ADVOCACY LINKS

A2Z Educational Advocates -A group of special needs advocates in the Los Angeles area.

Access Now, Inc. -Helping to bring about as much accessibility as possible to as many disabled persons as possible. Membership is free and is open to the able-bodied as well as the disabled.

The Arc of Luzerne County's -An affiliate of the The Arc - Pennsylvania & United States and the Xceed America Corporation.

ADA Watch Organization -Working to protect the ADA and keeping you informed and linking you with citizens united in this struggle.

The Bazelon Center -For Mental Health Law is the leading legal advocacy organization representing people with mental illnesses and mental retardation.

Center on Self-Determination, Oregon Health Sciences University -Resources and information about effective teaching strategies for all students in health science programs, particularly those with disabilities.

Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities -Made up of individuals of all ages with all types of disabling conditions.

Dementia Advocacy and Support Network -A nonprofit organization for those diagnosed with dementia, working together to improve quality of life.

Disabled Greens Caucus - Working policy group for US Green Party members with disabilities.

Fair Tax Coalition -A growing Coalition united in its opposition to massive, irresponsible tax cuts.

Half the Planet -The disability resource network

The Herskowitz Law Firm -Handling medical malpractice cases that have resulted in either birth or brain injury.

Independent Judiciary -Featuring an interactive tour of the judicial selection process.

ITEM Coalition -Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid, raising awareness and build support for policies that will improve access to assistive devices, technologies and services.

Job Accommodation Network -An employment consulting service and provider of information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Law, Health Policy and 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.

Leadership Council on Civil Rights (LCCR) -To lead the fight for equality and social justice in the emerging digital society through the establishment of an online social justice network.

Not Dead Yet! -Access the entire chronology of the conflict between the disability community and Last Acts/ Partnership for Caring.

People With Disabilities Foundation -To provide education and advocacy for persons with physical and/or psychiatric impairments so that they can achieve equal opportunities in all aspects of life.

Parent Advocacy Coalition For Educational Rights -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.

WAPD -World Association of Persons with disabilities (WAPD).

World Institute on Disability (WID) -A research, public policy and advocacy center dedicated to the independence and full societal inclusion of people with disabilities.

The Whitehouse -Accessible federal government web site.

ASSOCIATION/ORGANIZATIONS Links

Ability Awareness -Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities through housing, education, employment, media and volunteer opportunities.

AbilityFriends -Purpose to support each other as young people with disabilities in building youth leadership skills.

ADAPT -American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today.

ADA Technical Assistance Website -Providing information, materials, technical assistance and training on the ADA.

American Association on Health and Disability -Contribute to national, state and community efforts to prevent additional health complications in people with disabilities and reduce health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population.

American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR) -An on-line resource that will augment our activities and give you rapid access to information about the mental retardation and disabilities field.

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) -Dedicated to addressing the critical issues of literacy, independent living, employment, and access through technology for the ten million Americans who are blind or visually impaired.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association -Speech and Language information.

TheArcLink -The Arc of the United States works through education, research and advocacy to improve the quality of life for children and adults with mental retardation and their families and works to prevent both the causes and effects of mental retardation.

Bermuda Physically Handicapped Association -The only disabled organization in Bermuda.

Blackstone Valley Chapter RI Arc -The Arc is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families.

The Center for Genetics and Society -A public affairs organization working to encourage responsible uses and effective societal governance of the new human genetic and reproductive technologies.

Christopher and Dana Reeve -Paralysis Resource Center.

Council on Quality and Leadership -An international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the quality of services and supports to people with disabilities.

Deaf Outlook -Resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

The Design Linc -An on-line disability resource center, dedicated to bringing design resource information for products and services available to the physically challenged and their caregivers.

Digital Empowerment -Grassroots materials are available online.

Disability Resources -The Disability Resources Monthly Guide provides information and resources on the Internet for every kind of disability.

Diversity World -Links to employment resources for all of the commonly recognized "diversity groups".

EasyLiving Home (ELH) Program -The premier site for information about a voluntary program that encourages easy access to homes for everyone.

EPVA -Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) -The mission is to provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher Syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.

Half the Planet Foundation -HalfthePlanet Foundation supports the application of technology to promote the values of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

HEATH Resource Center -Located at The George Washington University, it is the national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.

HireAbilities -The web page for the new organization by and for emerging professionals with disabilities.

