Resources Tapes and transcripts of Beyond Affliction: The Disability History Project, a four hour radio series, can be ordered by calling (303) 823-8000. Tapes and transcripts of the Talk of the Nation on disability issues can be ordered by calling 1(888)NPR-NEWS. Outreach Partners Community and Cultural Groups Service Providers: Information & Policy Technology/Products Web Accessibility Get an Education: Civil War Sites Humanities Councils/Historical Societies/State Archives Primary Documents Government Resources Images/Evidence Genetics/Ethics History Counselors Eugenics Ethics Medical Images Religion/Charity Philanthropy Employment Community & Cultural Groups Rotary International Rotary International's home page. It includes all you could want to know about the Rotary and provides links to every Rotary Club which has its own site. The Shriner's Homepage Interesting but not overly informative. National Easter Seals' Gateway A good site, easy to navigate, though some options are not available on the text only version. Outlines the Seal's programs and has many good links. Lions Clubs International Home Page This is the Lion's International home site. It includes its history, service programs, and on line letter. Not too flashy, but gives detailed information on the work of the Lions. Kiwanis International--Worldwide Service Project A sub page of the Kiwanis site detailing their world wide campaign to eradicate iodine deficiency disorders in children. Kiwanis International This site was established to promote the objectives of Kiwanis International, an organization devoted to servicing the advancement of individuals, communities, the nation; and to strengthening international goodwill. BPO Elks Online The BPOE online. Includes their magazine, e-zine, events, and news of the BPOE. Service Providers Information & Policy ADA & Disability Information This page provides an assortment of links to Americans with Disabilities Act and Disability related URL's. Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center ADA Statute, Regulations, ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), Federally Reviewed Tech Sheets, and other assistance documents. THE CENTER ON HUMAN POLICY Based at Syracuse University and founded by Burton Blatt, the CHP advocates the study and promotion of open and inclusive settings for people with disabilities. Disability Resources Sub page of the CHP specifying disability resources on the web. "Your Guide to the ADA" Team EKA The Evan Kemp Associates site. "The TEAM EKA Connection - Metropolitan Area Outreach Team EKA strives to empower consumers with disabilities and chronic health conditions, their families, and the people who work with them by providing information, products and services that will increase lifestyle options and independence and improve their quality of life. Technology/Products RGP Prosthetic Research Center International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Very busy - takes a while to down load Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine Founded in 1948 by Dr. Howard A. Rusk, the Rusk Institute is the largest university-affiliated center for the treatment of adults and children with disabilities, as well as for research and training in rehabilitation medicine. Aesthetic Concerns Prosthetics Inc. Makers of Prosthetics and Living Skin Web Accessibility WGBH/Media Access The center works on descriptive video, captioning, and Web site accessibility issues. Assistive Technology, Inc. - Accessible Products for Communication and Education: Welcome Small technology company providing computer hardware and software for people with disabilities. The site is small but it gives an idea of the latest computer products for Apple systems Microsoft's Accessibility Page Microsoft's accessibility homepage. Mainly Microsoft promoting itself, but it has some interesting info on accessibility products (their own). CAST: Bobby Set up to evaluate the accessibility of a Web site to various browsers and the disabled. NCAM/Web Access Project National Center for Accessible Media devoted to bringing captioning to web sites with audio components NCAM/Accessibility Links Links page of National Center for Accessible Media. Yuri Rubinsky Insight Foundation Yuri Rubinsky (d. 1996) was an advocate of internet accessibility. Contains searchable databases on disability and accessibility issues. REHAB Tech:Prosthetics:Orthotic:Rehab Engineering Services A resource for the prosthetic, orthotic and rehabilitation engineering industries. The Braun Corporation - Products for the Disabled / Disability The Braun Corporation is producer of car lifts and provides conversion services for automobiles. Prosthetics Research Study WWW Home Page The mission of Prosthetics Research Study is to improve care for people who have experienced or are at risk of limb loss. The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetist Online Prosthetic Information Page Want information about Prosthetics? You got it! Flex-Foot "Flex-Foot develops products for all lower limb amputees who want to enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle." American Federation for the Blind A site whose essence is the same as the NFB's. It gives information on the Federation's work as the organization recognized as Helen Keller's cause in the United States when it was founded in 1921. National Federation of the Blind A very good site with many interesting pages on all aspects of the NFB, its services, and blindness. Includes an extensive list of available speeches, books, articles and cassettes. Welcome to Cornucopia of Disability Information "CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas." A fairly extensive site linked to many others. Deaf World Web A great site provided by the Deaf World Web Organization. "Deaf World Web is the largest and leading multi-purpose deaf Web site, providing deaf-related information around the world." Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation The web site for the Warm Springs Foundation, the center founded by FDR in the late 1920's to provide rehabilitation services for all types of people. Solutions from disability.com "Linking people with disabilities to resources, products and services to promote active healthy independent living." Sponsored by Evan Kemp Associates. United Cerebral Palsy UCP's site allows you to explore all aspects of its organization. Its resource allows a quick search of the UCP's documents on the site. Ability OnLine - Toronto, Canada "Putting children and adolescents with disabilities in touch with the world!" Ability OnLine is an electronic mail system that connects young people with disabilities or chronic illness to disabled and non-disabled peers and mentors. The Arc of the United States Home Page Formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States The site of one of the largest disability organizations. A comprehensive site. Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities The Consortium's web page mainly lists the activities it is undertaking and lists the nearly 100 members. The Disability Connection Apple Computer's Web site dedicated to computer technology accessibility. Pretty interesting with updates on Apple's latest products for people with disabilities. The Disability Resources Monthly Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet A comprehensive link which monitors, reviews and reports on resources for independent living. Disability Resources - The DRM WebWatcher The links page of The Disability Resources Monthly Guide. The ELA Foundation A well designed site in most cases. Has a couple of interesting pages, including a "Hot Topics" section, and a "Hall of Fame/Shame." Electric Edge The webzine of "The Ragged Edge." An upbeat site. It contains back issues of "The Ragged Edge," and links to many other disability sites. Independent Living USA The web site is intended as a service for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, independent living centers, and professionals. The web site is a directory of resources for independent living. LPA The Little People of America's Home Page Mainstream - Magazine of the Able-Disabled Mainstream Magazine's home on the web. The National Down Syndrome Society The Home page of the National Down Syndrome Society. Not Dead Yet! An anti-euthanasia organization. National Rehabilitation Information Center Funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to serve anyone, professional or lay person, who is interested in disability and rehabilitation, including consumers, family members, health professionals, educators, rehabilitation counselors, students, librarians, administrators, and researchers. Disabled Sports USA A non-profit organization providing sports and recreation services to children and adults with physical or mobility related disabilities. Special Olympics International Special Olympics is a non-profit, international program of sports training and competition for individuals with mental retardation. Special Olympics International Text Only Version Society for Disability Studies The purpose of SDS is to bring together people from diverse backgrounds to share ideas and to engage in dialogues that cut across disciplinary backgrounds and substantive concerns. SDS is committed to developing theoretical and practical knowledge about disability and to promoting the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in society. Society for Disability Studies Links World Institute on Disability WID is an international public policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting-edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living. Yellow Dream Machine Home Page: The primary focus of the Yellow Dream Machine is disability rights. Very Special Arts VSA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the creative power in people with disabilities. New Mobility's Interactive Cafe The largest community on the web for disability news, resources and culture. Evaluating Internet Information Gives tips on accessing web information, and an evaluation of search engines. Link to Copyright page. Get an Education Civil War Sites American Civil War Information Archive A wide scope site offering many different kinds of info on the Civil War ranging from books, and articles to historic preservation groups. Selected Civil War Photographs Home Page Contains 1,118 Civil War photographs. The images include scenes of military personnel, preparations for battle, and battle after-effects. Welcome to the U.S. Civil War Center! The U. S. Civil War Center at Louisiana State University. Has over 