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| Higher Education Accessibility Guide (HEAG) The Higher Education Accessibility Guide (HEAG) database provides a guide with information regarding disability support services in seventeen European countries. http://www.heagnet.org/ | International interest, Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| PLOTEUS, the Portal on Learning Opportunities throughout the European Space PLOTEUS is a service of the European Commission with comprehensive and upp to date information about education and training available throughout Europe. http://europa.eu.int/ploteus/ | International interest, Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) The Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) is an international, multicultural organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities. http://www.ahead.org/ | International interest, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange (USA) The NCDE, sponsored by Mobility International USA and the United States Information Agency, fosters partnerships between disability organizations and international exchange organizations so that people with disabilities can participate fully and equally in international exchange programs. http://www.miusa.org/ncde/ | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| International Deaf Partnerships Project USA The International Deaf Partnership Project is an exchange program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students. Inbound/outbound exchanges and internships are both available through universities in Costa Rica and Mexico. http://academic.gallaudet.edu/courses/sp.. | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Association of University Centers on Disabilities Home Page The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (formerly the American Association of University Affiliated Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities) is a 501(c) non-profit organization that promotes and supports the national network of university centers on disabilities. http://www.aucd.org/ | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The Status of Training and Employment in Asia AbilityAsia Web site, represents the International Labour Organization (ILO)'s Disability Programme in Asia and the Pacific Region. http://www-ilo-mirror.cornell.edu/public.. | International interest, Thailand, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities - WCD Our mission is to provide support to children and adults with disabilities and their families. http://www.wcdexpo.com/ | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Fedora association FEDORA is an association for those involved in all aspects of student guidance in institutions of higher education in Europe. The section on "Equal opportunities" includes useful information for students with disability. http://www.fedora.eu.org/web/html/p%21ei.. | International interest, Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| AHEAD, the Association for Higher Education Access and Disability AHEAD, the Association for Higher Education Access and Disability, is an independent non-profit organisation working to promote full access to and participation in third level education for students with disabilities in Ireland. http://www.ahead.ie/ | International interest, Ireland, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education Inclusive education means disabled and non-disabled children and young people learning together in ordinary pre-school provision, schools, colleges and universities, with appropriate networks of support. http://inclusion.uwe.ac.uk/csie/csiehome.. | International interest, United Kingdom, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Conductive Education Online The Conductive Education Website is a resource for the worldwide community of Conductive Education and is provided by The Foundation for Conductive Education http://www.conductive-education.org.uk/ | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/disabil.. | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2008-09 |
| Enabling Education Network A website packed full of useful, relevant information on Inclusive Education with a particular focus on economically poorer countries and practitioners. http://www.eenet.org.uk/ | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training CEDEFOP The European agency that helps policy-makers and practitioners of the European Commission, the Member States and social partner organisations across Europe make informed choices about vocational training policy. http://www.cedefop.eu.int/ | International interest, Greece, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| International Journal of Special Education As of the year 2002 the International Journal of Special Education is published on this Website. Libraries and individuals are permitted to print out entire issues for educational purposes. The intent is to make the journal available internationally and free of charge to everyone who is interested in special education or is a student of special education. http://www.internationaljournalofspecial.. | International interest, Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| National Agency for Special Educational Support, Sisus. People with disabilities are entitled to the same opportunities as everyone else. Sisus' task is to improve the possibilities for disabled young persons and adults to obtain a good education. http://www.sisus.se/ | International interest, Sweden, Swedish language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| National Institute of Disability Management and Research (Canada) NIDMAR is committed to reducing the human, social and economic cost of disability to workers, employers and society through education, training and research. http://www.nidmar.ca/ | International interest, Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Rehabilitation Electronic Network, Hong Kong 11th Rehabilitation International Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference (August 1998). http://www.renet.org/ | International interest, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Skill: National Bureau for Students With Disabilities Skill: National Bureau for Students With Disabilities. Skill promotes opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK. http://www.skill.org.uk/ | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Studying with Disabilities in Sweden The English version of "Studera med funktionshinder". Information for students with disabilities including legislation, services and contact information with disability officers at all Swedish universities. http://www.sb.su.se/studeramedfunktionsh.. | International interest, Sweden, Swedish language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Treloar's - Education, Therapy, Care and Opportunities for Disabled Young People The Treloar Trust provides education, care and independence training for young people with disabilities. We aim to provide each individual with the support, confidence and skills to achieve the best they can in all aspects of their lives http://www.treloar.org.uk/ | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| ACE Centre (UK) The Oxford ACE Centre provides a focus for the use of technology with the communication and educational needs of young people with physical and communication difficulties. http://www.ace-centre.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Cornwall Disability Forum - England This site aims to direct people to information on the Internet and elsewhere, relating to disability in Cornwall, the UK, Internationally and most importantly to be as accessible as possible to all disabled people. http://www.cdf-net.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living (DCIL) DCIL is an organisation of disabled people, developing & providing services for Disabled People. It works to apply disabled people's own ideas and experience to developing services and public policies. http://www.dcil.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Disability Services (DS) at the University of Minnesota: Student Experiences Stories from students in the US with disabilities who have studied abroad. http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/access/stuin.. | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Disability Action in the Borough of Barnet DabB is a voluntary organisation providing a range of accessible services for disabled people living or working in the London Borough of Barnet, their families and supporters. http://www.dabb.