HUD Grant -Encourages Model Building Code Changes To Help Increase Housing Opportunities For People With Disabilities.

iCan -Disability Resources.

ILRU -A Directory Of Centers, SILCS, & Related Organizations on-line.

International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association, (IMDSA) -Provides emotional support, information, and research for those affected by Mosaic Down syndrome.

Knowledgeplex - new website that offers a wealth of resources on affordable housing and community development issues.

MAXIMUS -Providing a wide range of program management, information technology, and consulting services to government agencies throughout the United States.

MindFreedom -Your Mind & Human Rights

MIUSA -The goal of NCDE is to increase the number of people with disabilities in international exchange programs and to assist people with disabilities to have successful international experiences

National Association of the Deaf (NAD) -The oldest and largest constituency organization safeguarding the accessibility and civil rights of 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans.

National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) -Committed to providing direct, personal, and high-quality information services to anyone interested in disability and rehabilitation issues.

National Organization on Disability (NOD) -Promoting the full and equal participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities.

New Horizons -Provides information on various topics to empower individuals with disabilities.

NICHCY -National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities.

Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara -An Agency offering services to people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities in the Niagara Falls, NY area.

Paralyzed Veterans of America -Developing a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members—veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.

Paraquad -Independence for people with disabilities.

(PAS) Center for Personal Assistance Services -To help provided to people with disabilities to assist them with tasks essential for daily living.

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D) -Providing recorded textbooks on CD and four-track cassette to students in kindergarten through graduate school with disabilities that makes reading challenging or impossible.

Re-Focus Inc. -A non-profit human service agency which serves adults with differing physical and developmental needs in Rhode Island.

Self Help for Hard of Hearing People -Information about hearing loss from national office, order bookstore catalog.

SSA Office of Employment Support Programs -Employment Network Payment Systems.

SSA Ticket to Hire programs -A Free national referral service to assist employers in hiring motivated, qualified workers with disabilities from the Social Security Administration's.

Stroke Awareness for Everyone (SAFE) -An international Internet-centered coalition of survivors, caregivers and medical professionals connected by stroke.

TASH -Working With Disability Rights Advocates Worldwide

Tennessee Disability Training Network -A non profit training provider dedicated to helping people find and access Tennessee training programs related to disabilities.

Ticket to Work programs Employment Networks -Any agency or an instrument of a state (or political subdivision), or ay of ser private entity that takes responsibility for the coordination or the actual delivervices is eligible to apply to be an EN.

U.S. Business Leadership Network -USBLN is the national organization that supports development and expansion of BLNs across the country.

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management -To provide information on Federal Employment for People with Disabilities.

Virtual WCD -An informational resource website designed specifically for people with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

Visitability -The essentials for visiting, and for surviving in your house with a temporary or long-term disability.

Wheel Me On... -A nonprofit organization dedicated to persons with physical challenges.

World Congress and Exposition on Disability Foundation -This website is the virtual home of the WCD Foundation.

DISABILITIES Links

Ability To Independence -Find a lot of great products inside including many unusual and inspirational stories for all ages.

Able Disabled Programming Group -Morgan City, Louisiana.

About Cerebral Palsy -Find out about cerebral palsy disease, types of cerebral palsy, and ask doctor if you are eligible for lifetime benefits.

Accessible Society Action Project/ASAP -Giving journalists disability issues information, background and contacts for reporting on disability and disability rights.

Adaptive Access Wheelchair -Accessible ADA Construction

ADA Insights -The most up-to-date and comprehensive source of research and analysis related to the enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) available today!

Adaptive Environments -This program will promote compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act accessibility guidelines by providing technical assistance to builders, design professionals, housing authorities, fair housing organizations, advocates, service providers and consumers.

Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission -Administer a statewide program to identify and meet the unique and lifelong needs of people with spinal cord disabilities in the state.

Autism Arts -Is a collection of artwork from our loved ones within the autistic spectrum.

The Autism NetVerse Project -John Hopkins University to collect poetry and artwork from individuals on the autism spectrum.

Autism Treatment -Information about successful treatments for Autism, with advice from parents experienced with Autism.

Bad Faith Insurance Claims - This site gives visitors background information on the lawsuit against the largest disability insurer in the nation and informs visitors of their legal rights if their claim has been denied.

Beehive -A garden designed specifically to stimulate the senses and provide a haven of peace, a place to chill-out and unwind from the stress of modern living.

