Ability
http://www.ability.org.uk/
This is a tremendously helpful site which provides
thousands of links on a large variety of topics. While it was created
for the homebound disabled who need information in an easy to access format,
it can be a great help to everyone on topics ranging from Shakespeare to
shin splints.
The Kansas Commission on Disability
Concerns
http://adabbs.hr.state.ks.us/dc/
A fine list of ADA resources, information on
assistive technology, transportation issues, and current legislation.
American Council of the Blind
http://www.acb.org/
Includes full text articles from The Braille
Forum going back to 1990. A list of helpful resources includes
"Braille: History, Use and Current Research," "Legislative Information,"
"Guide Dogs," "Computer Resources," and "Catalogs for people who are blind
or visually impaired."
American Foundation for the Blind
http://www.afb.org/
Information resources, reports, fact sheets,
a calendar of events and conferences in the blindness field make this a
helpful site. Be aware that much of the information pertains to the
Foundation itself.
The Arc of the United States
http://TheArc.org/
The Arc is a "national organization of and for
people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families."
Information includes a weekly bulletin on legislation, a discussion board,
and an excellent list of links.
Disabled Peoples' International
http://www.dpi.org/
As its name suggests, this Canadian web site
features United Nations, as well as other multi-national statements, news
releases, announcements and declarations. Also features a free on-line
edition of "Disability International" in English, French and Spanish.
ASB Blind Resources Home Page
http://www.libertynet.org/asbinfo/
Associated Services for the Blind (ASB) mainly
serves the Philadelphia/South Jersey region, but their web site has a great
set of links for the blind and includes a recorded periodicals service
which offers subscriptions to over 20 national periodicals recorded in
their entirety on audio cassettes and sent to subscribers via mail.
disABILITY Information and Resources
http://www.eskimo.com/~jlubin/disabled/index.html/
An outstanding collection of links relating to
disabilities; comprehensive and very well organized.
Down Syndrome
http://www.nas.com/downsyn/
Includes information on international organizations,
parent matching and support groups, events and conferences, inclusion and
education resources, health care guidelines for individuals with Down Syndrome
as well as medical articles and family essays.
Shriver Center Home Page
http://www.shriver.org/
An excellent site which "promotes understanding
of neurological and behavioral development with special emphasis on meeting
challenges associated with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities."
There is a great deal of information which is well organized. Click
on "Contents" to see the break down of topics.