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| AARP Research Center Here is where you can find research results and reference information to answer your questions about a variety of subjects related to aging. https://www.aarp.org/research/ | 2024-12 |
| abilityJOBS employment site for Job Seekers with Disabilities lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment. https://abilityjobs.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Access Medical Rehab Disability and wheel chair specialist. We provide rehab, manual and electric wheel chairs in San Diego & Orange County, California (CA). https://www.accessmedicalrehab.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Access Northern California To inform and educate people with disabilities and the tourism industry about accessibility. We provide thouroughly researched access information on Northern California including San Francisco, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Wine Country. http://www.accessnca.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Accessibility Guidelines Implementation Project The AGI project is designed as a way of "beta testing", in actual use on the "front lines" of web design, the WAI page author recommendations from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). http://hwg.org/opcenter/projects/agi/ | 2024-12 |
| ActiveForever.com We are a resource for Assistive Devices which help people maintain their independence. Due to limiting physical conditions, many people find themselves less able to cope with everyday tasks and hobbies. We help you live "Life without Limitations". Our Assistive Devices aid in the essentials of daily living: Bath Safety, Dressing Aids, Mobility Aids, Home Health Care, Kitchen Aids and much more. And let's not forget Exercise Therapy, Low Vision and Arthritis Relief. Our goal is to give friendly, prompt, personalized service. Most orders placed before 2:00PM Mountain Standard time are shipped the same day, (Monday through Friday). https://www.activeforever.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Adaptive Computer Products Includes links under the categories of: Guides to Adaptive Technologies, Transparent Hardware Interfaces, Computer Access Software, Input Devices/Switches, Augmentative Communication Devices, Speech Recognition/Voice Controlled Systems, Products for the Blind/Visually Impaired, Possible Funding Sources/Low Cost, Assistive Technology Programs, Books to Buy!, and Other. http://www.eskimo.com/~jlubin/disabled/computers.htm | 2024-12 |
| Adaptive Access Handicapped remodeling and wheelchair accessible construction for Houston area homes and businesses. Features services and contact information. http://www.adaptiveaccess.com | 2024-12 |
| Adaptive Access complete home renovation and accessible modifications. ADA and Tas compliance for business. http://www.adaptiveaccess.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Adaptive Environments Center to promote,facilitate, and advocate for international adoption of policies,programs and designs that enable every individua, regardless of age or ability to participate fully in all aspects of society. Adaptive Environments developed and manages the Universal design Education Project (see web site) and is also the New England Center for Americans with Disabilites Act (ADA) technical assistance. Also works on the ADA in public schools. http://www.adaptenv.org/ | 2024-12 |
| AFS Intercultural Programs USA AFS provides international exchanges through homestays for US and international youth, high school students, college students and educators in over 50 countries. AFS is committed to provide increased access to their programs to groups that are traditionally underserved and underrepresented in exchange programs including young people with disabilities. https://afs.org/ | 2024-12 |
| All Walks Of Life Works to prevent violence against people with disabilities. We accomplish our purpose by collecting data, providing education, publishing reports and working with other like-minded individuals and organizations. https://awol-texas.org/ | 2024-12 |
| alzheimers.net - Your Alzheimer's Community If you know someone with Alzheimer's disease or have been diagnosed yourself, this is your community. alzheimers.net grew out of the need to have a social network that will be a respite, a resource and a way to connect with others who share a common bond. Get authoritative, up-to-date resources and advice from professionals with expertise about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. https://www.alzheimers.net/ | 2024-12 |
| American Council of the Blind Provides general information about the Council, including recent issues of our monthly publication, The Braille Forum. https://www.acb.org/ | 2024-12 |
| American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT) We are fighting so people with disabilities can live in the community with real supports instead of being locked away in nursing homes and other institutions. https://adapt.org/ | 2024-12 |
| American Jewish World Service USA The American Jewish World Service provides international service opportunities throughout the world through their Jewish Volunteer Corps program. https://ajws.org/ | 2024-12 |
| AmeriGlide Stair Lifts AmeriGlide Stair Lifts, Vertical Lifts, Wheelchair Lifts, Dumbwaiters and Elevators https://www.ameriglide.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Apple - Accessibility Mac OS X operating system includes a wide variety of features and technologies specifically designed to provide accessibility to users with disabilities. https://www.apple.com/accessibility/ | 2024-12 |
| Armchair World Disability-accessible tours. https://www.armchair.com/tour/hc/handcap.html | 2024-12 |
| AssistantPages Home Page AssistantPages.comis a free attendant referral service that maintains privacy while offering detailed information about care givers and jobs. The Web application is designed for U.S. residents. http://www.assistantpages.com | 2024-12 |
| Association for International Practical Training The AIPT administers a wide range of student, business and professional training/cultural exchanges between the U.S. and other countries. AIPT encourages persons with disabilities interested in international practical experience to apply. http://www.aipt.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC) A voluntary organization founded in 1949 by parents who were determined to forever change society's traditional disregard for the needs of their children with mental retardation. https://www.ahrcsuffolk.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Association of Birth Defect Children, Inc. Information to parents and professionals about all kinds of birth defects, resources, support groups and environmental exposures that may cause birth defects. https://www.birthdefects.org/ | 2024-12 |
| AXIS Dance Company AXIS Dance Company¹s primary mission is to create and perform high quality contemporary dance that is developed through the collaboration of dancers with and without disabilities. AXIS teaches dance and educates about collaboration and disability through community outreach and education programs. AXIS is committed to promoting and supporting this form of dance locally, nationally and internationally. https://www.axisdance.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law The Bazelon Center conducts legal and policy advocacy to protect children and adults with mental disabilities from discrimination and promote their full participation in community life. https://www.bazelon.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire is a private, non-profit, family and consumer run organization representing over 5000 New Hampshire residents with acquired brain disorders and stroke. The BIANH was founded in 1983 by NH parents seeking to bring home their brain injured children from out of state nursing homes. https://bianh.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Breathing Easy: A Guide for Travelers with Pulmonary Disabilities Articles, tips, and advice about traveling with oxygen, including all the regulations for the safe transport of oxygen. https://breathineasy.com/ | 2024-12 |
