“Serving Chicago since 1980, Access Living is a nonresidential Center for Independent Living for people with all types of disabilities. Access Living programs and services promote the empowerment, independence and inclusion of people with all types of disabilities in every aspect of community life.”...
Access Living
Topics: Disability, Resources
AccessibleNYC
Topics: Disability, Resources
Planning a trip to New York City? This site will help you find the destinations, services, reataurants, hotels, stores and more – all accessible. Watch out – NYC has its eyes on being the number one destination for travelers with disabilities....
disABILITY Information and Resources
Topics: Disability, Resources
A website with a well organized list of resources for people living with a disability. The site owner, Jim Lubin, chose the website name makoa which is a Hawaiian word that means courageous....
Disability Insurance Statistics Bank
Topics: Disability, Resources
Although this is a private insurance company, the web page presents useful statistics and raises a valid point when considering disability insurance. “Individual Disability Insurance from Principal Life Insurance Company helps clients protect their most valuable asset – their ability to work and earn an income. The following statistics support...
Disability Network of New York City
Topics: Disability, Resources
“The Disabilities Network of New York City brings people, organizations, government and industry together to find soultions to the problems faced by New Yorkers with physical, visual and hearing disabilities. We work for full inclusion of people with disabilities into the vast civic, social and economic life of New York City.” Promoters...
Disability Statistics / Cornell University
Topics: Disability, Resources
Find Disability Statistics: Select a statistic below to access the disability statistics interactive search tool....
Disability Statistics Center
Topics: Disability, Resources
“The Disability Statistics Center produces and disseminates policy-relevant statistical information on the demographics and status of people with disabilities in American society. The Center’s work focuses on how that status is changing over time with regard to employment, access to technology, health care, community-based services, and other aspects of independent...
DisabilityGuide.org
Topics: Disability, Resources
“DisabilityGuide.org is the Washington, DC and New York City metro area’s premiere online disability information resource, and it’s FREE. Our mission is to create a user-friendly, information-packed resource targeted at helping those with disabilities find the information they need.”...
DisabilityInfo.gov
Topics: Disability, Resources
Connecting the disability community to information and opportunities. Topics include: benefits, civil rights, community life, education, emergency preparedness, employment, health, housing, technology and transportation....
Disaboom
Topics: Disability, Resources
Community! For people touched by disabilities, be it amputee, caregiver, disabled veteran, or those interested in exploring adaptive sports, accessible travel, or any other disability-related topic. This website provides lifestyle articles, blogs, forums, health information and shared knowledge. Great resource for expertise and community....
DRDF: Disability Research and Design Foundation
Topics: Disability, Resources
“DRDF believes that the society needs to be conductive in order to be inclusive and universal. It is the environment that renders people disabled and not the medical impairments. the traditional and conservative definition if disability is fast changing around the world with the able and disabled securing equal rights...
Easter Seals Disability Services
Topics: Disability, Resources
“Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for nearly 90 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve...
ICDRI, International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
Topics: Disability, Resources
“ICDRI seeks to increase opportunities for people with disabilities by identifying barriers to participation in society and promoting best practices and universal design for the global community.” Website includes: knowledge base, resources, best practices, education, outreach and community....
Infinitec, Inc.
Topics: Disability, Resources
The Mission of Infinitec is to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology. The Infinitec staff helps people with disabilities find and get access to information, technology services, training, assistive equipment and specialists by creating partnerships that maximize resources. Assistive technology is any...
Let Kids Play
Topics: Disability, Resources
“Founder, Mara Kaplan is an educator, mom of a child with disabilities and seasoned advocate for inclusive play. Learn more about Mara. Let Kids Play is a consulting firm that works with manufacturers, communities, non-profits, park districts, retail stores, and parents on projects and strategies that ensure that all children...
MortgageLoan.com
Topics: Disability, Resources
Housing & Mortgages for People with Disabilities: Make sure to read through this useful guide and use the links for more info....
National Organization on Disability
Topics: Disability, Resources
“The mission of the National Organization on Disability (NOD) is to expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. Just over one-third of working-age Americans with disabilities are employed. That’s barely half the employment rate of the general...
New Horizons Un-Limited Inc.
Topics: Disability, Resources
It is the mission of New Horizons Un-Limited to make information and life experiences accessible to individuals with lifelong disabilities. We provide access to informational and technological tools to ensure that all people, no matter their ability may have access to all that life has to offer....
NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
Topics: Disability, Resources
“The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities works hand-in-hand with other City agencies to assure that the voice of the disabled community is represented and that City programs and policies address the needs of people with disabilities. We have developed a number of informative brochures and directories that detail programs,...
Ouch! It’s s disability thing.
Topics: Disability, Resources
“Ouch! is a website from the BBC that reflects the lives and experiences of disabled people. It has articles, blogs, a very busy messageboard and an award-winning downloadable radio show – The Ouch Podcast). It’s aimed at those with a stakehold in disability: family, friends, professionals and, rather importantly, disabled...
Paralinks: WheelChair Nation
Topics: Disability, Resources
Support site for spinal cord injury survivors and friends, family and caregivers. News and links....
SATH, Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality
Topics: Disability, Resources
For travelers and travelers with disabilities, raise awareness, remove barriers and expand travel opportunities. Many travel tips and resources at this site....
United Spinal Association
Topics: Disability, Resources
“For over 60 years, we have been an active voice in the disability community and a leading provider of outstanding programs and services for individuals with disabilities. The mission of United Spinal Association is to provide expertise, create access to resources and strengthen hope, thereby enabling people with spinal cord...
Vision Zone .org
Topics: Disability, Resources
“VisionZone is the first live and virtual eye health resource designed to bridge the gap between disease, prevention, awareness and solutions. VisionZone Live and VisionZone.org connects the eye care, visually impaired and caretaker communities through a blended interactive experience. Now professionals, businesses, associations and consumers can relate both virtually and...
WheelchairNet
Topics: Disability, Resources
“This is a community for people who have a common interest in wheelchair technology and its improvement and successful application.”...