Disability Resources

Ability Forum
An on-line resource for people with disabilities. http://www.abilityforum.com/ADAconf/Day1.shtml

Amazing Grace Ministries
An on-line resource for people with disabilities. http://amazinggrace.org/

American Foundation for the Blind
Information resources for the blind. http://www.afb.org/

Arthritis Foundation
Research cure for and prevention of arthritis. http://www.arthritis.org/

Center for Research on Women with Disabilities
Health, aging, civil rights, abuse and independent living. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/women/links/ctrresearch.htm

Special needs family friendly fun
Enhancing the quality and fun of family life for special needs families. http://www.family-friendly-fun.com/

Goodwill Industries
Providers of employment and training services for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Find a Goodwill Industries near you. http://locator.goodwill.org/

Internet Resources for Special Children
Information relation to the needs of children with disabilities. http://www.irsc.org/

Joni and Friends
This ministry is dedicated to extending the love and message of Christ to people who are affected by disability, whether it is the disabled person, a family member, or friend. http://www.joniandfriends.org/

Lupus
A site decated to dissemination and sharing of information on lupus. http://www.lupus.org/

National Federation of the Blind
Achieve self-confidence and self-respect for the blind. http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Default.asp

National Organization For Rare Disorders
Organization helping with rare disorders and disabilities. http://www.rarediseases.org/

New Horizons Un-limited
A nationally-focused, non-profit organization based in Milwaukee, WI. Via their website, people with disabilities may access information on a wide range of issues including employment, education, recreation, legislation, independent living, financial assistance and much more. http://www.new-horizons.org/

Paraquad
Offering programs for independence for disabled people. http://www.paraquad.org/

Prevent Blindness
Prevent Blindness America serves millions of people each year through public and professional education, community and patient services programs and research. http://www.preventblindness.org/

Society for the Advancement of Travel for the Handicapped
Represents travelers with disabilities. http://www.sath.org/

The National Down Syndrome Society
Information, and answering questions about Down Syndrome. http://www.ndss.org/

Access for Disabled Americans
http://www.accessfordisabled.com/pages/801672/index.htm
The complete and positive newsletter for people with disabilities.

ADHDNEWS.COM - Taking Control Through Knowledge
http://www.adhdnews.com/index.htm
Website offers information on attention deficit disorder.
Website maintained by: ADHDNEWS.COM - Taking Control Through Knowledge

AIDS and Disability Action Program (ADAP)
http://www.bccpd.bc.ca/ADAPindx.html
Provides quality HIV/AIDS prevention education materials and prevention strategies to people with disabilities and their support networks.

Alberta Burn Rehabilitation Society
http://www.burnrehab.com/
The Alberta Burn Rehabilitation Society (ABRS) is dedicating this site to international burn rehabilitation, prevention and awareness. It provides information on how to get involved in the society through fundraising, conference programs and chat lines.

Alberta Lung Association
http://www.ab.lung.ca/
Has programs available that use a wide range of technology and adaptive devices, an individualized program can be designed to meet the specific needs of individuals.

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf - Service Agency
http://www.agbell.org/

ALS Society of Canada
http://www.als.ca/
This site was created to give the public a better understanding of ALS as well as provide a platform for the members of this organization to be in communication with others.

Alzheimer Society for Metropolitan Toronto
http://www.asmt.org
This site is committed to providing family support, education and information. It also provides medical information on the disease. Promotion for the best care possible for persons with Alzheimer and supporting their caregivers is a concern of this organisation. . Support of the efforts being made in finding a cure for Alzheimer Disease and how you can contribute is also included.

Alzheimer Society of Haldimand-Norfolk
http://www.alzhn.ca/
The Alzheimer Friendly Visiting Programme is a no cost service to Alzheimer clients and their families, it gives family members the opportunity to take a break while a trained volunteer cares for the person with Alzheimer’s. Another service provided is the wandering registry. It function is to help locate and keep those client safe that do wander away. An up-to-date resource center is also available.

Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region
http://www.iaw.on.ca/~asnr/
Those involved in this association believe that care support; education, advocacy and Avondale House (a place for family, and community can come for support and research) are paramount in the understanding and the quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer Society of Ottawa-Carleton (ASOC)
http://www.alzheimerott.org/
Provides education, support services and research responsive to the needs of individuals with Alzheimer disease and related dementias, as well as the needs of their families and caregivers.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
http://www.aaos.org/
Some information about treating spinal chord injury in children.

American Amputee Soccer Association
http://www.ampsoccer.org
Promotes social interactivity, self-esteem and self-confidence among adult, and especially among new and youthful amputees, through recreational and competitive amputee soccer programs. The AASA also trains athletes to represent the United States in elite International and Paralympic amputee soccer competitions.

American Burn Association
http://www.ameriburn.org/
The American Burn Association Website links to information and interactive communication on burn care and related research, teaching, rehabilitation, and prevention issues. This site also provides a private discussion group for ABA members devoted to the exchange of ideas, problems, and issues related to the National Burn Registry.

American Council of the Blind
http://www.acb.org
Welcome to the web site for the American Council of the Blind. This service provides general information about the Council, including recent issues of our monthly publication, The Braille Forum.

American Printing House
http://www.aph.org
The American Printing House for the Blind promotes independence for people who are blind or visually impaired by providing special media, tools, and materials needed for education and life.

Amputee Support Assoc. Of Hampton Roads
http://www.asahr.org/
The A.S.A. is a group of concerned citizens who have experienced amputation, their significant others and health care providers. The group meets to share experiences, provide emotional support, educational programs, social and recreational activities. These sessions provide an opportunity for sharing mutual problems, solutions and expressing feelings.

Amputee Web Site
http://amputee-online.com/amputee/amputee.html
This site offers a range of topics that will interest people who are amputees, including sports, prosthetics, phantom pain and world events. Visitors are invited to complete an online Evaluation Survey on products and services relating to amputation. Other features include Amputation, the online magazine for Amputees offering news, issues, sports and humour, and links to sites of a number of private businesses geared to amputation.

Arthritis Canada
http://www.arthritis.ca
Available in French and English. Contains a great deal of general arthritis information geared to the lay population and consumers with arthritis. Topics include: Living Well (healthy eating, dealing with emotions, family issues, exercise); Types of Arthritis; Research in Action; Headline News; and a provocative section called The Politics of Arthritis. Also on this site is a network for arthritis health care providers.

Arthritis Care
http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/

Association CMT-France
http://crealinks.net/cmt-france/
French only. Information about the signs and symptoms, cause and treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a neurological disability.

Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBAH)
http://www.asbah.org/
General resource information about spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Contact information and links to other organizations.

Association for the Neurologically Disabled (A.N.D.) of Canada
http://www.AND.ca
A.N.D. Canada is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing functional rehabilitation programs to individuals with non-progressive neurological disabilities. Individuals with a broad range of disabilities -- from mild learning disorders to severe neurological impairments -- may benefit from their program. They have a lot of information on different intellectual disabilities.

Association of Visual Language Interpreters
http://www.avlic.ca/
The Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada is a national professional association which represents its membership and advances the profession by promoting high standards within the profession. The association works in ASL and Québec Sign Language.

Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA)
http://www.apsea.ca/index.htm
This site has information on Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, and Services for Visually Impaired Students. The APSEA Library, Addresses & Contacts, News & Upcoming Events, the Parent Association, The Sign Communication Proficiency Interview Workshop, The Canadian Vision Teachers Conference '99, APSEA Materials for Sale, Employment Opportunities at APSEA, Summer Programs, The Nova Scotia Summer Institute/Workshop, Courses, and Links to Other Related websites. APSEA is an inter-provincial co-operative agency that provides educational services, programs and opportunities for people from birth to 21 years old who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired.