| CDS International, inc usa CDS International, Inc. is a non-profit organization with international practical training opportunities for inbound/outbound young professionals, students, educators, as well as labor, business and government representatives. http://www.cdsintl.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Center for Computer Assistance to the Disabled (C-CAD) Mission: To serve the disabled community and those interested in the field of adaptive technology. http://www.c-cad.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Center for Disability Resources Library at University of South Carolina The CDR Library consists of books, videos, brochures, and audiotapes covering a variety of disability-related topics. http://uscm.med.sc.edu/CDR/ | 2024-12 |
| Center for Social Change Our mission is to provide support services to individuals with mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Our activities include residential support services, vocational & supported employment services to children and adults in the community, and research. https://centerforsocialchange.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Children's International Summer Villages USA Children's International Summer Villages is a non-profit volunteer organization that works towards understanding and appreciation of different cultures. They offer four programs that are designed for children ages 11-18. CISV has had minimal experience with integrating persons with disabilities into the programs, but has sponsored several camps exclusively for people who are Deaf. https://cisvusa.org/ | 2024-12 |
| CIS Study Abroad in Australia, New Zealand, England, Sweden, Scotland, Ireland, Italy and Spain The Center for International Studies, is a global education organization dedicated to offering study abroad experiences to students who have a high school diploma. Cis has offices in Sweden (www.cis.nu) and Boston - US. https://www.cisabroad.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Council on Quality and Leadership The Council on Quality and Leadership is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the quality of service. http://www.thecouncil.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Crutch Specialist - Thomas Fetterman Inc. As a long term crutch-user (polio), Thomas Fetterman has fashioned a hi-tech line of ultralite crutches, 'articulating' crutchtips and 50+ accessories designed to improve a user's prospects for mobility and independance. https://www.fetterman-crutches.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Damon Brooks Associates Damon Brooks Associates is a resource of individuals with disabilities who speak, entertain, or perform professionally. Our main goal is to provide those with whom we work an opportunity to speak and entertain in a positive and successful environment. Most of our engagements are on college campuses, at association conferences, and corporate human resource and diversity fucntions. https://damonbrooks.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Dan Windheim - Life with Traumatic Brain Injury A Resource for Survivors http://www.tbilife.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Disability Network Inc. An information highway for the disabled and their families. http://www.disabilitynetwork.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Disability Rights Advocates A non-profit law firm that specializes in class action disability law. Our main purpose is to advance the status of people with disabilities. https://dralegal.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Disability Social History Project The Disability History Project is a community history project and we welcome your participation. This is an opportunity for disabled people to reclaim our history and determine how we want to define ourselves and our struggles. https://disabilityhistory.org/ | 2024-12 |
| DisabilityProducts.com To provide unique, affordable products to disabled and handicapped people to allow them to live a more active, independent lifestyle. http://www.disabilityproducts.com | 2024-12 |
| DisabilitySoft.com DisabilitySoft.com announces the release of Attendant Manager, a Win32 application for users of personal assistants. This software may be very helpful to many persons who use attendant care and to those who provide it. http://www.disabilitysoft.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Disabled Businesspersons Association Assist enterprising individuals with disabilities maximize their potential in the business world, and work with vocational rehabilitation, government and business to encourage the participation and enhance the performance of the disabled in the work force, worldwide https://disabledbusiness.org/ | 2024-12 |
| disABLEDperson.com disABLEDperson Inc. is a 501(c)(3) 509(a)(1) non profit public charity whose mission is to help reduce the near 70% unemployment rate amongst disabled Americans. https://www.disabledperson.com/ | 2024-12 |
| DO-IT Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA https://www.washington.edu/doit/ | 2024-12 |
| Duxbury Systems Home of Raised Dot Computing and MegaDots, braille translation programs. https://www.duxburysystems.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Emerging Horizons A consumer-oriented quarterly publication that highlights accessible B&B's, covers travel health issues, and contains resources, accessibility information and suggestions from other travelers. https://emerginghorizons.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Family Caregiver Alliance A nationally recognized information center on long-term caregiving and the lead agency in California's statewide system of Caregiver Resource Centers. https://www.caregiver.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Fragile X Syndrome Fragile X is the #1 inherited cause of mental retardation, affecting an estimated 1 in 2000 males and 1 in 4000 females of all races. It is relatively unknown and often misdiagnosed. https://www.fraxa.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Freedom Scientific Freedom Scientific's mission is to change the world for people with sensory impairments and learning disabilities by creating innovative, technology based products and solutions. https://www.freedomscientific.com/ | 2024-12 |
| GLADNET - Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network on Employment and Training To promote the mainstream employment of persons with disabilities through knowledge generation, collection and dissemination on an international level. http://www.gladnet.org | 2024-12 |
| Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Detroit, Michigan, is a non-profit agency dedicated to preventing blindness, reducing the impact of blindness, and advocating for those with severe vision loss. https://www.lifebeyondsight.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Grover Gear We manufacture and sell hard to find products for people with disabilities. We make Cushion covers, Hunting covers, and a few other products. We are a new company and our product list is expanding constantly. http://www.grovergear.com | 2024-12 |
| HFriends.com Dating site for the disabled community. Free 5-day trial membership. http://www.hfriends.com/ | 2024-12 |
| HITEC Group Our mission is to provide accessibility to the consumer, in the home, in the workplace and in all public facilities. https://www.hitec.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Home Of Hope Home of Hope gives to the developmentally disabled an opportunity to regain and maintain dignity, and a sense of self worth. http://www.homeofhope.org/ | 2024-12 |
| ILC of Kern County https://ilcofkerncounty.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Inclusion Daily Express A world-wide email news service that reports on disability rights and the exciting movement toward full community inclusion and self-determination. http://www.inclusiondaily.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Independence First IndependenceFirst is a non-residential Independent Living Center operated by a staff and board composed primarily of people with disabilities. https://www.independencefirst.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Independent Living Aids Offering a large selection of aids for daily living designed to assist the visually, hearing and physically disabled. https://www.independentliving.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Independent Living Center Of Eastern Indiana Serving Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Decatur, Rush, Union and Wayne Counties https://ilcein.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Independent Living Services of Northern California https://actionctr.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Institute for Child Health Policy https://ichp.ufl.edu/ | 2024-12 |
| Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). IDRPP was established in 1972 by Dr. Marvin Fifield, and was the first UCEDD program in the nation to focus on the educational and social needs of children with disabilities. https://idrpp.usu.edu/ | 2024-12 |
| Institute on Disability (US) The mission of the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire is to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities. To carry out that mission, the Institute runs a wide variety of programs and activities. https://iod.unh.edu/ | 2024-12 |
| International Child Amputee Network To support and empower the parents of child amputees through communication with other parents and adult mentors who grew up with a limb deficet http://www.child-amputee.net/ | 2024-12 |
| International Student Exchange and Study Abroad Resource Center "Our mission is to promote international education worldwide through the development and publication of the most comprehensive resource of International Education information available on the Internet. Our goal is to develop a site for the international student - Student Oriented and Student Driven." https://www.internationalstudent.com/ | 2024-12 |
| International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide Addressing the issues of euthanasia, assisted suicide, advance directives, assisted suicide proposals, "right-to-die" cases, euthanasia practices in the Netherlands, disability rights, pain control and much, much more. http://www.internationaltaskforce.org/ | 2024-12 |
| International Ventilator Users Network Post-Polio Health International's mission is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and home ventilator users through education, advocacy, research and networking. http://www.ventusers.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Intimate Rider Sex aid http://www.intimaterider.com | 2024-12 |
| Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center Our mission is to insure that individuals with disabilities live independently in their own homes and in the communities of their choice https://www.peninsulailc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Kind Tree Productions, Inc. Here you can find autism information, autism links, our Kind Tree newsletter, our celebratory "Autism Rocks" T-shirts, reviews of books on autism, creations by autistic artists and poets, autistic events we produce (recreational retreats and educational seminars), and more... https://kindtree.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Law, Health Policy & Disability Center The Law, Health Policy & Disability Center, located at the University of Iowa, is an emerging leader in technology, education, and research, focused on improving the quality of life for persons living with disabilities. https://disability.law.uiowa.edu/ | 2024-12 |
| Lawrence Independent Living Resource Center The Independent Living Resource Center of Lawrence, Kansas https://independenceinc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| League of Human Dignity We represent disabled people in all kinds of activities. https://leagueofhumandignity.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Life with Ease® We specialize in products to help prevent injuries, live with injuries, and aid with impairments. https://www.lifewithease.com/ | 2024-12 |
| liftchair.com - Lift Chair Recliners Best variety, quality, and price on lift chair recliners. https://www.liftchair.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Little City Foundation Helping children and adults with mental retardation and other developmental challenges live meaningful and happy lives with dignity and respect. https://www.littlecity.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Lucky Mindy Adventures We run escorted, assisted group tours for adults with multiple disabilities: developmental and physical. We provide trained staff to assist you (between 1:2 and 1:4 ratio, as needed), or you can bring your own attendant for expenses. http://www.luckymindy.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Medical Travel, Inc Medical Travel, Inc. is a Full Service Medical Travel Agency that caters to people with medical needs. The office arranges Dialysis Cruises, Oxygen Cruises, Accessible Vacations, Worldwide Scooter Vacations, etc. https://www.medicaltravel.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Mesothelioma Help Now - Get Education and Support Mesothelioma Help Now educates and supports mesothelioma patients and their families. Learn about this asbestos-related cancer and join our community. http://mesotheliomahelpnow.com | 2024-12 |
| Microsoft Accessibility and Disabilities "We hope you'll find here information about what we're doing and the tools that can help you remove barriers and make the world more accessible." http://microsoft.com/enable/ | 2024-12 |
| Mid Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment MID-Ohio Board for an Indpendent Living Environment is a non-profit Center for Independent Living directed by persons with disabilities. MOBILE is located in Columbus Ohio where we have provided supportive service and assistance to the disability population of Franklin County for over 30 years. MOBILE was founded by Beverly Rackett, Executive Director on principles that affirm the right of persons with disabilities to live their lives with a full measure of liberty and human dignity. Our Mission To work in partnership with persons with all types of disabilities as independent, active and valuable advocates within central Ohio. To promote the importance of value of persons with disabilities as individuals, employees, and citizens within central Ohio To be a driving force for the independent living movement within central Ohio through communicating the movement's value and necessity, educating the community at large, and facilitating government and business action. To assist the public and private sectors in removing attitudinal, environmental, and architectural barriers in order to increase opportunities to all persons. To ultimately eliminate the need for itself through full integration of persons with all types of disabilities into society http://www.mobileonline.org | 2024-12 |
| Mid Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment MID-Ohio Board for an Indpendent Living Environment is a non-profit Center for Independent Living directed by persons with disabilities. MOBILE is located in Columbus Ohio where we have provided supportive service and assistance to the disability population of Franklin County for over 30 years. MOBILE was founded by Beverly Rackett, Executive Director on principles that affirm the right of persons with disabilities to live their lives with a full measure of liberty and human dignity. Our Mission To work in partnership with persons with all types of disabilities as independent, active and valuable advocates within central Ohio. To promote the importance of value of persons with disabilities as individuals, employees, and citizens within central Ohio To be a driving force for the independent living movement within central Ohio through communicating the movement's value and necessity, educating the community at large, and facilitating government and business action. To assist the public and private sectors in removing attitudinal, environmental, and architectural barriers in order to increase opportunities to all persons. To ultimately eliminate the need for itself through full integration of persons with all types of disabilities into society https://www.mobileonline.org/ | 2024-12 |
| mobileWOMEN.org mobileWOMEN.org is the creation of women in wheelchairs who were having difficulty finding answers to their questions about health, fashion, and other topics. Our mission is to bring together current and accurate information on issues of interest to our community. http://www.mobilewomen.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Mobility-Advisor.com: Live, Work & Play Independently ... Wheelchair Mobility Mobility-Advisor.com serves as an information and resource guide to increase awareness and help enhance the lives of individuals of all ages who need wheelchair mobility assistance... http://www.mobility-advisor.com | 2024-12 |
