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Each section of links is organized alphabetically, and includes a short description of each website.
Access Board - United States Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. The only independent federal agency whose primary mission is the accessibility of individuals with disabilities. <http://www.access-board.gov>
Center for IT Accommodation (CITA). A nationally recognized model demonstration facility influencing accessible information environments, services, and management practices. <http://www.itpolicy.gsa.gov/cita/>
DisAbility.gov, created by the Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities, provides one-stop online access to resources, services, and information available throughout the Federal government. <http://www.disability.gov>
Federal Communications Commission, Disability Rights Office. The Disability Rights Office provides technical assistance to consumers, businesses and government agencies to facilitate telecommunications access by people with disabilities. <http://www.fcc.gov/cib/dro/>
Interagency Committee on Disability Research. The Committee coordinates and promotes cooperation between Federal Agencies, and compiles statistics and other information about the status of rehabilitation research sponsored by Federal agencies. <http://www.ncddr.org/>
National Council on Disability. NCD is an independent federal agency that offers recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with Disabilities. <http://www.ncd.gov>
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Located in the Department of Education, this department conducts comprehensive and coordinated programs of research and related activities to maximize the full inclusion, social integration, employment and independent living of individuals with disabilities of all ages. <http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/NIDRR/>
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). NTIA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce that works to provide information and spur innovation in telecommunications and information technology issues. It published a series of reports on the "digital divide," including information about computer and internet access for people with disabilities. <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/>
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. A federal agency whose Chair and Vice Chair are appointed by the President. Its purpose is to communicate, coordinate and promote public and private efforts to enhance the employment of people with disabilities. <http://www50.pcepd.gov/pcepd>
ABLEDATA. This site is a national database of information on thousands of products that are available for people with disabilities. <http://www.abledata.com/>
Adaptive Technology Resource Centers, University of Toronto, Canada. This organization works to increase the accessibility of AT through research and development. <http://www.utoronto.ca/atrc/>
Alliance for Technology Access. A national network of community based resource organizations to provide information and support to increase the access and use of assistive technology. <http://www.ataccess.org>
Assistivetech.net. This National Assistive Technology Internet Site provides up-to-date, thorough information on assistive technology devices and services, adaptive environments, and community resources. Users can search for AT devices by function or activity, keyword, vendor or product type. <http://www.assistivetech.net/>
AT Act State Projects. 56 state and territory assistive technology projects provide consumer-responsive programs, increasing access to and funding for assistive technology devices and services. For a list of and link to the 56 projects: <http://www.resna.org/taproject/at/statecontacts.html>
AT State Financial Loan Programs. Six states are currently funded to provide alternative financing programs for the purchase of assistive technology. For a list of and link to the 6 projects: <http://www.resna.org/AFTAP/state/index.html>
Center for Applied Special Technology. An educational, not-for-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for people, including those with disabilities. <http://cast.org>
Center for Assistive Technology, Buffalo, New York. CAST conducts research, education and service to increase knowledge about assistive devices for persons with disabilities. <http://www.wings.buffalo.edu/ot/cat>
Center for Rehabilitation Technology. CRT provides support to individuals with disabilities of all ages through expert services, research, design, technological development, information dissemination and education. <http://murmur.arch.gatech.edu/crt/crthome.htm>
Center for Universal Design. This is a national research, information and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities and related products <http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud>
Closing the Gap. An organization that promotes computer technology for people with special needs though a bi-monthly newspaper, annual international conference, and extensive web site. http://<www.closingthegap.com/>
Cornucopia of Disability Information. A resource for consumers and professionals that provides information through a wide variety of source material. <http://codi.buffalo.edu>
C-SUN (California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities). Offers training programs in AT and an annual conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities." <http://www.csun.ed.cod>
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers. Ten regional centers provide information, training, and technical assistance to employers, people with disabilities, and other organizations with responsibilities under the ADA. <http://www.adata.org>
Disability Information and Resources. A resource site created and maintained by an individual with quadriplegia. <http://www.eskimo.com/~jlubin/disabled/index.html>
Do-It (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology). Do-It provides resources on education, technology, accessibility, funding, and more. <http://www.washington.edu/doit>
EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information). EASI provides workshops, distance learning, webcasts, and other training on information technology. EASI's mission is to serve as a resource to the education community by providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities. <http://easi.cc>