Bender Consulting Services -Providing technology consulting services and career opportunities, for people with disabilities.

The Center for Enriched Living -The only life enrichment center for people with developmental disabilities in the Midwest-Providing educational, recreational and social skill development programs for youth, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities.

The Center for Personal Assistance Services -Lists of reports and presentations, as well as a library of publications can be found.

Children With Disabilities -Offering information about advocacy, education, employment, health, housing, recreation, technical assistance, and transportation covering a broad array of developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities.

Concrete Change -Visitability is a movement to change home construction practices so that virtually all new homes, whether or not designated for residents who currently have disabilities, offer a few specific features that make the home easier for people who develop a mobility impairment to live in and visit.

Cosmic Conniptions -Autism library of science and spirit, living with, understanding and overcoming autism.

Courage.org -To empower people with physical disabilities to reach for their full potential in every aspect of life.

Crime Victims With Disabilities Awareness Act -To increase public awareness of the plight of victims of crime with developmental disabilities.

Crosspoint -The Crosspoint is the Net's biggest collection of links in the field of of Human Rights, Anti-Racism, Refugees, Women's rights, Antifascism, Shoah, etc.

Department Of Justice Section 508 -Requires that Federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and members of the public.

The Design Linc -Dedicated to bringing you design resource information for products and services available to the physically challenged and their caregivers.

DIESTCO Manufacturing -Products that make life a little easier for people who use scooters, wheelchairs and walkers.

The Disabled Entrepreneur -Helps people with disabilities network to get help with their finances, get jobs, or start businesses of their own.

Disability Information For Students -Who are studying in the field of disability, as well as professionals working within it.

Disability Issues -About Health and Fitness.

The Disability Links Barn -Links on disability.

The Disability Policy Center -Provides public education, leadership development and training, technical assistance, and conducts action-research and analysis of public policy issues affecting individuals with disabilities and their families.

Disability Secrets -Information and Tips on SS Disability Secrets & Advice For The Benefit Approval System.

Disability Social History Project -Includes disabled heroes, important events in disability history, and resources.

DisabilityInfo.gov -The comprehensive federal website of disability-related government resources and information for job seekers and businesses.

Disabled Sports USA -DS/USA offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent physical disability.

Democratic National Committee (DNC) -Visitors can access information on current issues, take action on important issues, connect to state and local parties, elected officials, media and more.

Dog Training -For The Physically Challenged.

DOT seeking input -The US Department of Transportation has a web site for individuals with disabilities to submit comments on transportation services for individuals with disabilities.

Emerging-Leaders -Booz Allen Hamilton's summer internship program for emerging leaders with disabilities.

Empower -The site contains many links to articles, products, organizations, and services.

eSight -A rotation of high-quality articles, guides and forums about managing a career with a disability.

Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST -A program designed to promote compliance with the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements via a comprehensive training curriculum.

Families for Early Autism Treatment- North Texas -Parents group promoting ABA and early intervention for Autism.

The Federal Reserve -For general information.

Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit -A Fetal Alcohol Syndrome research unit headed by Dr. Ann Streissguth, University of Washington - School of Medicine.

"First Response to Victims of Crime Who Have a Disability" -This resource is a handbook for law enforcement officers on how to approach and help crime victims who have alzheimer's disease, mental illness, mental retardation, or who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing.

Friendship, Inc. -Serving people with developmental disabilities. Providing individualized comprehensive supports to allow for full community participation and inclusion.

Golden Access Passport -National Parks.

GovBenefits.gov -A one-step resource for Americans to learn if they are eligible to receive government benefits.

Health and Human Services -Link to the Health and Human Services press release announcing a list of counties in which PPOs are currently available.

Health Care for Seniors and the Disabled -A senior health care information and resource website.

Health Plan Compare -Use the search tool at the government Medicare website to find out how a PPO's plan compares to other health care options available in your county.

HireDeaf.com -HireDeaf.com provides a highly resourceful and dynamic exchange between opportunity seekers and employers.

HRM Consulting -Conducts interactive training workshops on-site and provides professional Vocational Consulting and expert testimony services.

Independent Life Resources -A World of Resources for Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, and Those Who are Homebound.

Institute on Disability Culture -A Disability Resource.

Institute On Independent Living -Disability Resources.

International Paralympic Committee -The international representative organization of elite sports for athletes with disabilities.

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) -For some people with disabilities, Personal Assistance Services (PAS) may be needed to successfully maintain gainful employment.

