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ASSOCIATIONS
Computers for Handicapped Independence Program
National Center on Accessibility Indiana University and the National Park Service
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
NIOSH, NationalInstitute for Occupational Safety & Health
OSHA
Paralyzed Veteran's of America

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BOOKS

Archive.org
• Daisy Books for the Print Disabled

BookShare.org free books and periodicals for readers with print disabilities
HumanWare.com

KNFBreader.com revolutionary access to print for anyone with difficulty seeing or reading print
• KNFB Reader Mobile

LearningAlly.org ($) making reading accessible for all

Library of Congress
• National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
• BARD: Braille and Audio Reading Download

National Braille Press: Bookstore
National Federation for the Blind: Braille.org: www.braille.org/braille_books/

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COLORBLIND
also see.. §VISION & COLOR§

About Colour Blindness basics, design hints & tips, medical terms
Colorfield Insight ($) software - model/predict image legibility: Colorfield Digital Media, Inc.
Color Vision Color Deficiency A Source!

Color Blindness (Deficiency) Design: FireLily.com
Safe web colours for colour-deficient vision: Christine Rigden, British Telecommunications

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LEARNING
also see.. §TEACHER & EDUCATION§

CAST.org Use It!

using technology to expand opportunities (not-fot-profit)
Marin Puzzle People adults with learning disabilities, dislexia

SNOW Project, Special Needs Opportunity Windows, U Toronto, Search, SiteMap
• online resources & professional development for educators & parents of students with special needs
• Best Practices
• Resources
º Disabilities and Special Needs
º Education
• SNOW Kids Empowerment Zone kids-friendly resource

TextHelp.com Learning & Literacy Software

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EQUIPMENT
Altimate Medical EasyStand standing frames
Bodypoint Designs, Inc. Seat belts & positioning equipment
Power Trainer Exercise equipment for everyone
Handiflex Next Generation rehabilitation equipment
Kentucky Assistive Technology Services Network KATS Network
Holl Meditronics Inc. Medical Therapeutic Equipment
Liftsmith - Water-powered lifts for pools & spas
Med-Sell New & Previously Owned Medical Equipment

National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers Use It!

(NRRTS)

NewAbilities TTK (Tongue Touch Keypad)
Rand Scott Makers of the Easy Pivot&quot transfer machine
R.D. Equipment Electric leg bag drainers & shower chairs
Rifton Equipment adaptive normal positioning equipment, chairs, standers, toileting, tricycles, walkers..
Snug Seat Car seats and bath aid
Supracor Systems, Inc. Lightweight pressure relieving cushions
Varilite Lightweight pressure relieving cushions
Wenzelite Rehab Safety rollers, seating & positioning, and standers

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FEDERAL (U.S.) GOVERNMENT

Library of Congress
• National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
• BARD: Braille and Audio Reading Download

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FINANCIAL
also see.. §FINANCIAL§

MortgageLoan.com: Housing & Mortgages for People with Disabilities

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FIND IT HERE

DIRECTORIES-Disabled
dmoz Open Directory | Google | Wikipedia | Yahoo

Ability.org Portal, Search
• “see the ability, not the disability”

ADA Center for Students with Disabilities, Idaho State U
• Low-Cost Resources: Links to computer access on the cheep:

Disabilities.com disability management site for individuals & professionals

FamilyVillage Use It!

Forum, Chat, Search, SiteMap
• global community of disability-related resources
• Shopping Mall

HalfThePlanet.com
InvaCare.com ($) Shopping
The Perspective Network Survive with Pride! brain injury survivors/caregivers/family members/friends
Rehab Links RehabDesigns.com
Ricability.org independent research organisation, UK - Links
Web of Care (.com)

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HEARING LOSS & NOISE
1910.95-A
American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) audiologists, pathologists, disorders
Captioned Media Program (CFV) borrow materials, catalog search, producer solicitation form, register
Closed Captioning Web law, Links, services, technology, web ring
Cochlear Implants in Adults and Children: NIH
Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)
Deaf & Hearing Impaired: Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC)
DEAF-INFO Web Site Omer Zaks
The Deaf Resource Library Deaf cultures, deaf & hard of hearing related topics
Deaf Spot! ( frames version) events, Forum, Links, News, resources, workshops...
Deaf World Web Portal
Ear Anatomy
Glossary of Audiology - Siemens
Glossary of Terms
iCommunicator system for the deaf speech-to-Text,-SignLanguage,-ComputerGenVoice; text-to-Voice
Institute for Noise Control Engineering
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
National Information Clearinghouse on Children Who Are Deaf-Blind (DB-Link)
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
National Institute of Health (NIH)
NIH Cochlear Implants
Noise and Hearing Protection: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Noise Pollution Clearinghouse (NPC)
Railroad Employee Hearing Loss
Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD) archive, business, clubs, jobs, interpreting, kids, Links: UK
See Hear on Saturday weekly magazine programme: archive, Links: BBC, UK
Self Help for Hard of Hearing People
Sign Language Web Site ( frames version) multilingual translator, browser plug-in
Where do we go from Hear? for infants & children with hearing loss
WWW Virtual Library: Acoustics & Vibrations

NEWSGROUPS

news: alt.support.hearing-loss

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KIDS

SNOW Project, Special Needs Opportunity Windows, U Toronto, Search, SiteMap
• online resources & professional development for educators & parents of students with special needs
• Best Practices
• Resources
º Disabilities and Special Needs
º Education
• SNOW Kids Empowerment Zone kids-friendly resource

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SIGHT/VISION
( also see... Color Blind )

National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Use It!

Screen Magnifier Software Utility For Windows: National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering
Screen Magnifier Software Utility For Macintosh: National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering

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SPORTS
also see.. §HANDCYCLES§

AchillesTrackClub.org, About, Links
Adaptive Skiing Home Page
British Wheelchair Sports Foundation
Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Association
International Paralympic Committee events, Links, News
Lakeshore Foundation SuperSports & Junior Wheelchair Athletics
Moray Wheels Scuba Page
National Disability Sports Alliance
National Sports Center for the Disabled
National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA)
New South Wales Australian Wheelchair Sports Association.
Self-Improvement through Riding Education
Sports and Recreational Activities Directory Paralyzed Veteran's of America
SportsLadders.com Worldwide Wheelchair Tennis Ladder
sportonwheels.com coaching, images, Links, paralympics, rankings, tournaments
USA Basketball
USA Tennis - Wheelchair United States Tennis Association
USA Women's Wheelchair Basketball
Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Wheelchair Basketball on the Web
Wheelchair Sports Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Wheelchair Tennis: International Paralympic Committee
Women's Wheelchair Basketball: U Illinois

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TOYS
Crystal Stix Home Page Attention Deficit Disorder, Carpal Tunnel Disorder, Hyperactivity
The Dragonfly Toy Company Inc. a catalogue for children with special needs

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WHEELCHAIRS, POWERCHAIRS & SCOOTERS
21st Century Scientific Heavy duty power wheelchairs
Colours by Permobil Extreme manual wheelchairs
Invacare Corporation Manual, power, and sports wheelchairs
MK Batteries Wheelchair batteries
Permobil Power wheelchairs
Pride Healthcare Power wheelchairs, scooters and lift chairs
RascalScooters.com ( Rascal Insurance Services ), About
• Medicare & Insurance
• Power Chairs
• Scooters

SunriseMedical.com Manual, power, and sports wheelchairs
RGK Wheelchairs Manual and sport wheelchairs, handcrafted, custom
A Celebration of Wheels salute to contemporary wheelchairs and users
USA Jeans Jeans and slacks for people in wheelchairs

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