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| NEADS - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)is a Canada-wide, consumer-based, cross-disability organization that advocates for full access by college and university students with disabilities to postsecondary education and employment opportunities. http://www.neads.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Direct Learn Provides training, consultancy and other services to education in the UK and abroad. We specialise in issues around online learning, information and learning technology, accessibility and disability. http://www.directlearn.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| HAD-London Borough of Harrow HAD is the umbrella organisation of Disabled people, residing, working or undergoing education or training in the London Borough of Harrow and has been established since 1971. http://www.asudesign.co.uk/had/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The Association of Blind and Partially Sighted Teachers and Students [ABAPSTAS] ABAPSTAS was founded in 1970 by a small number of visually impaired people with the primary aim of supporting students, teachers and lecturers. http://www.abapstas.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The National Federation of Access Centres The National Federation of ACCESS Centres is a UK-wide network of specialist services that work together to facilitate access for disabled people to education, training, employment and personal development. ACCESS Centre services include quality assessment and support in the use of assistive technology and/or specialised learning strategies. http://www.nfac.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Trace Research and Development Center, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison 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. http://www.trace.wisc.edu/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Universal Design Network The Universal Design Network is the homepage of the Global Universal Design Educator’s Network and the Monthly Online News. The Network is a loose coalition of people committed to universal design education. http://www.universaldesign.net/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Certec Certec is a division of the Department of Design Sciences at the Lund Institute of Technology, the engineering faculty of Lund University. The aim of our research and courses is to contribute to improved opportunities for people with disabilities by developing more usable technical devices, new design concepts, and new individual methods of learning and searching. http://www.certec.lth.se/english/ | Sweden, Swedish language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| NEADS Online Work System (NOWS) NEADS Online Work System (NOWS) enables students to post their resumes and employers to post their job openings and internship opportunities. Students can browse job postings and employers can browse student resumes. "NEADS" is Canada's National Education Association of Disabled Students. http://www.nows.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Alternative Camp creating barrier free spaces for all opening and running "alternative camps" for disabled developing and implementing projects for socially disadvantaged groups training talented individuals for Special Olympics&Paralimpics training instructors as "dive buddies" for disabled organizing rehacare fairs setting up facilities for/with volunteers http://www.alternativecamp.org/ | Turkey, Turkish language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Autistic Singapore Autism Awareness website: unique autistic perspective & free autism resources Autistic Singapore Autism Awareness website: free autism tests, research, books and autistic resources. http://iautistic.com | Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Chrysallis - Close to Disability - Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities Our activities are: -Counselling and support to people with disabilities and their families -Workshops, seminars, conferences, training sessions on disability and ICT issues. - Provision of accessible e-learning environment that offers educational content (courses, games, etc.). - Consultation of policies and strategies for the Information Society in terms of Accessibility and Usability - Development of accessible websites and content (CMS, online searchable databases, etc). http://www.chrysallis.eu/ | Greece, Greek language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Disability Equality and Diversity Training in the Public and Private Professional Disability Equality and Diversity Training in the Public and Private Sector. http://www.dditraining.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Helen Hamlyn Research Centre The Helen Hamlyn Research Centre explores the implications of social change. Its focus is 'design for our future selves' - using design to improve quality of life for people of all ages and abilities. http://www.hhrc.rca.ac.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Higher Education Equality Unit, Cork University, Ireland The HEEU was established to promote equality of access and opportunity in Irish Higher Education institutions, for both staff and students. It was disbanded in 2003 but it produced a range of publications including Proceedings from the conferences it has hosted, a report on childcare in third-level institutions and a set of recommendations to address racism and discrimination directed at minority ethnic groups in higher education. Those which were available electronically at the time are retained here for reference. http://www.ucc.ie/publications/heeu/ | Ireland, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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.ed.. | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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 | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The Association of National Specialist Colleges - NATSPEC Coordinating body to provide direct support to member colleges which provide education and training for young people with learning difficulties or disabilities, and represents their interests. Includes a directory of members, guidance for students, and news. http://www.natspec.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The Birthright Educators Foundation We commit ourselves to educate and train special learners to be responsible, interdependent, entrepreneurial, and empowered members of the community. We dedicate our time and effort to build a society where special individuals are accepted, loved and given the chance to be responsible and accountable for their actions. We give ourselves to total preparation of disabled persons to integrate to their community and culture. http://www.birthrighteducators.org | Philippines, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The British Council Our purpose is to build mutually beneficial relationships between people in the UK and other countries and to increase appreciation of the UK’s creative ideas and achievements. http://www.britishcouncil.org/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The Foundation „Normal Prospects” The Foundation „Normal Prospects” is run by disabled students. The aim of the Foundation is to make young disabled people actively participate in the society. Our activity focuses on supporting disabled people in starting their professional career, i. e. in finding a flat and job. Disabled graduates usually do not have enough financial means to provide their personal contribution required while applying for housing credits. Therefore, the Foundation raises funds to subsidize housing loans for disabled students, provides disabled people with housing space and cooperates with the institutions granting such loans. Another aim of the Foundation is to enable disabled people to take up an occupation. This activity is aimed at, among other things, arranging for meetings of potential employers with disabled people and cooperating with other organizations, as far as occupational training of disabled people is concerned. The Foundation also provides psychological assistance for people with disabilities. http://www.normalnaprzyszlosc.org/ | Poland, Polish language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| 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/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
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