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DRAFT 2/7/06

Online Resources

We have compiled a list of websites and online resources we consider useful. We have included listings for non-profits, government and commercial organizations. Please understand that we do not formally endorse any of these organizations.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Abledata

An electronic database of info on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available in the U.S.

Access Board

ADA accessibility guidelines

Access Board-US Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board

Info on accessibility guidelines and standards, technical assistance, and how to file a complaint.

Access Expressed

Info about cultural access for people with disabilities

ADAPT

Advocacy organization very active in fighting for the civil rights of people with disabilities

www.adaptenv.org

Promotes accessibility as well as universal design through educational programs, technical assistance,and more

Administration on Development

Info and resources for children with developmental disabilities

Alzheimer's Associationx

Info, resources and research about Alzheimer's

American Association on Mental Retardation

Info and resources about mental retardation

American Foundation of the Blind

Excellent resources and publications for people who are blind or visually impaired and/or those wanting to provide access and accommodations to this community

American Heart Association

Info and education about heart disease and stroke

American Lung Association

Info about lung health

American National Standards Institute

Administrator and coordinator of the US private sector voluntary standardization system.

Americans with Diabetes Association

Nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, info and advocacy

Americans with Disabilities Documents Center

Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center, ADA Statute, Regulations, ADAAG

Architectural Access Board

Accessibility Guidelines and updates, including for federal facilities and housing

ARC Massachusetts

Enhancing the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities

Assistive Technology

Links to assitive technology products and info pertaining to children and adults with disabilities.

Barrier Breakers Clearinghouse

State by state list of advocates, answers to questions about the ADA and the disability rights movement, Medicaid waivers, Personal Care Option laws, revisions in state nurse practice laws and more!

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

A national legal advocacy group for people with mental and/or developmental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities

Building Officials and Code Administrators

Listing of building and code enforcement issues

Beneplan

Comprehensive benefits assessment, planning, and assistance to SSI and SSDI beneficiaries, their families and service providers in Massachusetts.

Building/Facilities Access Guidelines

Independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities

CanaRx Services Inc

Dedicated to providing all U.S. residents with the opportunity to acquire the highest quality prescription medications at the lowest possible cost.

Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD)Access Directory

Center for Independent Living on the Cape; provides info on disability resources and advocacy in the area.

Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)

Single web pages analyzed for accessibility; if page passes analysis, can display the "Bobby approved" logo to indicate accessibility.

Center for Housing and New Community Economics(CHANCE)

The Center for Housing and New Community Economics was established in March of 2001. CHANCE's mission is to improve and increase access to integrated, affordable, and accessible housing coordinated with, but separate from, personal assistance and supportive services. CHANCE's purpose will be to offer alternatives to approaches that segregate, congregate, and control people with disabilities.

Center for Living and Working

Center for independent living that covers the central Massachusetts area.

Center for Universal Design

A national research, info and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design. Many excellent, unique resources on accessible housing design, the Fair Housing Amendments Act, and consumer and building products. Lists of publications, slide shows and videos

Chemical Injury Information Network

Non-profit organization that focuses on education, credible research into Multiple Chemical sensitivities, and advocacy and empowerment of the chemically injured.

Children of Deaf Adults

A non-profit organization for the adult hearing daughters and sons of Deaf parents.

Children's Hospital in Boston

The Children's Hospital website offers info about the services and programs available at the hospital.

Citizen's Information Service

Info for Massachusetts citizen's through the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office, including The Citizen's Guide.

Citizen's League for Adult Special Services:

Provides job training and placement, on-site production work, day habilitation and more...

Comm-PASS

Available contracts and bidding info.

Communication Systems for the Disabled

Information on communication technology and communication devices

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

Coalition of about 100 national disability organizations advocating for equal rights.

Directory of National Disability Organizations and Agencies

A list of contact info for national disabilty organizations and agencies.

Disability and Business Technical Assistance (DBTAC)

Information, materials, technical assistance, or training on the ADA. Referrals to the regional DBTAC in your region.

