amp-info.net/
Apple - Accessibility
Mac OS X operating system includes a wide variety of features and technologies specifically designed to provide accessibility to users with disabilities.
http://www.apple.com/accessibility/
Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad USA
Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad, a private, comprehensive college with a large study abroad program, makes every effort to accommodate qualified students with disabilities.
http://www.arcadia.edu/cea
Armchair World
Disability-accessible tours.
http://www.armchair.com/tour/hc/handcap.html
AssistantPages Home Page
AssistantPages.comis a free attendant referral service that maintains privacy while offering detailed information about care givers and jobs. The Web application is designed for U.S. residents.
http://www.assistantpages.com
Assistive Technology - Independent Living Technologies
Assistive Technology - Providing resource on Living Aids for people with disabilities by offering competitively priced quality assisted living technologies and products.
http://www.iltsource.com/
Assistivetech.net
An online information resource providing up-to-date, thorough information on assistive technologies, adaptive environments and community resources.
http://www.assistivetech.net/
Association for International Practical Training
The AIPT administers a wide range of student, business and professional training/cultural exchanges between the U.S. and other countries. AIPT encourages persons with disabilities interested in international practical experience to apply.
http://www.aipt.org/
Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC)
A voluntary organization founded in 1949 by parents who were determined to forever change society's traditional disregard for the needs of their children with mental retardation.
http://www.ahrcsuffolk.org/
Association of Birth Defect Children, Inc.
Information to parents and professionals about all kinds of birth defects, resources, support groups and environmental exposures that may cause birth defects.
http://www.birthdefects.org/
AXIS Dance Company
AXIS Dance Company¹s primary mission is to create and perform high quality contemporary dance that is developed through the collaboration of dancers with and without disabilities. AXIS teaches dance and educates about collaboration and disability through community outreach and education programs. AXIS is committed to promoting and supporting this form of dance locally, nationally and internationally.
http://www.axisdance.org/
B.M. Brantman, INc.
We produce the BeasyTrans Easy Transfer System. The BeasyTrans is a portable no-lift transfer system designed to transfer individuals from a wheelchair to an automobile, bed, commode or shower bench in a safe, easy and dignified manner
http://www.beasytrans.com/
Bahá'í International Community - Human Rights and Disability
Statement to the fortieth session of the United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, Agenda item 7: human rights and disability.
http://www.bic-un.bahai.org/88-0806.htm
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
The Bazelon Center conducts legal and policy advocacy to protect children and adults with mental disabilities from discrimination and promote their full participation in community life.
http://www.bazelon.org/
Biola Disability Services education links page
List of links. The site is supported by the US Department of Education. Website: www.heath.gwu.edu.
http://www.biola.edu/admin/disability/resources.cfm
Blind Childrens Center
The Blind Childrens Center has information and publications for parents and professionals working with blind and handicapped children.
http://www.blindcntr.org/
Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire
The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire is a private, non-profit, family and consumer run organization representing over 5000 New Hampshire residents with acquired brain disorders and stroke. The BIANH was founded in 1983 by NH parents seeking to bring home their brain injured children from out of state nursing homes.
http://www.bianh.org/
BrainTalk Communities
The fundamental mission of Braintalk Communities is to foster online communities of self-help support groups, giving patients and caregivers the ability to communicate with each other using a variety of Internet technologies such as web-based bulletin boards and chatrooms. These resources are provided free of charge.
http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/
Breathing Easy: A Guide for Travelers with Pulmonary Disabilities
Articles, tips, and advice about traveling with oxygen, including all the regulations for the safe transport of oxygen.
http://www.breathineasy.com/
California Foundation for Independent Living Centers
The purpose of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) is to collaborate with and increase the capacity of California's Independent Living Centers to create access and integration for people with disabilities. CFILC's mission is to support independent living centers in their local communities through advocating for systems change and promoting access and integration for people with disabilities. CFILC is a statewide, non-profit organization made up of more than two dozen Independent Living Centers. Through unified action, CFILC envisions civil rights for all people with disabilities.
http://www.cfilc.org/
Canine and Abled, Inc.
Canine and Abled, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness and acceptance of service dog teams through education and inspiration. This goal is met through an award-winning service dog education and task demonstration available nation wide.
http://www.canineandabled.com/
CDS International, inc usa
CDS International, Inc. is a non-profit organization with international practical training opportunities for inbound/outbound young professionals, students, educators, as well as labor, business and government representatives.
http://www.cdsintl.org/
CeDIR - Center for Disability Information & Referral
The mission of the Center for Disability Information & Referral (CeDIR) is to provide access to information to meet individuals' disability-related needs through print, nonprint, and human resources.
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/
Celebrate Disability Culture
A Website under construction in October 2004.
http://www.disabilityculture.org/
Center for Computer Assistance to the Disabled (C-CAD)
Mission: To serve the disabled community and those interested in the field of adaptive technology.
http://www.c-cad.org/
Center for Development and Learning
North Carolina's University Affiliated Program in Developmental Disabilities provides leadership training, community services and supports to individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities.
http://cdl.unch.unc.edu/
Center for Disability Resources Library at University of South Carolina
The CDR Library consists of books, videos, brochures, and audiotapes covering a variety of disability-related topics.
http://uscm.med.sc.edu/CDR/
Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida
Independent Living Program, Deaf Action Community Center, Peer Counseling, Interactive Peer Counselor
http://www.cilnwf.org/
Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah University
Utah's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service, the Center for Persons with Disabilities engages in innovative and responsive activities.
http://www.cpd.usu.edu/
Center for Social Change
Our mission is to provide support services to individuals with mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Our activities include residential support services, vocational & supported employment services to children and adults in the community, and research.
http://www.centerforsocialchange.org/
Children's International Summer Villages USA
Children's International Summer Villages is a non-profit volunteer organization that works towards understanding and appreciation of different cultures. They offer four programs that are designed for children ages 11-18. CISV has had minimal experience with integrating persons with disabilities into the programs, but has sponsored several camps exclusively for people who are Deaf.
http://www.cisvusa.org/
CIS Study Abroad in Australia, New Zealand, England, Sweden, Scotland, Ireland, Italy and Spain
The Center for International Studies, is a global education organization dedicated to offering study abroad experiences to students who have a high school diploma. Cis has offices in Sweden (www.cis.nu) and Boston - US.
http://www.studyabroad-cis.com/
ClassicalDesignServices.com
Certified Building Designer with more than 30 years experience designing single-family and multi-family homes, specializing in "Universal Design for Barrier-Free Living."
