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Every Contact Counts Every Contact Counts- A Disability awareness and customer service training program for medical facilities. Offers problem based learning to promote patient centered care. PSA PSA- Expansive writing on topics relating to the disabled, their relationship with the community, and institutionalization vs de-institutionalization. National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research- Activities are in the areas of research , demonstration, dissemination and utilization and technical assistance. Society for Disability Studies Society for Disability Studies- A nonprofit scientific and educational organization established to promote interdisciplinary research on humanistic and social scientific aspects o… Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities- Persons with disabilities, family members, researchers, and service providers join policy-makers and nationally recognized speakers in the … The Review of Disability Studies The Review of Disability Studies- This International journal focuses on disability research and education. Features articles, essays, and bibliographies relating to the culture of… Disability Studies at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Disability Studies at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA- Graduate Certificate and Undergraduate Courses in Disability Studies. A course of studies exploring the historical, cult… SS Blueprints SS Blueprints- ADA consultants define and create strategies for accessible designs and concepts to complete the Utilitarian Design Theory. Disability Research Institute Disability Research Institute- A national resource fostering high quality research, dissemination of information, and training and education related to disability policy. (Illinoi… Canadian Centre on Disability Studies Canadian Centre on Disability Studies- A consumer-directed, university-affiliated centre involved in research and education on disability issues. Committed to fostering a spirit o… Disability History Museum Disability History Museum- Promotes understanding about the historical experience of people with disabilities by recovering, chronicling, and interpreting their stories. New Paradigm of Disability Bibliography New Paradigm of Disability Bibliography- An annotated resource introducing and explaining the social and civil rights perspective of disability. Disability Social History Project Disability Social History Project- Disability civil rights movement, other important events and people with disabilities in history, and the representation of disabled people in t… Center for Disability Studies Center for Disability Studies- A Hawaii University program to promote improved quality of life for persons with disabilities through core functions of interdisciplinary training, … Institute on Disability Culture Institute on Disability Culture- Promoting pride in the history, activities, and cultural identity of individuals with disabilities throughout the world. Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission (CDMSC) Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission (CDMSC)- Disability management as defined by the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission is the… Institute on Disability / UAP - Durham, NH Institute on Disability / UAP - Durham, NH- Provides information to improve knowledge, policy, and practice related to including people with disabilities. National Rehabilitation Information Center National Rehabilitation Information Center- Collects and disseminates the results of federally funded research projects to anyone who is interested in disability and rehabilitatio… Disability Researchers Disability Researchers- Disability Researchers conducts analytical research studies on the disabled and non-disabled populations, using surveys, analysis of existing government da… CODI: Cornucopia of Disability Information CODI: Cornucopia of Disability Information- Contains full text articles, directories, and guides to disability information, and includes links to other relevant disability-related… Top Disability Websites Top Disability Websites- Directory of disability related websites that provide resources and services to the disabled community. Disability Resource Directory Disability Resource Directory- A public service directory from Online Connection, Manhattan, Kansas, providing an annotated and alphabetical listing of disability, medical and hea… International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet (ICDRI) International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet (ICDRI)- Directory of disability-related Internet resources. Disabilities Online Disabilities Online- An Internet directory of information concerning all aspects of disabilities, broken down into categories. Independent Life Resources Independent Life Resources- Links to disability resources. Eagle Disabled Resources Eagle Disabled Resources- Disabled resources, including mobility products. disABILITY Information and Resources disABILITY Information and Resources- An encyclopedia of links that provide information concerning disability products, research, organizations, events, and politics. Ableize Ableize- Lists disability goods, aids, services, information and mobility products. Includes access issues, disabled sports and the arts. Contains disability related news and offe… Family Village Family Village- Informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, education, worship, h… Abilities Expo Abilities Expo- Independent and assisted living products and services, displayed at six shows throughout the United States. Iowa Training Consortium: Calendar Iowa Training Consortium: Calendar- Highlighting U.S. conferences, continuing education, speakers, and other events of interest to people who are disabled, their families, and car… AFB Community Events AFB Community Events- The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) calendar of events with tips on how to accomplish routine daily tasks with a vision impairment or blindness. ICDRI Calendar of Disability Events ICDRI Calendar of Disability Events- Important disability conferences or other conferences which often have disability-related activities and events. Supported Life Institute Supported Life Institute- An educational nonprofit institute, producing conferences on developmental disabilities, and promoting community inclusion, supported living, and self-ad… Ability OnLine Ability OnLine- Supportive online community for kids, teens and young adults of all abilities. The Capper Foundation The Capper Foundation- Mission is to enhance the independence of people with physical disabilities, primarily children. Weeroona Association Inc Weeroona Association Inc- Australian charity providing assistance to over four hundred young people with physical disabilities. Details the services offered, events taking place a… Angels With Special Needs Angels With Special Needs- A non-profit organization providing recreational activities and respite care to families of children with severe disabilities. View the services offered… Families Together Families Together- A non-profit organization assisting families who have a child with a disability. Details of their offices in Pullman Washington, Moscow, Idaho and Rockville Mar… Action For Kids Action For Kids- Services provided include specialist mobility equipment, family support, work experience, employment training, and independence training. Children With Special Needs Children With Special Needs- A site for parent of children with special needs including, but not limited to autism, adhd, microcephaly, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. On the Other Hand On the Other Hand- For families with children with hand anomalies. Created by an occupational therapist. First Network Online First Network Online- Internet forum for parents, teachers, and service providers who care for and about children with disabilities. Provides information, support, resources and l… Games for Disabled Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts Games for Disabled Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts- Categorized as suitable for deaf, blind, bedridden, mobility-impaired, and developmentally disabled children. Helping Hands Foundation Helping Hands Foundation- A not-for-profit support group for parents of children with upper limb differences. Shane's Inspiration Shane's Inspiration- Building Boundless Playgrounds for children of all abilities on the West Coast of the United States. Lists existing playgrounds and those in development, serv… Ed Chapman's Speech and Developmental Delays Page Ed Chapman's Speech and Developmental Delays Page- Information such as developmental milestones, acronyms, links, and mailing lists for parents on speech delays and developmental … Division of Early Childhood (DEC) Division of Early Childhood (DEC)- A nonprofit organization advocating for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age eight, and thei… Personal Ponies Personal Ponies- A unique non-profit organization dedicated to providing children with special needs with a Miniature Shetland Pony to love and care for completely without charge. Association for Children with a Disability Association for Children with a Disability- Australian organisation operated by parents of disabled children offering support, education and advocacy.