Disability Chat links

Provides opportunity to chat online about disability issues.

Disability Information & Communication

Disability resources.

Disability Information & Resources

Disability resources.

Disability Law Discussion List

World's largest free database of legal questions and answers.

Disability Law Highlights

Significant changes in disability legislation

Disability Resources

Answers questions about disability issues

Disability Resources Monthly

A wonderfully well-organized site for cutting through the morass of disability-related material on the Web

Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)

To protect adults with disabilities from abusive acts and omissions of their caregivers through investigation, oversight, public awareness, and prevention.

Drugs-Consumer Reports Best Buy

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs is a free public education service from the nonprofit Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports. The information on this website can help you learn about more affordable drug treatment options to discuss with your physician. In concise, easy-to-read reports, we tell you what you need to know about the effectiveness, safety and cost of many widely used prescription drugs.

Elder Law News

Margolis & Associates is recognized as a leading law firm in Boston in the areas of elder law, planning for long-term care needs, estate planning for parents of children with special needs, and the structuring and management of personal injury settlements.

Emerging Horizons Accessible Travel

Accessible travel information

Fair Housing Bookshelf on HUD's website

National fair housing rights info

Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

Mission is to create equal housing opportunities for all persons living in America by administering laws that prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and familial status.

Families USA

EXCELLENT site of a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. Working at the national, state, and community levels, they have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for over 20 years.

Federal Communications Commission Disability Issues

http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/ The FCC must ensure that people with disabilities get the same opportunities as everyone else to telecommunicate. This website features information and resources on telecommunications issues

Federal Interagency Coordinating Council

www.fed-icc.org Services for infants and young children

Federal Relay Service

www.gsa.gov/frs/ Provides access to US government TTY Directory; a listing of TTY numbers for all fedral agencies and departments.

Federal Transit Authority

www.fta.dot.gov/ Transportation info

Federal Transit Authority and the ADA

www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm Info about ADA requirements concerning transportation

Federal Web Locator

www.infoctr.edu/fwl/ Info on federal government available online

Federation for Children with Special Needs

www.fcsn.org/ Resources and info for children with special needs

Freedom Center

The Freedom Center is the area's only group run by and for people labeled with severe 'mental illnesses.' Volunteer staff call for compassion, human rights, self-determination, and holistic alternatives. The Center stands against the mental health system's widespread despair, abuse, fraudulent science and toxic treatments.

Grantseekers Guide to the Internet

www.nonprofit.net/info/guide.html Provides basic info on online accessibility of non-profit agencies as well as a variety of tools that can assist in searching for, collecting and displaying info; federal and private funding options

Hampden Hampshire Housing Partnership (HAP, Inc): www.haphousing.org HAP is the regional housing partnership for Hampden and Hampshire Counties in Western Massachusetts.
Haverhill Commission on Disabilities: www.haverhill.com/inneed.html Disability news for Haverhill, MA
Idealist: www.idealist.org Promotes the sharing of ideas and info for non-profit agencies; maintains a comprehensive directory of nonprofit and volunteering resources on the Web.
Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) Online Directory: www.dimenet.com/ilrulib Listings, electronic copies of Readings in Independent Living or any other publications of the ILRU.
ILRU Technical Assistance Network: www.dimenet.com/ilrulib/ilruta To take initial steps to find a consultant regarding independent living centers (ILCs) and also to find info on ILRU and the resources they offer
Independent Living Site: www.ilusa.com Independent living info for people with disabilities, theri families, service providers, and those connected to ILCs
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990: www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS U.S. Department of Education site specific to the IDEA.
Information Technology Technical Assistance and Training Center (ITTATC): www.ittatc.org ITTATC, strives to increase the availability of accessible technology in the United States. In particular, ITTATC focuses on improving the accessibility and usability of information and telecommunication technology, such as computers, websites, and telephones, and on office technology, such as copiers and fax machines.
Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI): www.communityinclusion.org/organization supports the rights of children and adults with disabilities to participate in all aspects of the community; advocates for personal choice, self-determination, and social and economic justice. Has an excellent list of online resources!
Job Accommodation Network: www.janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/ Info about reasonable accommodations in hiring and in the workplace
Judge Rotenberg Educational Center: www.judgerc.org/ Info and news for people with disabilities