http://www.classicaldesignservices.com/
Coerced Sterilization of Native American Women: Main Site
Coerced Sterilization of Native American Women by the United States Government
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/9118/mike.html
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)
CBR is a "strategy within community development for the rehabilitation, equalization of opportunities, and social integration of all people with disabilities.
http://www.cbrresources.org/
Community Resources for Independence
Community Resources for Independence (CRI) is a non-profit corporation established in 1976 by a group of disabled and non-disabled individuals to advance the rights of persons with disabilities to equal justice, access, opportunity and participation in our communities.
http://cri-dove.org/
Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted
Founded as an independent nonprofit vision rehabilitation in 1965, Seattle-based Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted works with individiuals, families and communities to restore, maintain and enhance the independence and well-being of people with impaired vision, and specializes in working with age-related vision loss. Programs include counseling; safe travel and independent living training; low vision clinic; volunteer services; education, information and referral; assistive technology center; and adaptive aids sales, including an online store with hundreds of products for living with vision loss and secure transactions at www.sightconnection.com
http://www.csbps.com/
Cornucopia of Disability
CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas. The information addresses university (SUNY @ Buffalo), local (Buffalo & WNY), state, national and international audiences.
http://codi.buffalo.edu/
Council on Quality and Leadership
The Council on Quality and Leadership is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the quality of service.
http://www.thecouncil.org/
Counseling Links
Include some good links to counselling associations and other resources.
http://lonestar.utsa.edu/chisigma/html/links.htm
Crutch Specialist - Thomas Fetterman Inc.
As a long term crutch-user (polio), Thomas Fetterman has fashioned a hi-tech line of ultralite crutches, 'articulating' crutchtips and 50+ accessories designed to improve a user's prospects for mobility and independance.
http://www.fetterman-crutches.com/
DakotaLink
The DakotaLink project is directed toward systems change and advocacy which will result in a comprehensive, consumer responsive system of technology-related assistance for individuals with disabilities of all ages. DakotaLink is designed t
http://dakotalink.tie.net/
Damon Brooks Associates
Damon Brooks Associates is a resource of individuals with disabilities who speak, entertain, or perform professionally. Our main goal is to provide those with whom we work an opportunity to speak and entertain in a positive and successful environment. Most of our engagements are on college campuses, at association conferences, and corporate human resource and diversity fucntions.
http://www.DamonBrooks.com/
Dan Windheim - Life with Traumatic Brain Injury
A Resource for Survivors
http://www.tbilife.com/
Disabilities Law Project DLP
The Disabilities Law Project (DLP) is a nonprofit Pennsylvania law firm that provides free legal assistance to people with disabilities, their families, and their organizations.
http://www.dlp-pa.org/
Disability Analysis
Disability Analysis represents claimants seeking Social Security Disability and SSI Benefits.
http://disabilityanalysis.com/
Disability Connections
DACIL advances the independence, self-determination, and participation of persons with disabilities in all areas of community life�
http://www.dcilmi.org
Disability Network Inc.
An information highway for the disabled and their families.
http://www.disabilitynetwork.com/
Disability Resource Center Inc.
Empower those with disabilities to live more independently.
http://www.access4il.org/
Disability Resources - University of Maryland Diversity Database
The University of Maryland's Diversity Database is a comprehensive index of multicultural and diversity resources.
http://www.inform.umd.edu/Diversitydb/Specific/Disability/
Disability Rights Advocates
A non-profit law firm that specializes in class action disability law. Our main purpose is to advance the status of people with disabilities.
http://www.dralegal.org/
Disability Social History Project
The Disability History Project is a community history project and we welcome your participation. This is an opportunity for disabled people to reclaim our history and determine how we want to define ourselves and our struggles.
http://www.disabilityhistory.org/dshp.html
DisabilityProducts.com
To provide unique, affordable products to disabled and handicapped people to allow them to live a more active, independent lifestyle.
http://www.disabilityproducts.com
DisabilitySoft.com
DisabilitySoft.com announces the release of Attendant Manager, a Win32 application for users of personal assistants. This software may be very helpful to many persons who use attendant care and to those who provide it.
http://www.disabilitysoft.com/
DisabilityTraining.org
DisabilityTraining.org (http://www.DisabilityTraining.org) is sponsored by the Iowa Training Consortium. The Training Consortium's mission is to promote - through training, education, and technical assistance - a system of individualized supports that will assist Iowans with developmental disabilities to live as fully participating members of their communities. The goal of this web site is to advertise and encourage training and education to build supportive communities for Iowans with disabilities.
http://www.disabilitytraining.org/
Disabilitytravel.
"Our web site is a show case of our programs and services for slow walkers, wheelchair travelers, their families and their friends."
http://www.disabilitytravel.com/
Disabled Businesspersons Association
Assist enterprising individuals with disabilities maximize their potential in the business world, and work with vocational rehabilitation, government and business to encourage the participation and enhance the performance of the disabled in the work force, worldwide
http://www.disabledbusiness.org/
Disabled Women on the Web
Disabled Women on the Web was established by Corbett O'Toole of the Disabled Women's Alliance to provide information, resources, and support for women with disabilities to continue to CHANGE THE WORLD!
http://www.disabilityhistory.org/dwa/
disABLEDperson.com
disABLEDperson Inc. is a 501(c)(3) 509(a)(1) non profit public charity whose mission is to help reduce the near 70% unemployment rate amongst disabled Americans.
http://www.disabledperson.com/
Diversity World: Disability and Employment Resources
Disability and employment information from Diversity World. A source of articles, websites, books, videos and other resources on the topic of disability and employment.
http://www.diversityworld.com/Disability/index.htm
DO-IT Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
http://www.washington.edu/doit/
Down Syndrome Empowerment Network
Composed of contributions from experienced professionals and knowledgeable parents who are subscribers to the Down Syndrome listserv and newsgroup.
http://downsyndrome.com/
DREES (Disability Rights Enforcement, Education Services)
DREES conducts Ø Workshops and Public Education Campaigns Ø Maintains an email list of over 100 subscribers Ø Focuses on Architectural Access and Community Living
http://www.dizbiz.com/
Duxbury Systems
Home of Raised Dot Computing and MegaDots, braille translation programs.
http://www.duxburysystems.com/
Dynamic Living
We offer hundreds of kitchen products, bathroom helpers and unique daily living products that promote a convenient, comfortable and safe home environment for people of all ages.
http://www.dynamic-living.com/
E-Discussion on Employment for Disabled Youth at the World Bank
The World Bank is pleased to organize and host an e-mail based electronic discussion on the issue of �Employment for Disabled Youth�. The focus is on the good practices of job creation for disabled youth worldwide.
