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A Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center

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Accessibility Guidelines, Standards & Tools

Federal Agencies

  1. The U.S. Access Board is the designated federal agency responsible for developing the accessibility guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act and standards under the Architectural Barriers Act and Rehabilitation Act. Visit this site for updates on rulemaking and technical assistance publications.

    1331 F Street NW
    Suite 1000
    Washington, DC 20004-1111
    (800)872-2253 (Voice)
    (800)993-2822 (TTY)
    http://www.access-board.gov
  2. The U.S. Department of Justice is responsible for enforcement of Title II and Title III of the ADA and adopts the Accessibility Standards for enforcement under the ADA. Visit the site to access a copy of the currently enforced accessibility standards under the ADA.

    U.S. Department of Justice
    950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Civil Rights Division
    Disability Rights Section - NYAV
    Washington, D.C. 20530
    800-514-0301 (voice)
    800-514-0383 (TTY)
    Fax: (202) 307-1198
    www.ada.gov

National Resources

  1. Accessibility Data Management System (ADMS)
    On-line accessibility assessment tool for transition planning.
    ADMS Team, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
    1150 North Curtis Road, Suite 100
    PN-4700
    Boise, Idaho 83706-1234
    (208) 378-5049 Voice/TTY
    www.pn.usbr.gov/adms
  2. Construction Weblinks
    Site compiled by Thelen Reid & Priest LLP, a construction law practice. Very comprehensive guide to architecture, engineering, and construction resources on the Internet with annotated links to over 3,000 sites.
    www.constructionweblinks.com
  3. Disability Access Symbols
    Produced by the Graphic Artist Guild Foundation through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
    www.gag.org/das
  4. Smithsonian Guidelines
    Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design
    www.si.edu/opa/accessibility/exdesign/start.htm

Accessible Parking Regulations by State

National Resources

  1. Handicapped Parking Survey
    www.handiplate.com/Handicapped parking survey - front page.htm

Advocacy/Disability Rights

Federal Agencies

  1. The U.S. Department of Justice enforces Title II (Public Services provided by state and local government) and Title III (Public Accommodations) of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Link to technical assistance publications, status reports, and recent settlement agreements.Information on filing an ADA-related complaint is also available.
    950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Civil Rights Division
    Disability Rights Section - NYAV
    Washington, DC 20530
    (800) 514-0301 (Voice)
    (800) 514-0383 (TTY)
    202 307-1198 (Fax)
    www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
  2. The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities. 1331 F St., NW
    Suite 1050
    Washington, DC 20004-1107
    (202) 272-2004 (Voice)
    (202) 272-2074 (TTY)
    Email: mquigley@ncd.gov
    www.ncd.gov

National Resources

  1. ADA Watch
    An informational network and advocacy tool of the ADA WATCH coalition of disability rights organizations united to protect the ADA.
    ADA WATCH
    C/O Jim Ward
    3525 Davenport Street, NW, Suite 502
    Washington, D.C. 20006
    202-329-5877
    jim@adawatch.org
  2. American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
    www.aapd-dc.org/
  3. American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today  (ADAPT)
    Advocacy organization promoting community services instead of institution and nursing home warehousing of people with disabilities.
    PO Box 9598
    Denver, CO 80209
    (303) 333-6698
    E-mail: national@adapt.org
    www.adapt.org
  4. The American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center
    AIDTAC provides information and technical assistance to American Indian tribes and Alaskan Native villages that helps their members with disabilities live healthy, integrated lives within their communities.
    The University of Montana Rural Institute
     Center of Excellence in Disability Education, Research and Services
    52 Corbin Hall
    Missoula, MT 59812-7056
    866-424-3822 (V/TTY) (Toll Free)
    406-243-2349 (Fax)
    http://aidtac.ruralinstitute.umt.edu
  5. The Arc
    Advocacy for children and adults with mental retardation and their families.
    500 East Border Street, Suite 300
    Arlington, Texas 76010
    (817)261-6003 Voice
    (817)277-0553 TTY
    E-mail: thearc@metronet.com
    www.thearc.org
  6. Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy (CSADP). The Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy (CSADP) provides public education, leadership development and training, technical assistance and information dissemination, and conducts action-research and
    analysis of public policy issues affecting individuals with disabilities and their families.

