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New Jersey Inclusion Resources for Families Child Trends http://www.childtrends.org/HomePg.asp Child Trends is a children's research organization. The site provides research, fact sheets, and materials on topics relevant to children. Topics include: early childhood development, education, family strengths, fatherhood, marriage, child abuse, neglect, family violence, welfare, poverty, and youth development. Inclusion.com http://www.inclusion.com/ This site offers tools, workshop and training event listings, newsletter, print and multi-media materials, and resources on inclusion. Topics include: implementing person-centered planning with MAPS and PATH, using graphic facilitators, circle of friends, and more. The Mothers' Center of Central NJ http://westfieldnj.com/mccnj/ This organization composed of mothers provides help other mothers of children of all ages. It offers support and discussion groups, evening parent education workshops, social activities, playgroups, library resources, and product safety recalls. MUMS http://www.netnet.net/mums/ MUMS is a national Parent-to-Parent organization for parents or care providers of children with any disability, rare or not so rare disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition. MUMS' main purpose is to provide support to parents in the form of a networking system that matches them with other parents whose children have the same or similar condition. Parents Helping Parents http://www.php.com/ PHP is a family resource center that provides information on health care, education, and other services for children with special needs. The site offers links to resources on special education, assistive technology, writing letters, disability awareness, and jobs. Resources are available in Spanish as well. Parent News http://www.parent.net/ This site offers a variety of resources for parents. Topics include, child safety, learning, divorces, health, new parents, positive parenting, children with special needs, behavior management, discipline, communication, homework, and more. Parenting Resource Center http://www.parentsplace.com/ This site provides information on a variety of parenting topics including: childhood illness, pregnancy, miscarriage, twins, nutrition, car seats, new borns, safety, postpartum depression, toddlers, preschoolers, and teens. Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers http://www.taalliance.org/Centers/ptis.htm Parent centers serve families of children and young adults from birth to age 22 with disabilities. They help families obtain appropriate education and services for their children with disabilities; work to improve education results for all children; train and inform parents and professionals on a variety of topics; resolve problems between families and schools or other agencies; and connect children with disabilities to community resources that address their needs. This site offers publications, materials, resources, and research. Special Needs Advocate for Parents http://www.snapinfo.org SNAP provides information and education, advocacy and resolution of medical insurance problems, referrals to educational advocates, support groups, and related organizations and professionals, a directory of attorneys, special needs estate planning via seminars and private consultations with their network of certified special needs advisors. Health and Medical-related Resources American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.aap.org/ This site offers a wealth of research, links, resources, and information. Topics include: advocacy, immunization, poison prevention, folic acid, car seats, special health needs, sleepwear guidelines, preventing SIDS, product safety, product recalls, violence prevention, health insurance, Medicaid, disaster preparedness, lawn mower safety, pet safety, nutrition, reading, asthma, allergies, and more. The Disability and Medical Resources Mall http://disabilitymall.com
This site provides links to many disability-related
areas including: Families USA http://www.familiesusa.org/site/PageServer This site offers resources, links, tools, and publications related to medical issues. Topics include: Medicaid, Medicare, children’s health, prescription medications, the uninsured, and private insurance. Family Voices http://www.familyvoices.org/ Links Search This site provides information health care services. Topics include: advocacy, caring for children with special needs, Medicaid, federally-funded health programs, legislation, managed care, medical care at home, research, health provider organizations, child health policy resources, and insurance tips. National Organization for Rare Disorders http://www.rarediseases.org/ NORD offers a rare disease database, articles, information, resources, reports, and links to support groups and organizations. They also provide a medication assistance program, a networking program, a reference guide, booklets for physicians, and information about research studies. Social Security Administration http://www.ssa.gov/ Questions? How to This site provides forms, information, reports, and research on social security, as well as on-line worksheets and applications. Topics include, applying, benefits, increases, beneficiaries, actuaries, appealing a decision, disability, retirement, social security cards, medicare, payment schedules, cost of living adjustments, veterans, immigration, international programs, legislation, local offices, and rehabilitation services. The Arc of New Jersey http://www.arcnj.org/ The Arc is a statewide, private, nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with mental retardation and their families. This site offers information on governmental affairs, educational advocacy, preventing developmental disabilities, employment, medical care, and self-advocacy. Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fundhttp://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/CICRF.html Financial help is available from this fund if your child is 18 years old or younger when the medical bills were incurred; the expenses for your child not covered by insurance or state/federal program exceeded 10% of annual family income plus 15% of any income over $100,000; and, your family has lived in New Jersey at least 3 months prior to application. Note: The Fund covers expenses dating back to 1988. Division of Family Health Services Early Intervention Systemhttp://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/eiphome.htm The Early Intervention System implements New Jersey's statewide system of services for infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families. This site offers a guide to services, resources, and legislation regarding the Early Intervention System. Epilepsy Foundation of NJ www.efnj.com/ The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey (EFNJ), is a state-wide, non-profit charitable agency dedicated to helping to improve the quality of life for people affected by epilepsy and their loved ones. . EFNJ provides family support services to families who have children with development disabilities including autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and other neurological impairments. This site features information on the ketogenic diet, types of seizures, first aid, tips for teachers, treatment, medications, legal rights, and other issues. Family Support Center of New Jersey http://www.familysupportnj.com/ This site offers a clearinghouse on disabilities, information on local, state, and national support services, telephone helpline, a disability resource data base, respite care resources, a lending library, social activities, parent to parent connections, information about assistive technology, and links to more resources. New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education http://www.njcie.org/ The Coalition is a non-profit organization of parents and professionals dedicated to equity and access for all students in their neighborhood schools. They provide workshops, training, and resources, maintain a support network of parents and professionals, increase awareness of inclusive education, and advocate for inclusion. New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities http://www.njddc.org/ H This agency exists to promote systems change, advise the legislature, provide training, coordinate advocacy and research for people with developmental and other disabilities. Resources include family support, inclusive education, health, public policy, legislation, conventions, and charitable events. New Jersey Department of Education http://www.state.nj.us/education/ This site offers information on parenting, safety, student achievement, student support services, literacy, federal resources for education, school safety, physical fitness, textbooks, standards and assessment, professional development, GED, and more. NJ Department of Human Services http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ This site offers information on the Commission for the Blind, developmental disabilities, deaf & hard of hearing, disability services, family development, medical assistance and health, mental health, education, youth and family services, child support, adoption, welfare, foster care, food stamps, and employment services. New Jersey Family- HIV Care Network http://www.njfamilyhivaids.org This website is dedicated to providing information regarding clinical care, research findings, and investigational drug protocols. It is an opportunity to share information with the public and community based organizations regarding training opportunities, special events and activities, and links to other websites. The website serves to increase the visibility of the Network, and to facilitate access to services and information throughout the State. New Jersey Parent Teacher Association http://www.njpta.org/ PTA is an organization whose members care about ALL children and youth - the school that they attend, the communities that they live in, and their opportunities for growth into happy, healthy, responsible citizens. This site offers educational services, health and welfare resources, legislation and advocacy, technology information, and links to other sites. New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse http://www.njgroups.org/ This site provides information to help people find existing self-help groups, form new self-help groups, and learn more about self-help groups. They offer directories, training workshops, materials, publications and manuals, helplines, and clearinghouses. Group headings include: abuse, addictions/dependencies, bereavement, disability, health, mental health, parenting/family, and other. New Jersey Statewide Parent to Parent http://community.nj.com/cc/njparenttoparent Parent to Parent is a statewide network of parents supporting families of children with developmental delays, disabilities, or other special health needs. They offer support, information, training and resources. They also provide one-to-one matches of families who have similar needs and experiences. Statewide Parent Advocacy Network http://www.spannj.org/ The Mission of the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network is to empower families and inform and involve professionals and other individuals interested