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).
- Disability.gov
- "Disability.gov is the federal government website for comprehensive information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide. The site links to more than 14,000 resources from federal, state and local government agencies; academic institutions; and nonprofit organizations. You can find answers to questions about everything from Social Security benefits to employment to affordable and accessible housing."
- Disability Census
- From the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Disability Discrimination
- From the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- 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."
- Information for Disabled Persons
- "Frequently asked questions on the housing rights of people with disabilities and the responsibilities of housing providers and building and design professionals under federal law.' From the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs
- A pamphlet from FEMA and the American Red Cross. PDF format: view with Adobe Reader.
- Resources
- A list of "resources to assist individual inquiries seeking such services which are most likely to be found at the city or state level" Topics include Civil Rights, Education, Employment, Financial Assistance & Incentives, Health Care, Housing, Independent Living, International, Legal Assistance, Technology, Transportation and Youth Perspectives. From the National Council on Disability.