    1331 H Street, N.W.
    Suite 301
    Washington, D.C. 20005
    202-783-5111 (V/TTY)
    202-783-8250 (Fax)
    www.disabilitypolicycenter.org
  7. Cornucopia of Disability Information (CODI)
    A community resource for consumers and professionals providing disability information in a wide variety of areas. 
    http://codi.buffalo.edu/
  8. Deaf Empowerment
    Provides assistance to deaf and hard of hearing individuals through advocacy and education.
    www.deafe.org/
  9. Disability History Project
    Preserving and examining the history and culture of the oppression and struggle towards freedom of people with disabilities.
    255 3rd Street, #202
    Oakland, CA 94607 
    www.disabilityhistory.org
  10. The Disability Rights Activist
    Updates on legislation and legal cases impacting people with disabilities.
    www.disrights.org
  11. Family Village
    A global community of disability-related resources.
    Waisman Center,
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    1500 Highland Avenue
    Madison, WI 53705-2280 
    E-mail: familyvillage@waisman.wisc.edu
    www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx
  12. Health and Disability Advocates 
    (formerly the SSI Coalition for a Responsible Safety Net)
    HDA seeks to assure that low-income older adults, children and adults with disabilities lead secure and dignified lives. HDA advocates for policies that promote economic security and provide health coverage.
    (312) 223-9600
    www.hdadvocates.org/
  13. National Alliance of the Disabled
    www.naotd.org/home.html
  14. National Council on Disability
    www.ncd.gov
  15. National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
    (800) 695-0285
    www.nichcy.org
  16. National Organization on Disability (NOD)
    Promoting full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
    910 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
    Suite 600
    Washington, D.C. 20006
    (202) 293-5960 Voice
    (202) 293-5968 TTY
    www.nod.org
  17. Paralyzed Veterans of America
    801 Eighteenth Street, NW
    Washington, D.C.  20006-3517
    www.pva.org
  18. Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma (ADS Center): The Center helps people design, implement and operate programs that reduce discrimination and stigma associated with mental illnesses. With the most up-to-date research and information, the Center helps individuals, organizations and governments counter such discrimination and stigma in the community, in the workplace, and in the media.
    1211 Chestnut Street, 11th Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19107-4103
    Voice: 1-800-540-0320 (English/Spanish)
    info@adscenter.org
  19. TASH
    International advocacy association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates and people who work in the disability field.
    29 W. Susquehanna Avenue
    Suite 210
    Baltimore, MD 21204
    (410) 828-8274
    E-mail: info@tash.org
    www.tash.org
  20. United Cerebral Palsy Association
    www.ucpa.org
  21. World Association of Persons with Disabilities (WAPD)
    Links the "disabled" and supporters to current "leading edge" disability information via the various mediums of communication.
    4503 Sunnyview Dr., Suite 1121
    Post Office Box 14111
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73113
    (405) 672-4440
    Fax: (405) 672-4441
    E-mail: thehub@wapd.org
    www.wapd.org

American Indian

National Resources

  1. American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center (AIDTAC) 
    Provides information and technical assistance to American Indian tribes and Alaskan Native villages that helps their members with disabilities live healthy, integrated lives within their communities.

    The University of Montana Rural Institute 
    Center for Excellence in Disability Education, Research and Services
    52 Corbin Hall, The University of Montana
    Missoula, MT 59812-7056
    (866) 424-3822 Toll Free
    http://aidtac.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/

Asian/Pacific Islanders

National Resources

  1. National Technical Assistance Center for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities (NTAC-AAPI)
    The National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) was established to increase employment opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) with disabilities. Objectives include establishing collaborative linkages for strategic planning, technical assistance, training, outreach, service delivery, and dissemination.
    http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu

Assistive Technology

National Resources

  1. ABLEDATA
    8401 Colesville Road, Suite 200
    Silver Spring, MD  20910
    (800) 227-0216
    (301) 608-8998 Voice
    (301) 608-8912 TTY
    www.abledata.com
  2. Breaking New Ground
    Rehabilitation technology relating to agricultural worksites.
    http://abe.www.ecn.purdue.edu/ABE/Extension/BNG/bnginfo.html
  3. Infinitec
    Infinite potential through assistive technology.
    www.infinitec.org
  4. Rehabiliation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
    An interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technologies.
    1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1540 
    Arlington, VA 22209-1903 
    (703) 524-6686 Voice
    (703) 524-6639 TTY
    www.resna.org
  5. Tech Connections
    A national dissemination project designed to increase the utilization of existing and emerging assistive technology by State Vocational Rehabilitation programs, Employment Specialists, Employers, and anyone interested in getting assistive technology into the hands individuals with disabilities. 
    Toll free 1-877-TEK-SEEK
    www.techconnections.org

