ABLE DATA 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Tel.: (800)227-0216
Fax: (301)608-8958
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http://www.abledata.com Sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) of the U.S. Department of Education; provides information on more than 27,000 assistive technology products, including detailed descriptions of each product, price and company information.
Alliance for Technology Access2175 East Francisco Boulevard, Suite L
San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel.: (415)455-4575 or (800)455-7970
Fax: (415)455/0654
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http://www.ataccess.orgA network of community-based resource centers; provides information and support services to children and adults with disabilities and helps to increase their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies.
Center for Accessible Technology2547 8th Street, 12A
Berkeley, CA 94710-2568
Tel.: (510)841-3224
Fax: (510)841-7956
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http://www.cforat.orgProvides information and services supporting technology use and assessment of hardware and software for persons with disabilities; also builds the community's capacity to support the assistive technology user.
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)39 Cross Street
Peabody, MA 01960
Tel: (978)531-8555
Fax: (978)531-0192
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http://www.cast.orgAn educational, not-for-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people, including those with disabilities; develops learning models, approaches and tools that are usable by a wide range of learners.
Closing the GapComputer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 68
526 Main Street
Henderson, MN 56044
Tel.: (507)248-3294
Fax: (507)248-3810
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http://www.closingthegap.comProvides information about the use of computer-related technology by and for persons with disabilities; provides referrals for students with disabilities; conducts annual conference on the use of technology to support students with disabilities.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209-1903
Tel.: (703)524-6686
Dedicated to improving the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology; maintains listing of State Assistive Technology Programs. Services include an annual conference and publications.
The College OptionAssociation on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) University of Massachusetts- Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
Tel.: (617)287-3880
Fax: (617)287-3882
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http://www.ahead.orgAn organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities; provides information resources and training on issues related to disabilities.
Educational Testing ServiceRosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08541
Tel.: (609)921-9000
Fax: (609)734-5410
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http://www.ets.org/disability.htmlProvides information about ETS policies and procedures related to serving individuals with disabilities, including information about accommodations for Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Federal Student Aid Information CenterP.O. Box 84
Washington, D.C 20044
Tel.: (800)433-3243
http://www.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml?src=lnProvides information about student financial aid for college.
The College Option Web Sites
Campus Tours
http://www.campustours.comProvides links to web pages of hundreds of colleges and universities.
The College Boardhttp://www.collegeboard.com/homepage/0,,,00%2ben-USS_01DBC.htmlProvides information about how to begin the college search, prepare for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), as well as helpful financial information on paying for college.
College NEThttp://www.collegenet.comProvides descriptions, homepages and applications for numerous colleges and universities.
Common Applicationhttp://www.commonapp.orgOffers an online application form that is accepted by over 200 colleges in the U.S.
Embark.comhttp://www.embark.com/ugrad.aspContains articles and tools to help students select a college.
Disability Rights and Legal AssistanceADA Information LineU.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 66738
Washington, DC 20035-6738
Tel.: (202)514-0301 or (800)514-0301
Answers questions about Title II (public services) and Title III (public accommodations) of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Provides materials and technical assistance on the provisions of the ADA.
ADA Technical Assistance ProgramsU.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Tel/TTY: (800)949/4232
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/taprog.htm Federally funded regional resource centers that provide information and referral, technical assistance, public awareness, and training on all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Calls to the 800 number will be automatically routed to the technical assistance center in the caller's region.
Also provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through a toll-free ADA Information Line: (800)514-0301 (voice); (800)514-0383 (TDD)
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/infoline.htmDisability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)2212 6th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710-2219
Tel/TTY: (510)644-2555
Fax: (510-841)8645
Email:
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http://www.dredf.orgA national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.
The ED LAW CenterP.O. Box 81-7327
Hollywood, FL 33081-1327.
Tel.: (954)966-4489
Fax: (954)966-8561
http://www.edlaw.netProvides information on special education law and offers listing of attorneys.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)1801 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20507-0001
Tel.: (800)669-4000
TD (800)669-6820
http://www.eeoc.gov Federal agency that provides assistance with discrimination complaints about employment.
Wrightslawhttp://wrightlaw.comProvides information about advocacy.
National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems900 Second Street, NE, Suite 211
Washington, DC 20002
Tel.: (202)408-9514
Fax: (202)408-9520
Email:
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http://www.protectionandadvocacy.comProtection and Advocacy (P&A) and Client Assistance Program (CAP) make up a nationwide network of disability rights agencies that provide literature on legal issues and referrals to programs that advocate for the right of people with disabilities. P&A agencies provide legal representation and other advocacy services to persons with disabilities. CAP provides information and assistance to individuals seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services under the Rehabilitation Act. Callers to the above number will be referred to P&A and CAP programs in their area.
Employment and Counseling Services Job Accommodation Network (JAN)West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6080
Morgantown, WV 26506-6080
Tel/TTY: (800)526-7234
http://www.jan.wvu.eduProvides information about job accommodations and employment of persons with disabilities. Also provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Offers individualized information packet to employers, rehabilitation professionals and persons with disabilities.
Mainstream, Inc.6930 Carroll Avenue
Suite 240
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Tel.: (301)891-8777
Fax: (301)891-8778
Email:
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http://www.mainstreaminc.orgProvides specialized services and links people with disabilities to employers and service providers.
Employment Web Sites
America's Job Bank
http://www.ajb.dni.usUseful both for job seekers and employers; offers job announcements, talent banks and information about getting a job.
Career Connectionshttp://www.career.comPosts job announcements and an online application form; hosts cyber job fairs.
Finding Your Career: The Holland Interest Inventoryhttp://icpac.Indiana.edu/infoseries/is-50.htmIncludes information on self-assessing one's skills and matching them to careers.
Marriott Foundationhttp://www.MarriottFoundation.org/Provides information on job opportunities for teenagers and young adults with disabilities.
Online Career Resourceshttp://www.jobhunt.org/slocareers/resources.htmlContains assessment tools, tutorials, labor market information, etc.
O*Net: The Department of Labor's Occupational Information Networkhttp://www.doleta.gov/programs/adtrain.aspUseful for job seekers, employers and teachers; has career information and links to government resources.
Peterson's Education and Career Centerhttp://www.petersons.comContains postings for full- and part-time jobs as well as summer job opportunities.
GED TestingGeneral Educational Development (GED) Testing ServiceAmerican Council on Education
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC 20036
Tel.: (202)939-9475
http://www.acenet.edu/calec/ged/intro-TT.html Provides information about the GED tests, test sites and application process.
Independent LivingIndependent Living Research Utilization Program (ILRU)2323 South Shepherd, Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77019
Tel.: (713)520-0232
TD (713)520-5136
Fax: (713)520-5785
http://www.ilru.orgA national resource center for information, training, research and technical assistance in independent living; produces and disseminates materials, develops and conducts training and publishes a monthly newsletter; provides a listing of Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs) in each state.
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
1916 Wilson BoulevardSuite 209
Arlington, VA 22201
Tel.: (703)525-3406
TTY: (703)525-4153
Fax: (703)525-3409
Email:
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http://www.ncil.orgProvides referrals to independent living facilities around the nation; advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society.
Literacy ProgramsNational Institute for Literacy (NIFL)1775 I Street, NW, Suite 730
Washington, DC 20006-2401
Tel.: (202)233-2025
http://www.nifl.govWorks to build and strengthen a comprehensive, unified system for literacy in the U.S. Maintains a national literacy hotline ((800)228-8813) that provides information about local and state literacy programs.
Special EducationOffice of Special Education ProgramsU.S. Department of Education
330 C Street, S.W.
Mary E. Switzer Building
Washington, DC 20202
Tel.: (202)205-5507
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/index.htmlAdministers programs and projects relating to the free appropriate public education of all children and young adults with disabilities, from birth through age 21; provides information and publications about disabilities and special education.
Special Education Resources on the Internethttp://www.hood.edu/seri/serihome.htmContains links to information about definitions, legal issues, and teaching and learning related to learning disabilities.
Study SkillsStudy Skills Web Sitehttp://www.ci.maryville.tn.us/mhs/studyskills/index.htmContains information on developing study skills for high school students.
Support NetworksAmerican Coaching AssociationP.O. Box 353
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Tel and Fax: (610)825-4505
http://www.americoach.comLinks people who want coaching with people who do coaching; coaches help individuals to set goals, accept limitations and acknowledge strengths, develop social skills and create strategies that enable them to be more effective in managing their day-to-day lives.
Support Networks Web SitesLD Pridehttp://ldpride.netProvides information about learning disabilities and offers support through bulletin boards and chat services.
Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) http://www.ocde.k12.ca.us/PAL/index2.htmlA California-based outreach program for elementary, intermediate and high school students.
Peer Resources Network http://www.peer.ca/peer.html A Canadian organization that offers training, educational resources, and consultation to those interested in peer helping and education. Their resources section has information on books, articles and videos.
Teens Helping Teenshttp://www.ldteens.orgA resource site for teens operated by students with dyslexia; provides information about the disability, study tips and a support network.
General InformationClearinghouse on Disability InformationOffice of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
U.S. Department of Education
330 C Street, SW
Mary E. Switzer Building
Washington, DC 20202-2524
Tel.: (202)205-8241
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/index.html National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)Academy for Educational Development
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013-1492
Tel/TTY: (800)695-0285
Email:
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http://www.nichcy.orgA national information and referral center; provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues to families, educators and other professionals, with a special focus on children and youth (birth to age 22).
General Information Web SitesDisability Directhttp://www.disabilityinfo.govProvides one-stop online access to resources, services, and information available throughout the federal government to Americans with disabilities, their families, employers and service providers; also promotes awareness of disability issues to the general public.
LD Online http://www.ldonline.orgA rich source of information about learning disabilities; has links, chat rooms and books for consumers, educators, counselors and students.
Roads to Learning
http://www.ala.org/roadsRun by the American Library Association, this site works to raise public awareness about learning disabilities.
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