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FAQ - About the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Browse this site for answers to your questions about the services and materials available to the blind and physically handicapped through this division of the Library of Congress.... Details >
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress
A CHARGE WE HAVE TO KEEP - A Road Map to Personal and Economic Freedom for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in the 21st Century
This site provides a link to the 2004 Report to the President — A Charge We Have to keep; it offers recommendations within the conceptual framework of the challenges and goals outlined in the Presiden... Details >
President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities
About Disabilities: for Kids
Explains that people with physical abilities should not be treated differently. Describes what researchers are doing to help people with disabilities have better lives.... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
American Amputee Foundation Resource Directory 
The AAF National Resource Directory for Amputees and Individuals with Disabilities has been compiled as a major reference tool for amputee and disability related information.... Details >
American Amputee Foundation Support Library
This site provides a library of documents which can provide additional information about disabilities.... Details >
Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center
ADA Statute, Regulations, ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), Federally Reviewed Tech Sheets, and Other Assistance Documents from many sources, both government and non-go... Details >
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education
A-Z Topics
This page provide A-Z Topics, a series of Web resource pages on topics of high interest and concern. ... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education
Directory of Sports Organizations for Athletes with Disabilities
This directory contains resources for athletes with disabilities who wish to engage in sports competitions and activities, and for physiatrists and the general public who would like to volunteer with ... Details >
Disabilities and Conditions - National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
This page lists specific disabilities and fitness activities that are appropriate for individuals with physical limitations.... Details >
Disability and Health State Chartbook - 2006
About 50 million American adults have a disability, such as hearing loss, mental disability, physical limitation, or vision loss. Improving the health of this large segment of the population is a cent... Details >
Disability Discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all employment practices. This document helps you to understand who is protected by the law and what co... Details >
Disability Fact Sheets and Briefing Papers
Also available in: Spanish
The fact sheets presented at this site provide definition, incidence, characteristics, and educational implications of a particular disability. They also list helpful resources and organizations. NICH... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education
Disability Research Topics
Brain injury, diversity and multiculturalism, and rural outreach--these are a few of the disability research topics accessible from this page.... Details >
Disability Rights and Resources - Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
This page from the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, answers frequently asked questions on the housing rights of people with disabilities ... Details >
DisabilityInfo.gov
DisabilityInfo.gov is a gateway through which users can access federal government services, programs, and information relating to disabilities. Users can link to listings on a variety of resources in ... Details >
Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor
DisabilityInfo.gov Page
DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with the information they need to know quickly and easily. With just a few clicks, the site provides ... Details >
Disabled American Veterans Service Programs for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors
This site offers a list of programs available to represent veterans and their families with claims for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Defense, and other gover... Details >
Early Interactions With Children Who Are Deaf-Blind
Also available in: Spanish
This fact sheet provides parents with ways to interact with their children and offers practical suggestions for giving children consistent sensory cues. The fact sheet suggests ways parents can recogn... Details >
Education Resources Information Center
This page welcomes to the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) Database, a digital library of education-related resources. This online system provides the public with a centralized ERIC Web s... Details >
Educational Resources Information Center, U.S. Department of Education
e-News Foundations
This page provides information on eNews Foundations on the latest in news and resources.... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education
Exercise and Fitness - National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
This page has information on types of exercises for people with disabilities.... Details >
Family Handbook on Future Planning
The Family Handbook on Future Planning is a guide to help families develop a future plan for their sons or daughters with cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities that provides personal, ... Details >
FCC Disabilities Rights Office
The FCC recognizes that it is a very high priority that people with disabilities--such as a hearing, visual, speech, or other types of disability--get the same opportunities as everyone else to teleco... Details >
Filing an ADA Employment Discrimination Charge: Making It Work for You
This guide focuses on employment discrimination and the extent to which the ADA charge process can be of help to people with psychiatric disabilities. This guide covers the general filing and investi... Details >
Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Frequently Asked Questions - Office of Disability Employment Policy
This page links to frequently asked questions related to the Office of Disability Employment Policy, an agency within the U. S. Department of Labor that provides national leadership to increase employ... Details >
Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor
Frequently Asked Questions About Job Accommodation Network
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor. JAN's mission is to facilitate the employment and retention of work... Details >
Frequently Asked Questions about the Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Program
This document answers frequently asked questions about the Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Program, a cost-effective way to help people who are blind or have other severe disabilities to achieve greater in... Details >
Frequently Asked Questions from the National Council on Disability
Frequently Asked Questions about The National Council on Disability are provided in this page.... Details >
Guide to Disability Income Insurance