Business

Federal Agencies

  1. Internal Revenue Service
    • Information on medical deductions
    • Information on deductions for making business accessible
    www.irs.gov

National Resources

  1. Small Business Administration
    Outreach to individuals with disabilities interested in starting their own business.
    (202) 205-6706
    www.sba.gov

Communication

Federal Agencies

  1. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Disabilities Issues Task Force
    1919 M Street NW
    Washington, DC 20554
    (202) 418-0190 (Voice)
    (202) 418-2555 (TTY)
    www.fcc.gov
    www.fcc.gov/cib/dro

National Resources

  1. A Guide to Making Documents Accessible to People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
    American Council for the Blind
    1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1004
    Washington, DC 20005
    202-467-5081
    800-424-8666
    www.acb.org/accessible-formats.html
    Description:
    A comprehensive discussion about how to make print and electronic information available to people with visual impairments in a variety of accessible formats.
  2. Captioned Media Program
    1447 E. Main Street
    Spartanburg, SC 29307
    800-237-6213 (VOICE)
    800-237-6819 (TTY)
    800-538-5636 (FAX)
    Email: info@cfv.org
    www.cfv.org

    Description:
    The Captioned Media Program (CMP) provides free-loan, open-captioned videos to deaf and hard of hearing persons. More than 4,000 titles including classic movies, educational videos, and special-interest videos are available. Spanish titles also available.
    Teachers may use CMP videos and their accompanying lesson guides in the classroom. The CMP videos enhance the literacy value to all students in the classroom, even though only one child may have a hearing loss.
    Participation is limited to deaf or hard of hearing Americans, their parents, families, teachers, counselors, or others whose use of our collection would benefit a deaf or hard of hearing person.
    The CMP is funded by the U. S. Department of Education and is administered by the National Association of the Deaf.
  3. Deaf Resource Center
    www.deafbiz.com/
  4. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
    8630 Fenton St., Suite 324
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    (301) 608-0050 V/TTY
    www.rid.org
  5. Sign Language Browser/Training Tool
    Michigan State University
    http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm

Education

Federal Agencies

  1. U.S. Department of Education
    The U.S. Department of Education sets the standards and enforces the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
    In addition, DOE funds education and vocational rehabilitation services for children with disabilities.
    • Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
    • Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
    • Rehabilitative Services Administration
    • National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation and Research (NIDRR)
    U.S. Department of Education
    400 Maryland Avenue, SW
    Washington, DC 20202
    (800) USA-LEARN (Voice)
    (800) 437-0833 (TTY)
    E-mail: CustomerService@inet.ed.gov
    www.ed.gov

National Resources

  1. AHEAD (Association on Higher Education And Disability)
    Organization developed to address the need and concern for upgrading the quality of services and support available to persons with disabilities in higher education
    University of Massachusetts at Boston
    100 Morrissey Blvd.
    Boston, MA 02125
    617-287-3880 (v/tty)
    617-287-3881 (fax)
    http://www.ahead.org
  2. AskABLE
    A component of the University of Wisconsin-Stout's Teachable Moments Project, a faculty development model. It's goal is support of the recruitment, retention, and placement of students with disabilities to improve their educational outcomes. As an integral part of this project, faculty and students with disabilities are included in its creation, administration and implementation.
    http://askable.askvrd.org
  3. Disability Access and Information Support
    Resources for post-secondary education and higher education institutions.
    www.janejarrow.com
  4. Gallaudet University
    www.gallaudet.edu
  5. Heath Resource Center
    The George Washington University
    HEATH Resource Center
    2121 K Street, NW Suite 220
    Washington, DC 20037
    202-973-0904 (V/TTY)
    800-544-3284 (V/TTY)
    E-mail: askheath@heath.gwu.edu
    www.heath.gwu.edu/
  6. PACER Center
    8161 Normandale Blvd
    Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044
    (952) 838-9000 (Voice)
    (952) 838-0199 (TTY)
    (952) 838-0190 (Fax)
    (800) 537-2237 (Toll-Free)
    E-mail:pacer@pacer.org
    http://www.pacer.org
  7. National Library Service for the Blind & Visually Handicapped
    Library of Congress
    http://lcweb.loc.gov/nls/
  8. Great Lakes Area Supported Education Replication
    Program geared to creating supported education programs that assist students with mental illness stay in school
    http://www.ssw.umich.edu/sed

Employment

Federal Agencies

  1. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

    The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces Title I (Employment) of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Visit the EEOC site for information on your employment rights and employer responsibilities under the ADA.