Autisme Montreal
http://pages.infinit.net/autisme/
Présenté par Autisme et Troubles Envahissants du Développement Montréal, ce centre de documentation sur l'autisme et les troubles envahissants du développement s'addresse à tous.

Bancroft NeuroHealth
http://www.bancroft.org
Bancroft NeuroHealth is a private, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to fostering the highest quality of life for people of all ages with neurological disorders, including developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Bancroft strives to provide a broad continuum of services. This includes therapeutic intervention, educational, vocational and residential programs delivered in the most effective manner and of the highest quality.

Bio Concepts
http://www.bio-con.com/
Bio Concepts is interested in the rehabilitative aspect of burn care. Using both a mechanical approach to garment design and their expertise in fabric and garment manufacturing, they provide burn patients with customized pressure garments. The site holds product and ordering information as well as a detailed company profile.

British Deaf Association
http://www.britishdeafassociation.org.uk
This site reflects the new direction and vision of the British Deaf Association. It is a unique resource for Deaf people that will reflect every aspect of Deaf culture and provide a global space for Deaf people to share ideas and experiences. Every culture has its unique way of interpreting the world. We hope this website widens understanding of the Deaf way.

British Institute of Brain Injured Children
http://www.bibic.org.uk
A rehabilitation oriented site for children and families of children with brain injuries.

British Limbless Association
http://www.limbless-association.org
The Limbless Association provides information, advice and support for people of all ages who are without one or more limbs. It has a nationwide network of volunteer visitors (within the UK) who are all amputees themselves, offering support and encouragement to prospective amputees, carers and those already trying to come to terms with limb loss or deficiency.

Burn Institute
http://www.burninstitute.org/
The Burn Institute is instrumental in organizing programs such as Burn Survivor Support, Burn Research & Treatment, Burn Education, Juvenile Firesetter and Community Service. Through the Burn Institute's grants, funding is provided for research projects designed to improve or develop new methods of burn treatment. Their website is dedicated to keeping those interested up to date on their current initiates and programs; they also provide resources and support for burn victims.

Burn Support Groups Data Base
http://www.burnsupportgroupsdatabase.com/
This Burn Support Groups Database is in the process of being set up; it caters to both Burn Support Groups and any other group who would like to register.

Burn Survivors Online
http://www.burnsurvivorsonline.com/
Burn Survivors Online provides information and support for burn survivors and their families throughout the world. There are abundant burn survivor profiles, links to a plethora of chat lines and pertinent articles and stories related to burns/victims.

Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT)
http://www.canmat.org
A website dedicated to information on manic depression, bipolar disease different forms of anxiety.

Canine Companions for Independence
http://www.caninecompanions.org/
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) is a nonprofit organization that provides highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities and to professional caregivers.

Captioned Media Program
http://www.cfv.org
The Captioned Films/Videos program is a free loan, open-captioned program for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as parents, teachers and other professionals. Descriptions for over 4,000 films/videos may be viewed at the site, registration for program use is offered, and materials may be ordered.

Caregiver.com
http://www.caregiver.com/index.htm
A website and magazine (Today's Caregiver Magazine) for, about and by caregivers. The website includes topic-specific newsletters, online discussion lists, back issue articles of Today's Caregiver Magazine, chat rooms and an online store.

Cindy's Tampa Homepage on ASL and Deaf Culture
http://www.aslinfo.com/
A personal website from a member of the deaf, signing community.

David Roche's Website
http://www.davidroche.com
"My face is a gift, because my shadow side — my difficulty and challenge — is on the outside, where I have been forced to deal with it." David Roche is an international speaker and humourist with a facial difference.

Deaf Canada Online
http://www.deafcanada.com/
Serving the Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing Communities.

Deaf Canada Today
http://www.deafcanadatoday.com
Deaf Canada Today bills itself as the "National Newspaper for the Canadian Deaf Community." Its website includes excerpts from articles, subscriptin and advertising information, letters to the editor, and even partial horoscopes. All are designed to pique the reader's interest in subscribing to the publication.