http://www.dgroups.org/groups/worldbank/EmploymentforDisabledYouth/
EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information)
Serves as a resource to the education community by providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities.
http://www.rit.edu/~easi/
Education Links - School of Education - University of Michigan-Dearborn
Links to education and other resources. Includes links to discussion lists etc.
http://www.umd.umich.edu/support/disability.htm
Emerging Horizons
A consumer-oriented quarterly publication that highlights accessible B&B's, covers travel health issues, and contains resources, accessibility information and suggestions from other travelers.
http://www.candy-charles.com/Horizons/
Employment Coalition of Florida Inc
To educate and train employment specialists and business people for the purpose of helping people with disabilities and disadvantages to secure successful employment.
http://www.DisabilityCoalition.com/
Enabled on line. US
The place to connect people with disabilities online.
http://www.enabledonline.com/
Enhanced Care Solutions
Enhanced Care Solutions provides of medical alert systems, medical alarns, emergency response systems and services for seniors & individuals with disabilities enabling independent living and peace of mind for their families.
http://www.enhancedcare.com/
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Network, USA
A network of and for persons with disabilities providing resources, products and services to self employed persons with disabilities and those seeking self sufficiency by starting and building a business.
http://www.e-d-n.net/
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (FSMA)
A source of information and support to those involved with children and adults with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
http://www.fsma.org/home.htm
Family Caregiver Alliance
A nationally recognized information center on long-term caregiving and the lead agency in California's statewide system of Caregiver Resource Centers.
http://www.caregiver.org/
Favorite Websites regarding children with disabilities, from the Family Education Network
Helps parents help their children succeed. We do that by providing parents with the information and resources they need to actively participate in their children's learning process.
http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0%2C1120%2C1-2070%2C00.html
Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X is the #1 inherited cause of mental retardation, affecting an estimated 1 in 2000 males and 1 in 4000 females of all races. It is relatively unknown and often misdiagnosed.
http://www.fraxa.org/
Free Sailing, Disabled Sailing with Challenged America
Free Sailing, Disabled sailing and adaptive sailing programs for people with disabilities, disabled veterans, the handicapped, disabled children, sports and recreational therapists and rehabilitation professionals.
http://www.challengedamerica.org
Freedom Scientific
Freedom Scientific's mission is to change the world for people with sensory impairments and learning disabilities by creating innovative, technology based products and solutions.
http://www.freedomscientific.com/
Gallaudet University Center for Global Education USA
CGE offers inbound foreign exchanges for the university and outbound international opportunities for US students, faculty and adults to participate in, including international internships.
http://depts.gallaudet.edu/cge
Giant Disability Resource Page
Independence, Inc. in collaboration with the Northeast (Kansas) Assistive Technology Site (NEAT), has created a resource page of links to Disability Related and Assistive Technology Sites on the World Wide Web.
http://www.independenceinc.org/ability.html
Gimp on the Go
The Internet's premier disabilities travel publication.
http://www.gimponthego.com/
GLADNET - Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network on Employment and Training
To promote the mainstream employment of persons with disabilities through knowledge generation, collection and dissemination on an international level.
http://www.gladnet.org
Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP)
Outdoor resources for people with disabilities.
http://www.gorp.com/gorp/eclectic/disabled.htm
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Detroit, Michigan, is a non-profit agency dedicated to preventing blindness, reducing the impact of blindness, and advocating for those with severe vision loss.
http://www.gdabvi.org/
Greyhound Bus Services for People with Disabilities (U.S.)
travel information for passengers with disabilities.
http://www.greyhound.com/travel_information/disabilities.shtml
Grover Gear
We manufacture and sell hard to find products for people with disabilities. We make Cushion covers, Hunting covers, and a few other products. We are a new company and our product list is expanding constantly.
http://www.grovergear.com
Head Injury Hotline
Founded in 1985 Head Injury Hotline offers a wealth of information, creative solutions and leadership on issues related to brain injury. BIRC provides a setting where visitors can build skills, join discussion groups, link to resources, rehab, and research sites, as well as lay and professional journals.
http://www.headinjury.com/
HealthWrights
HealthWrights is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the health, basic rights, social equality, and self-determination of disadvantaged persons and groups.
http://www.healthwrights.org/
HFriends.com
Dating site for the disabled community. Free 5-day trial membership.
http://www.hfriends.com/
HITEC Group
Our mission is to provide accessibility to the consumer, in the home, in the workplace and in all public facilities.
http://www.hitec.com/
Home - Rockland Independent Living Center
Rockland Independent Living Center provides advocacy and leadership in the creation and development of an accessible and integrated community for people with disabilities, so that they may pursue lifestyles of their choice.
http://www.rilc.org/index.htm
Home Of Hope
Home of Hope gives to the developmentally disabled an opportunity to regain and maintain dignity, and a sense of self worth.
http://www.homeofhope.org/
Idaho State Independent Living Council
The Idaho State Independent Living Council's mission is to advocate for and achieve independence, choice, self-determination, equal access and equal opportunity for Idahoans with disabilities through systems change, policy involvement and public education. The Idaho SILC advocates for people with disabilities by: promoting activities to improve and expand the disability service system; reaching out to unserved, under-served and minority populations; providing education and training on disability issues; supporting projects that expand and improve independent living services; and conducting studies and research to assist in developing model policies and recommendations for independent living in the State of Idaho.
http://www2.state.id.us/silc/index.htm
ILC of Birmingham
We at Independent living Center of Birmingham are here to ensure that people with disabilities have full and complete access to the community in which they reside.
http://www.birminghamilc.org/
ILC of Kern County

http://www.ilcofkerncounty.org/
ILRU - Independent Living Research Utilization Project at TIRR
Home page for ILRU, the Independent Living Research Utilization Project at TIRR (The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research). For over 25 years, creating a world of independence for individuals with disabilities. A resource for information on independent living, the Americans with Disabilities Act, health and wellness and international disability.
http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/
Inclusion Daily Express
A world-wide email news service that reports on disability rights and the exciting movement toward full community inclusion and self-determination.
http://www.inclusiondaily.com/
Independence First
IndependenceFirst is a non-residential Independent Living Center operated by a staff and board composed primarily of people with disabilities.
http://www.independencefirst.org/
Independent Living Aids
Offering a large selection of aids for daily living designed to assist the visually, hearing and physically disabled.
http://www.independentliving.com/
Independent Living Center Of Eastern Indiana
Serving Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Decatur, Rush, Union and Wayne Counties
http://www.ilcein.org/
Independent Living Services of Northern California

http://www.ilsnc.org/
Independent Living USA
Resources for independent living.
