DisabilityInfo.gov provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. You can begin your search by visiting any of the nine subject areas at the top of this page. To find disability resources in your state just click on the Find State and Local Resources map located in each of these subject areas. www.disabilityinfo.gov
Apple Accessibility: For more than 20 years, Apple has provided new and innovative solutions for people with disabilities, allowing them to access — and enjoy using — advanced technology products such as the Mac, iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. http://www.apple.com/accessibility/
The goal of the Disability Resource Directory is to provide a current, comprehensive and annotated directory of resources for the Disabled community.
Links are listed alphabetically. Although the main focus of this site will be Disabilities, these resources will also include some Medical and Health links http://www.disability-resource.com/disabilityresource.html
LDS Disability Resources This Web section on disabilities has been created to offer support, comfort, and an increased level of acceptance toward those with disabilities. Those individuals who live with a disability, their caregivers, as well as leaders, teachers, and members may find within this site additional understanding of specific disabilities and some of the difficulties faced by those involved. www.disabilities.lds.org/
e-Bility offers easy access to a wide range of information, resources, services and products of interest to people with disability, their families and carers, health professionals and service providers in the disability sector. http://www.ebility.com/
Autism Society of America, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. http://www.autism-society.org
At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.
We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. http://www.autismspeaks.org/
The mission of National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members of welcoming communities. http://www.ndss.org/
The mission of the National Association of the Deaf is to preserve, protect, and promote the civil, human, and linguistic rights of deaf Americans. The advocacy scope of the NAD is broad, covering the breadth of a lifetime and impacting future generations in the areas of early intervention, education, employment, health care, technology, telecommunications, youth leadership, and more. http://www.nad.org
The National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. http://www.nfb.org/
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network. http://www.ucp.org/
TraumaticBrainInjury is a project of TraumaticBrainInjury.com, LLC. Our mission is to be the leading internet resource for education, advocacy, research and suport for brain injury surviviors, their families, and medical and rehabilitation professionals. http://www.traumaticbraininjury.com/
DDR is dedicated to meeting the needs of children with developmental delays in sensory, motor, language, social, and emotional areas. DDR is the one resource network integrating conventional and holistic approaches for parents and professionals who support children with special needs. http://www.devdelay.org/
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others. http://www.chadd.org/
Teach Me To Talk The purpose of this site is to provide information about language development to parents of late talkers and the professionals who work with them. As a speech-language pathologist with over 15 years experience working with young children with language delays and as a mother of three, I know first-hand what works, and even more importantly, what doesn’t! My goal is simple. I want you to be able to read this advice and put these techniques into practice TODAY to make sure that you’re doing your part in helping the children in your life learn to communicate. http://teachmetotalk.com