Deaf Connect
http://www.deafconnect.com/
The World Deaf Directory which has over 7,000 Deaf e-mail addresses listed.

Deaf Friends International
http://www.workersforjesus.com/dfi.htm
Deaf Friends International is dedicated to serving the needs of deaf students around the world. We are staffed entirely by volunteers and are a project of the Workers For Jesus.

Deaf Joke of the Month
http://www.deafvision.com/lists/deafjokes/
Provides forwards and e-mails about the deaf culture and makes light of related issues.

Deaf Women United
http://home.earthlink.net/~murbach/dwu-nc/
Provides leadership and empowerment for deaf women.

Deaf Blind Info
http://www.DeafBlindinfo.org
This site is designed to close the information gap between the general public and deafblind people. Included is a collection of deafblindness information and resources in Minnesota and from around the world.

DEAFology 101
http://www.deafology.com/
Deaf Culture As Seen Through the Eyes of a Deaf Comedian.

Different Roads to Learning
http://www.difflearn.com
Different Roads to Learning is an on-line catalog specializing in learning materials and playthings for children with developmental delays and challenges. This catalog puts together educational toys and materials that stimulate the skills leading to speech and language for challenged children ages 2 to 10.

DIS ORG NET
http://www.independentliving.org/donet/index.html
DisOrgNet is a free service designed to facilitate networking among organizations working in the disability field.

Disabilities Information Resources
http://www.dinf.ne.jp
This site is from the Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities. They publish and distribute several publications on general disability issues.

Disabilities-R-Us
http://members.tripod.com/~disabled/
Disabilities-R-Us is an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) channel on NewNet created by and for people with disabilities (but everyone is welcome). We invite you to roam about our website, and if you can, drop on in for some friendly chat on Disabilities-R-Us.

Disability Social History Project
http://www.disabilityhistory.org
A project to record the history of the disability movement in America.

Down Syndrome Resources
http://www.nas.com/downsyn/
This is the original World Wide Web site composed of contributions from experienced professionals and knowledgeable parents who are subscribers to the Down Syndrome listserv and newsgroup.

Electric Edge
http://www.ragged-edge-mag.com/
The online version of Ragged edge magazine has articles that cover numerous topics, one of them being "what it’s like to be a person with a disability in the 20th century". The site has stories about the experience of disability from all over the US.

Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria, Australia
http://www.epinet.org.au
EpiNet is the website of the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria. Its aim is to take full advantage of the internet in bringing people reliable information about epilepsy. The website also enables you to have input yourself; thus, there are a number of discussion forums where you can post your own messages, comment on other people's messages and hopefully get the practical information that you are after.

Fighting for Fairness
http://www.disabilitytaxcredit.com
This website was launched as part of an effort to reform the disability tax credit (DTC), which allegedly discriminates against people with mental health disabilities. This initiative has since been supported by organizations representing a wider range of disabilities, whose members have also been disallowed the DTC based on its eligibility criteria. Visit the site for more information and action.

Genesis II Foot
http://www.micacorp.com
A progressive prosthetist founded MICA Corporation with the objective of designing, developing and manufacturing products, components and tool systems for Orthotic & Prosthetic Professionals. With the opening of MICA Corporation "Power Prosthetics" was dubbed the slogan of the product development engineers and prosthetists. Clients, prosthetists, and engineers work together a MICA to create the following progressive forward thinking utilities for the P&O industry.

Hadley School for the Blind
http://www.hadley-school.org
Hadley is a not-for-profit, distance education school serving blind individuals and their families. In addition to courses for blind individuals, it offer programs for parents of blind children and family members of blind adults. It offers more than 90 courses to almost 10,000 students around the world, all completely free of charge. The website provides information about Hadley programs as well as profiles of some of the students. It is available in graphic, low vision and text-only versions.