http://www.ilusa.com
Independent Living USA Website
A directory of resources for independent living, for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, independent living centers, and professionals.
http://www.ilusa.com/
Information for Airline Passengers with Disabilities
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Air Travel
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/passengers_disabilities/
Institute for Child Health Policy

http://www.ichp.ufl.edu/
Institute on Disability (US)
The mission of the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire is to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities. To carry out that mission, the Institute runs a wide variety of programs and activities.
http://iod.unh.edu/
Institute on Disability 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.
http://hometown.aol.com/sbrown8912/index.html
International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
A non-profit corporation in the United States ICRIS´s work is supported by donations and grants from individual contributors and work and tutorials in the field of accessible Electronic and Information technology
http://www.icdri.org/
International Child Amputee Network
To support and empower the parents of child amputees through communication with other parents and adult mentors who grew up with a limb deficet
http://www.child-amputee.net/
International Student Exchange and Study Abroad Resource Center
"Our mission is to promote international education worldwide through the development and publication of the most comprehensive resource of International Education information available on the Internet. Our goal is to develop a site for the international student - Student Oriented and Student Driven."
http://www.internationalstudent.com/
International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
Addressing the issues of euthanasia, assisted suicide, advance directives, assisted suicide proposals, "right-to-die" cases, euthanasia practices in the Netherlands, disability rights, pain control and much, much more.
http://www.internationaltaskforce.org/
International Ventilator Users Network
Post-Polio Health International's mission is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and home ventilator users through education, advocacy, research and networking.
http://www.ventusers.org/
Intimate Rider
Sex aid
http://www.intimaterider.com
JobAccess
The goal of JobAccess is to enable people with disabilities to enhance their professional lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment.
http://www.jobaccess.org/
Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center
Our mission is to insure that individuals with disabilities live independently in their own homes and in the communities of their choice
http://www.peninsulailc.org/
Kind Tree Productions, Inc.
Here you can find autism information, autism links, our Kind Tree newsletter, our celebratory "Autism Rocks" T-shirts, reviews of books on autism, creations by autistic artists and poets, autistic events we produce (recreational retreats and educational seminars), and more...
http://www.kindtree.org/
KUSF, 90.3 FM
"Disability and Senior News Report", once, "Fighting Back" on KUSF, 90.3 FM has a 23-year history specifically dealing with disability and senior issues. The producer and hosts are people with disabilities. We bring our listener local, state and national news. The station has been voted the top radio station in the S.F. Bay Area two consecutive years. You can listen in, Sundays, 12:30 p.m. PST on 365Live. More information contact, Maggie Dee
http://kusf.org/index.shtml
Law, Health Policy & Disability Center
The Law, Health Policy & Disability Center, located at the University of Iowa, is an emerging leader in technology, education, and research, focused on improving the quality of life for persons living with disabilities.
http://disability.law.uiowa.edu/
Lawrence Independent Living Resource Center
The Independent Living Resource Center of Lawrence, Kansas
http://independenceinc.org/
League of Human Dignity
We represent disabled people in all kinds of activities.
http://members.aol.com/amickells/league.html
Life Skills for Vocational Success
The site contains Over 60 lesson plans to teach people life skills.
http://www.workshopsinc.com/manual/
Life with Ease®
We specialize in products to help prevent injuries, live with injuries, and aid with impairments.
http://www.lifewithease.com/
Little City Foundation
Helping children and adults with mental retardation and other developmental challenges live meaningful and happy lives with dignity and respect.
http://littlecity.org/
Lucky Mindy Adventures
We run escorted, assisted group tours for adults with multiple disabilities: developmental and physical. We provide trained staff to assist you (between 1:2 and 1:4 ratio, as needed), or you can bring your own attendant for expenses.
http://www.luckymindy.com/
Mainstream - Magazine of the Able-Disabled
The leading news, advocacy and lifestyle zine for people with disabilities.
http://www.mainstream-mag.com/
Maryland Ravens, Inc.
Promoting the abilities/capabilities of the physically challenged via sports and other social interaction.
http://www.mdravens.org/
Medical Travel, Inc
Medical Travel, Inc. is a Full Service Medical Travel Agency that caters to people with medical needs. The office arranges Dialysis Cruises, Oxygen Cruises, Accessible Vacations, Worldwide Scooter Vacations, etc.
http://www.medicaltravel.org/
Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service
The mission of Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc (MPAS) is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination, and expressed choices of individuals. MPAS promotes, expands, and protects the human and legal rights of people through the provision of information and advocacy.
http://www.mpas.org/
Michigan State University (MSU) Disability Sports Web Site
The purpose of the Michigan State University Disability Sports web site is to provide information about disability sports for students who are studying adapted physical activity; however, the content will certainly be interesting for members of the disability sports community as well.
http://edweb6.educ.msu.edu/kin866/
Microsoft Accessibility and Disabilities
"We hope you'll find here information about what we're doing and the tools that can help you remove barriers and make the world more accessible."
http://microsoft.com/enable/
Midstate Independent Living Consultants
What and who is Midstate Independent Living Consultants (MILC)? · MILC is a private non-profit agency serving persons with disabilities of all ages. · MILC is operated by staff and board composed primarily of people with disabilities. · MILC services are consumer directed working together with staff to meet goals.
http://www.milc-inc.org/
Mobility Consignment

http://www.mobilityconsignment.com/
Mobility-Advisor.com: Live, Work & Play Independently ... Wheelchair Mobility
Mobility-Advisor.com serves as an information and resource guide to increase awareness and help enhance the lives of individuals of all ages who need wheelchair mobility assistance...
http://www.mobility-advisor.com
MobilityStore.Com
Hopes you will find the equipment or supplies that will give you greater independence and peace of mind.
http://www.mobilitystore.com/
Monroe County Women's Disability Network
The Monroe County Women's Disability Network is a web directory of local and national resources for women with disabilities or chronic illness.
http://www.mcwdn.org/
Narrative Television Network
Makes movies and television programming accessible to blind and visually impaired people through narration, an "extra" voice added to the show to describe the visual elements of the story. Since 1988, NTN has narrated hundreds of hours of movies and television series, as well as several Broadway theatre productions and museum tours.
http://NarrativeTV.com/
National Arts and Disability Center
The NADC is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual-, performing-, media-, and literary- arts communities. The NADC is the administrative home for The Association for Theatre and Accessibility.
http://nadc.ucla.edu/
National Council on Disability
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities.
http://www.ncd.gov/
National Federation of the Blind
Helps blind persons achieve self-confidence and self-respect and acts as a vehicle for collective self-expression by the blind.
http://www.nfb.org/
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. All of our programmatic efforts are aimed at improving the lives of individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood.