2100 Civil War related links. If you have the time, this site will take you to just about any Civil War info you'd want. The Valley of the Shadow: Two Communities in the American Civil War Sponsored by Univ. of Virginia. A comprehensive site dedicated to following troops from two counties (one North one South) before and during the American Civil War. Humanities Councils/ Historical Societies/State Archives American Antiquarian Society Search the American Antiquarian Society's collection. Based in Worcester, Massachusetts. H-Net, Humanities & Social Sciences OnLine HOME PAGE Sponsored by the NEH and Michigan State University, NEH, and H-Net. Provides info on humanities and social sciences. Kansas State Historical Society One of the better state history sites. Maryland State Archives Homepage Nice example of a state archives site. Michigan Historical Center, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Historical Center's web site is a prime example of the usefulness of state historical societies. Welcome to the Museum of Our National Heritage Run by the 32 Degree Scottish Rite Freemasons. Small museum in Lexington, MA. Small site, but very interesting. Ohio Historical Society Online A good historical society homepage. Detailed information on Ohio. Contains a special section for kids. State Humanities Councils directory (12/9/97) Lists all state humanities - phone,address,e.mail,web site(if applicable). State by State The NEH's guide to state humanities councils. Primary Documents National Archives Online Exhibit Hall Includes photos & texts of historic documents. NARA also has a digital classroom which provides materials from NARA for use in the classroom. New Deal Network Sponsored by FERI (the Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt Institute). Devoted to public works and art projects of the New Deal. Core database includes photos, political cartoons and texts of speeches, letters and other historic documents. Perseus Project Home Page Sponsored by Tufts University. Library of resources for studying the ancient world. Materials include: ancient texts/translations philological tools, maps,illustrated art catalogs, and secondary essays. Barnum Museum: Enter the Big Tent P.T. Barnum: entrepreneur, politician, journalist, impressario, museum owner and founder of "The Greatest Show on Earth". Gallaudet University, Washington DC Gallaudet University's homepage. A typical university home page with information on admissions, campus services, etc. The library page contains research guides, archives, links to web sites related to deafness issues, as well as links to nearly 70 national and international deaf schools. University of Michigan Gateway Homepage for the University of Michigan. University of Michigan Health System Info about the University of Michigan Health System, comprising a Medical School, three hospitals and 150 outpatient clinics and health centers. The Smithsonian Institution Home Page A pretty good site, though it takes awhile to down load, and you have to have java even for the first page. Beyond that, the site provides a very detailed overview of the museum's exhibits. Government Resources Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center ADA Statute, Regulations, ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), Federally Reviewed Tech Sheets, and other assistance documents. Disable Hotline: A wealth of information on the ADA, disability rights, and much, much more. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) A tri-service agency of the Department of Defense with a threefold mission of consultation,education and research. Department of Justice ADA Home Page The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, programs and services provided by state and local governments, goods and services provided by private companies, and in commercial facilities. The ADA gives the Department of Justice (DOJ) authority to issue regulations for title II and III of the ADA and to provide technical assistance and enforcement. The Department also has authority to certify that a State or local accessibility code is equivalent to the ADA's requirements for new construction and alterations. FAIR -- Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting) is the national media watch group that offers well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship. JAN on the Web The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is not a job placement service, but an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) OSEP currently funds over 1200 projects in 18 programs authorized by federal legislation. These programs are linked from the website. OSERS: National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) "The Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) coordinates and promotes cooperation between Federal Agencies, and compiles statistics and other information concerning disability and rehabilitation research." President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities The PCEPD is a specially appointed committee working with state liaisons to promote the employment of people with disabilities. The site includes the PCEPD's activities past and present and a sample of some of the committee's archival material. Rehabilitation Services Administration Home Page The