| National Association of the Deaf The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) https://www.nad.org/ | 2024-12 |
| National Center for Learning Disabilities The National Center for Learning Disabilities - the leading online resource for parents and educators on learning disabilities and related disorders. https://www.ncld.org/ | 2024-12 |
| National Council on Disability The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities. https://ncd.gov/ | 2024-12 |
| National Federation of the Blind Helps blind persons achieve self-confidence and self-respect and acts as a vehicle for collective self-expression by the blind. https://nfb.org/ | 2024-12 |
| National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification We aim to promote aging in place for frail elderly and persons aging with a disability through applied research, evaluation and policy analysis; training and education; technical assistance; and we serve as an information clearinghouse. https://homemods.org/ | 2024-12 |
| National Sports Center for the Disabled The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD), located in Winter Park, Colorado continues to be the largest and most successful outdoor recreation program in the world for individuals with disabilities. https://nscd.org/ | 2024-12 |
| New England Handicapped Sports Association Adaptive skiing and sports. Skiing in the winter and other sports and social activities year round. Locate at Mt. Sunapee, NH. https://nehsa.org/ | 2024-12 |
| OFACIL - Opportunites for Access http://www.ofacil.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is committed to promoting a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and systems advocacy, in order to maximize leadership, empowerment, independence, productivity and to support full inclusion and integration of individuals into the mainstream of American society. http://www.ohiosilc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Pierce County Parent Coalition for Developmental Disabilities A parent driven organization based in Tacoma, WA., US, that provides information, education, and opportunities for families to learn and grow together. https://www.pc2online.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Pleural Mesothelioma | Pleuralmesothelioma.com - Created for Patients http://www.pleuralmesothelioma.com | 2024-12 |
| Post-Polio Syndrome Central A vary good resource with information, events, links, email discussion lists and UseNets Groups and more. https://www.skally.net/ppsc/ | 2024-12 |
| Professional Fit Clothing The purpose of the company is to provide quality clothing that is comfortable, fashionable, functional, and affordable. https://www.professionalfit.com/ | 2024-12 |
| RCIL, Inc The Resource Center For Independent Living, Inc. Assists people in eastern Kansas with disabilities, their families and communities to advocate for, access and use the skills and resources necessary to reach the level of independence of their choice https://rcilinc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| RecruitABILITY: Bridging the Disability Divide disABLEDperson Inc. is a 501(c)(3) 509(a)(1) non profit public charity whose mission is to help reduce the near 70% unemployment rate amongst disabled Americans. We accomplish this through our online recruitment application, recruitABILITY. https://www.disabledperson.com | 2024-12 |
| Rehabmart.com - Medical Supplies, DME, and Discount Medical Supply. Therapist owned. Rehabmart.com is an Online discount medical equipment and supply company that is owned and operated by occupational and physical therapists. We serve seniors, caregivers, special needs children and those who are disabled. http://www.rehabmart.com | 2024-12 |
| RehabTool Our mission at rehabtool.com is to help persons with communication, access or learning disabilities regain independence and control, thrive and become more productive, and ultimately live better lives, through leading edge assistive and adaptive technology. http://www.rehabtool.com/ | 2024-12 |
| RJ Cooper and Associates Special education software, hardware adapters and products for disabled persons. http://www.rjcooper.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Rural Institute The Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities is guided by values of independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/ | 2024-12 |
| SATH (Society for the Advancement of Travel for the Handicapped) The Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH), founded in 1976, is an educational nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to raise awareness of the needs of all travelers with disabilities, remove physical and attitudinal barriers to free access and expand travel opportunities in the United States and abroad. Members include travel professionals, consumers with disabilities and other individuals and corporations who support our mission. https://sath.org/ | 2024-12 |
| section 508 The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Access Board published regulations (Section 508) that require any web site built or procured by the Federal government must be accessible to those with disabilities. Section 508 addresses accessibility for people who have visual, hearing, and motor disabilities using assistive technology (AT) devices. https://www.section508.gov/ | 2024-12 |
| SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence, Inc. (SADI) is a community-based, non-profit, non-residential center for independent living located in Southeast Missouri. https://sadi.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Sentinel Construction Sentinel Construction specializes in new and remodelling projects designed to make living, work and recreational spaces "access friendly" for yourself, family and friends. We offer a wide range of design and building solutions for individuals of all ages and most types of physical disabilities for independent living in Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson & Clallam Counties in Washington State. http://www.SentinelConstruction.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Shared Adventures -We provide a year-round program of outdoor recreational programs for people with special needs and physical challenges. -Our activities include annual events, such as: Day on the Beach, Day in the Sky, Camp Adventures, Dance Parties, Camping in the Redwoods, Pumpkin Patch Ranch Party, and surfing with Ride a Wave (RAW). -Our weekly activities include: art classes, gardening classes, indoor rock climbing, kayaking trips, sailing trips, movie nights, karaoke nights, bingo nights, bowling, game days at the Boardwalk, Wetland field trips, and many more! https://www.sharedadventures.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Social Security Disability Blog A blog about the U.S. disability benefit system, written by a former disability claims examiner for the social security administration. https://disabilityblogger.blogspot.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Southeast Alaska Independent Living SAIL is a private non-profit organization that provides consumer-directed independent living services to people with disabilities throughout Southeast Alaska. https://www.sailinc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Sprout Sprout is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation grow through challenging and safe travel experiences. Based in New York City, our programs are available to people with MR/DD and the agencies that serve them throughout the U.S. https://gosprout.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Summit Independent Living Center, Inc Services for people with disabilities, individual and community advocacy, located in western Montana. https://www.summitilc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| The Accessible Travel Bookshop Books on accessible travel. http://www.accessible-travel.com/ | 2024-12 |
| The Adaptive Sports Center Located in the Rocky Mountains, the Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte provides summer and winter outdoor adventure and recreation for people with disabilities. https://www.adaptivesports.org/ | 2024-12 |
| The American-Scandinavian Foundation, NY, NY, USA The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. https://www.amscan.org/ | 2024-12 |