    1801 L Street NW
    Washington, DC 20507
    For documents: (800) 669-3362 (Voice), (800) 800-3302 (TTY)
    For questions: (800) 669-4000 (Voice), (800) 669-6820 (TTY)
    www.eeoc.gov

  2. Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
    ODEP's mission is to provide leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. ODEP is a federal agency in the Department of Labor. Its customers include:

    • Individuals with disabilities and their families
    • Private employers and their employees
    • Federal, state, and local government agencies
    • Educational and training institutions
    • Disability advocates
    • Providers of services and government employers

    ODEP focuses on both the supply and demand side of the labor market related to employment of people with disabilities.

    1331 F Street, N.W. Suite. 300
    Washington D.C. 20004
    (202)376-6200 (voice)
    (202)376-6205 (TTY)
    (202)376-6219 (FAX)
    E-mail: infoODEP@dol.gov
    www.dol.gov/odep/welcome.html

  3. U.S. Department of Labor
    Federal agency designated to implement and enforce employment related programs and activities.

    U.S. Department of Labor
    200 Constitution Avenue, NW
    Room S-1032
    Washington, DC 20210
    202-693-4650
    www.dol.gov

    • FMLA
      For information and enforcement on the Family Medical Leave Act.
      National:
        (800) 827-5335 Voice
        (800) 326-2577 TTY

      Great Lakes Region:
        (800) 648-8183 or (312) 353-6985

      www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/whd/1421.htm
    • Presidential Task Force
      The mandate of the task force is to evaluate existing federal programs to determine what changes, modifications, and innovations may be necessary to remove barriers to employment opportunities faced by adults with disabilities.

      Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities
      U.S. Department of Labor,
      200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite S-2220
      Washington, DC 20210
      202-693-4939(Voice)
      202-693-4920(TTY)
      202-693-4929(Fax)
      www.dol.gov/_sec/programs/ptfead/main.htm
    • Disability Online
      The disability online and special initiatives unit of the department of labor, employment and training administration is responsible for providing guidance on accessibility issues in one stop environments, provide policy guidance in the administrationof the Workforce Investment Act and facilitate partnering and collaboration with the WIA partners.

      Disability Employment and Initiative Unit
      Room N-4641
      Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration
      200 Constitution Ave., N.W
      Washington, D.C 20210
      202-693-3821 (Voice)
      http://wdsc.doleta.gov/disability/

  4. Office of Personnel Management
    1900 E Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20415-0001
    Phone: (202) 606-0815

    • Hiring People with Disabilities
    • Hiring People with Psychiatric Disabilities

  5. Office of Employment Support Programs
    Mission is the promotion of the employment of Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities by...

    • Designing policies that make work pay.
    • Promoting research and program innovation.
    • Educating the public about programs and services that facilitate entry into the workforce.
    • Partnering with other public and private groups to remove employment barriers for people with disabilities.

    www.ssa.gov/work

  6. U.S. Government Printing Office
    The U.S. Government Printing Office disseminates official information from all three branches of the Federal Government.

    www.gpoaccess.gov/

National Resources

  1. Act Together
    Gainful employment for all.
    www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/5975


  2. Americas Job Bank
    On-line Job Network and electronic resume service for Employers seeking qualified applicants and individuals seeking jobs
    1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627)
    1-877-889-5627 (TTY)
    http://www.ajb.dni.us/


  3. Americans Jobline® 
     An accessible job bank and electronic resume service (an audio version of America's Job Bank) operated by the National Federation for the Blind under a contract with the US Department of Labor
    To access Jobline®, call 1-800-414-5748
    http://www.nfb.org/jobline/enter.htm


  4. National Business & Disability Council
    Resource for corporations that are hiring, working with, and marketing to people with disabilities.
    201 I.U. Willets Rd 
    Albertson, NY 11507
    (516) 465-1515
    www.business-disability.com


  5. Job Accommodation Network
    (800) 526-7234 (Voice)
    (800) 526-7234 (TTY)
    http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/    


  6. Employment Guides: Portland Community College
    Career and Employment Guide for Job Seekers
    and Employees with Disabilities
    http://spot.pcc.edu/~rjacobs/career/new_page_2.htm


  7. Guide for Employers: How to Recruit, Interview, Hire and Accommodate People with Disabilities
    http://spot.pcc.edu/~rjacobs/career/new_page_1.htm

Housing

Federal Agencies

  1. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Federal Agency designated to enforce the Fair Housing Act. Visit site for information specific to rights of people with disabilities in residental dwellings.

