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Useful Links

Links to Independence

The Ability Center provides these resource links for your convenience.

We assume no responsibility for the content of other websites. The links on the following pages cover a number of topics including art, government, history, medical topics, mobility issues and travel. If you have a link that you believe is appropriate for our visitors, you may send your resource link to the webmaster.

Accessible Travel Resources - links to resources related to traveling with a disability.

ACT Fact Sheet and Resources - miscellaneous useful documents, including the "Ten Commandments of Communicating with People with Disabilities", "ACT's Frequently Asked Questions", etc.

ADA Resources - documents in pdf and doc format relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Advocacy Resources - links to legal, educational and disability resources for advocates.

Advocates for Children - individuals who work with children, parents and schools to achieve the best lives for children.

Art and Dance - links to artists with disabilities, dancers, theatres and other resources.

Assistive Technology Resources - links to online Braille tools, talking books, etc.

CILs - Centers for Independent Living around the country.

Chats and Forums - links to disability-related discussion forums and chat rooms.

Children and Adolescents Resources - educational resources for and about children.

Clothing Resources - miscellaneous apparel for individuals with disabilities.

Database Reports - miscellaneous pdf resource lists from the InfoLink and ERDIC databases.

Disability History - online tools to learn about the historic view of people with disabilities.

Government and Law - links to local, state and national government agencies and legal resources, such as Thomas' Legislative.

Housing Resources - links to local and national housing resources.

Independent Living Equipment Resources - links to websites with information on assistive and adaptive equipment, such as ramps, stairlifts, medical devices, etc.

Kids' Camps - online resources and information about camps for children with disabilities.

Medical and Health - general online medical and health resources.

Mobility and Driving - information on vehicle modification and driver training for people with disabilities.

National, State and Local Disability Resources - links to websites that may assist people with disabilities.

Online Magazines and Books - links to New Mobility, Ragged Edge, Wired on Wheels and other magazines.

Religion and Disability - web resources for understanding religion and disability.

Sexuality - resources on sexuality and disability (editor's note: some sites may contain explicit information).

Sports and Recreation - links to online information on sports and recreation for people with disabilities.

Website Accessibility Tools - resources to assist you in creating accessible website.

Web Directories on Disability - web directories devoted to disability-related topics and resources.

Women and Technology Resources - links to websites that foster young girls and women becoming involved in technology.

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