| The Arc of the United States The Arc of the United States is a national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families. https://www.thearc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| The Blind Children’s Center Founded in 1938, the Blind Children’s Center (BCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides FREE high-quality early childhood education programs for children ages 18 months to 5 years-old (Head Start, Early Head Start, CA State Preschool). We also offer Early Head Start services for infants and toddlers from birth through 36 months and pregnant mothers. https://www.blindchildrenscenter.org/ | 2024-12 |
| The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) Since 1969, CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership has been a leader in working with human service organizations and systems to continuously define, measure, and improve quality of life and quality of services for youth, adults, and older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and psychiatric disabilities. CQL offers accreditation, training, certification, research, and consultation services to agencies that share our vision of dignity, opportunity, and community for all people. https://www.c-q-l.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Three Rivers Inc., Independent Living Resource Center Our Center serves people of all ages, with all types of disabilities, and assists them in achieving their personal goals. We are a non-residential, non-profit agency that was started in 1985 by people with disabilities in Wamego, Kansas. https://www.angelfire.com/il/threeriversilrc/ | 2024-12 |
| TRAVELO2 - Global Oxygen Services We arrange for medical oxygen in over 120,000 cities in 157 foreign countries 24/7/365 so that you can take a cruise, fly to an exotic destination or go by car, bus or train to visit any destination with confidence and in complete safety to enjoy a better quality of life. We can support your oxygen needs with Liquid Oxygen, Gas Cylinders, Oxygen Concentrators, Re-Fills, BiPap & C-Pap Machines, Ventilators, Tents, Humidifers, Nebulizers, Portable & Shoulder Bags Systems, Conserving Devices, Airport Layovers/Connecting Flight Oxygen and Oxygen Prescription Verification Services for Worldwide Oxygen Support. We also arrange Electric & Manual Wheelchairs, Electric Scooters, Accessible Vans & Buses, Patient Lifts/Hoists, Hospital Beds and all other types of Durable Medical Equipment to where ever you are around the globe. http://www.travelo2.com/ | 2024-12 |
| U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children. The IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/ | 2024-12 |
| Umbrella of the Capital District Umbrella of the Capital District is a non-profit agency helping senior citizens and persons with disabilities live independently, comfortably and safely in their own homes. https://theumbrella.org/ | 2024-12 |
| United Cerebral Palsy For more than 45 years, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities. https://ucp.org/ | 2024-12 |
| United Spinal Association (formerly the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association - EVPA) On May 22, 1946, a small group of World War II veterans held a meeting of at Halloran Army Hospital, Staten Island, NY to form an organization to be their voice in seeking a better quality of life for veterans with spinal cord injuries. In January 2004 the group changed their name to the United Spinal Association from the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association - EVPA. The scope of the organisation broadened and they now include all Americans with Spinal Cord Impairment. https://unitedspinal.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Untangling the Web--Disability Links Links to disability Web sites. http://www.icdi.wvu.edu/Others.htm | 2024-12 |
| US Social Security Disability Claims Disability Secrets provides information about the U.S. federal disability system, including an overview of how the process works and answers to specific questions that are often asked by applicants and appellants. https://www.disabilitysecrets.com/ | 2024-12 |
| US State University Directory A comprehensive directory of all major U.S. universities and colleges. Includes information about history, academics, unique programs, student life, student statistics, admissions, athletics, and the local community for each school. https://www.stateuniversity.com/ | 2024-12 |
| USA Jeans Jeans and Slacks for people in wheelchairs. Great looks, great fit, prevent pressure sores for an affordable price. http://www.wheelchairjeans.com/ | 2024-12 |
| VSA of New Mexico The mission of VSA arts of New Mexico is to provide a framework in which people with disabilities realize their creative potential, attain freedom of expression, and contribute to community cultural life. VSA arts of New Mexico strives to fulfill this mission by providing arts programs and services that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. http://www.vsartsnm.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Washington Coalition of Citizens with disAbilities WCCD promotes equality and choice of people with disAbilities through advocacy, collaboration, and programs. http://www.wccd.org/index.htm | 2024-12 |
| WheelchairNet A continuously developing resource for a broad community of people who are interested in wheelchairs: consumers, clinicians, manufacturers, researchers, funders. It contains resources for lifestyle, wheelchair technology and research developments, discussions, products, industry product standards, funding, services, etc. https://wheelchairnetwork.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Whirlwind Wheelchair International The mission of Whirlwind Wheelchair International is to make it possible for every person in the developing world who needs a wheelchair to obtain one that will lead to maximum personal independence and integration into society. https://www.whirlwindwheelchair.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Abilities Expo Independent and Assisted Living Products and Services. http://www.abilitiesexpo.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Accessible Landscapes Project The Landscapes For All Project was conceived in 1990 as a logical extension of work on park and playground access. Those working with the project believe it is possible and practical to design more accessible landscapes, and that access improvements can meet the needs of a wide range of people. http://www.sfsu.edu/%7Esfsualp/ | 2024-12 |
| American Amputee Soccer Association The American Amputee Soccer Association provides an opportunity for recreational soccer programs for men, women and children on the local and regional levels, and competitive programs to the international and Amputee World Cup Levels. http://www.ampsoccer.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Community Access Center of Riverside, California CAC is a non-profit Independent Living Center for Riverside County residents with disabilities. https://www.ilcac.org/ | 2024-12 |
| DateAble, Inc. dating organization DateAble is a not-for-profit communal and dating organization to help combat the isolation and social discrimination often experienced by people with physical and mental disabilities. DateAble accomplishes our mission by having social events, educational seminars and matchmaker on staff. http://www.dateable.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Dayle McIntosh Center Dayle McIntosh Center was named in memory of a young woman with a severe physical disability who worked to found the Center in 1977. Our Mission is to advance empowerment and inclusion of all persons with disabilities. DMC is the largest Independent Living Center in California. Independent Living is a philosophy and a movement of people with disabilities who work for self-determination, equal opportunities, and self-respect. A non-residential facility, DMC exists to enable persons with disabilities to succeed in every arena they desire. https://daylemc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Disability information from New Mobility Magazine New Mobility magazine's site for wheelchair users includes a wealth of articles, active message boards, chat rooms, a calendar of events, links and classifieds. https://newmobility.