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On this page I have listed disability-related information, organizations, agencies, etc
Abledata
American Association of People with Disabilities
www.aapd-dc.org
Association of University Centers on Disabilities
www.aucd.org
Cornucopia of Disability Information
http://codi.buffalo.edu/
DisabilityInfo.Gov
www.disabilityinfo.gov
disABILITY Information and Resources
Disability Resources on the Internet
International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
National Council on Disability
National Organization for Rare Disorders
National Organization on Disability
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Association
DisabilityInfo.Gov
www.disabilityinfo.gov
Gateway to federal government's disability info and resources
FirstGov
www.firstgov.gov/
THOMAS-Legislative Information on the Internet
The Library of Congress
http://thomas.loc.gov/
Info on legislative matters and processes
The Access Board
www.access-board.gov
Accessibility guidelines and standards
GovBenefits
www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits/index.jhtml
Find out if you qualify for federal or state benefits
Medicare
www.medicare.gov/
The official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Social Security Administration
Office of Public Inquiries
www.ssa.gov
Social Security Administration
Disability Programs
Office of Public Inquiries
www.socialsecurity.gov/disability
Benefits for people with disabilities
The Work Site
www.socialsecurity.gov/work
Employment support for people with disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office on Disability
www.hhs.gov/od/
U.S. Department of Justice (Disabilities)
www.usdoj.gov/disabilities.htm
Useful info and publications about the ADA and employment
Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
www.ada.gov
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Disability Rights Section
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
www.usdoj.gov/crt/drs/drshome.htm
U.S. Department of Labor
Disability Resources
www.dol.gov/dol/topic/disability/index.htm
Info about employment with a disability
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
www.eeoc.gov
Info you should have if you are disabled and seeking employment or if an employer has treated you unfairly because of your disability
Office of Personnel Management
Federal Employment of Persons with Disabilities
www.opm.gov/disability
This site provides access to information that is relevant to the recruitment, employment, and retention of individuals with disabilities in the Federal Government
AbleProject
www.ableproject.org
Research, compare, locate and obtain mobility and assistive products
No Boundaries
www.noboundaries.tv/
Rascal Scooters and Powerchairs
Electric Mobility Corporation
/www.rascalscooters.com/index.shtml
Scootaround Mobility Solutions
www.scootaround.com/
Serving over 500 locations across North America
, Scootaround arranges for scooter or wheelchair rentals with delivery and pickup right to your door.
The Scooter Store
Scooterville
SpinLife
www.spinlife.com
TravelScoot
www.travelscoot.com/home.htm
TravelScoot is a light, compact folding mobility travel scooter designed for people who have walking difficulties but who are otherwise still fairly mobile.
u-Scoot
www.uscoot.com
Scooters, powerchairs, wheelchairs, etc.
WheelchairNet
RERC on Wheelchair Transportation Safety
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
www.wheelchairnet.org
WheelchairNet's purpose is to serve the information needs of anyone interested in wheeled mobility; it has bibliographic databases, a series of slide lectures, article reprints and an active discussion area
Active and Able
www.activeandable.com
ActiveForever
Alimed
www.alimed.com
AllegroMedical
www.allegromedical.com
Dining with Dignity
www.diningwithdignity.com
DisabilityProducts
http://disabilityproducts.com
Dynamic-Living
www.dynamic-living.com/
Knit-Rite Inc.
www.knitrite.com/index.html
Medical textile solutions that promote mobility, protection, and comfort, including orthosis interfaces, diabetic socks and compression hosiery. (Knit-Rite sells only to professional providers. If you are a patient, use the Provider Locator feature on their website to find a dealer.)
EnableMart
www.enablemart.com/
Medical Supplies and Equipment
http://aids-daily-living.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/
Sammons Preston Roylan
www.sammonspreston.com
Simple Abilities
www.simpleabilities.com
The Wright Stuff
www.wrightstuff.biz
Microsoft Accessibility
www.microsoft.com/enable
Info, products, and support for making the computer technology accessible
Acura Mobility Program
DaimlerChysler Automobility Program
Automobility Program Headquarters
http://www.automobility.daimlerchrysler.com/
Ford Mobility Motoring Program
Email: Mobilitymotoring@Fordprogramhq.com
URL: http://www.mobilitymotoringprogram.com
GM Mobility Program
GM Mobility Assistance Program
http://www.gm.com/automotive/vehicle_shopping/gm_mobility/
Honda Customer Mobility Assistance Program
http://automobiles.honda.com/info/mobility_program.aspToyota Mobility Program
http://www.toyota.com/mobility/
Saturn Mobility Program
http://www.saturn.com/saturn/contactus/faq/mobility/index.jsp?nav=7100&page=1
Lexus Mobility Program
http://www.lexus.com/models/ls/parts/mobility.html
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Mobility Access Program
National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems
www.napas.org
Info about P&A systems, CAP, and links
American Disability Association
www.adanet.org
Info about ADA and discrimination
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
www.dredf.org
DREDF is a national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education
Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
www.ada.gov
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Disability Rights Section
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
www.usdoj.gov/crt/drs/drshome.htm
The primary goal of the Disability Rights Section is to achieve equal opportunity for people with disabilities in the United States by implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Justice (Disabilities)
www.usdoj.gov/disabilities.htm
Useful info and publications about the ADA and employment
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
National Association of Social Security Claimant's Representatives
www.nosscr.org
Find participating attorneys; other useful links and info about social security claims
Global Access Disabled Travel Network
www.geocities.com/Paris/1502/
Useful links and info for disabled travelers
Hotline for Air Travelers with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Transportation
Aviation Consumer Protection Division
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/hotline.htm
The hotline will provide general information to consumers about the rights of air travelers with disabilities, respond to requests for printed consumer information, and assist air travelers with time-sensitive disability-related issues that need to be addressed in "real time."
Transportation Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Persons with Disabilities or Medical Conditions
www.tsa.gov/public/display?theme=156
TSA guidelines for screening persons with disabilities; information for travelers with assistive devices and mobility aids
U.S.Department of Transportation
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