Individual disability income insurance is designed to replace income when illness or injury stands in the way of earning a living. This booklet explains the various sources of disability income, what ... Details >
Handling your Psychiatric Disability in Work and School
Information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other employment and education issues for people with psychiatric disabilities. Answers questions about reasonable accommodation, laws a... Details >
Important Information for Women: Illnesses and Disabilities
This web site addresses a variety of issues that are of particular interest to women with disabilities. Users can find resources about critical health issues for a variety of disabilities including ph... Details >
Individuals with Disabilities Portal
JAN's mission is to facilitate the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing employers, employment providers, people with disabilities, their family members and other interest... Details >
Information and Websites Related to Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care
Links to federal, private and academic web sites with resources related to issues concerning the elderly, the working disabled, disabled children and those dealing with welfare reform.... Details >
Kids’ Quest on Disability and Health
Answers questions about what it is like to be disabled and the needs and opportunities for disabled children and adults.... Details >
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page
Also available in: Spanish
The mission of the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, birth defects, disability, and death resulting from i... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Also available in: Spanish
NICHCY is a national information center providing information and referrals to parents, educators, caregivers, advocates and others working to improve the lives of children with disabling conditions. ... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education
National Initiative on Effective Interventions for Infants and Young Children with Hearing Loss
The problem of insufficient healthcare services for infants and young children identified with hearing loss and their families has reached crisis proportion in America. The U.S. Department of Health a... Details >
Office on Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Respite Locator Service
This page provides information on how The National Respite Locator Service helps parents, caregivers, and professionals find respite services in their state and local area to match their specific need... Details >
Network Libraries for Blind and Physically Handicapped Individuals
An alphabetical listing of state library resources for individuals with disabilities.... Details >
New Freedom Initiative
This site is dedicated to providing visitors with information about one of the priorities of the Bush administration: eliminating the barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating ... Details >
Office on Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Non-Profit Organizations that Assist in Obtaining Prosthetic Limbs
A list of organizations that provide assistance to amputees and other physically challenged individuals who otherwise are unable to afford prosthetic care.... Details >
Office for Civil Rights General Information
This Web page provides links to copies of laws, regulations, fact sheets, and information on filing complaints for violations of civil rights. Topics covered include discrimination on the basis of ra... Details >
Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office on Disability: 508 Adherence
The Office on Disability (OD) 508 Adherence, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ensures all technology purchased by the federal government complies with federal standards for accessib... Details >
Office on Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office on Disability: Fact Sheets, Reports and Other Publications
The Office on Disability offers these publicaitons to help you learn about disability programs, policies and special initiatives they oversee to address the needs of over 54 million persons with disab... Details >
Office on Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office on Disability: Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities
The Office on Disability (OD) Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, promotes healthy living and addresses the health care challenges of person... Details >
Office on Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office on Disability: Homeownership
The Office on Disability (OD) Homeownership, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), improves opportunities for homeownership for persons with disabilities. This page links to information ... Details >
Office on Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office on Disability: Physical Fitness and Health: (I Can Do It, You Can Do It)
The Office on Disability (OD) Physical Fitness and Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ensures access to health care and access to physical fitness and wellness opportunities for per... Details >
Office on Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office on Disability: Programs and Initiatives
Visit this page to learn about the Office on Disability's coordination of disability programs, policies and special initiatives for 54 million persons with disabilities. ... Details >
Office on Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
One in Seven: Learning about Learning Disabilities
This site provides a quick overview of learning disabilities. Intended for parents who are concerned about their child’s learning problems, it will provide the information you will need to begin to he... Details >
Paralyzed Veterans of America Online Publications
Publications and resources for use by both veterans and their health care providers. Documents available fall under the following headings: patient advocacy and accessibility; self-help; clinical prac... Details >
People with Disabilities on Tribal Lands: Education, Health Care, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Independent Living
This project examined research on health, rehabilitation, independent living, and education issues that affect people with disabilities living in Indian Country. The report discusses views and perspec... Details >
People with Disabilities: Disaster
This page contains information designed to assist people with disabilities and medical concerns to prepare for disasters.... Details >
Products: Wheelchairs, Scooters and Components
Links to commercial wheelchair, scooter and components resources.... Details >
Program Locator: Special Olympics
Special Olympics is a grass-roots movement that empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities and provides year-round sports training and athlete competition through more than 200 Programs in 15... Details >
Providing Medical Evidence To The Social Security Administration For Individuals With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Guide For Health Professionals
When an individual with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS), applies for Social Security disability benefits, we must decide whether h... Details >
Publications: HEATH-National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities
