Disabled

Leeder O. Men Leeder O. Men- Cartoons featuring the character Leeder O. Men, world-famous disABLED athlete, as well as information about the author, Johnny Lytle. Paraphoenix Designs Paraphoenix Designs- Clothing and giftware displaying disability and non-disability related humor, slogans and sayings. Gimpy Mumpy Gimpy Mumpy- Disability humor, crip commentary, original artwork and cartoons. Dis"ability" Joke Books Dis"ability" Joke Books- Humorous look at issues of disability subjects and situations including everything from parking, strangers' assumptions, to wheelchair lift mechanisms run… Stump's 'R Us Stump's 'R Us- A whimsical Californian support group for amputees and the disabled. American Association for Therapeutic Humor American Association for Therapeutic Humor- Dedicated to the understanding, development and the clinical application of therapeutic humor. Firefly Community Firefly Community- A dedicated group of mums, dads and family members providing information, advice and resources in all areas of special needs. Includes a busy discussion and hel… Special Needs Family Fun Special Needs Family Fun- Articles, bulletin boards, and books to enhance the quality and fun of special needs family life. Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc.- Statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age … Family Voices Family Voices- Advocacy group families from throughout the United States who have children with special health needs. Also includes caregivers, professionals, and friends whose li… STOMP (Specialized Training of Military Parents) STOMP (Specialized Training of Military Parents)- A federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center established to assist military families who have children with sp… Vision Twenty One Vision Twenty One- Vocational training geared toward those with learning needs-in Cardiff, Wales. Disabled Businesspersons Association Disabled Businesspersons Association- Helps disabled entrepreneurs and professionals maximize their potential in the business world, encourages the participation and enhances the … National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) National Business & Disability Council (NBDC)- Provides corporations with a full range of services to assist them in successfully integrating people with disabilities into the wor… ABILITY Jobs ABILITY Jobs- Matches qualified job seekers with disabilities to companies looking to employ staff. Post and search for jobs and build resumes. California based. Association for Supported Employment (AfSE) Association for Supported Employment (AfSE)- An association of 230 agencies establishing collective action on national issues regarding supported employment. (United Kingdom) Community Workforce Solutions Community Workforce Solutions- Dedicated to improving the lives of disabled people and helping them to achieve their employment and community integration goals. Includes news, res… Enable America Enable America- Founded to assist with employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout America. Includes news, video introductions and contact. Employers Disability Forum Employers Disability Forum- Providing information, news and views concerning disabled employment in the UK along with reasons for businesses to employ a disabled person. Getting Hired Getting Hired- Assisting with employment training to offer opportunities for people with disabilities. Includes job finder sections. New Jersey based. The ARC of Salem County The ARC of Salem County- New Jersey based organization supporting adults with developmental disabilities needing employment placement. View the program details with FAQ and availa… HirePotential, Inc. HirePotential, Inc.- Providing accessibility, compliance and employment services for companies in the United States. Interwork Ltd Interwork Ltd- Specialises in providing employment opportunities for people with a disability. Includes training details and how to get involved. Southern Australia. Work Incentives Transition Network Work Incentives Transition Network- Free online course and factsheets on "Using SSI Work Incentives to Promote Successful Outcomes for Transition-Aged Youth". Job Connection Job Connection- Supported, non-profit employment agency that places people with disabilities into employment, offers resources in job training and self-sufficiency. recruitABILITY recruitABILITY- An international cross-disability consumer job matching service. Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE) Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE)- A membership organization formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for pers… GLADNET Association GLADNET Association- The network brings together research centers, universities, enterprises, government departments, trade unions, and organizations representing disabled persons… Goodwill Industries International Goodwill Industries International- Helps people with barriers to employment learn the skills to find competitive employment. Programs are funded through grants, contract services … Worksupport.com Worksupport.com- Information, resources, and research regarding the employment of people with disabilities. Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)- U.S. federal government office which conducts policy analysis, technical assistance, and development of best practices, as well as o… National Institute of Disability Management and Research National Institute of Disability Management and Research- Committed to reducing the human, social and economic cost of disability to workers, employers and society through educati… Training and Employment of Disabled Persons Board Training and Employment of Disabled Persons Board- Information on training, employment, employers, and career guidance. (Republic of Mauritius) Remploy Ltd Remploy Ltd- Expands the opportunities for disabled people in sustainable work both within Remploy and externally. Britain's largest employer of people with disabilities. (United … National centre for promotion of employment for disabled people (NCPEDP) National centre for promotion of employment for disabled people (NCPEDP)- A non-profit voluntary organisation working as an interface between government, industry, international a… Service Enhancement Associates Service Enhancement Associates- Offers training and technical assistance throughout the US on issues and services related to the employment of persons with disabilities. REACH Family Institute REACH Family Institute- Nonprofit educational organization serving developmentally disabled, mrdd, adhd, and brain-injured children and their families throughout the world Hands On Education Hands On Education- New Jersey organization providing educational programs for grades K-12. Topics include disability awareness, conflict resolution and substance abuse prevention. Center for Disabilities Studies Center for Disabilities Studies- An overview of the disabled education offered at the University of Delaware with inks to resources for faculty and staff. The Disability Coach - POWER The Disability Coach - POWER- Dr. Kevin Roberts, a disabled clinical psychologist, presents a positive attitude development program for people with disabilities. Includes events d… The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training- Information about teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people w… College and Special Education College and Special Education- [About.com] Reviewed links to resources for special needs college students. All Means All School to Work Project All Means All School to Work Project- Information, resources, and strategies to ensure access to and choice by all learners within their local school-to-work system. HEATH Resource Center HEATH Resource Center- National clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities. Information exchange about educational support services, policies, proc… University / Education Disability Information University / Education Disability Information- Links to information on education, job training, and career opportunities for persons with disabilities. National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)- A Canada-wide, consumer-based, cross-disability organization that advocates for full access by college and universit… The Melmark School The Melmark School- Approved private school, day and residential, educational, therapeutic and recreational services for individuals with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities Centre for Disability Studies Centre for Disability Studies- An interdisciplinary centre for teaching and research in the field of disability studies at the University of Leeds. (England) Barbara Robertson's Disability Research Resources Barbara Robertson's Disability Research Resources- On-line resources for disability research from a socio-political perspective, and the emerging interdisciplinary field of Disabi… Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin- Journal that features articles important to rehabilitation counseling practitioners in counseling, education, or research settings. Substantial…