RESEARCH
Additional Resources Suggested by NIDRR
Listing of additional resources suggested by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).

ADA Technical Assistance Program
1-800-949-4232 V/TTY
Provides information, training, and technical assistance to businesses and agencies with responsibilities under the ADA and to people with disabilities who have rights under the ADA.

ABLEDATA Database Program
ABLEDATA's mission is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States.

Accessible Society Action Project (ASAP)
The Center for An Accessible Society is a national organization designed to focus public attention on disability and independent living issues by disseminating information developed through NIDRR-funded research to promote independent living.

Assistivetech.net
Assistivetech.net is an online information resource providing up-to-date, thorough information on assistive technologies, adaptive environments and community resources.

DisabilityInfo.gov
DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource that provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including civil rights, education, employment, housing, health, income support, technology, transportation and community life.

Disability Resources on the Internet
A good resource for all types of disability related information. Looking for help in your state or community? The Regional Resource Directory lists thousands of local agencies and organizations arranged by state and subdivided by topic.

Information Technology Technical Assistance and Training Center (ITTATC)
The ITTATC promotes the development of accessible electronic and information technology by providing technical assistance, training and information.

National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
800-346-2742
NARIC collects and disseminates the results of federally funded research projects to serve anyone, professional or lay person, who is interested in disability and rehabilitation. NARIC's literature collection, which also includes commercially published books, journal articles, and audiovisuals, averages around 200 new documents per month.

National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR)
NCDDR works with NIDRR grantees and stakeholders in disability research to expose the barriers to effective dissemination and search for ways to overcome them. NCDDR provides direct linkage to many funded NIDRR projects and publications.

Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
OSEP is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.

RESNA Technical Assistance Project
RESNA provides information and technical assistance to the 56 Assistive Technology Act state grantees. These grantees work to reduce barriers to the availability, acquisition, and use of assistive technology devices and services for individuals of all ages with disabilities.

Social Security Disability Benefits
Information about the various kinds of disability benefits available from the Social Security Administration and what to do if your claim is denied.

Student Financial Assistance
Information about the Department of Education's SFA grant and loan program.

Trace R & D Center
The Trace Center is currently working on ways to make standard information technologies and telecommunications systems more accessible and usable by people with disabilities.

The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
RSA supports state vocational rehabilitation programs that give people with disabilities the education, job training, and job-placement services they need to gain meaningful employment.

U.S. Census Bureau Disability Data
The U. S. Census Bureau provides analysis of disability data from the Decennial Census and from the Survey on Income and Program Participation.


 
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