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Disabled Resources Center Inc. Incorporated in 1976, the Disabled Resources Center provides over seven services to thousands of people each year in the cities of Artesia, Avalon, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, and Signal Hill. Most of the staff members are people with disabilities, as are the members of the Board of Directors, who provide positive role models for other people with disabilities. The mission of the agency is to empower people with disabilities to live independently in the community, to make their own decisions about their lives and to advocate on their own behalf. https://drcinc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Emerging Horizons: Accessible travel information for wheelchair users and slow walkers Accessible Travel News. We're a consumer-oriented publication filled with information and minus the advertising. Featuring information for travelers who use wheelchairs or are slow walkers. https://candy-charles.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Exceptional Nurse For nurses and students with disabilities. Offers annotated links to equipment, mentors, employment, financial aid, legal issues and research. https://www.ExceptionalNurse.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Foundation of Resources for Equality and Employment for the Disabled (FREED) As a non profit Independent Living Resource Center, our goal is to empower people with disabilities to exercise their civil rights in becoming active, productive members of our community. https://freed.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Human rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) is a non-profit organisation whose main mission is to support efforts aimed at introducing human rights concepts and values into educational curricula and teaching practices. Persons with disabilities are entitled to exercise their civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights on an equal basis with others. http://www.hrea.org/index.php?base_id=152 | 2024-12 |
| InterExchange, Inc. USA InterExchange offers work abroad, camp counselor, au pair, internship and training exchange programs for US and foreign individuals. https://www.interexchange.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Lake County Center for Independent Living Lake County Center for Independent Living is a disability rights organization governed and staffed by a majority of people with disabilities. Lake County Center for Independent Living offers services and advocacy that promote a fully accessible society, which expects participation by persons with disabilities https://www.lccil.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Low Vision Information Center A nonprofit organization offering information services and an in-house demonstration area with a variety of low vision aids and ideas. http://www.lowvisioninfo.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Marin CIL Marin CIL is a non-profit agency whose mission is: To assist people with all types of disabilities to achieve their maximum level of sustainable independence as contributing, responsible and equal participants in society. https://www.marincil.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Southwestern Independent Living Center home - Jamestown, New York USA Providing services services that will assist individuals with severe disabilities in reaching maximum independence and an enriched quality of life throughout Chautauqua County. https://silcchq.org/ | 2024-12 |
| T-Base Communications - Making Information Accessible to All Providing accessible mainstream communication services and technology solutions to governments and industry. https://www.tbase.com/ | 2024-12 |
| The Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin The Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin (CILWW) advocates for the full participation in society of all persons with disabilities. Our goal is empowering individuals to exercise choices to maintain or increase their independence. Our strategy is providing consumer-driven services at no cost to persons with disabilities in Western Wisconsin. https://cilww.com/ | 2024-12 |
| The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley seeks to help persons with disabilities do for themselves instead of depending on others to do for them. The majority of our staff and Board of Directors are persons with a disability. Our approach is rooted in the philosophy of self-reliance and self-determination. Our approach makes sense. The full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the community is cost-effective and reduces the spending of local, state, and federal revenues. https://www.ilchv.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Transitions Abroad - Portal for Work Abroad, Overseas Travel, Study Abroad and International Living. Transitions Abroad has provided work abroad, overseas travel, study abroad and international living information for 27 years as a travel magazine. https://www.transitionsabroad.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Welcome to the Will-Grundy Center for Indepenedent Living As people with disabilities and their advocates, the Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living strives for equality and empowerment of persons with disabilities in the Will and Grundy County areas. The Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living, a United Way Agency, is a cross-disability, community based organization. We are your local resource for information on the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability related laws. We inform persons with disabilities of their rights, educate them about their responsibilities, provide support services, promote advocacy, and raise community awareness about disability issues. https://drcjoliet.org/ | 2024-12 |
| WorkSupport.Com Information on disability, rehabilitation and employment. http://www.worksupport.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Access Alaska, Inc. An Independent Living Center offering services to people with disabilities in Alaska. https://www.accessalaska.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Access to Independence, Inc. Access to Independence provides an array of services to people with disabilities, regardless of membership, in Dane, Columbia, Green and Dodge counties to assist them to live independently in their own homes. We provide these services flexibly based on each person's goals for her independent living. https://www.accesstoind.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Association of University Centers on Disabilities Home Page The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (formerly the American Association of University Affiliated Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities) is a 501(c) non-profit organization that promotes and supports the national network of university centers on disabilities. https://www.aucd.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Central Coast Center for Independent Living Central Coast Center for Independent Living (CCCIL) is an advocacy and information center organized by and for people with disabilities, serving Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties. CCCIL promotes the independence of people with disabilities by supporting their equal and full participation in community life. CCCIL provides advocacy, education and support to all people with disabilities, their families and the community. https://www.cccil.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Community Resources for Independent Living Community Resources for Independent Living supports, empowers and teaches skills to persons with disabilities so that they may more effectively participate in daily community and life activities. CRIL teaches and advocates for change to remove barriers to access for persons with disabilities. http://cril-online.org/ | 2024-12 |
| ILRCSF - Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco We are a cross-disability resource center. That means that we serve all people with disabilities, including people with: * psychiatric disabilities * general physical and mobility disabilities * blindness and vision impairment * deafness and hearing impairment * environmental illness/multiple chemical sensitivity * traumatic brain injury or stroke * HIV/AIDS * substance abuse * developmental disabilities * other cognitive disabilities https://www.ilrcsf.org/ | 2024-12 |
| ILRU Directory of US independent living centers Listing by states and territories in alphabetical order https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory | 2024-12 |
