Disability Resources

ABLEDATA
http://www.abledata.com
Abledata is a national database containing descriptive and source information on assistive devices for the disabled. Includes extensive links to other disability related resources.

AblePlay
www.ableplay.org
Toy rating system and website that provides comprehensive information on toys for children with special needs.

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
http://www.agbell.org
Resources for families and professionals related to spoken language development in deaf and HoH children. Info related to habilitation and cochlear implants.

Blindness and Low Vision Resource Center
http://www.abledata.com
Resources related to blindness/low vision including web resources, products, publications, conferences, product reviews, manufacturers and distributors contact info.

Blindness Resource Center
http://www.nyise.org/blind.htm
Extensive collection of links related to blindness and visual impairment.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resource Center
http://www.abledata.com
Resources related to deafness/hard of hearing including web resources, products, publications, conferences, product reviews, manufacturers and distributors contact info.

DisabilityInfo.Gov
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
Gateway to the Federal Government's information on education, employment, technology, transportation, & other topics relevant to people with disabilities, their families, employers, & service providers.

Disability Resources Monthly
http://www.disabilityresources.org
Index to disability resources on the web as well as a source of specific information meant to assist people with disabilities in living and working independently. State resource pages, the links to statistic sites, and a guide to finding disability information on the web.

Disability Statistics Center
http://dsc.ucsf.edu/main.php
Produces and disseminates policy-relevant statistical information on the demographics and status of people with disabilities in American society.

Disease and Condition Simulation
http://www.my-vision-simulator.com
This vision simulation site is designed to help you better understand the possible progression of some of the more common eye diseases and conditions.

Family Village
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
Information ranging from UAP's to chat rooms to parent-to-parent networks. Good selection of adaptive equipment sites and the Library has a comprehensive listing of specific conditions and resources.

Gallaudet University - Cochlear Implant Education Center at Laurent Clerc
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/CIEC
Information and publications related to research, evaluation and effective practices related to cochlear implant technology.

PACER Center
http://www.pacer.org
PACER is the national alliance of parents whose goal is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families based on the concept of parents helping parents. Web site has resources, national education legislation, information and state parent center contacts.

Center for Personal Assistance Services
http://www.pascenter.org/home/index.php
Provides research, training, dissemination and technical assistance on issues of personal assistance services (PAS) in the United States. Includes results of survey that includes state by state data for persons with disabilities.

TASH
http://www.tash.org
Materials and information supporting inclusion and inclusion practices for all people in all aspects of society.