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Ability OnLine Support Network
http://www.abilityonline.org/
Info: Ability OnLine is a friendly and safe computer friendship network
where children and youth with disabilities or chronic illnesses connect to each
other as well as to their friends, family members, caregivers and supporters.
Free and easy to use.
AbleTV
http://www.abletv.net
Info: The first global TV network for people with disabilities... On
theWeb! AbleTV.net brings you the activities, information and assistive
technologies of the disabled community in streaming video with audio
description and close captioning.
About.com:
Parenting Children with Special Needs
http://specialchildren.about.com/
Info: Information,
articles, support and resources for parents of children with special
needs.
Accomplishments-n-Achievements
Archive
http://www.members.tripod.com/AnAhomepage
Info: The AnA Archives hosts a collection of art, literary and creative
works of we who are differently abled, live with chronic illnesses and pain.
People sharing talents, skills, ideas and dreams: poetry, prose,
personal stories, photography, recipes, paintings, drawings and handicraft from
around the globe.
ADA Game
http://www.adagame.org
Info: The ADA Game simulates how advocacy can promote positive changes in
communities. Players take on the role of advocates for disability rights in one
of eight virtual communities in the Southeastern United States and work together
to improve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in their
communities in the areas of: Program Access, Public Accommodations,
Transportation, Employment, and Communication. The ADA Game is free and
available for anyone to play at any time.
adapolice
http://www.adapolice.org
Info: adapolice is a resource for referral and information about your
rights as a person with a disability living in the USA.
Audacity Magazine
http://audacitymagazine.com
Info: Audacity Magazine is an online news and entertainment magazine
geared toward the disability community in the United States and the world. As
such Audacity covers issues pertaining to life with a disability through the
prism of disability to expose the public at large to the attitudes of those with
physical challenges. In addition to covering issues related to disability,
Audacity writes stories pertaining to topical issues not directly related to
disability per se, those stories give writers and the disability community a
chance to express their opinions. Audacity Magazine's staff is made up
entirely of people with varying disabilities.
B
Bandaids and Blackboards
http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/fleitas/contents.html
Info: Web site about growing up with medical problems from the perspective
of children and teens. Information, stories, poetry, art, photos.
Brave Kids
http://www.bravekids.org/
Info: On-line resources for children with chronic, life-threatening
illnesses or disabilities.
Center for an Accessible Society
http://www.accessiblesociety.org/index.shtml
Info: A communications clearinghouse providing journalists credible
information and quotable sources on national disability policy and independent
living issues.
Chewing the Fat
http://davehingsburger.blogspot.com/
Info: Dave Hingsburger is a long time disability professional and advocate
for people with disabilities. Chewing the Fat is Dave's online column -
also known as a "blog".
Child Advocacy Central
http://www.childadcentral.org
Info: The “Child Advocacy Central” internet project was developed by the
University of Washington Child Advocacy Clinic and the Washington State
Children’s Justice Interdisciplinary Task Force (CJITF). The latter is a
statewide organization of individuals appointed by the Secretary of the
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to improve child welfare
practice in Washington. The Children’s Administration of DSHS funded the
development of two one-stop shop child welfare websites. “Child Advocacy
Central” educates lay people and practitioners, enabling them to advocate
effectively on behalf of the children they work with. “Foster Youth Central”
encourages adolescents in the foster care system to learn about the system
designed to help them, allowing them to be better and more forceful advocates
for themselves. This project was developed in collaboration with the Northwest
Institute for Children and Families at the University of Washington School of
Social Work.
Community for All Toolkit -
Resources for Supporting Community Living - Web Version
http://thechp.syr.edu/toolkit
Info: This tool kit provides: General information to strengthen real
community inclusion; background information for advocates involved in campaigns
to close institutions; general information on community services, and resources
for finding out more; material to counter arguments commonly used by
pro-institution advocates; sample position papers, letters to the editor, op-ed
pieces, and other materials that can be adapted for your own use; ideas for
organizing and advocacy; information about policy and governmental action, and
strategies that states can use in closing institutions.
DDDigest.com
Info: Washington State based on-line newsletter supporting a
"continuum of care" that includes state-operated institutions for
people with developmental disabilities. DDDigest.com
provides a monthly summary of news for families, advocates, and caregivers of
people with developmental disabilities.
The Design Linc
http://www.designlinc.com
Info: Website dedicated to accessibility building design resources.