    Fair Housing Information Clearinghouse
    (800)343-3442(Voice)
    (800)290-1617(TTY)
    www.hud.gov/disabled.html

National Resources

  1. Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access
    School of Architecture and Planning
    University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
    716-829-3485 ext.329 (V)
    E-mail: idea@ap.buffalo.edu
    www.ap.buffalo.edu/~idea
  2. Center for Universal Design - Housing & Built Environments
    School of Design-North Carolina State University
    Box 8613 
    Raleigh, NC 27695.8613 
    919-515-3082 (V/TTY)
    919-515-3023 (Fax) 
    800-647-6777 (Info Requests)
    E-mail: cud@ncsu.edu
    www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/built_env/builtenv.htm
  3. Concrete Change
    An international effort to make all homes visitable.
    http://concretechange.home.mindspring.com/
  4. Design & Construction Resource Center
    Fair Housing Accessibility First
    (888) 341-7781 (V/TTY)
    www.fairhousingfirst.org
  5. National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse
    800-421-1221
    clearinghouse@naahq.org
    www.forrent.com/naac
  6. National Fair Housing Advocate
    Tennessee Fair Housing Council
    719 Thompson Lane, Suite 324
    Nashville, TN 37206
    (800) 254-2166
    http://fairhousing.com/

Independent Living

National Resources

  1. CanDo
    An online resource and Web destination dedicated to delivering hard-to-find and relevant information dedicated to promoting independence and better daily living for people with disabilities and their support circles
    www.cando.com
  2. Independent Life Resources
    TruEnergy Resources
    P.O. Box 6
    Pekin, Indiana 47165
    www.ilresources.com
  3. Independent Living Research Utilization at TIRR
    2323 South Shepherd, Suite 1000
    Houston, Texas 77019
    (713) 520-0232 (V)
    (713) 520-5136 (TTY)
    www.bcm.tmc.edu/ilru
  4. Independent Living USA
    Links to centers for independent living.
    www.ilusa.com
  5. Institute on Independent Living
    The Institute serves self-help organizations of disabled people who work for equal opportunities, self-determination and self-respect.
    www.independentliving.org
  6. National Council on Independent Living
    A membership organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities

    1916 Wilson Blvd., Suite 209
    Arlington, VA 22201
    (703)-525-3406 (VOICE)
    (703)-525-4153 (TTY)
    www.ncil.org

Legal

National Resources

  1. ADA Case of the Week
    By the National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy.
    www.connix.com/~narpa/webdoc5.htm
  2. American Bar Association Commision on Mental & Physical Disability Law
    202-662-1570 (V)
    202-662-1012 (TTY)
    E-mail: cmpdl@abanet.org 
    www.abanet.org/disability
  3. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
    Legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disability.
    1101 15th Street NW, Suite 1212
    Washington, DC 20005-5002
    www.bazelon.org
  4. Cornucopia Of Disability Information Legal Issues
    http://codi.buffalo.edu/legal.html
  5. Disability Law Resource Project
    Topical Index of Statutes, Regulations, Case Law, and Articles
    This topical index contains federal statutes and regulations organized by subject and includes court case opinions and legal articles that help interpret federal disability-related laws.
    http://dlrp.org/html/topical/index.html
  6. Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) 
    National law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities. 
    2212 Sixth Street
    Berkeley, CA 94710
    510-644-2555 V/TTY 
    dredf@dredf.org
    www.dredf.org
  7. FedLaw
    List of federal laws addressing individuals with disabilities and links.
    www.legal.gsa.gov/legal6a.htm
  8. FindLaw
    Searchable database for legal cases, terminology, court structures, etc.
    www.findlaw.com
  9. Legalengine.com
    Starting point for legal research on the web.
    http://www.legalengine.com
  10. National Senior Citizens Law Center
    Washington, DC office:
    1101 14th Street, NW Suite 400
    Washington, DC 20005
    (202) 289-6976 (Voice)
    (202) 289-7224 (Fax)