Half the Planet.com
http://www.halftheplanet.com
This website of "disability information for the disability community" includes a bookstore, bulletin boards, classifieds, resources, and a collection of articles organized into categories. This is a big site requiring a lot of "clicks" to find what you are looking for, but a search engine makes it easier.

Headway (National Head Injuries Association)
http://www.headway.org.uk/
This website contains a wide range of information on the subject of traumatic brain injury - the medical term for 'head injury'. Where Headway produces a publication giving further information on the subject, this will be indicated.

Hearing Health
http://www.hearinghealthmag.com
HEARING HEALTH is a one-of-a-kind magazine designed for people who experience any degree of hearing loss, tinnitus, or other ear disorder. Professionals, educators, and significant others also find HEARING HEALTH a useful resource as they seek ways to improve communication.

Hyghlands Services
http://www.hyghlands.com
Website of a Vancouver-based educational consultant, private teacher and tutor providing services for students with brain injuries.

Information Resources for People with Disabilities (Tohoku University)
http://www.sd.soft.iwate-pu.ac.jp/sensui/index-e.html
There are a number of links to Japanese schools and universities, plus disability related organizations. Travel information for English speaking people with disabilities. Indicates at the link if it is in English or Japanese.

International Catholic Deaf Association
http://deafcatholic.com/
The International Catholic Deaf Association (ICDA) is an international membership organization of National Sections, countries, local chapters and individual Catholic Deaf people from all over the world.

International Centre for Post-Polio Education and Research
http://www.englewoodhospital.com/PostPolio
This website includes information about post-polio syndrome, the group of unexpected and often disabling symptoms experienced by polio survivors. The site features an awareness-raising campaign, a bibliography, links to news items, and information about a new book by centre director Dr. Richard L. Bruno.

International Dyslexia Association
http://www.interdys.org
This jam-packed international website includes information about dyslexia, upcoming conferences and events, research updates, a bulletin board, a bookstore and a list of assistive technology resources. Also has a special "Kids-Only" section where young people aged six to 15 can get their questions answered, connect with a pen pal or even show off their artwork.

Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/
Internet Mental Health's aim is to promote improved understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness throughout the world.

JP DAS Development Disabilities Centre
http://www.Quasar.ualberta.ca/ddc/INDEX.html
There is a directory of links related to Developmental Disabilities Inclusion Resources, Violence and Abuse Prevention Information, and others. The centre’s current activities include research, student training, publication, and selected clinical services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
http://www.bazelon.org
The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. Its precedent-setting litigation has outlawed institutional abuse and won protections against arbitrary confinement. In the courts and in Congress, its advocacy has opened up public schools, workplaces, housing and other opportunities for community life.

June Isaacson Kailes
http://www.jik.com/hwawd.html
June Isaacson Kailes, Disability Policy Consultant, maintains this site, with information on advocacy, disaster preparedness, managed care, independent living centres and health, wellness and aging with a disability.

Kings Canadian Mental Health Association Outreach
http://www.nsnet.org/cmhakings/
Outreach is a team who provides employment support to residents of Kings County who have experienced some form of emotional distress or mental illness.

Korea Braille Type Library
http://www.kbll.or.kr
This is the website of a library that provides people who are blind with training opportunities, information and social integration.

Lewy Body Disease Association and Caregivers Group
http://www.lewybodydisease.org
Provide information for people with Lewy Body dementia and their caregivers or families.

Life's a Twitch
http://www.lifesatwitch.com/home.html
A website based on the work of B. Duncan McKinlay, Ph.D. in the area of Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders.

Macular Degeneration Support
http://members.aol.com/danlrob/MDpeople/
This site provides information and support for people dealing with macular degeneration and related retinal diseases which lead to a loss of central vision.

Medsupport FSF International
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1d078a.htm
MedSupport is a non-profit Internet site that provides support and information for people with multiple sclerosis and their families. This organization believes it is essential to have a trustworthy and informative site where individuals can obtain knowledge about MS in a stress-free, flame-free atmosphere as well as build long-lasting friendships.