Information on where to find what you need; i.e., products, technical
information, government agencies and other resources which can assist in
designing the right environment.
DirectoryKids.com
http://www.directorykids.com
Info: DirectoryKids.com is a kid directory for parents. Although, this
site contains web pages to purely children web sites such as children's games
and activities, this site also contains web pages to topics such as child
support and child abuse.
Disability Information for Students
and Professionals
http://www.abilityinfo.com/
Info: News, jobs, and discussion resource for students from around the
world studying to support and work for individuals with disabilities.
Disability
is Natural
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/
Info: Web site for families of children with disabilities and
self-advocates alike, focusing on de-stigmatizing disability and civil rights of
people with disabilities. Information about articles, publications and
events available through this site.
Disability Poetry Online
http://www.expage.com/page/crippoems
Info: "A Place To Share Our Minds And Clear Our Minds".
Place you can post, and read other people's, disability-related poetry.
Disability and Sexuality
http://www.disabledsex.org
Info: A resource for both the disabled and able-bodied communities, for breaking
down stereotypes, raising awareness, and inspiring those with physical and
mental impairments to understand and appreciate their sexuality
Disability World
http://www.disabilityworld.org
Info: Articles on wide range of subjects: art, independent living, adaptive
technology, legislature, employment, also women and youth issues. Current
news related to people with disabilities, and updated list of Conferences &
Events around the world. Addresses topics including: independent
living, access and technology, employment, government and legislation, arts and
media, women, children and youth, news, and publication reviews.
Disabled Friends
http://www.disabledfriends.com
Info: A unified area that is proactive in creating friendships, sharing
views, news and information amongst its membership. It provides an entertainment
& message centre, as with numerous interactive community talk rooms, discussions
forums, links and information resources, with the ability to create personal
profiles through text, audio & video clips. Based in the UK.
Disabledperson.com
http://www.disabledperson.com
Info: On-line magazine with articles, poetry, editorials and other
information for and about people with disabilities.
Disabled Online Users
Association (DOUA)
http://www.doua.info
Info: The Disabled Online Users Association (DOUA) was established
as a way to bring technology to the differently-abled by means of one-on-one
support, resources, motivation, and whenever possible, financial assistance. The
core of DOUA consists of both differently-abled and perfectly-abled folks who
just want to "give something back" and/or to assist those with disabilities that
would otherwise be considered shut-ins or that live at or below the poverty
level. Main focus is to assist people in becoming financially independent.
e-Buddies
http://www.ebuddies.org
Info: e-Buddies is one of the six programs offered by Best Buddies.
e-Buddies fulfills the mission of Best Buddies by facilitating e-mail
friendships between children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their
peers who do not have intellectual disabilities. Individuals are matched in
e-mail friendships based on age, gender, geography, and similar interests.
e-Buddies never matches individuals that reside in the same state. We ask
members to e-mail each other at least once a week.
EFM Connections
http://www.efmconnections.org
EFMconnections provides information on services and resources available to
military families with special medical or educational needs. The programs and
services are provided both by military and by non-military sources.
EFMconnections also provides email capabilities to assist in contacting a point
of contact at the next duty station.
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Family Village
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
Info: Global internet community that integrates information, resources,
and communication opportunities for persons with mental retardation and other
disabilities, their families, and those who provide services and support for
them. Extensive resources, including informational resources on specific
diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive
recreational activities, education, worship, health issues,
disability-related media and literature, and much more. Disability-related
discussion boards and chat rooms on-line.
Family
Support America
http://www.familysupportamerica.org/
Info: Family
Support America, formerly Family Resource Coalition of America, promotes family
support as the nationally recognized movement to strengthen and support families
and places the principles of family support practice at the heart of every
setting in which children and families are present. By identifying and
connecting individuals and organizations that have contact with families; by
providing technical assistance, training and education, conferences, and
publications; and by promoting the voice of families, Family Support America is
taking family support to scale as the national strategy for ensuring the
well-being of our children today and in the years to come.
Family Voices Home Page
Web: http://www.familyvoices.org
Info: National, grassroots clearinghouse for information and education
concerning the health care of children with special health needs. Assistance in
advocacy for children on personal and national level, especially with regard to
healthcare issues (accurate diagnosis and routine treatment and monitoring;
life-sustaining technology, treatment, and medicines throughout their lives).
On-line handbook on how to advocate for your child, bi-monthly newsletter for
members.