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/nidrr/
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
We aim to promote aging in place for frail elderly and persons aging with a disability through applied research, evaluation and policy analysis; training and education; technical assistance; and we serve as an information clearinghouse.
http://www.homemods.org/
National Sports Center for the Disabled
The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD), located in Winter Park, Colorado continues to be the largest and most successful outdoor recreation program in the world for individuals with disabilities.
http://www.nscd.org/
New England Handicapped Sports Association
Adaptive skiing and sports. Skiing in the winter and other sports and social activities year round. Locate at Mt. Sunapee, NH.
http://www.nehsa.org/
Not Dead Yet! Opposing the Legalization of Assisted Suicide
Americans with Disabilities don't want your pity or your lethal mercy. We want freedom. We want LIFE.
http://acils.com/NotDeadYet/
OFACIL - Opportunites for Access

http://www.ofacil.org/
Office for Persons with Disabilities
Provides information and referral on issues, rights, and programs for persons with any disability, their families, and the community, to promote self-empowerment, to assist with direct advocacy support when necessary, and to ultimately achieve the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the community (Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA).
http://ci.bridgeport.ct.us/
Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council
The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is committed to promoting a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and systems advocacy, in order to maximize leadership, empowerment, independence, productivity and to support full inclusion and integration of individuals into the mainstream of American society.
http://www.ohiosilc.org/
Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc.
To protect, promote and expand the rights of people with disabilities and menatl illness.
http://www.flash.net/~odlcokc/
Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc.
Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc.'s mission is to protect, promote and expand the rights of Oklahomans with disabilities.
http://home.flash.net/~odlcokc/
Options in Community Living
Provides support and coordinates services to enable adults with developmental disabilities to live in their own homes. The agency assists people to make informed choices and reach their own goals, with support available to the extent and for as long as it is needed.
http://www.optionsmadison.com/openpage.htm
Oxygen Freedom
Information about traveling with oxygen.
http://www.oxygenfreedom.com/travel_oxygen_information.html
PALAESTRA
A quarterly publication, PALAESTRA is designed to be a single responsible source of valuable information targeting all individuals interested in sport, physical education and recreation involving individuals with disabilities.
http://www.palaestra.com/
Paraplegics of America
Motivational Speaker: To supply help to newly individuals that have sustained a SCI and are seeking help in emotional recovery answers, and support from other SCI individuals.
http://maxpages.com/paraplegic
People to People Committee on Disability
To help you find International Disability resources and information.
http://www.ppcd.org/
PIBHS | Arkansas Resources - Advocacy & Support Organizations

http://pibhs.uams.edu/Resources/AR_resources_adv.asp
Pierce County Parent Coalition for Developmental Disabilities
A parent driven organization based in Tacoma, WA., US, that provides information, education, and opportunities for families to learn and grow together.
http://pc2online.org/
Pip Squeakers,LLC
Baby shoes that help motivate babies with vision or mobility disabilities, to move, explore and walk. Parents with vision and mobility disabilities, can HEAR when baby moves.
http://www.pipsqueakers.com/
Pittsburgh rehabilitation counselor
disability resource site
http://pittrehabcounselor.com/
Post-Polio Syndrome Central
A vary good resource with information, events, links, email discussion lists and UseNets Groups and more.
http://www.skally.net/ppsc/
Professional Fit Clothing
The purpose of the company is to provide quality clothing that is comfortable, fashionable, functional, and affordable.
http://www.professionalfit.com/
Program for Disability Research at Rutgers University
The Program for Disability Research is a constituent unit of the School of Management and Labor Relations of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
http://www.disabilityresearch.rutgers.edu/
Project Freedom
Provide home lifting devices that can be operated with minimal effort to transfer patients from their bed to a commode, wheelchair, or bath.
http://www.projectfreedommi.org/
RCIL, Inc
The Resource Center For Independent Living, Inc. Assists people in eastern Kansas with disabilities, their families and communities to advocate for, access and use the skills and resources necessary to reach the level of independence of their choice
http://www.rcilinc.org/
Reach Out Magazine
Reach Out Magazine is more than just a Web magazine, it's a meeting place for people with disABILITIES all over the world.
http://www.reachoutmag.com/
RecruitABILITY: Bridging the Disability Divide - Login
disABLEDperson Inc. is a 501(c)(3) 509(a)(1) non profit public charity whose mission is to help reduce the near 70% unemployment rate amongst disabled Americans. We accomplish this through our online recruitment application, recruitABILITY.
http://www.disabledperson.com/recruitability.asp
Reel Life Disability Film Festival
To create a film festival that celebrates the culture and history of people with disabilities. Committed to presenting both professional and amateur films created by diverse filmmakers with diverse disability backgrounds.
http://www.reel-life-film-festival.info/
Rehabilitation International
RI is a worldwide network of people with disabilities, service providers and government agencies working together to improve the quality of life for disabled people and their families. Founded in 1922, it now has more than 200 member organizations in 85 nations.
http://www.rehab-international.org/
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) Aging with Disability
The purposes of the Center are 1) to conduct research in our problem area, 2) to train others about findings in this area as well as how to conduct rehabilitation research, and 3) to disseminate information to consumers and professionals.
http://www.usc.edu/go/awd
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities (RRTCADD)
A national resource for researchers, planners, providers, self-advocates, families and students in the field of aging and developmental disabilities. The Center is affiliated with the University of Chicago, College of Applied Health Sciences, Department of Disability and Human Developement.
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/
RehabTool
Our mission at rehabtool.com is to help persons with communication, access or learning disabilities regain independence and control, thrive and become more productive, and ultimately live better lives, through leading edge assistive and adaptive technology.
http://www.rehabtool.com/
RJ Cooper and Associates
Special education software, hardware adapters and products for disabled persons.
http://www.rjcooper.com/
Rock N Roll Cycles
Cycles for ALL special needs. Single & Tandem (Three Wheel) Rock N' Roll will customize a cycle for the needs of each individual.
http://www.rocknrollcycles.com/
Rural Institute
The Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities is guided by values of independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/
SATH (Society for the Advancement of Travel for the Handicapped)
The Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH), founded in 1976, is an educational nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to raise awareness of the needs of all travelers with disabilities, remove physical and attitudinal barriers to free access and expand travel opportunities in the United States and abroad. Members include travel professionals, consumers with disabilities and other individuals and corporations who support our mission.
http://www.sath.org/
section 508
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Access Board published regulations (Section 508) that require any web site built or procured by the Federal government must be accessible to those with disabilities. Section 508 addresses accessibility for people who have visual, hearing, and motor disabilities using assistive technology (AT) devices.
http://www.section508.gov/
Sentinel Construction
Sentinel Construction specializes in new and remodelling projects designed to make living, work and recreational spaces "access friendly" for yourself, family and friends. We offer a wide range of design and building solutions for individuals of all ages and most types of physical disabilities for independent living in Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson & Clallam Counties in Washington State.
http://www.SentinelConstruction.com/
Service Dog Users
The main purpose is to get disABLED Service Dog Users to communicate and share experiences, discuss situations and problems and to help and support each other.
http://www.servicedogusers.com/
Sheri R. Abrams, P.C.