High School/High Tech. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, the High School/High Tech Program provides opportunity for students with disabilities to explore exciting careers in technology, science and math. <http://www.infouse.com/highschool-hightech>
Job Accommodation Network. An international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. <http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu>
National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project, sponsored by Neighborhood Legal Services, provides an excellent clearinghouse of information on AT advocacy. <http://www.nls.org/natmain.htm.>
National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR). Disseminates information about disability research, including assistive technology. <http://www.ncddr.org/>
National Center on Accessibility. An organization committed to the full participation in parks, recreation and tourism by people with disabilities. <http://www.indiana.edu/~nca/nca.htm>
National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials. Funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration, this site provides an extensive array of disability related training resources. <http://www.nchrtm.okstate.edu/>
National Rehabilitation Information Center. A library and information center on disability and rehabilitation. <http://www.naric.com/search/at.html>
National Resource Center for Parents With Disabilities at "Through the Looking Glass". Presents reports and data on parenting with a disability, including information on assistive technology for parents. <http://www.lookingglass.org/>
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers. These Centers conduct programs of advanced research of an engineering or technical nature in order to develop and test new engineering solutions to address the problems of disability. <http://www.ncddr.org/rpp/techaf/techdfdw/rerc/>
Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers. The purpose of these Center is to conduct research that will produce new knowledge that will improve rehabilitation methodology and service delivery systems, alleviate or stabilize disability conditions, and promote maximum social and economic independence. These Centers also conduct training programs to disseminate and promote the utilization of research findings. <http://www.naric.com/search/pd/indextype.html>
RESNA - The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. Promotes research, development, education, advocacy, and the provision of technology and supports individuals who are involved in these activities. <http://www.resna.org/reshome.htm>
RESNA also sponsors two AT Technical Assistance Projects:
Trace Research and Development Center. Focuses on making off the shelf technologies and systems more accessible through universal or accessible design. <http://www.trace.wisc.edu>
W3C World Wide Web Consortium. An organization whose purpose is to develop common protocols that promote accessibility. <http://www.w3.org>
Yahoo Disability Resource Page. <http://dir.yahoo.com/society_and_culture/disabilities>
Access to Disability Data. InfoUse presents chartbooks on disability statistics for a wide range of audiences. Current chartbooks include general disability, work and disability, and women and disability. <http://www.infouse.com/disabilitydata>
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Presents data from surveys on work and labor force participation, publications, and links to other statistical sites. <http://stats.bls.gov/>
CDC/National Center for Health Statistics. Offers access to many health and disability-related surveys and data collection systems, as well as news releases, fact sheets, publications and other information. <http://www.cdc.gov/nchs>
Center on Emergent Disability. This center researches changes in the social and demographic landscape and how they affect disability. <http://www.uic.edu/depts/idhd/ced/>
Census Bureau. A section of the U.S. Census Bureau's Web site is devoted to disability statistics, particularly data from the SIPP (Survey on Income and Program Participation) and CPS (Current Population Survey) <http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/disability.html>
Disability Statistics Center. The Disability Statistics Center is a national center of research and training in disability statistics, presenting reports, and providing information about disability statistics. <http://www.dsc.ucsf.edu/>
Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE). ASPE provides reports and data on long-term care, aging and disability. <http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/ltclist.htm>
FEDSTATS. The FEDSTATS site provides easy access to statistics and information produced by more than 70 federal agencies for public use. <http://www.fedstats.gov>
National Center for Education Statistics. Provides publications and other resources on special education statistics <http://www.nces.ed.gov/nces/pubs/ce/index.html>
National Institute for Mental Health. Provides statistics and information about the incidence of mental disabilities. <http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/stats.cfm>
Social Security Administration. Provides data on numbers of people receiving disability benefits under Social Security programs. <http://www.ssa.gov/policy>
American Council of the Blind. <http://www.acb.org>
American Foundation for the Blind. <http://www.afb.org>
Arthritis Foundation. <http://www.arthritis.org>
Brain Injury Association. <http://www.biausa.org>
Council for Exceptional Children. <http://www.cec.sped.org>
The ARC of the United States. <http://thearc.org>
Goodwill Industries. <http://www.goodwill.org>
Institute on Community Integration. <http://ici.umn.edu>
Muscular Dystrophy Association. <http://www.mdausa.org/>
National Association for Protection and Advocacy Systems. <http://www.napas.org/>
National Association of the Deaf. <http://www.nad.org>
National Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. <http://www.nichcy.org>
National Federation of the Blind. <http://www.nfb.org/default.htm>
National Multiple Sclerosis Society. <http://www.nmss.org>
National Spinal Cord Injury Association. <http://www.spinalcord.org>
Pacer Center. <http://www.pacer.org>
Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. <http://www.shhh.org>
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies. <http://www.techconnections.org/resources/vragencies.html>
United Cerebral Palsy Associations. <http://www.ucp.org>
Washington Business Group on Health. <http://www.wbgh.com>
World Institute on Disability. <http://www.wid.org>
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