Learning Disabilities Association of America: www.ldanatl.org A national volunteer organization for individuals with learning disabilities, their families and professionals. Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, research and service.
LD Online: www.ldonline.org Info about learning disabilities, definitions, national and state resources, calendar of events, forum for online discussion and more.
Legal Information Institute: http://supct.law.cornell.edu/supct/Synopsis and texts of Supreme Court cases, including cases that deal with the ADA.
Maine Parent Federation/SPIN: www.mpf.org A statewide organization that provides information, advocacy, education, and training to benefit all children. We promote individual aspirations and community inclusion for people with disabilities.
Making America Liveable: Trainer's Guide: www.thearcpub.com An easy to understand training guide on Titles II and III of the ADA. Designed specifically to provide training to individuals with mental retardation or other cognitive disabilities.
Mass Access Housing Registry: www.massaccesshousingregistrh.org Accessible housing available in MA.
Massachusetts Assistive Technology Project: www.matp.org Comprehensive site offering info and referral on assistive technology, as well as advocacy and funding tips, legal rights, and updates on pending legislation and training events. Provides links to Tech Act projects in other states.
Massachusetts Association for the Blind: www.mablind.org/ Info and resources for people with visual impairments
Massachusetts Association for the Deaf: www.msad.org Info and resources for people with hearing impairments
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH): www.state.ma.us/mcdhhmission is to ensure Communication Access at all levels of state government and in the private sector to enable productive participation for all.
Massachusetts Department of Health & Human Services: www.mass.gov/portal/ on the Executive Office of Health and Human Services website.
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health: www.mass.gov/dmh/ on the Massachusetts EOHHS website. State agency that provides services for people with mental health issues. Info on services, regional offices and how to contact DMH.
Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation: www.dmr.state.ma.us on the Massachusetts EOHHS website. State agency that provides services for people with mental retardation
Massachusetts Department of Public Health/Bureau of Substance Abuse: www.state.ma.us/dph/bsas oversees the substance abuse prevention and treatment services in the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency: www.masshousing.com MassHousing is the state's affordable housing bank. They lend money at rates below the conventional market to support rental and home ownership opportunities for low-and moderate-income residents of the Commonwealth. MassHousing relies on private non-profit and for-profit developers to construct and operate the rental housing that they finance, and on an extensive network of approved lenders to deliver their home mortgage programs to first-time home buyers.
Massachusetts Housing Registry: www.mnip-net.org/registry/ Housing opportunities in the state, accessible apartment listings, tips on housing search, and more.
Massachusetts Independent Living Alert Network (MILAN) Mailing List: www.masilc.org/docs/advocacy.htmlThe MILAN list provides current information pertinent to the Independent Living, Disability Rights Communities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Subscribers will regularly receive legislative updates from Beacon Hill as well as alerts on upcomming events which affect all persons with disabilities throughout the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts Independent Living Centers: www.state.ma.us/mrc/il/ilcenters.htm Listing of independent living centers in MA.
Massachusetts Institute for Social and Econmic Research (MISER): www.umass.edu/miseran interdisciplinary research institute of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. It provides a variety of services to the University, the Commonwealth, and to national and international audiences.
Massachusetts Legislators Listing: www.state.ma.us/legis/memmenu.htm List of Massachusetts state legislators
Massachusetts Office on Disability: www.state.ma.us/mod/ State advocacy agency that serves people with disabilities of all ages. MOD's primary mission is to ensure access!
Massachusetts Office on Transportation: www.eot.state.ma.us/eotc/index.html Info on the state's transportation system
Massachusetts Online Portal: www.mass.gov/portal/ State of Massachusetts Home Page; access to all state agencies and organizations.
Medicaid Reimbursement: www.nls.org/nursing.htm Medicaid reimbursement for assistive technology in nursing facilities.
Mental Health Net: mentalhelp.net/ Info and resources about mental health.
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Referral & Resources: www.mcsrr.org Offers referrals and resources for both patients and professionals; info on MCS
Multicultural Independent Living Center of Boston
Narcotics Anonymous: www.na.org/Resources for people with substance abuse issues.
National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse: www.forrent.com/naac/naac2.html Search for accessible apartments
National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems (NAPAS): www.napas.org The voluntary national membership association of protection & advocacy systems and client assistance programs. It assumes leadership in promoting and strengthening the role and performance of its members in providing quality legally based advocacy services.
National Coalition for the Chemically Injured (NCCI): www.rtknet.org/ncci/ NCCI's purpose is to foster an active national coalition of support groups and non-profit advocacy organizations that serve the needs of people with chemical sensitivity disorders.
National Center for Children with Disabilities: www.nichey.org Info and resources for young people with disabilities
National Center for Small Communities (NCSC): www.natat.org/ncsc/ Publishes the "Small Community Quarterly and the ADA"; a compliance workbook for small communities
National Council on Disability (NCD): www.ncd.gov Enforcement and implementation of ADA and other civil rights laws.
National Council on Disability Bulletin: www.ncd.gov/newsroom/bulletins/2004/04bulletins.htm Bulletin with latest issues and news affecting people with disabilities.
National Endowment of the Arts: A Report of a Meeting on Universal Design: www.nea.gov/resources/Accessibility/ud/intro.html
National Endowment of the Arts: Universal Design Resource List: www.nea.gov/resources/Accessibility/UDesResources.html
National Fair Housing Advocate: http://www.fairhousing.com/ The National Fair Housing Advocate Online is a resource designed to serve both the fair housing advocacy community and the general public with timely news and information regarding the issues of housing discrimination.
National Federation for the Blind: www.nfb.org/Info and resources for the blind.
National Home of Your Own Alliance: chance.unh.edu/nhoyo.html Info and resources to help you to buy a home. The Center for Housing and New Community Economics's (CHANCE) mission is to improve and increase access to integrated, affordable, and accessible housing coordinated with, but separate from, personal assistance and supportive services. CHANCE's purpose will be to offer alternatives to approaches that segregate, congregate, and control people with disabilities.
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/nidrr/index.html The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. All of our programmatic efforts are aimed at improving the lives of individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood
National Institute for Literacy: www.nifl.gov/nifl/about_nifl.html The National Institute for Literacy is administered by the Secretaries of Education, Labor, and Health and Human Services, who make up the governing Interagency Group. Most of NIFL's funds support programs and services designed to improve the quality of literacy programs nationwide. A list of state resources and toll-free numbers for literacy and learning disabilities
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: www.nmss.org Info on what MS is, treatment, research, advocacy, services and more.
National Organization on Disability (NOD): www.nod.org The mission of the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) is to expand the participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. By raising disability awareness through programs and information, together we can work toward closing the participation gaps.
National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped: www.ntwh.org The National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped, Inc. (NTWH) is a non-profit organization founded in 1977 to provide the disabled community with the communication skills necessary to pursue a life in professional theatre and enhance their opportunities in the workplace. NTWH advocates for persons with disabilities in the theatre and offers a forum for dramatic literature on themes of disability.
National Women's Health Resource: www.4woman.gov/ Women's health info.
National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA): www.nmeda.org/ NMEDA is dedicated to providing safe and quality adaptive transportation and mobility for consumers with disabilities.Encourages collaboration and professionalism among its members comprised of dealers, manufacturers, rehabilitation professionals, government agencies, regulatory bodies, insurance and finance companies to provide consumers a seamless solution to their adaptive vehicle needs.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA): www.spinalcord.org Excellent site for SCI info, resources, research, events and more.
New England ADA Technical Assistance Center: www.NewEnglandADA.org One of ten regional disability and business technical assistance centers funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The Center is a project of Adaptive Environments, Inc., a nonprofit organization.
New England Assistive Technology Exchange: www.mv.com/ipusers/nhaat/neat Access a variety of assistive technology by providing forum to list equipment available for sale, loan, exchange or donation.
New England Handicap Sports Association (NEHSA): www.nehsa.org NEHSA is a group of people who pool their knowledge, skill and courage to participate in sports activities. Skiing, however, is still the central sport because of its amazing adaptability to many types of disabilities. NEHSA was founded in 1972 as a non-profit organization run by and for disabled persons who wanted to enjoy active and independent lives through participation in sports.
Northridge Center on Disabilities: www.csun.edu/cod Info on assistive technology.
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP): www.dol.gov/odep/ Part of the US Department of Labor, the ODEPprovides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy as well as practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities.
Olmstead Case Info: www.adapt.org/olmstead_brief.html Amici curiae brief of ADAPT, National Council of Independent Living, and TASH in support of respondents.
Olmstead Planning Info: www.hcfa.gov/medicaid/olmstead/olmshome.htm Info on Olmstead planning, model projects, etc., as result of Supreme Court decision in Olmstead that requires that states ensure their policies, practices and procedures allow people with disabilities to remain in or return to the community rather than forcing nursing home/institutional placement.
OneFamily News: www.onefamilyinc.org Nonprofit organization devoted to ending family homelessness in Massachusetts by working with elected officials, faith and community leaders, higher institutions and private businesses.
Operation Independence: www.operationindependence.com Company that makes accessibility adaptations to homes (including ramps, doorway adjustments, bathroom adaptations, and more).
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Network: www.deafadvocacy.com Requests for info, support, resources and referrals.
Outdoor Explorations: www.deafadvocacy.com A Boston organization that strives to integrate people with and without disabilities through various outdoor activity programs.
Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center: www.pacdbtac.org/ Problem solving and referrals for implementing the ADA.
Parkinson's Disease: www.pdf.org/index.cfm Info on the disease, treatments, research, etc.
Police Executive Research Forum: www.policeforum.org A national membership association that publishes pamphlets, training materials, and videos on police policy and response to individuals with disabilities.
Quickcare: www.quickcare.org Medical information for consumers.
Ready, Willing and Able: www.readywillingable.net/ From the United Kingdom, this is a recruitment bulletin for disabled people; has list of useful links (mostly in European Union.
Reasonable Accommodation in Housing: www.vlpnet.org/legalresources/LandlordTenantLaw Housing law including a handbook on Reasonable Accommodation in housing.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503): www.dol.gov/dol/compliance/comp-rehab.htm"> The Employment Standards Administration (ESA)enforces and administers laws governing legally mandated wages and working conditions.
Relay Connecticut Customer Service: www.relayconnecticut.com Telecommunication service for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing in CT.
Relay Massachusetts (Mass Relay): www.massrelay.org Telecommunication service for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing in MA.
Relay New Hampshire Customer Service: www.relaynewhampshire.com Telecommunication service for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing in NH.
Resource Partnership: www.resourcepartnership.org The Resource Partnership is a private non-profit employer-managed membership organization committed to the successful employment of both individuals with disabilities and their employers.
Rhode IslandParent Info Network (RIPIN): www.ripin.org a statewide, nonprofit agency that provides information, training, support and advocacy to parents seeking help for their children.
Roads to Learning: www.ala.org/ascla/ The American Library Association's Learning Disabilities Initiative encourages linkages among libraries and community organizations to improve services to people with learning disabilities, their families, professionals, and others.
Safe Passage: www.safepass.org Providing non-judgmental support and services to survivors of domestic violence for more than 26 years. Staff strives to offer an abundance of resources and the full support of the community to survivors of relationship violence.
Section 8 Homeownership Program: chance.unh.edu/section8finalrule.html Info on how to use Section 8 vouchers to buy a home
Sexual Health: www.sexualhealth.com The Sexual Health Network is dedicated to providing easy access to sexuality information, education, mutual support, counseling, therapy, healthcare, products and other resources for people with disabilities, illness, or natural changes throughout the lifecycle and those who love them or care for them.
Smithsonian Disability Right Website: www.americanhistory.si.edu/disabilityrights/index.html Smithsonian online exhibit of the Disability Rights Movement
Social Security Administration: www.ssa.gov Website of the Social Security Administration.
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network: www.spinalcord.uab.eduGreat resource for info on spinal cord injuries.
State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA): www.magnet.state.ma.us/somwba Agency within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts helping promote the development of business enterprises and non-profit organizations owned or operated by minorities and women.
Statewide Independent Living Council-Massachusetts (MASILC): www.masilc.org The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council (MASILC) is a Governor appointed Council. The Council, along with the Designated State Units (MRC and MCB), jointly develops and submits the State Plans required in section 704 of the Rehab Act. The goal of the Council is to insure provision of community-based, consumer-controlled, cross-disability services in compliance with Title VII of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and in accordance with Independent Living Philosophy.
Steve Gold's Nuggets: www.stevegoldada.com Tools on how to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act. Steve is an attorney in Philadelphia, PA. You can sign up for his listserv that covers these topics: Housing, Medical Assistance/Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Education and Miscellaneous ADA Information.
Tax Incentives for Disability Access Improvements: www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/taxpack.htm Info about the disabled access credit that is available for small businesses and the tax deduction that is available for businesses of any size to help offset some of the costs of improving accessibility for customers or employees with disabilities. It also includes the IRS form and instructions for claiming the disabled access credit, a list of ADA publications available free from the DOJ, and a list of telephone numbers and Internet sites.
Toward Independent Living and Learning: www.tillinc.org Private, not-for-profit human service agency which provides a comprehensive range of services throughout MA and NH. Services meet the needs of individuals of all ages, with mental retardation, behavioral health, physical handicaps, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, emotional problems, brain injury, and other developmental disabilities; guiding principle is that community-based working and living arrangements offer the optimal environment for an individual's self-worth, social acceptance, and growth.
Trace Center Research and Development: www.trace.wisc.edu Founded in 1971, Trace has been a pioneer in the field of technology and disability. It's mission is to prevent the barriers and capitalize on the opportunities presented by current and emerging information and telecommunication technologies. The Trace Center is currently working on ways to make standard information technologies and telecommunications systems more accessible and usable by people with disabilities.
U.S. Department of Education-OSERS: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages; also provides funds to programs that offer information and technical assistance to parents of children with disabilities, as well as members of the learning community who serve these individuals.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS): www.hhs.gov the principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans. Comprising 12 operating divisions, HHS' responsibilities include public health, biomedical research, Medicare and Medicaid, welfare, social services, and more.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): www.hud.gov HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
US Department of Justice ADA Information Line: www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm Info on enforcement of standards and regulations, technical assistance, and more.
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ): http://www.usdoj.gov/ Info on DOJ disability rights/access violations cases as well as links to other relevant federal government agencies and laws
U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC): www.eeoc.gov The five-member Commission makes equal employment opportunity policy and approves most litigation; responsible for conducting EEOC enforcement litigation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Equal Pay Act (EPA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC) ADA Complaints: www.eeoc.gov/stats/ada.html Report on ADA complaints filed under Title 1 of the ADA
U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS): www.irs.ustreas.gov General tax info plus disability related tax credits and deductions.
United We Stand: www.uwsa.comUWSA.COM is intended to become a trusted place for citizens to research legislative and political topics at all levels of organized government.
Very Special Arts Massachusetts (VSA MA): www.vsamass.org VSA"s mission is to leverage access for people with disabilities through the arts; by creating opportunities for participation in the arts and integration into the cultural and educational mainstream of our communities.
Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI): www.w3.org/wai WAI, in coordination with organizations around the world, pursues accessibility of the Web through five primary areas of work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development.
WebABLE!: www.webable.comWeb site for disability-related internet resources. The WebABLE site goal is to stimulate education, research, and development of technologies that will ensure accessibility for people with disabilities to advanced information systems and emerging technologies.

Yahoo Health Directory: health.yahoo.com Directory of health related info and topics.