Half the Planet
http://www.halftheplanet.com
Info: News, legislative issues, community boards, and a resource directory,
where the entire disability community can access reliable services and products,
connect with peer support, and keep up with disability-related news and
information all day every day.
iCan.com
http://www.ican.com
Info: The disability community has yet to find a central community online
to call home. iCan.com, strives to be such a place where people affected by
disabilities can take advantage of the community building power of the Internet.
A one-stop resource for information, guidance, conversation and companionship.
They partner with businesses and non-profits, and provide disability
news and information.
Independent living USA
Web: http://www.ilusa.com
Info: Current news and articles relating to people with disabilities,
directory of Independent Living centers in the country, calendar of events and
chat-room on-line.
Making Your Case
http://www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/makingyourcase
Info: On-line self-study course designed to help people with developmental
disabilities and their families create positive change through advocacy.
Designed to help people tell their stories in writing and in person; to identify
the policymakers who can help bring about change; write effective letters and
e-mails; conduct productive meetings with policymakers; give effective testimony
and answer questions; and organize with others to address community issues.
ParentMap
http://www.parentmap.com
Info: Monthly Newsmagazine and Online Resource for Seattle & Eastside
Parents
Parents with Disabilities Online
http://www.disabledparents.net
Info: Website maintained by a parent with disability for parents with
disability. Information, support and resources, also list of Adaptive
Parenting Aids - custom-made or existing products that have been fabricated on
an individual basis for parents with disabilities. Section called 'Our Stories'
contains contributions from other parents with disabilities.
Research Information on Independent
Living (RIIL) Web Casts
http://www.ilru.org/ku-ilru/online/Webcast.html
Info: Live and archived web casts on topics of interests to people
with disabilities, including self-determination, health care, research, the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other topics.
Respite and Crisis Care Coalition of
Washington (RCCCWA) Resource Guide
http://www.arcofkingcounty.org/respite
Info: Information to share with caregivers about locating respite
resources in King County.
Susan's Sex Support Site
Web: http://sexsupport.org/
Info: Every person experiences sexuality differently and needs different information. Most of what is available regarding sexuality and disability on websites is not easily accessed by those whose disabilities impair their ability to read. This site is designed to meet the needs of these people and the people who care about them - personally or professionally. Note: Everyone is welcome to use this site to learn the facts about sex and relationships. Although initially designed for persons with learning disabilities, it has expanded to include people of all ages, abilities, and sexual orientations.
Tell-Us-Your-Story.com
http://www.tell-us-your-story.com
Info: Disability discussion forum; the site will post your stories, but
also links to writing tools (writing tips, translation) available on the
internet and offers posting tips advice on copy-writing etc. Over
1,000 stories, 75 discussions, weekly e-mail digest. Maintained by a
professional specializing in developing, marketing and facilitating Web-based
communities for disability audiences.
Understanding Problem Behavior - An
Interactive Tutorial
http://serc.gws.uky.edu/pbis
Info: Understanding Behavior: An Interactive Tutorial provides a basic
introduction to the behavioral model. By understanding and applying the
behavioral model, you will increase the likelihood of intervening successfully
with problem behaviors.
University of California at Berkeley
Media Resources Center - Disability/Arts
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/disability.html#arts
Info: University of California based center - wide resource on media listings.
Lists/describes films and videos which address different aspects of
disabilities; listing divided into categories:
Physical/Physiological Disability, Disability and the Arts, Physical Disability
in the Movies. Separate link to Mental Disability and Psychiatry in the
Movies.
Victims of Crime with Disabilities Resource Guide
http://wind.uwyo.edu/resourceguide
Info: Resources database (searchable database of products and services
focusing on victims of crime with disabilities); Calendar (comprehensive listing
of conferences, trainings, and related events); Newsletter (monthly publication
highlighting the latest issues, products, events, and more); Funding
Opportunities (a listing of current grant, foundation, scholarship, and award
opportunities); Discussions (threaded discussions on various topics, issues,
solutions, resources and events).
Washington Yellow Pages for Kids
with Disabilities
http://www.fetaweb.com/help/wa.htm
Info: Includes many resources
- government programs, grassroots organizations, and parent support groups.
Windchime Walker
http://www.windchimewalker.net
Info: A woman artist/activist's creative responses to disability and life.
Follow her illustrated daily online journal; decorate canes and walkers; connect
art to activism; experience the healing power of poems and stories.
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This page last updated:
Sunday, November 25, 2007