RSA is a division of the Department of Education providing information on educational and vocational rehabilitation. Images/Evidence THE ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL SITE: National Historic Site & Museum, Baddeck, Nova Scotia. Baddeck, Nova Scotia American Philatelic Society Boeing Company: Contemporary and historical photographs. Joseph Luft's Philatelic Resources on the Web Nearly 1,500 philatelic links. The Life of Helen Keller A sub page of the American Federation for the Blind site containing the story of Helen Keller and nearly one hundred photos of her life. Welcome to Roy Rogers & Dale Evans WWW! The Official home page for Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. It takes a while to load and needs java. A must for any Roy Rogers fan. Genetics/Ethics History MendelWeb Homepage 97.1: MendelWeb is an educational resource for teachers and students interested in the origins of classical genetics, introductory data analysis, elementary plant science, and the history and literature of science. Index of Human Genome News Articles by Subject: Massive! The GeneLetter A newsletter on scientific and societal issues in genetics. Counselors The Alliance of Genetic Support Groups The Alliance of Genetic Support Groups is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families who have genetic disorders. Genetic Counseling: Coping With The Human Impact Of Genetic Disease Genetics Societies Home Page Links to several major genetics societies of the US. Mostly text. Not very gripping, but allows access to societies' activities Eugenics AMERICAN_EUGENICS_DATABASE: A searchable database with listings of members of the eugenics societies in Britain and the U.S.A., along with their interests and associations,from the early years of the 20th century to the present. Warning: This is NOT a reliable source of information. Ethics Bibliography of Bioethics Bioethics Bulletins BioEthics Links BioEthics Website Page One Vermont Human Genetics Initiative Ethical Issues MCW BIOETHICS ONLINE SERVICE - Other Bioethics Resources on the Web Vermont Human Genetics Initiative Research Page VHGI Member's Links The Links page of the Vermont Human Genetics Intitiative. ASHG Main Menu American Society of Human Genetics. Mostly a description of ASHG and its programs. The Human Genome Project MCET - concerned with legal/ethical issues on web. Good graphics and easy to navigate. There are sections for teachers, and a student showcase forum. Links: An enormous amount of genetic and genomic information available on the World Wide Web. The information ranges in topic matter from the genome of the common fruit fly to the resources available to individuals through genetic counselors. National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Shane McKee's Clinical Genetics Page Why you should participate in genetic research: Boys Town National Research Hospital is conducting genetic research designed to identify and study genes which contribute to communication disorders, with emphasis on hearing loss. Medical Images Braintainment Center: PET Scans Color Photographs (Visible Human Project) A page within the Visible Human Project. Doug's Brain Storm Odd, eccentric sight. Contains the story of Doug and the treatment of his brain tumor. Cheeky but fun: links to other medical imaging sites, though not many. Gallery of Medical Imaging Movies at CRS4 Images from the History of Medicine Journal of Audiovisual Media in Medicine Medical Imaging Medical Imaging Resources: Content Listing The Index of Medieval Medical Images (IMMI) and the Graphic IMMI Medical Ultrasound Imaging WWW Directory MRI Scans (Visible Human Project) Very good. Need to download software to fully view all of the images, but worth it. Multi-modality image registration Medical Imaging Web Sites: Home of The Whole Brain Atlas PEREZ ON MEDICINE: The Whimsical Art of Jose S. Perez Just what it says - whimsical medical art Paintings focus on hospital stays and the artists view of medicine Religion/Charity American Tract Society The American Tract Society has been publishing books and tracts since 1825. It seeks "to promote the interests of vital godliness and sound morality." The site includes archives of some of the tracts which the Society has printed. Philanthropy c h a r i t y n e t Charity Net is a web site specifically geared toward the spread of charitable causes over the Internet. Philanthropy Journal's Philanthropy Links The links page of the Philanthropy Journal's web site. Yahoo! - Society and Culture:Issues and Causes:Philanthropy Employment The Association for Persons in Supported Employment The Association for Persons in Supported Employment is a membership organization formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons with disabilities. Goodwill Industries International A pretty good site with in depth information on Goodwill. Part of the site is accessible only to members. It has a TIIAP area where people can be trained in the use of the Internet President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities The PCEPD is a specially appointed committee working with state liaisons to promote the employment of people with disabilities. The site includes the PCEPD's activities past and present and a sample of some of the committee's archival material.