    Los Angeles Office:
    3435 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2860
    Los Angeles, CA 90010-1938
    (213) 639-0930 (Voice)
    (213) 639-0934 (Fax)
    http://www.nsclc.org
  11. National Association of Protection and Advocacy Programs
    www.napas.org
    (202) 408-9514
  12. Supreme Court Cases
    By Cornell Law School
    http://supct.law.cornell.edu/supct/

Media/Publications

National Resources

  1. Closing the Gap Newspaper
    Computer technology for people with special needs.
    www.closingthegap.com
  2. Disability World
    A bimonthly web-zine of international disability news and views.
    www.disabilityworld.org
  3. MainStream Magazine
    www.mainstream-mag.com
  4. National Center for Accessible Media
    Guidelines for accessible media, audio description and web development.
    125 Western Avenue
    Boston, MA 02134
    (617) 492-9258 (Voice/TTY)
    E-mail: ncam@wgbh.org 
    www.wgbh.org/wgbh/pages/ncam
  5. National Center on Disability and Journalism
    San Francisco State University
    P.O. Box 14155
    San Francisco, CA 94114-0155
    (415) 342-0831 (Voice)
    (415) 338-1168 (Fax)
    www.ncdj.org
  6. The Center for an Accessible Society
    Disability Issues Information for Journalists
    (619) 232-2727
    Fax: (619) 234-3155
    E-Mail: info@accessiblesociety.org
    www.accessiblesociety.org/
  7. New Mobility Magazine
    www.newmobility.com
  8. On a Roll
    Talk radio on life and disability.
    www.onarollradio.com
  9. Ragged Edge Magazine
    www.ragged-edge-mag.com

People First Language

National Resources

  1. Guidelines for Reporting & Writing About People with Disabilities
    www.lsi.ukans.edu/rtcil/GUIDELIN.HTM
  2. Office of Disability Employment Policy
    www.dol.gov/odep/welcome.html
  3. The Journalist's Toolbox - Disability Resurces
    www.journaliststoolbox.com/newswriting/disabled.html

Recreation/Leisure

National Resources

  1. National Center on Accessibility
    Training, technical assistance and research on access to parks, recreation, and tourism.
    (812) 856-4422
    www.indiana.edu/~nca
  2. The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is the national information dissemination, technical assistance and referral center specializing in the field of arts and disability. The NADC is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilites into the visual-, performing-, media-, and literary- arts communities. Its resource directories, annotated bibliographies, related links and conferences serve to advance artists with disabilities and accessibility to the arts.

    National Arts and Disability Center
    Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
    300 UCLA Medical Plaza Suite #3310
    Los Angeles, CA 90095-6967
    Phone: (310) 794-1141
    Fax: (310) 794-1143
    http://nadc.ucla.edu
  3. USGA Foundation Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities
    719-471-4810 ext. 18 (Voice)
    719-471-4976 (Fax)
    E-mail: mfrace@usga.org
    www.usga.org/green/archive/record/02/jan_feb/newsnotes.html

Relay Services

Relay Services is a communication service for the deaf, hard-of-hearing and speech-disabled communities who wish to communicate with a hearing person who uses a standard telephone. Standard TTY relay calls are generally made using a teletypewriter, also known as a TTY, a communications device equipped with a keyboard for typing messages and a screen for reading messages. The TTY is connected to standard phone lines and the user dials a Communications Assistant directly. Once connected, the TTY user types their message to the Communications Assistant who relays it by reading it aloud to the hearing person. The Communications Assistant then listens to the hearing person’s reply and relays it back to the TTY user through type.

To identify the provider in your state, go to:
www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trs_by_state.html

Nationwide Long-Distance Relay Services

Research

National Resources

  1. Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy (CSADP). The Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy (CSADP) provides public education, leadership development and training, technical assistance and information dissemination, and conducts action-research and
    analysis of public policy issues affecting individuals with disabilities and their families.