| IMPACT IMPACT is a self-help, advocacy organization, which was formed in September of 1985 primarily by people with disabilities. IMPACT continues to be operated by people with disabilities. It is our mission to assist people with disabilities to achieve their full human potential and to advocate for a society that is free from both physical and attitudinal barriers so that we may be full participants in our own communities. https://impactcil.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Independent Living Resources ndependent Living Resources is a non-profit agency operated by a skilled staff and board of directors composed primarily of people with disabilities. This firsthand experience with disabilities provides a unique base of expertise for effectively addressing and providing services to individuals with disabilities. https://www.ilresources.org/ | 2024-12 |
| JACIL - Jacksonville Area Center for Independent Living JACIL is the 22nd Center for Independent Living to form in the state of Illinois. C.I.L.'s are part of a grass roots movement toward independence and empowerment of individuals with disabilities. Federal legislation requires that the majority of the staff and the board of directors be persons with disabilities. https://jacil.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Life Center for Independent Living LIFE Center for Independent Living advances equality and integration of all persons with disabilities. To achieve this mission, we: * Promote local, state and national advocacy * Educate persons with disabilities about their rights and responsibilities * Provide support services * Raise community awareness about disability issues in DeWitt, Ford, Livingston and McLean Counties. https://www.lifecil.org/ | 2024-12 |
| LINC Inc Swansea, IL Opening doors for individuals with disabilities through education, advocacy, and independent living. https://www.lincinc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. The Long Island Center for Independent Living, is committed to the empowerment of consumers with disabilities. LICIL staff functions as "ambassadors" to the belief that individuals with disabilities have a responsibility to take an active role in their own lives and a self-determined view of their futures. https://licilinc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Options for Independent Living Options for Independent Living, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to empowering people with disabilities to lead independent and productive lives in their community through advocacy, the provision of information, education, technology and related services. https://optionsil.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Panhandle Independent Living Center We attempt to stimulate and promote a growing sense of personal dignity and responsible community participation of individuals with disabilities through training, community development, and direct services to meet the unmet needs of individual swith disabilities. https://www.pilc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| People First of New Hampshire People First of New Hampshire, the statewide self-advocacy organization started operation in 1992. People who experience disability are members of local self-advocacy chapters. Each chapter elects two representatives to serve on the board of directors of People First of NH, making this organization the only non-profit in the state that is run completely by people who experience disability. https://www.peoplefirstofnh.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Placer Independent Resource Services Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) advocates for the rights of people with disabilities, educates the community about disability issues, and provides services to persons with disabilities to live independent, productive lives. Any person with a disability is eligible for our services. https://pirs.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Progress Center for Independent Living Progress Center works to provide people with all types of disabilities the tools and resources to be independent in their own homes. http://progresscil.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Resources For Independent Living We are the only organization in Sacramento providing services to people with all forms of disability. The majority of our policy-making board is comprised of individuals with disabilities. Therefore, our decision-making process is both innovative and highly effective, because we are, in essence, helping ourselves. https://ril-sacramento.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Southern California Resource Services (SCRS-IL) SCRS provides services and referrals for people with disabilities in Southeast Los Angeles County. https://www.scrs-ilc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| SVILC- Silicon Valley Independent Living Center Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) is a community based non-profit resource center, which provides various services for people with disabilities. The programs and services that SVILC provides are designed to meet various independent living needs of people, thus enabling these people with disabilities to live and lead an independent life. The programs and services provided are Assistive technology, Benefits information and referral, Personal assistant services, counseling, housing referral and placement, specialized services, Independent living skills, Vocational training, Therapeutic recreation and Individual systems and advocacy. https://svilc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| U.S. Access Board The U.S. Access Board, also known as the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, created in 1973, has served the nation as the only independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities. https://www.access-board.gov/ | 2024-12 |
| Whirlwind Wheelchair International (WWI) The communications hub of the Whirlwind Wheelchair Network of independent wheelchair-producing workshops in developing countries. https://whirlwindwheelchair.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Access II Independent Living Center We envision communities that provide inclusion, independence and self-determination for persons of all abilities. The Mission of Access II is to remove architectural and attitudinal barriers that limit the independence of persons with disabilities, promote a positive change in attitudes about disability and persons with disabilities, and encourage greater independence for persons with disabilities within our communities. As a Center for Independent Living, Access II is committed to the provision of a full range of independent living services. http://www.accessii.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Adaptive Environments Center Promotes accessibility through education programs, technical assistance, training, consulting, publications and design advocacy. http://www.adaptiveenvironments.org/ | 2024-12 |
| ILRU: Independent Living Research Utilization Project The ILRU program is a national (US) center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living. Its goal is to expand the body of knowledge in independent living and to improve utilization of results of research programs and demonstration projects in this field. https://www.ilru.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Independence Center Transitional Residence For Young Adults Independence Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent living for young adults with a variety of learning disabilities. https://www.icliving.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Independent Living Choices We provide services to people with disabilities who make independence their choice. https://www.ilcchoices.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Independent Living Resource Center-Santa Barbara County Independent Living Resource Center serving persons with disabilities. https://www.ilrc-trico.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Options for Independence The mission of OPTIONS for Independence is to raise the vision and capability of the community at large to the point where people of all abilities will have equal access. https://optionsind.org/ | 2024-12 |
