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Center for Autism Research Gallery
Web site features works of art by individuals on the autism spectrum. It is designed to inspire those with disabilities to pursue their interests and talents as well as to show the public the remarkable talents of individuals on the autism spectrum.
Design for Accessibility: A Cultural Administrator's Handbook
This resource from the National Endowment for the Arts is designed to help museum curators and other staff members comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and assist them in making access an integral part of their organization's planning, mission, programs, outreach, meetings, budget and staffing.
Disability History Museum
Virtual museum that promotes understanding about the historical experience of people with disabilities by recovering, chronicling and interpreting their stories.
FDR Memorial: FDR's Struggle with Disability
Information from the National Park Service on the FDR memorial.
History Through Deaf Eyes
Developed by Gallaudet University, History Through Deaf Eyes is a traveling social history exhibition aligning nearly 200 years of United States history with the experiences of deaf people.
Museum of disABILITY History
Contains virtual exhibits documenting various aspects of the history of individuals with disabilities, as well as an extensive bibliography.
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Office for AccessAbility
The Office for AccessAbility works to make the arts accessible for people with disabilities, older adults, veterans and people living in institutions.
Self-Employment for Artists with Disabilities
This fact sheet from the Job Accommodations Network provides information about careers in the arts, and how self-employment can be a good, profitable career choice for many people with disabilities. This link opens a Word Document.
Smithsonian Access: A Free Guide for Visitors
Quick-reference accessibility information for all of the Smithsonian's 16 museums and other public facilities, such as the locations of companion care restrooms and general information about parking and transportation to the museums.
Smithsonian Accessibility Maps
Maps showing disabled access entrances to Smithsonian museums.
Smithsonian Artifacts Relating to Disability
Links to information on artifacts related to the disability rights movement that are currently at the Smithsonian, including Helen Keller's watch and Ed Roberts's wheelchair.
Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design
Information from the Smithsonian on how to create exhibitions that are accessible for all people.
Smithsonian Visitor Information: Visitors with Disabilities
Information on programs and services offered by the Smithsonian for people with disabilities.
The Disability Rights Movement
The ongoing struggle by people with disabilities to gain full access to American society is an important part of our heritage. This online exhibit from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History looks at the efforts of people with disabilities to secure the civil rights guaranteed to all Americans.
U.S. Capitol Building Accessibility Information
The Congressional Special Services Office (CSSO) provides a variety of services for staff and visitors with disabilities including adaptive tours of the Capitol building, wheelchair loans and interpreting services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
VSA Arts
An international nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a society where people with disabilities (including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities) can learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts.
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