    1331 H Street, N.W.
    Suite 301
    Washington, D.C. 20005
    202-783-5111 (V/TTY)
    202-783-8250 (Fax)
    www.disabilitypolicycenter.org
  2. Chartbook on Disability in the U.S.
    Access to disability data.
    www.infouse.com/disabilitydata/chartbook.choices.html
  3. Cornell University
    RRTC for Economic Research on Employment Policy for Persons with Disabilities.
    Statistics on disability and employment.
    www.ilr.cornell.edu/ped/dep/rrtc_stats.html
  4. Disability Statistics Center
    The Disability Statistics Center produces and disseminates statistical information on disability and the status of people with disabilities in American Society to establish and monitor indicators of how conditions are changing over time to meet their health, housing, economic and social needs.
    www.dsc.ucsf.edu
  5. Matrix Research Institute
    Creating knowledge to promote the employment of people with disabilities.
    6008 Wayne Avenue 
    Philadelphia, PA 19144 
    (215) 438 - 8200 Voice
    (215) 438 - 1506 TTY 
    www.matrixresearch.org
  6. National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR)
    Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
    211 East Seventh Street, Suite 400
    Austin, Texas 78701-3281
    (800) 266-1832 or (512) 476-6861 (V/TTY)
    (512) 476-2286 (Fax)
    E-mail: jwestbro@sedl.org
    www.ncddr.org
  7. National Institute on Disability and Rehabiliation Research
    www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/NIDRR
  8. National Rehabilitation Information Center(NARIC)
    (800) 346-2742
    (301) 495-5626 (TTY)
    www.naric.com

    For more information please send email and requests to naricinfo@kra.com
  9. REHABDATA
    Search for disability-related research conducted since 1993.  Funded by NARIC.
    www.naric.com/search/rhab
  10. Trace Research & Development Center
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    5901 Research Park Boulevard
    Madison, WI 53719-1252
    (608) 262-6966 Voice
    (608) 263-5408 TTY
    E-mail: web@trace.wisc.edu 
    www.trace.wisc.edu/index.html
  11. World Institute on Disability
    An international public policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting-edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living. 
    510-16th Street, Suite #100
    Oakland, CA 94612-1500
    (510) 763-4100 Voice
    (510) 208-9496 TTY
    www.igc.org/wid

Transportation

Federal Agencies

  1. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

    The U.S. Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the U.S. Access Board, develops standards for transportation vehicles, including over-the-road buses, under the ADA.

    For Documents & Information:
      (202)366-1656 (Voice)
      (202)366-4567 (TTY)
    For Questions:
      (202)366-1936 (Voice)
      (202)366-0748 (TTY)
    www.dot.gov/accessibility

National Resources

  1. Project ACTION (Accessible Community Transportation in Our Nation)
    700 Thirteenth Street, N.W., Suite 200
    Washington, DC 20005 
    202-347-3066
    fax 202-347-4157
    www.projectaction.org
  2. Accessible Guide to Specialilzed Ground Transportation
    www.accessibletransport.com

Travel

National Resources

  1. Accessible Guide for Specialized Ground Transportation
    by SeniorsSearch
    www.accessibletransport.com
  2. Access-Able Travel Source
    www.access-able.com
  3. ICAN
    Web based information for people with disabilities
    http://www.icanonline.net
  4. Listing of Travel Organizations
    Maintained by Infinitec
    www.infinitec.org/play/travel/coolplaces.htm

Universal Design

National Resources

  1. Center for Universal Design
    School of Design-North Carolina State University
    Box 8613 
    Raleigh, NC 27695.8613 
    (919) 515-3082 (Voice/TTY)
    (919) 515-3023 (FAX) 
    (800) 647-6777 (Info Requests)
    E-mail: cud@ncsu.edu  
    www.design.ncsu.edu/cud

  2. Universal Design Education Program
    Coordinated by Adaptive Environments.
    www.adaptenv.org/

Web Access

National Resources

  1. Accessible Web Page Design Reources
    Created through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
    http://library.uwsp.edu/aschmetz/Accessible/pub_resources.htm
  2. Bobby
    www.cast.org/bobby
  3. HTML Writers Guild
    126, East Olympia Ave. Suite 406
    Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    941-833-0129 or 941-833-0157 (Phone)
    941-833-0142 (Fax)
    http://www.hwg.org
  4. Hiawatha Island Software Company
    6 Chenell Drive,
    Suite 280
    Concord, NH 03301
    603-229-3055 (Phone)