Assists disabled individuals appeal their denials on Social Security Disability Benefit Claims. Also prepares wills, living wills and powers of attorney inexpensively. Work in Virginia, DC and Maryland
http://www.sheriabrams.com/
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
MISSION: To empower people with disabilities by providing the advocacy, trainoing, skill development and services which enhance every individual's capabilities. Offers Independent Living Services
http://svilc.org/
Social Security Disability Blog
A blog about the U.S. disability benefit system, written by a former disability claims examiner for the social security administration.
http://www.disabilityblogger.blogspot.com/
Society for Disability Studies
The Society for Disability Studies (SDS) is an organization devoted to a multidisciplinary analysis of disability. It is a multidisciplinary and international organization composed of social scientists, scholars in the humanities, disability rights advocates, providers, and agency personnel concerned with people with disabilities.
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/sds/
Southeast Alaska Independent Living
SAIL is a private non-profit organization that provides consumer-directed independent living services to people with disabilities throughout Southeast Alaska.
http://www.sailinc.org/
Speech to Speech STS (US)
STSnews.com is a publication for people with speech disabilities, their families, the academic and professional community who serves them, as well as the general public.
http://www.stsnews.com/
Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Fight SMA
Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Fight SMA : An international organization dedicated to finding a treatment or cure for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a neuromuscular disease that kills more babies than any other genetic disease.
http://www.fightsma.org/
Sprout
Sprout is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation grow through challenging and safe travel experiences. Based in New York City, our programs are available to people with MR/DD and the agencies that serve them throughout the U.S.
http://www.gosprout.org/
Statewide Independent Living Council of Tennessee

http://www.tnsilc.org/
Summit Independent Living Center, Inc
Services for people with disabilities, individual and community advocacy, located in western Montana.
http://www.summitilc.org/
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder database
Disability links database. Tennessee Family Pathfinder was created with funding from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities within the Administration for Children and Families, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.
http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/pathfinder/index.html
The Accessible Travel Bookshop
Books on accessible travel.
http://www.accessible-travel.com/
The Adaptive Sports Center
Located in the Rocky Mountains, the Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte provides summer and winter outdoor adventure and recreation for people with disabilities.
http://www.adaptivesports.org/
The ALS March of Faces
Provides a resource where People with ALS, their caregivers, families and friends, can empower themselves to better their lives and help accelerate the process of finding a cure, through ALS Education, Awareness, Advocacy and Fundraising Events.
http://www.march-of-faces.org/
The American-Scandinavian Foundation, NY, NY, USA
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
http://www.amscan.org/
The Arc of Dallas

http://www.arcdallas.org/
The Arc of the United States
The Arc of the United States is a national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families.
http://www.thearc.org/
The Boulevard
A comprehensive site linked to products, resources, and publications related to travel for people with disabilities.
http://www.blvd.com/travel.html
The Disability Resource
Provides information and resources for and about the disabiity industry to people with disabilities and companies.
http://www.disabilityresource.com/
The National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials
The NCRTM is sponsored by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and hosted by Utah State University. We serve the profession of Vocational Rehabilitation as a centralized resource for the development, collection, dissemination, and utilization of training materials; as a forum for advancing knowledge through applied research and open dialog; and as a marketplace for career and staff development.
http://ncrtm.ed.usu.edu/
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association
Works to empower individuals and families with spinal cord injury issues to make informed choices and take actions to achieve their highest level of independence and personal fulfillment.
http://www.spinalcord.org/
The Western New York Disabilities Forum
Persons with disabling conditions, care givers, family and friends as well as non-disabled community members are encouraged to learn about the disability issues affecting themselves and the community at large.
http://handicap.bfn.org/
Three Rivers Inc., Independent Living Resource Center
Our Center serves people of all ages, with all types of disabilities, and assists them in achieving their personal goals. We are a non-residential, non-profit agency that was started in 1985 by people with disabilities in Wamego, Kansas.
http://www.angelfire.com/il/threeriversilrc/
Travel Care Companions
An agency providing assistance for individuals who wish to travel yet require help with their special needs.
http://www.travelcarecompanions.com/
Travel Health Online
Health information for travellers to destinations all over the world.
https://www.tripprep.com/scripts/main/default.asp
Travelin' Talk
Travelin' Talk is a global network of persons with disabilities who have joined together and formed a unique family of friends around the world.
http://www.travelintalk.net/
TRAVELO2 - Global Oxygen Services
We arrange for medical oxygen in over 120,000 cities in 157 foreign countries 24/7/365 so that you can take a cruise, fly to an exotic destination or go by car, bus or train to visit any destination with confidence and in complete safety to enjoy a better quality of life. We can support your oxygen needs with Liquid Oxygen, Gas Cylinders, Oxygen Concentrators, Re-Fills, BiPap & C-Pap Machines, Ventilators, Tents, Humidifers, Nebulizers, Portable & Shoulder Bags Systems, Conserving Devices, Airport Layovers/Connecting Flight Oxygen and Oxygen Prescription Verification Services for Worldwide Oxygen Support. We also arrange Electric & Manual Wheelchairs, Electric Scooters, Accessible Vans & Buses, Patient Lifts/Hoists, Hospital Beds and all other types of Durable Medical Equipment to where ever you are around the globe.
http://www.travelo2.com/
Tri-County Independent Living Center of Utah
The mission of the Tri-County ILC is to enhance independent living for all people with disabilities.
http://www.tri-county-ilc.com/
Truenergy Enterprises
To provide information and resources to persons with disabilities. I host a website, Independent Life Resources, http://www.ilresources.com and provide viewers with personal assistance, program materials, a directory of resources, and articles written to give insight and diresction in dealing with disability and senior citizen issues.
http://www.ilresources.com/
Umbrella of the Capital District
Umbrella of the Capital District is a non-profit agency helping senior citizens and persons with disabilities live independently, comfortably and safely in their own homes.
http://www.theumbrella.org/
United Cerebral Palsy Association
For more than 45 years, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities.