The Mark of Excellence -A business that works with individuals with disabilities to assist them with starting their own marketing business to help them generate the money they need and deserve, while working from the privacy of their own home.

Mass Access Housing Registry -For people with disabilities looking for housing.

Massachusetts Crimes Against People with Disabilities -A collaborative initiative which links MA human services and law enforcement communities to address crimes committed against persons with disabilities.

Medicare Rights Center -The Medicare Rights Center has developed an easy-to-use chart which compares health plan options.

Medsite -Online Medical Information.

The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability -This site provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose to be.

National Family Caregivers Association -Exists to support family caregivers and to speak out publicly for caregivers' needs.

National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives -An association of over 3,300 attorneys and paralegals who represent Social Security and Supplemental Security Income claimants.

National Statler Center for Careers in Hospitality Service -A free 13-week training program training blind and physically disabled people for great careers in the hospitality industry.

NCAM/ Web Access Symbol -A research and development facility dedicated to the issues of media and information technology for people with disabilities in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.

NCWD/Youth Website -NCWD/Youth is a technical assistance centers funded by the US Department of Labor to assist the workforce development community address issues affecting the employment of people with disabilities.

Newswatch -Information on the reporting of disability issues.

Onestop Info Website -The National Center on Workforce and Disability, provides technical assistance to one-stop career centers to build capacity to serve individuals with disabilities who are seeking employment.

Palaestra -Forum of Sport, Physical Education & Recreation For Those With Disabilities.

Project ACTION Technical Assistance -Our Mission: Accessible Community Transportation In Our Nation.

PubMed -A research and development facility dedicated to the issues of media and information technology for people with disabilities in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.

Proyecto Visión -The National Technical Assistance Center for Latinos with Disabilities.

Psychiatric Service Dog Society (PSDS) -Dedicated to responsible Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) education, advocacy, research and training facilitation.

Real World Success -The leading source of motivational speakers, custom training programs and performance improvement consulting for all organizations, companies and people, including the deaf, hard of hearing and people with disabilities.

RecruitABILITY -A free on-line service for both employers and disabled job seekers.

Regional Accessible Transit Guide -Compiles paratransit, fixed route and Medicaid travel information for the three-county Central Puget Sound region of Washington State only.

RVL S.C.O.R.E. -Free For All Link Page.

SafePlace's Disability Services -A comprehensive training curriculum for professionals in the disability, domestic violence, and sexual assault fields entitled "Stop the Violence, Break the Silence."

SAMHSA web site -The ADS Center is a program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services.

Signing Online -Is designed to teach you American Sign Language from home, school, work, a library, an airport terminal, an Internet café, or anywhere you may be.

Social Security.Gov -Federal Website providing information on returning to work for individuals receiving Social Security based on disability.

Social Security Online -The Official Website of the Social Security Administration.

Social Security Disability Benefit Consultants -We will help you deal with the many roadblocks that you'll be faced with during the processing of your Social Security Disability benefit claim.

Social Security Disability Coalition -Free knowledge and support with a focus on reform of the Social Security Disability System.

Social Security Disability Reform Petition -Sign the Social Security Disability Reform Petition.

Society for Disability Studies -Promoting interdisciplinary research on humanistic and social scientific aspects of disability and chronic illness.

Standard Rules -On the Equalization of Opportunities/Disabilities.

StarThrowers -Helps parents learn how to set up and run a personal fundraising program for Autism treatment.

tate Resource Directories on ADA Compliance and Technical Assistance NADC released a new State Directories Assistance with Accessibility.

Talk Autism -The largest collection of resources for the Autism community.

Truehope Nutritional Support Ltd. -Providing education, advocacy, and support for those who suffer from mental illness and want to pursue a natural healing alternative.

TV Worldwide.com -A dynamic news web site focusing on section 508 and other disability issues.

The University of the District of Columbia School of Law -Introduction to the Juvenile & Special Education Law Clinic.

Yahoo Site For Disability -A List of Great Disability Resource Sites for News and Articles.

Website of the Older Adult Consumer Mental Health Alliance (OACMHA) -A New website for older adult consumers.

Western Law Center for Disability Rights -Promoting the rights of people with disabilities and the public interest in and awareness of those rights by providing legal and related services."

WIA Section 188 Checklist -Designed to ensure meaningful participation of people with disabilities in programs and activities operated by recipients of financial assistance under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA).