Access Board Independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities
Accessibility in Distance Education addresses handicapped issues in offering distance education
ADA Homepage comprehensive information on the ADA, interpretation, enforcement, new or proposed regulations, technical assistance program
All things Web: Could Helen Keller read your page? Discusses how to make Web pages accessible to people with visual disabilities and to people with physical disabilities. Also discusses how to minimize load time of Web pages and general Web design fundamentals
Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) A national network of technology resource centers and technology vendors dedicated to connecting children and adults with disabilities to technology tools
American Foundation for the Blind
American Association of People with Disabilities
Assisting People with Disabilities in a Disaster from FEMA
Blindness Resource Center an annotated directory of Websites dealing with issues of Internet access for the blind. The categories include accessible Web design, LYNX Web browser use, Net Tamer, access resources, Unix access, Java access, Windows access, and other blindness links
Cornucopia of Disability Information covers a wide range of topics including education, statistics, government documents, computer access, laws, books, aging, assistive technology, and universal design
Deaf America Reads
Deaf Resource Library "collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about Deaf cultures in Japan and the United States"
DeafChat.com chat rooms
DeafKids.com chat, news, articles, information
Deaf Notes an electronic discussion group on issues of interest to people with hearing disabilities
Deaf Resource Library Covers all sorts of deaf and hard-of-hearing-related topics and discusses deaf culture in the United States and Japan. Includes connections to magazines and newspapers dealing with deaf issues, TDD directories, mail-order catalogs that cater to the deaf, deaf-blind issues and resources, the ADA, how to make Web pages accessible, resources for the hard-of-hearing and the late deafened, deaf-owned businesses, and Web pages of members of the deaf community
Disability from the UK
Disability Info.gov comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources
Disabled Peoples' International
DO-IT Lists programs for high-school students with disabilities who are pursuing academics and careers. This site covers the use of technology to maximize independence, productivity, and participation of people with disabilities; includes development resources for Web accessible design
EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information)
Empowerment Zone information on how to find assistive technology, civil rights, education, relationships, sexuality, and housing for people with disabilities
Freedom Clearinghouse Our Mission is to use the Olmstead decision to free all law abiding people with disabilities from institutions to live in the community
H-Disability explores the multitude of historical issues surrounding the experience and phenomenon of 'disability.'
Information Technology and Disabilities A refereed journal concerning the theoretical issues surrounding the development and effective use of new and emerging technologies by computer users with disabilities. It can be read on the Web
Job Accommodation Network consulting service that provides information about job accommodations for people with disabilities and the employability of people with disabilities
Justice for All "formed to defend and advance disability rights and programs in the 104th Congress"
Learning Disabilities Association of America devoted to defining and finding solutions to the broad spectrum of learning problems and issues, such as attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, transitional concerns, and testing
Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped a free library program that circulates Braille and recorded materials to eligible borrowers through a network of cooperating regional and subregional (local) libraries. Reading materials and playback machines are sent to borrowers and returned to libraries by postage-free mail
Listen Up Web Developed as a resource to parents, teachers and speech pathologists, this site contains a comprehensive series of links for auditory, speech, language, deaf, and vestibular disorders
Low Vision Gateway created as a starting point for accessing information on the Web related to low vision and blindness. This site is sponsored by the Internet Low Vision Society
National Association of The Deaf
National Federation of the Blind Provides public education about blindness, information and referral services, scholarships, literature, and publications about blindness. Also provides information on aids, appliances and other adaptive equipment for the blind, advocacy services, and protection of civil rights. Contains links to Braille, guide dogs, scholarships, and other services for the blind
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
National Rehabilitation Information Center Covers topics about rehabilitation, such as research projects, organizations, databases, directories, guides to periodicals on rehabilitation, assistive technology, and Internet resources
Recording For The Blind & Dyslexic a comprehensive source of material and equipment designed to support the education and professional goals of individuals unable to read standard printed text
Red Book on Employment Support "Guide to Employment Support available to People with Disabilities under the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Programs"
Sign Language Browser, American
Social Security Handbook
Students With Disabilities in Postsecondary Education Statistical Analysis Report: A Profile of Preparation, Participation, and Outcomes
W3C on Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility Initiative from the W3C
Web Accessibility Links
World Association of Persons with Disabilities