http://www.ucpa.org/
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons
Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons, G.A. res. 3447 (XXX), 30 U.N. GAOR Supp. (No. 34) at 88, U.N. Doc. A/10034 (1975).
http://www.humanrights.harvard.edu/resources/undocs/disabled.html
United Spinal Association (formerly the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association - EVPA)
On May 22, 1946, a small group of World War II veterans held a meeting of at Halloran Army Hospital, Staten Island, NY to form an organization to be their voice in seeking a better quality of life for veterans with spinal cord injuries. In January 2004 the group changed their name to the United Spinal Association from the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association - EVPA. The scope of the organisation broadened and they now include all Americans with Spinal Cord Impairment.
http://www.unitedspinal.org/
Untangling the Web--Disability Links
Links to disability Web sites.
http://www.icdi.wvu.edu/Others.htm
US Social Security Disability Claims
Disability Secrets provides information about the U.S. federal disability system, including an overview of how the process works and answers to specific questions that are often asked by applicants and appellants.
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/
US State University Directory
A comprehensive directory of all major U.S. universities and colleges. Includes information about history, academics, unique programs, student life, student statistics, admissions, athletics, and the local community for each school.
http://www.stateuniversity.com/
USA Jeans
Jeans and Slacks for people in wheelchairs. Great looks, great fit, prevent pressure sores for an affordable price.
http://www.wheelchairjeans.com/
Van Duerr Industries
Van Duerr recycled rubber ramps, door threshold ramps, permanent ramps and portable ramps for disabled wheelchair access. Handicapped ADA compliant & accessible rubber ramp solutions over aluminum and steel ramp products for the disabled & wheelchair bound.
http://www.vanduerr.com/
Vanderbilt Center for Research on Human Development
The mission of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development is to improve the quality of life of persons with disorders of thinking, learning, perception, communication, mood and emotion caused by disruption of typical development. The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is housed primarily in two buildings on the Peabody campus of Vanderbilt University in downtown Nashville
http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/
Viewpoint Mobility
Manufacturer of Wheelchair Accessible Mini-vans.
http://viewpointmobility.com/
VSA of New Mexico
The mission of VSA arts of New Mexico is to provide a framework in which people with disabilities realize their creative potential, attain freedom of expression, and contribute to community cultural life. VSA arts of New Mexico strives to fulfill this mission by providing arts programs and services that are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
http://www.vsartsnm.org/
Washington Coalition of Citizens with disAbilities
WCCD promotes equality and choice of people with disAbilities through advocacy, collaboration, and programs.
http://www.wccd.org/index.htm
WebABLE!
Information repository for people with disabilities. Focus is on accessibility issues on the World Wide Web.
http://www.webable.com/
Welcome to Cornerstone House of Santa Barbara and the Happy Adventure Summer Camp
Cornerstone House is a 24-hour, long-term residential care facility for developmentally disabled young adults in Carpinteria, California Cornerstone House also operates the Happy Adventure Summer Camp.
http://www.cornerstonehouse.org/
Wheelchair Getaways
Accessible wheelchair van rentals nationwide. Equipped with lifts, driving controls, and other adapative equipment.
http://www.wheelchair-getaways.com/
WheelchairNet
A continuously developing resource for a broad community of people who are interested in wheelchairs: consumers, clinicians, manufacturers, researchers, funders. It contains resources for lifestyle, wheelchair technology and research developments, discussions, products, industry product standards, funding, services, etc.
http://www.wheelchairnet.org/
Wheels For Humanity
We recycle wheelchairs, we deliver and personally fit them, at no cost, to children and adults in developing countries.
http://www.wheelsforhumanity.org/
Whirlwind Wheelchair International
The mission of Whirlwind Wheelchair International is to make it possible for every person in the developing world who needs a wheelchair to obtain one that will lead to maximum personal independence and integration into society.
http://www.whirlwindwheelchair.org
WorkWORLD
WorkWORLD© is decision support software for personal computers designed to help people with disabilities, advocates, benefit counselors, and others explore and understand how to best use the work incentives associated with the various Federal and State disability and poverty benefit programs.
http://www.workworld.org/
World Association of Persons with Disabilities (WAPD)
Advances the interests of persons with disAbilities at national, state, local and home levels. We believe that all are entitled to high quality of life. Over ten years of "grassroots" planning and growth have catapulted the association to a world leadership position, advancing the soundness and empowerment of the so called "disAbled" everywhere.
http://www.wapd.org/
World Institute on Disability (WID)
An international public policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting-edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living.
http://www.wid.org/
World on Wheels
a site dedicated to travelling in a wheelchair. The site is mainly composed of first-person trip reports that concentrate on the accessibility and attractions of a particular destination.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6295/
World Wide Wheelchairs & Used Medical Equipment
Wholesale and used wheelchairs, scooters, and mobility equipment, based in Port Huron Michigan.
http://www.usedwheelchairs.com/
WorldEnable
WorldEnable is an international consortium of experts in various fields providing advocacy and training in Internet Accessibility. WorldEnable.net is jointly developed by Vision Office Support Services, Ltd., in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, and Associates for International Management Services, Ltd., in Mt. Tremper, NY, USA.
http://www.worldenable.net/
Abilities Expo
Independent and Assisted Living Products and Services.
http://www.abilitiesexpo.com/
Accessible Landscapes Project
The Landscapes For All Project was conceived in 1990 as a logical extension of work on park and playground access. Those working with the project believe it is possible and practical to design more accessible landscapes, and that access improvements can meet the needs of a wide range of people.
http://www.sfsu.edu/%7Esfsualp/
American Amputee Soccer Association
The American Amputee Soccer Association provides an opportunity for recreational soccer programs for men, women and children on the local and regional levels, and competitive programs to the international and Amputee World Cup Levels.
http://www.ampsoccer.org/
Central Illinois Center for Independent Living
The Central Illinois Center for Independent Living (CICIL) is an organization managed by and for people with disabilities. We are dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities to achieve a higher quality of life through comprehensive programs that promote individual growth. To fulfill this mission, CICIL provides services combined with advocacy for social change to allow greater integration of persons with disabilities into the mainstream of community life.
http://www.cicil.org/
Closing The Gap
Focuses on computer technology for people with special needs through its bi-monthlynewspaper, annual international conference and extensive web site.
http://www.closingthegap.com/
Community Access Center of Riverside, California
CAC is a non-profit Independent Living Center for Riverside County residents with disabilities.
http://www.ilcac.org/
Concrete Changes
The movement is growing for basic access ("visit-ability") in all new homes, whether or not a person with a disability is slated to live there.