Mental Health Aspects of Developmental Disabilities
http://www.mhaspectsofdd.com
This journal looks at the mental health needs of people with developmental disabilities.

National Association of the Deaf
http://www.nad.org/
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the oldest and largest organization representing people with disabilities in the United States.

National Ataxia Foundation
http://www.ataxia.org/
The National Ataxia Foundation is a nonprofit organization with the primary mission of encouraging and supporting research into Hereditary Ataxia, a group of neurological disorders which are chronic and progressive conditions affecting coordination. There are more than 45 affiliated chapters and support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada.

National Down Syndrome Education and Research Institute
http://web.idirect.com/~ndseri/
The National Down Syndrome Education and Research Institute strives to improve the quality of education provided to children with Down syndrome. The Institute provides language and academic programming, conducts evaluations, and addresses curriculum development issues through the publication of instructional materials, reports, and articles.

National Fraternal Society of the Deaf
http://www.nfsd.com/
The NFSD is the only life insurance/social service organization in the world run exclusively by deaf and hard of hearing people for deaf and hard of hearing people and their families. The NFSD was founded in 1901 by a group of young deaf adults at the Michigan School for the Deaf in Flint, Michigan. The immediate purpose was to provide low-cost insurance protection that was being denied to deaf people at that time. It was also to provide social opportunities.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We are part of the U.S. Government, under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

National Technical Institute for the Deaf
http://www.rit.edu/~418www/index.shtml
The primary mission of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) is to provide deaf students with outstanding state-of-the-art technical and professional education programs, complemented by a strong arts and sciences curriculum, that prepares them to live and work in the mainstream of a rapidly changing global community and enhances their interest and skill in continuing lifelong learning.

Ossur International
http://www.ossur.com
Based in Iceland, Ossur has been at the forefront of research and development in the field of prosthetic aids and techniques since 1971. Founded by ossur Kristinsson, the company operates through a global network of sales outlets and agencies, offering a wide range of customized solutions specifically designed to suit individual prosthetic needs.

Quadriplegic Association of South Africa
http://quad.stormnet.co.za
The Association and its affiliated branches assists quadriplegics by providing a range of highly specialised support services that are designed to promote and encourage rehabilitation, community integration and independence.

R.A. Rapaport Publishing, Inc.
http://www.diabetes-self-mgmt.com/
DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT is a bimonthly magazine which brings clear, lively, fact-filled articles by leading physicians, pharmacists, and educators on diabetes. This site has articles, recipes, and questions & answers on diabetes from the most recent issue and from back issues. There's also information about DSM books, a free trial issue offer, and a page of diabetes links.

Royal National Institute for the Blind
http://www.rnib.org.uk
RNIB offers practical support and advice to anyone with a sight problem. Its website includes a bulletin board, upcoming events, useful links, articles and information.

SCI PILOT (Spinal Cord Injury Peer Information Library On Technology)
http://www.scipilot.com
This website by the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute bills itself as a "spinal cord injury peer information library on technology." Sections include personal stories about life with assistive devices, an "idea exchange" to discuss assistive technology, articles providing insight into what works, and other resources such as links. It even offers a free, attractive poster promoting the website. A text-only version is available.

Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. (SHHH)
http://www.shhh.org/
SHHH are catalysts that make mainstream society more accessible to people who are hard of hearing. SHHH is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to the well-being of people of all ages and communication styles who do not hear well. They are the largest international consumer organization of its kind.

Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
http://www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Information and links to hundreds of mostly U.S. spinal cord injury resources. Users have the option of using Frames/Advanced Navigation or No Frames/Limited Features. Information is searchable by alphabetical index terms, or by topic. Topics include medical issues, organizations, the U.S. National SCI Statistical Center, magazines/newsletters, and training/education programs. Also include Frequently Asked Questions, What's New, and a user survey.

