Web Resources
- ADA Home Page: Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Includes policies and related enforcement information, laws, specialized consumer topics (Guide to Disability Rights Laws, ADA Questions and Answers, ADA Designated Investigative Agencies, ADA Mediation Program), and more. Provided by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
- DisabilityInfo.gov
- "DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with quick and easy access to the information they need. DisabilityInfo.gov is managed by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), in partnership with 21 other federal agencies."
- MedlinePlus: Disabilities
- Sections include: Overviews, News, Diagnosis/Symptoms, Nutrition, Related Issues, Research, Financial Issues, Clinical Trials, Journal Articles, Dictionaries/Glossaries, Directories, Organizations, Law and Policy, Statistics, and more. Provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Benefits for Children with Disabilities
- Information on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. Provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
- Developmental Disabilities
- Covers topics such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Hearing Loss, Intellectual Disability, Vision Impairment. Additiona sections include: Monitoring Developmental Disabilities, Research about Developmental Disabilities, Prevention of Developmental Disabilities, Educational Materials, Developmental Disability Data Sets. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
- Disability FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions about Laws, Guidelines, and Services
- "The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supports a variety of service and advocacy programs for persons with disabilities as a part of a government-wide approach."
