“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.”...
Infinitec.Org
“infinate potential through assistive technology” A joint effort of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago and United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc. It brings assistive technology (information, equipment, training and technology) to people with disabilities of all types. Good source of videos....
Rebuilding Together
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
Our mission is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, assuring that low-income homeowners, from the elderly and disabled to families with children, live in warmth, safety, and independence. In partnership with communities, our goal is to make a sustainable impact....
NEA: Universal Design in the Arts
Topics: Government, Resources
Resources, articles and links. The Arts Endowment works to educate designers, city planners, developers, educators and consumers on this important design process — that contributes to livability, individual worth, to a sense of community and to the quality of life....
National Organization on Disability
Topics: Government, 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...
Eldercare Locator
Topics: Government, Resources
“The Eldercare Locator, public service of the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services. The Eldercare Locator is designed to help older adults and their families and caregivers find their way...
Administration on Aging
Topics: Government, Resources
“Vision In order to serve a growing senior population, AoA envisions ensuring the continuation of a vibrant aging services network at State, Territory, local and Tribal levels through funding of lower-cost, non-medical services and supports that provide the means by which many more seniors can maintain their independence. Mission The...
DisabilityInfo.gov
Topics: Government, 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....
ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines Homepage
Topics: Government, Resources
Technical assistance for ADA and ABA compliance....
NAHB, National Association of Home Builders
NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority, since 1942. Receive training and get listed in their directory as a Certified Aging-In-Place. Go to the What Is a CAPS Specialist page and then to the How To Earn CAPS page. Washington, D.C....