Stumps R Us Support Group
http://www.stumps.org/
The specific purpose of the corporation is to bring together amputees of any description and their loved ones to learn from each other, exchange information, explore ongoing state-of-the-art technology and share growth, humor and personal experiences.

Support Coalition
http://www.mindfreedom.org/
Support Coalition is led by psychiatric survivors who are interested in promoting humane, empowering alternatives to psychiatric care with the help of over more than 70 grassroots groups in 11 countries. Topics on the site include forced electric shock programs set by the Clinton Administration and other related psychiatric drug issues.

Tell Us Your Story
http://www.tell-us-your-story.com
This is a discussion forum where people with disabilities (and their families, friends and co-workers) are invited to share stories about their personal experiences. The Archives section of the site currently contains over 200 contributions, covering topics such as rejection, parenting and rehabilitation experiences. In the ongoing discussions, browsers can post their own comments. By subscribing to the free weekly digest, Internet users can receive weekly summaries of new discussion topics and stories.

The Add Action Group
http://www.addgroup.org/
The ADD ACTION GROUP is a non-profit organization that helps people find alternative solutions for: Attention Deficit Disorder, Learning Differences, Dyslexia and Autism. The site includes comprehensive books lists and articles on these related topics. Organizational contact info. is also available.

The Amputee Shopping Mall
http://amputee-online.com/amputee/noninternetresources.html
Provides crutches, CD Roms, books and other hard to find items.

The Blind Readers' Page
http://www.execpc.com/~wgraczyk/blndrdrs.html
This site is a guide to sources of information in alternative formats (braille, recorded cassettes, large print, e-texts, web audio) accessible by people with print disabilities--those with visual and physical handicaps as well as dyslexia. It is also a guide to information about blindness, visual handicaps and other physical handicaps, with a special collection of Wisconsin resources.

The Burn Survivor Resource on the Web
http://www.vanserve.org/homebns.html
This website is dedicated to improving the lives of Burn Survivors and those who support them. The site includes on-line stories of Burn Survivors and is plentiful with professional and support information.

The Deaf Resource Library
http://www.deaflibrary.org
The Deaf Resource Library is an online collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about Deaf cultures in Japan and the United States; as well as deaf and hard of hearing related topics.

The Dummy Hoy Homeplate
http://www.dummyhoy.com
This website profiles William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy, the first deaf major-league baseball player, who began his professional career in 1886. The site includes an overview of Hoy's baseball career, his statistics and achievements
(in his rookie year he broke the league record for stealing bases), and information about an upcoming biography.

The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed
http://www.thenadd.org
NADD is a not-for-profit association designed for professional and family interests on behalf of individuals who have developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

The Psychiatric Disability Management Resource Page
http://www.psychdismgmt.com/
This site is intended to enhance people's understanding of psychiatric disability management and describe specific services which diminish the costs and effects of disability in the workplace. This page is sponsored by Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, Inc., a private organization that provides return-to-work interventions and comprehensive treatment for professional-level workers recovering from a psychiatric disability.

Vereniging Spierziekten Nederland (Dutch Neuromuscular Diseases Association)
http://www.vsn.nl/home.htm
Limited information available in English; most, including general information on neuromuscular disabilities, is in Dutch. Search engine and information exchange.

World Association for People with disabilities
http://www.wapd.org
WAPD advances the interests of persons with disabilities at national, state, local and home levels.

World Wide Virtual Community of the Disabled (WWVCD)
http://www.linkable.org/
An enormous collaboration of data for, and of, people with disabilities. The site offers profiles and résumés of persons with disabilities. It also provides links to topic-related sites - including health and legal links. Also featured on this website is information on computers, software and books.

Your TBI, ABI, and Epilepsy Home Away from Home
http://www.dickibus.co.uk/wilson/tbi/tbiepil.htm
A wide variety of information regarding traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury and epilepsy. There is a good links section and a range of specific topic areas, such as students, litigation, service dogs and many more.