| SABE - Self Advocates Becoming Empowered SABE Self Advocates Becoming Empowered protecting the rights and equal treatment of people with disabilities. https://www.sabeusa.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Sources, Inc. Sources for Community Independent Living Services, Inc. provides services to persons with all types of disabilities who want to seek their independence and become active participants in community life. https://www.arsources.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Statewide Independent Living Council of Illinois Main Home Page Our mission is to provide leadership, research, planning and education required to support independent living services in Illinois. https://silcofillinois.org/ | 2024-12 |
| The Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc. The Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc. (ILCSC) is a non-profit consumer-based, non-residential agency providing a wide range of services to a growing population of people with disabilities. ILCSC is dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities to exercise independence -- professionally, personally and creatively -- while striving to educate the community on their needs. https://ilcsc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Through the Looking Glass The organization, in Berkeley, CA, US, has pioneered clinical and supportive services, training and research serving families in which one or more members - whether parent or child - has a disability or medical issue. https://www.lookingglass.org/ | 2024-12 |
| WAVE 3.0 - Web Accessibility Versatile Evaluator Online tool checks page accessibility, displays page with tags to show good and bad points. https://wave.webaim.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Welcome to D.I.L.A. Information and resources related to deafness and hard-of-hearing. https://dila.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Westchester Independent Living Center The Westchester Independent Living Center, Inc. (WILC) is a not-for-profit, community-based advocacy and resource center that serves people with all types of disabilities. https://www.wilc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Active Re-Entry Independent Living Programs Active Re-Entry is a community based program which assists individuals with disabilities to achieve or maintain self-sufficient and productive lives in their own communities. https://www.arecil.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Capital District Center for Independence CDCI,Inc. is a Capital District ( Albany NY and surrounding areas) organization assisting persons with disabilities to live independently. https://cdciweb.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Disability Community Resource Center (DCRC) The Disability Community Resource Center (DCRC) is a Center for Independent Living dedicated to supporting the equality of life for people with all kinds of disabilities. The goal of our peer-led programs and services is the elimination of economic, social, attitudinal and environmental barriers people with disabilities face in their daily lives. https://www.dcrc.co/ | 2024-12 |
| Mobility International USA Empowering people with disabilities around the world by ensuring their inclusion in international exchange and international development programs. https://www.miusa.org/ | 2024-12 |
| New York State Independent Living Council, Inc. The New York State Independent Living Council, Inc. is made up of representatives, a majority of whom have disabilities, from around the State, who are appointed by the Board of Regents. It is a not-for-profit, non-Governmental, consumer controlled organization which monitors the federally funded Independent Living Centers in New York State, promotes the independent living philosophy statewide, and provides support and technical assistance to the entire network of Independent Living Centers (ILC) in New York State which consists of 37 community-based, not-for-profit organizations run by and for people with disabilities. https://nysilc.org/ | 2024-12 |
| North Central Florida Center for Independent Living The mission of our organization is to empower people with disabilities to exert our individual rights to live as independently as possible, make personal life choices and achieve full community inclusion. https://www.cilncf.org/ | 2024-12 |
| People First of Missouri People First of Missouri is a statewide organization formed by, run by and which exists for persons with developmental disabilities. Currently there are over 40 chapters across the state of Missouri with approximately 1,000 members. https://www.missouripeoplefirst.org/ | 2024-12 |
| SAIL: Soyland Access to Independent Living The purpose of Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL), a community-based, non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL), is to promote and practice independent living for all persons with disabilities. https://decatursail.com/ | 2024-12 |
| The Center for Universal Design The Center for Universal Design 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. https://design.ncsu.edu/research/center-for-universal-design/ | 2024-12 |
| The National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange (USA) The NCDE, sponsored by Mobility International USA and the United States Information Agency, fosters partnerships between disability organizations and international exchange organizations so that people with disabilities can participate fully and equally in international exchange programs. https://www.miusa.org/ncde/ | 2024-12 |
| Welcome to IVCIL Website The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL) is a community-based, non-residential center for independent living dedicated to enhancing options available to persons with disabilities so they may choose and maintain individualized and satisfying lifestyles. IVCIL combines direct services with advocacy to individuals, ensuring the continuance of positive social change to allow greater integration of persons with disabilities into the mainstream of community life. https://ivcil.com/ | 2024-12 |
| Americans with Disabilities Act - Information and Technical Assistance The ADA Home Page provides access to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses and State and local governments, technical assistance materials, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, links to Federal agencies with ADA responsibilities and information, updates on new ADA requirements, information about Department of Justice ADA settlement agreements and enforcement activities and access to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) ADA material. https://www.ada.gov/ | 2024-12 |
| DO-IT Menthor Programme An international online mentoring community, promoted and coordinated by Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/mentoring.html | 2024-12 |
| Idealist.org - Action Without Borders Idealist.org is the online meeting place for nonprofit organizations, resources, consultants, job seekers and volunteers. https://www.idealist.org/en/ | 2024-12 |
| Tri-County Independent Living Tri-County Independent Living is one of twenty-nine Independent Living Centers throughout the state of California servicing over 1.5 million people with disabilities and promoting the Philosophy of Independent Living. We have proudly served Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity Counties since 1978. https://tilinet.org/ | 2024-12 |
| Welcome to the California State Independent Living Council Website In cooperation with the state Department of Rehabilitation, the SILC prepares a State Plan for Independent Living which sets the policy and funding levels for the state's network of Independent Living Centers (ILCs) and services. To help guide this policy, the SILC solicits continual public feedback on the effectiveness of independent living services and the changing needs of the community. https://www.calsilc.ca.gov/ | 2024-12 |
| PowerchairDiaries Essays by Mark E. Smith, a WheelchairJunkie Production https://powerchairdiaries.com/ | 2024-12 |
| UN Global Programme on Disability United Nations Enable is the official website of the Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (SCRPD) https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/ | 2024-12 |
| World Institute on Disability (WID) An international public policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting-edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living. https://wid.org/ | 2024-12 |
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