    HiSoftware AccVerify tm Software provides for the verification of Accessibility policy and standards required for Web sites. AccVerify tm differentiates between the W3C Guidelines and the Rehabilitation Act 508 Section 1194.22
    http://www.hisoftware.com/access/Index.html
  5. National Center for Accessible Media
    Guidelines for accessible media, audio description and web development.
    E-mail: ncam@wgbh.org
    http://www.wgbh.org/wgbh/pages/ncam
  6. SSB Technologies
    1985, Mission Street
    San Francisco, CA 94103
    415-553-8617 (Phone)
    419-831-2390 (Fax)
    http://www.ssbtechnologies.com
  7. USABLENET
    (415) 336-9437 (Customer Service)
    508 Accessibility Suite for Dreamweaver and ultraDev
    Dreamweaver and UltraDev evaluation tool allows web site to be "accessibility checked" much in the same way as you "spell check" in a word document. The extension covers Section 508 and level I W3C/WAI guidelines.
    www.usablenet.com
  8. Web Accessibility Initiative by Trace Research & Development Center
    www.trace.wisc.edu/world/web
  9. W3C Recommendation for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0
    Industry leaders and disability organizations come together to endorse a common solution for web access.
    http://www.w3.org

WIA Resources

National Resources

  1. WIA SECTION 188 DISABILITY CHECKLIST
    Checklist to address how an LWIA grant recipient is complying with, and
    implementing, the applicable Federal requirements for persons with disabilities
    http://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/crc/section188.htm
  2. On-Line Course  :   "At Your Service: Welcoming Customers with Disabilities."
    Addressing the issues related to serving customers with disabilities in the one-stop system.
    http://www.wiawebcourse.org/index.cfm
  3. National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult
    617-287-4345 (V)
    617-287-4350 (TTY)
    1-888-886-9898 Information-on-Demand service
    The National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult is a
    resource for One-Stop Career Centers, state and local Workforce
    Investment Boards, and policymakers to enable them to increase
    employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
    http://www.onestops.info/
  4. Social Security Office of Employment Support Programs:
    http://www.ssa.gov/work/
  5. Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Section 188:
    Implementation of the Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Provisions
    http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?
    dbname=1999_register&docid=99-28202-filed
  6. Section 508 Standards for Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards
    www.access-board.gov/sec508/508standards.htm
  7. WAI's "Policies Relating to Web Accessibility" has been updated to
    reflect availability of the new material.
    www.w3.org/WAI/References/Policy
  8. Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
    www.w3.org/WAI
  9. WAI Interest Group
    home page www.w3.org/WAI/IG
  10. Workplace Access Guide: This site offers detailed information and hands-on examples of how to make
    workplaces accessible to everyone, including individuals with hearing- and vision-related disabilities.
    You can find specific information to resolve your problems--or get a helpful
    overview of disability accommodations your company can put to good use.
    www.ilr.cornell.edu/ped/accessforall
  11. usworkforce.org:
    This site provides WIA information and links to related sites, current policy documents,
    America’s Job Bank and America’s Talent Bank.
    www.usworkforce.org
  12. Community Options - Workforce Investment Act Publications
    http://www.comop.org/rrtc/Pub_toc.htm
    *The Workforce Investment Act of 1998: A Primer for People with
      Disabilities
    *A Description of the Workforce Investment Act Legal 
     Framework from a Disability Policy Perspective
    *A Preliminary Analysis of the Relationship between the     
      Workforce Investment Act and the Federal Disability Policy  
      Framework
    *Provisions in the Workforce Investment Act Describing the   
      Interplay between Workforce Investment Systems and  
      Vocational Rehabilitation programs; Policy Brief April 1999-  
      Volume 1, Number 1
    *Provisions in the Workforce Investment Act Relating to 
      Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability and the 
      Development by the Governor of a Written Methods of  
      Administration; Policy Brief March 2000-Volume 2, Number 3
    *Provisions in the Proposed Regulations Governing the State VR 
      Program. Describing the Interplay with the Workforce 
      Investment System

Youth

National Resources

  1. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability
    1001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 310
    Washington, DC 20036
    1-877-871-0744 (Toll Free)
    www.ncwd-youth.info/

Other Federal Agencies

National Resources

  1. Federal Disability Resources

    One-stop online access to disability related resources, services, and information available throughout the Federal government.
    http://www.disability.gov
  2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    • Administration on Developmental Disabilities
    • Office of Civil Rights - Olmstead
    Hubert H. Humphrey Building
    200 Independence Avenue SW
    Washington, D.C., 20201
    http://www.dhhs.gov
  3. Social Security Administration
    Information on eligibility for Social Security and listings for your local office.
    (800) 772-1213 (Voice)
    (800) 325-0778 (TTY)
    http://www.ssa.gov/work
  4. Searchable Federal Register
    The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
    http://www.access.gpo.gov