in the healthy development and educational rights of children. Through this collaboration, all children will become fully participating and contributing members of our communities and society. SPAN’s foremost commitment is to children with the greatest need due to disability; poverty; discrimination based on race, sex, or language; geographic location; or other special circumstances. ADA Technical Assistance Programs The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) sponsors 10 federally funded agencies, Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs), one in each region of the country, to provide information and technical assistance. Region I: CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT New England DBTAC Adaptive Environments Center, Inc. www.adaptenv.org Region II: NJ, NY, PR Northeast DBTAC United Cerebral Palsy Associations of New Jersey www.disabilityact.com Region III: DE, DC, MD, PA,VA, WV Mid-Atlantic DBTAC www.adainfo.org Region IV: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN Southeast DBTAC United Cerebral Palsy Association, Inc. Center for Rehabilitation Technology at Georgia Tech www.sedbtac.org Region V: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI Great Lakes DBTAC University of Illinois/Chicago- Department on Disability and Human Development www.gldbtac.org Region VI: AR, LA, NM, OK, TX Southwest DBTAC Independent Living Research Utilization www.ilru.org Region VII: IA, KS, NB, MO Great Plains DBTAC ADA Project www.adaproject.org Region VIII: CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY Rocky Mountain DBTAC Meeting the Challenge, Inc. www.ada-infonet.org Region IX: AZ, CA, HI, NV, PB Pacific DBTAC California Public Health Institute www.pacdbtac.org Region X: AK, ID, OR, WA Northwest DBTAC Washington State Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment Children’s Defense Fund http://www.childrensdefense.org/ The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to Leave No Child Behind® and to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities. Programs include child welfare and mental health, violence prevention, health insurance and other resource. Disability Advocacy Work With Networking http://home.earthlink.net/~dawwn/ This site offers information to help individuals with self-advocacy. It provides a radio show on disability issues. It offer links to resources on the following topics: parenting, education, legal support, legislative information, agencies and organizations, managed care, spinal cord injury, blindness, epilepsy, assistive technology, deafness, web design, and the ADA. National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems, Inc. www.protectionandadvocacy.com/ The Protection and Advocacy (P&As) Systems and Client Assistance Programs (CAPs) comprise the nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally based disability rights agencies. This website features information on legal issues related to disability, public policy and legislative affairs, and public awareness. It also offers materials and other disability links. Office of the Americans with Disabilities Act www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm This site features a variety of resources related to the ADA. The Business Connection offers information for businesses including ADA publications, ADA business briefs, design standards, and ADA regulations. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design, offers formatted text and graphics, and links to figures, graphics and cross-referenced sections. It also features ADA Regulations and Technical Assistance Materials for businesses, and state and local governments including the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Other resources include: a checklist for readily achievable barrier removal, materials on the Freedom of Information Act, and the Department of Justice Section 508 Home Page. Employment and Independent Living Resources Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs) http://www.adata.org/dbtac.html The centers act as a "one-stop" central, comprehensive resource on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues in employment, public services, public accommodations, and communications. Each center works closely with local business, disability, governmental, rehabilitation, and other professional networks to provide ADA information and assistance, placing special emphasis on meeting the needs of small businesses. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission www.eeoc.gov EEOC coordinates all federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies. The Commission interprets employment discrimination laws, monitors the federal sector employment discrimination program, provides funding and support to state and local Fair Employment Practices Agencies (FEPAs), and sponsors outreach and technical assistance programs. The site features information on laws, regulations and policy guidance, federal sector, litigation, statistics, outreach and training, publications, and related web sites. Independent Living Centers www.ilru.org The ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) program is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living. Its goal is to expand the body of knowledge in independent living and to improve utilization of results of research programs and demonstration projects in this field. It is a program of TIRR (The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research), a nationally recognized medical rehabilitation facility for persons with disabilities. Job Accommodation Network http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/ The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN offers information for the following: Private Employers, Federal Entitites, State & Local Governments, Individuals with Disabilities, Educational Settings, Small Business & Self Employment Service. Information is also available in Spanish. Sensory Access Foundation www.sensoryaccess.com The mission of Sensory Access Foundation (SAF) is to assist people who are blind or visually impaired to obtain or retain competitive employment by providing the highest quality access technology assessment, computer training, job placement and accommodation services with the goal of achieving 100% job retention. Disability Resources Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf http://agbell.org The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) is the world's oldest and largest membership organization promoting the use of spoken language by children and adults with hearing loss. Through advocacy, publications, financial aid and scholarships, and numerous programs and services, AG Bell promotes its mission: Advocating Independence through Listening and Talking. This site offers information on parenting issues, early identification, educational management, hearing technology, and more. It also provides resources, service directories, organization lists, information on captioned movies, and an on-line question and answer service. American Foundation for the Blind http://afb.org This site provides information on blindness and low vision, Helen Keller, and such issues as advocacy, aging and vision loss, education, employment, literacy, livable communities, technology, and web accessibility. It provides a Directory of Services to help locate organizations that provide services to people who are blind or visually impaired and their families. The AFB website also lists jobs, interest groups and community forums. American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) www.aota.org This site offers information, resources and links in the following areas for children: Autism, Backpacks and Kids, Children With Psychosocial Deficits, Computing and Kids, Developmental Problems in Children, Handwriting, Hyperactivity, Learning Through Play, Occupational Therapy Services in Schools, Toys. They also offer many resources for adults, information on work and leisure concerns, and specific conditions and disabilities. American Printing House for the Blind www.aph.org/ This site offers a variety of resources and information for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Topics include: Employment, Products for People who are Blind/Visually impaired, Accessible Textbook & Media Production, Custom Media, Field Services, Publications & Workshops, Research & Development, Product Development & Research Resources, Accessible Tests and Testing: Information & Resources, and Accessible Art. Autism Society of America www.autism-society.org The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating, included members of their community. They provide education, advocacy at state and federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion of research. This site offers information and links as well as a free “on line course” on autism. Cornucopia Of Disability Information http://codi.buffalo.edu/ CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas. It consists of both an Internet Directory of Disability Information and a repository of electronic disability documents, dating back to the early 1990s. Many of the documents on CODI are publicly available nowhere else on the Internet. Topics include: Aging, Assistive Tech, Children, College, Communication, Computing, Employment, Government Documents, Hearing, Legal Issues, Mobility, Organizations, Traveling, and Universal Design disABILITY Information and Resources http://www.makoa.org/ This site provides a host of links to information and resources including the flowing areas: Products for Independent Living, Exercise Equipment, Medical Supplies, Adapted Special Needs Clothing, Computer Accessibility Products, Augmentative Communication Devices, Home Automation/Environmental Control, Free/Discounted Prescription Medication, Wheelchair/Mobility Products, Vans/Transportation/Lifts, Goverment/Legislative Disabilities Information, Social Security Information, Legal & Advocacy Resources, Accessibility Home Design Resources, Sports Training And Athletic Competition, Service Animals, Independent Living, Education/Job Training/University Resources, Job Training/Placment/Employment International Dyslexia Society (formerly the Orton Dyslexia Society) The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them. This site provides a comprehensive forum for parents, educators, and researchers to share their experiences, methods, and knowledge. Resources are available for Adults, College students, Teens, and Children. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) www.isaac-online.org This site provides information and links on augmentative and alternative communication. They offer an idea exchange, information about the latest research and developments in the field, a listing of publications, a collection of ISAAC publications, proceedings and products that you may order online, updates on events, sponsored conferences, courses, and events related to A.A.C., web, print, and video resources on topics and issues related to A.A.C. And an online forums or list serve - to share your news and views. National Center for Learning Disabilities www.ncld.org This site offers information, fact sheets, and resources on a variety of topics, some of which include: an introduction to learning disabilities, living with learning disabilities as a child, teen or adult, advocacy, Dyslexia Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Information Processing Disorders Auditory Processing Disorders, Visual Processing Disorders, Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity, learning disabilities and the arts, learning disabilities on the job, and legal rights. National Easter Seal Society www.easter-seals.org This site aims to provide information on services for people with disabilities and their families. Topics include medical rehabilitation, job training and employment services, child care, adult day programs for older adults and adults with disabilities, camping and recreation and links to other resources. National Federation for the Blind www.nfb.org The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the nation's largest and most influential consumer and advocacy membership organization of blind persons. The NFB provides public education about blindness, information and referral services, scholarships, literature and publications about blindness, aids and appliances and other adaptive equipment for the blind, advocacy services and protection of civil rights, development and evaluation of technology, and support for blind persons and their families. They also offer a materials Center containing literature about blindness and different aids and appliances used by the blind NFB-NEWSLINE® for the Blind, the world's first free talking newspaper service, offers the blind the complete text of leading national and local newspapers with the use of only a touch-tone telephone. Jobline® offers national employment listings and job openings through a telephone menu system to anyone free of charge. Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic www.rfbd.org This site provides information about the services provided by Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. RFB&D offers Custom Recording Service for those with print disabilities to complete their educations, and advance their careers. RFB&D records educational and reference materials that are not available on tape or disc from other sources, in areas such as history, math, science and economics. They also have collections in their library in science, medicine, environmental issues, law, women's studies, Jewish studies, literature and fiction. TASH (Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps) www.tash.org TASH supports the inclusion and full participation of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of their communities as determined by personalized visions of quality of life. This site includes information and resources on a variety of topics including: Inclusive Education, Community Living, Communication Rights, Public Policy, Health, Employment, Best Practices, and Closing Institutions. Through the Looking Glass http://www.lookingglass.org (TLG) is a nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training, and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue. This site has an extensive list of resources and links. The site also includes information on Parents with Disabilities, a Parent-to-Parent Network, Bulletin Boards, information on Children with Disabilities and a list of publications. Untangling the Web: Where Do I Go for Disability Information? http://www.icdi.wvu.edu/Others.htm#g10 This site lists websites in many categories, including general information resources, disability legislation, employment resources, Education, Learning Disability, Visual Disability, Hearing Disability, Mental Disability, Orthopedic Disability, Assistive Technology Resources, Medical Resources, Agencies, Programs, Services, Recreation and Travel and Accommodation Search Systems. WheelchairNet http://www.wheelchairnet.org/index2.html WheelchairNet is a 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, industry product standards, and funding.The site offers an Information Center, extensive links to community living resources, and products and services. Yahoo's Disability Resource www.yahoo.com/yahoo/Society_and_Culture/Disabilities This site offers links to resources in the following areas: arts, assistive technology, camps, chats and forums, children, computers and internet, disability studies, disabled pets, education, employment, etiquette, family resources, government agencies, independent living, legal issues, organizations, recreation and sports, specific disabilities, support and assistance, therapy and rehabilitation, universal design, and web directories. Technology Ability Hub http://www.abilityhub.com/ AbilityHub.com's purpose is to help users find information on adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers. This site offers resources in the following areas: Augmentative Communication, Blind & Visually Impaired, Cognitive Disabilities, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Electronic Aids to Daily Living, Learning Disabilities, Mouse Alternatives, Keyboard Alternatives, Switch Access, Text -To- Speech, and Speech Recognition. AccessIT http://www.washington.edu/accessit/index.php AccessIT promotes the use of electronic and information technology (E&IT) for students and employees with disabilities in educational institutions at all academic levels. This Web site features the AccessIT Knowledge Base, a searchable, growing database of questions and answers regarding accessible E&IT. It is designed for educators, policy makers, librarians, technical support staff, and students and employees with disabilities and their advocates. Alliance for Technology Access www.ATAccess.org The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies. ATA Members can be found all across the country. This site provides extensive assistive technology resources and links. Assistive Tech Net http://www.assistivetech.net/ This site provides information on assistive technologies, adaptive environments and community resources for people with disabilities, including their families and service providers. AT Net strives to help people find assistive technology (AT) solutions that match their needs by maintaining searchable databases of thousands of products and resources. EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) http://www.rit.edu/~easi/ EASI is the Premiere Provider of Online Training on Accessible Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities. EASI's mission is to serve as a resource by providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities. EASI offers: online courses, consulting services, internet webcasts, and internet networking via listserv discussions. Federation for Children with Special Needs www.fcsn.org/ The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. It is a coalition of parent groups representing children with a variety of disabilities. The Federation operates a Parent Center which offers a variety of services to parents, parent groups, and others who are concerned with children with special needs. Infinitec www.infinitec.org The Mission of Infinitec is to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology. Information, links and resources include: Videos , Programs & Services, Adaptive Artists, Parenting, , School Funding of A.T., Living Longer With ALS, Computers For Blind/Visual Impairments, Transportation, Sports, Making an Office Accessible, ADA Resources, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, and Federal Communication Commission's Rules. I.T. Works http://disability.law.uiowa.edu/ The law health policy disability center, I.T. Works, will identify barriers to and facilitators of the hiring, retention, advancement, and wages of individuals with disabilities; test strategies to improve hiring, retention, advancement and wages of individuals with disabilities; and provide training and disseminate research findings. The National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project http://www.nls.org/natmain.htm This project primarily directs its nationwide support services to the network of Protection and Advocacy (P&A) and Client Assistance Program attorneys and advocates who are working on AT advocacy issues. They will also provide support services to Legal Services and Legal Aid programs and to attorneys in the private bar if they are working on AT-related issues. National Lekotek Center www.lekotek.org The National Lekotek Center provides information and links to additional resources in a variety of areas related to toys and children’s play time. These include family services, family play sessions, toy lending libraries, computer play, training initiatives for educators, services for the toy industry, information on selecting toys, lists of toy companies, and several help lines staffed by toy and technology experts. National Rehabilitation Information Center http://www.naric.com/ NARIC offers innovative information products online. These resources include: five searchable databases of research, organizations, documents, and Internet pages; an interactive calendar of disability and rehabilitation events around the world; monthly features; and a current awareness service highlighting the most recent additions to our collection. NARIC also features information/document request and publication forms. Questions or document requests, will be answered via email within one business day. RESNA www.resna.org RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability. Their purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology. RESNA promotes research, development, education, advocacy and provision of technology; and provides support to the people engaged in these activities. This site provides resources on laws, federal reports, guidelines and publications. Tech Connections http://www.techconnections.org/ Tech Connections is an information and dissemination project funded to assist Vocational Rehabilitation agency staff and others on applications of assistive technology (AT). The primary target audiences are vocational rehabilitation programs and agencies, rehabilitation training programs, schools, community rehabilitation programs and others that are interested in using technology resources and services. They offer Training Materials such as training modules, case study training activities, and archived materials from TC audio conferences and satellite broadcasts. They also offer an Assistive Technology Quick Reference Series Trace Research and Development Center www.trace.wisc.edu/ The Trace Center aims to make standard information technologies and telecommunications systems more accessible and usable by people with disabilities. The “Designing a More Usable World” section is dedicated to cooperative efforts linked toward creating more usable documents for all. Several of resources offered include: navigation and reading tools, digital books, distance education, print materials and alternative formats, world wide web, forums for discussing document accessibility issues, and organizations, projects and technology. UCPA Assistive Technology Funding and Systems Change Project UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is an advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. This site offers resources in the following areas: education, employment, health & wellness, housing, parenting & families, products & services, sports & leisure, transportation, and travel. |