http://www.concretechange.org/
DateAble, Inc. dating organization
DateAble is a not-for-profit communal and dating organization to help combat the isolation and social discrimination often experienced by people with physical and mental disabilities. DateAble accomplishes our mission by having social events, educational seminars and matchmaker on staff.
http://www.dateable.org/
Dayle McIntosh Center
Dayle McIntosh Center was named in memory of a young woman with a severe physical disability who worked to found the Center in 1977. Our Mission is to advance empowerment and inclusion of all persons with disabilities. DMC is the largest Independent Living Center in California. Independent Living is a philosophy and a movement of people with disabilities who work for self-determination, equal opportunities, and self-respect. A non-residential facility, DMC exists to enable persons with disabilities to succeed in every arena they desire.
http://daylemc.org/
Disabilities Network

http://www.disability-dnec.org/
Disability information from New Mobility Magazine
New Mobility magazine's site for wheelchair users includes a wealth of articles, active message boards, chat rooms, a calendar of events, links and classifieds.
http://newmobility.com/
Disabled Resources Center Inc.
Incorporated in 1976, the Disabled Resources Center provides over seven services to thousands of people each year in the cities of Artesia, Avalon, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, and Signal Hill. Most of the staff members are people with disabilities, as are the members of the Board of Directors, who provide positive role models for other people with disabilities. The mission of the agency is to empower people with disabilities to live independently in the community, to make their own decisions about their lives and to advocate on their own behalf.
http://www.drcinc.org/
DP2
Disabled People and Disaster Planning (DP2) was a group of people primarily from Los Angeles County who met during 1996 and 1997 and formulated recommendations to reduce or eliminate problems with accessibility that many disabled people experienced after the Northridge Earthquake of 1994.
http://www.citycent.com/dp2/
Emerging Horizons: Accessible travel information for wheelchair users and slow walkers
Accessible Travel News. We're a consumer-oriented publication filled with information and minus the advertising. Featuring information for travelers who use wheelchairs or are slow walkers.
http://candy-charles.com/
Exceptional Nurse
For nurses and students with disabilities. Offers annotated links to equipment, mentors, employment, financial aid, legal issues and research.
http://www.ExceptionalNurse.com/
For Your Convenience
For Your Convenience is a unique company totally dedicated to enabling independent living by solving accessibility and mobility problems in your bath, bedroom, kitchen and throughout your home. Our experienced crews can work within your budget to customize access according to your disability.
http://www.foryourconvenience.com/
Foundation of Resources for Equality and Employment for the Disabled (FREED)
As a non profit Independent Living Resource Center, our goal is to empower people with disabilities to exercise their civil rights in becoming active, productive members of our community.
http://www.freed.org/
Independent Living Center East San Gabriel Valley
The Independent Living Center is dedicated to expanding access to information and resources to help increase independence and enhance the quality of life for the East San Gabriel Valley residents with disabilities.
http://www.ilc-clar.org/
Independent Living Center of Mobile

http://www.ilcmobile.org/
InterExchange, Inc. USA
InterExchange offers work abroad, camp counselor, au pair, internship and training exchange programs for US and foreign individuals.
http://www.interexchange.org/
Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) - Worldwide resource for disabilities & other health-related disorders
Ditrectory of disability and other health related resources on the Internet with online forum.
http://www.irsc.org/
Lake County Center for Independent Living
Lake County Center for Independent Living is a disability rights organization governed and staffed by a majority of people with disabilities. Lake County Center for Independent Living offers services and advocacy that promote a fully accessible society, which expects participation by persons with disabilities
http://www.lccil.org/
Low Vision Information Center
A nonprofit organization offering information services and an in-house demonstration area with a variety of low vision aids and ideas.
http://www.lowvisioninfo.org/
Marin CIL
Marin CIL is a non-profit agency whose mission is: To assist people with all types of disabilities to achieve their maximum level of sustainable independence as contributing, responsible and equal participants in society.
http://marincil.org/
National Association for Visually Handicapped (NAVH)
For visually impaired and professionals, we offer an online low vision aids store, discussion list, large print lending library, newsletters, support groups, and education.
http://www.navh.org/index.html
National Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce
The National Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce collects, analyzes, and disseminates information concerning the health care paraprofessional workforce.
http://www.directcareclearinghouse.org/
National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA)
National coordinating body for competitive sports for individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and survivors of stroke.
http://www.ndsaonline.org/
New Horizons ILC
We are an advocacy resource center for disability issues.
http://www.newhorizonsilc.org/
North Country Independent Living...it's a matter of choice
North Country Independent Living is a private non-profit agency serving people with disabilities in living as independently as their abilities will allow.
http://www.northcountryil.com/
People First of Ohio
A group of self-advocates from around the state of Ohio attended a retreat in Columbus which resulted in the formation of the first People First of Ohio Group. The organization is composed of persons with developmental disabilities who joined together to start the statewide self-advocacy group.
http://www.peoplefirstofohio.org/
Southwestern Independent Living Center home - Jamestown, New York USA
Providing services services that will assist individuals with severe disabilities in reaching maximum independence and an enriched quality of life throughout Chautauqua County.
http://www.ilc-jamestown-ny.org/
T-Base Communications - Making Information Accessible to All
Providing accessible mainstream communication services and technology solutions to governments and industry.
http://www.tbase.com/
The Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin
The Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin (CILWW) advocates for the full participation in society of all persons with disabilities. Our goal is empowering individuals to exercise choices to maintain or increase their independence. Our strategy is providing consumer-driven services at no cost to persons with disabilities in Western Wisconsin.
http://www.cilww.com/
The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley
The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley seeks to help persons with disabilities do for themselves instead of depending on others to do for them. The majority of our staff and Board of Directors are persons with a disability. Our approach is rooted in the philosophy of self-reliance and self-determination. Our approach makes sense. The full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the community is cost-effective and reduces the spending of local, state, and federal revenues.
http://www.ilchv.org/
Transitions Abroad - Portal for Work Abroad, Overseas Travel, Study Abroad and International Living.
Transitions Abroad has provided work abroad, overseas travel, study abroad and international living information for 27 years as a travel magazine.
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/
Welcome to the Will-Grundy Center for Indepenedent Living
As people with disabilities and their advocates, the Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living strives for equality and empowerment of persons with disabilities in the Will and Grundy County areas. The Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living, a United Way Agency, is a cross-disability, community based organization. We are your local resource for information on the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability related laws. We inform persons with disabilities of their rights, educate them about their responsibilities, provide support services, promote advocacy, and raise community awareness about disability issues.
http://www.will-grundycil.org/
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