This site provides publications and resources on a broad range of topics on postsecondary education and disabilities, including resource papers, fact sheets, newsletters, and more.... Details >
Quest: Difficulties Learning New Things
Find out about learning disabilities as you adventure on an Internet "quest." ... Details >
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Raising Seeing Eye Dogs
Information about the training and preparation of puppies to become seeing eye/guide dogs and the role that participating volunteer families play.... Details >
Reasonable Accommodations for People with Psychiatric Disabilities: An On-line Resource for Employers and Educators
Practical information about reasonable accommodations for people who have psychiatric disabilities. Includes news & advisories, regulations, FAQs, research, training and more.... Details >
Reproductive Health Information: Contraception
This article presents some of the risks that contraceptives pose for women with mobility impairments. Contraceptives discussed include the pill, progestin-only contraceptives, intrauterine device, and... Details >
Reproductive Health Information: Menopause and Related Midlife Health Problems
This article discusses menopause and related midlife health problems in women with mobility impairments. The article reviews what are some common perimenopausal changes, what major health problems inc... Details >
Resource Directory for Kids with Special Needs
The Resource Directory helps children with special needs by providing information on local resources in your area, such as healthcare, support groups and assistance programs.... Details >
Resources from the National Council on Disability
This page provides information on differents resources for people with disabilities.... Details >
Scooters
This fact sheet examines the factors in determining whether a scooter is an appropriate mobility aid, provides an overview of the basic components of scooters, and explores the various models and opti... Details >
Search NARIC's Instant Disability Information Center
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) provides information services to anyone interested in disability and rehabilitation issues. Use NARIC's Instant Disability Information Center to ... Details >
Social Security Benefits For People Living With HIV/AIDS
People with HIV/AIDS may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration under two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program for people who paid Social ... Details >
Social Security Disability Benefits
This booklet provides a general overview of the Social Security disability program. The information it contains is not intended to cover all provisions of the law. For specific information about your... Details >
Social Security Disability Programs
When you talk to the Social Security representative, two different disability programs may be discussed--Social Security disability insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability. Both of... Details >
Social Security: Working While Disabled...How We Can Help
If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits but still want to work, this booklet provides information to help you treat your dis... Details >
Social Security: How We Decide If You Are Still Disabled
A description of the review process that the Social Security Administration will undertake in order to make a decision about continuation of your SSI benefits.... Details >
Social Security: If You Are Blind Or Have Low Vision—How We Can Help
This leaflet will help you understand the rules so you can use them to help meet your life goals. We also identify those services that are available to help you get the most out of the Social Security... Details >
Social Security: What You Need To Know When You Get Disability Benefits
You might think that because the disability application process is over and your benefits are about to start, you no longer have to worry about Social Security. But what happens if your check doesn't ... Details >
State Resources: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
The National Disability Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities has provided this alphabetical listing of state offices where you can locate organizations and agencies within your state that ... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education
Tax Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled
Visit this ste for details about this tax credit which is available to certain qualifying taxpayers who are age 65 or older or disabled, and whose gross income and nontaxable social security or other ... Details >
Technical Assistance on Access Board Guidelines and Standards
This page links to technical assistance for guidelines and standards in general and in relation to facilties, transportation vehicles, and communication.... Details >
Access Board: United States Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
The Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, comm... Details >
The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000
This page provides information on service systems for individuals with developmental disabilities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States... Details >
The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities
U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona issued first Call to Action on disability. This Call to Action appeals to all Americans to help increase the quality of life for people with disabilities throug... Details >
Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Justice ADA Home Page
Users can search or browse this page for information on ADA issues or find specific settlement agreements, publications, or press releases. The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability ... Details >
U.S. Surgeon General Issues First Call to Action on Disability
This news release announces the release by the U.S. Surgeon General of the first Call to Action on disability. Developed by the Surgeon General in collaboration with the HHS Office on Disability, the ... Details >
Understanding Learning Disabilities: For Adults
This site provides information intended for adults; includes avenues to success at work, in relationships, and in the community.... Details >
Understanding Learning Disabilities: For Parents
This site provides a wealth of information for parents on understanding learning disabilities, negotiating the special education process and help for them and their child.... Details >
United Cerebral Palsy: Advocacy in Action
Visit this site if you will like information on how to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities but are not quite sure how to go about it. Learn advocacy tips that work on a national... Details >
Workforce Recruitment Program
The Workforce Recruitment Program aims to provide summer work experience, and in some cases full-time employment, for college students with disabilities. ... Details >
Working While Disabled -- A Guide to Plans For Achieving Self-Support (PASS)
PASS ( plan for achieving self--support) is designed to assist people with disabilities to acquire services or skills that will assist them to compete with able-bodied persons for an entry level job i... Details >