Disabled

Mary Cox-Bilz, Author and Artist Mary Cox-Bilz, Author and Artist- Holding a mouthstick between her teeth, she types her manuscripts. Mary is also an accomplished mouth artist and has artwork and greeting cards. Red Rider Studios Red Rider Studios- A quadriplegic mouth artist. who uses all kinds of mediums. Nature art is his favorite type to create. Afshin Naghouni Afshin Naghouni- A history of painter who is a Tetraplegic with examples of his art work. Shirley Bell Designs Shirley Bell Designs- An artist paralyzed in a car accident when she was 16. View details of her work, life and her watercolor studio operating out of Jamestown RI. Includes an on… Tish Holmes Tish Holmes- Tips to other disabled artists and gallery of works. Alan Shain Alan Shain- Comedian, speaker and disability activist whose artistic work is founded on a deep commitment to taking personal responsibility for creating change. Mike Loder: Kiwi Comedian Mike Loder: Kiwi Comedian- A sit down stand-up comedian based in Auckland, New Zealand Evelyn Glennie Evelyn Glennie- Scotswoman has carved a new place for solo percussion, melded traditions and instrumentation from around the world and, indeed, hears percussion as music in its ow… Matt Sesow Matt Sesow- His raw confrontational images dealing with pain, solitude, and desire are brilliant examples of edgy 21st century art Unique Children's Advocacy Network (UCAN) Unique Children's Advocacy Network (UCAN)- Web sites that provide ideas, projects, and activities that improve the lives of children with disabilities. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)- Allows individuals and families affected by SMA to join their homepages together. Social Security Disability Webring Social Security Disability Webring- Information and resources for those interested in Social Security disability benefits. PICPAIN Sick and Tired Webring PICPAIN Sick and Tired Webring- Created to bring together people who with physical and emotional pain and illness. Sites about any aspect of disease or pain are accepted. Neurofibromatosis Neurofibromatosis- Promotes education, enlightenment, and encouragement. Open to organizations, medical sites, and personal homepages. Cerebral Palsy and Family Support Cerebral Palsy and Family Support- Sites offering support to those with disabilities and their families. Children with Disabilities Children with Disabilities- A network of disability related websites. Infantile Spasms Web Ring Infantile Spasms Web Ring- Stories of children and their struggles with the disorder. Links to various infantile spasms sites on the web. Hearts of Gold Hearts of Gold- Group of loving people who have gathered together because of a member of the family with a disability. Epilepsy Web Ring Epilepsy Web Ring- A group of sites for anybody who has a seizure problem, or has a loved one with epilepsy. Disability Studies Web Ring Disability Studies Web Ring- Brings together sites relating to the interdisciplinary research on the history, literature, experience and culture of people with disabilities. DAWN: Disabilities Awareness Webring Network DAWN: Disabilities Awareness Webring Network- Includes sites about a specific disability, support groups, and personal pages by disabled individuals or their families. Chronic Pain Chronic Pain- For anyone who suffers with any form of chronic pain. Attempting to bring together all types of medical conditions for support, education and friendship. Caregivers of Mentally Disabled Children Caregivers of Mentally Disabled Children- Tribute, support and information for the caregivers of children and young adults suffering from mental disorders. Brighter Futures Web Ring Brighter Futures Web Ring- Dedicated to promoting a better life for children with all types of special needs and disability awareness. Sites may include specific disabilities, as … All Children Can Learn All Children Can Learn- Contains sites for Special Education Students, as well as Special Education Resource sites and Personal Disability Pages. Special Needs Children Special Needs Children- Homepages to help families with special needs children. DRAFT DRAFT- Disability Rights Advocates for Technology, a St. Louis, MO volunteer organization representing people with disabilities and assisting them through universal design and new… Devine Liberty Swing Devine Liberty Swing- A swing for children and adults in wheelchairs. Includes installation instructions and international contacts. Accessible Property Register Accessible Property Register- Specialist accessible and adapted residential property for sale and rent. Includes holiday accommodation and a range of disability links. Social Design Notes: interface Social Design Notes: interface- A Web log of notes on resources on accessibility and design, politics and activism. ADA Self-Evaluation Checklist for Hotels and Motels ADA Self-Evaluation Checklist for Hotels and Motels- Information and checklist for making facilities safe and accessible for those who are blind, blind-deaf, or visually impaired. Concrete Change Concrete Change- An international effort to make all home visitable. Provides detailed construction guidelines and cost estimates for barrier-free design in new homes. Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA) Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA)- University of Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning institute which conducts research, education and design proj… Appliances for the Physically Limited Appliances for the Physically Limited- Recommended appliances for remodeling a home to make it accessible for the physically limited. Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association (AEMA) Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association (AEMA)- A non-profit, unincorporated association, formed in 1990 to meet the special needs of those involved with accessibility e… Home Modification Resource Center Home Modification Resource Center- Information and resources on home modification and universal design. United States Access Board United States Access Board- Independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities. Centre for Accessible Environments Centre for Accessible Environments- Information and training body on the accessibility of the built environment for disabled people. A registered United Kingdom charity. National Center on Accessibility National Center on Accessibility- Provides technical assistance to organizations of all sizes who are designing and retrofitting their leisure areas and programs for accessibility… Planat Planat- A worldwide guide to accessible travel, restaurants and sporting activities. Emerging Horizons Emerging Horizons- Accessible travel news and information for travelers with disabilities. Access Travel Center Access Travel Center- Comprehensive listings of all things pertaining to disabled and senior travel. Gimp on the Go Gimp on the Go- An on-line disabilities travel publication. Accessible Travel Information Accessible Travel Information- Links to travel planning, destinations and transportation. Access-Able Travel Source Access-Able Travel Source- Providing access information to mature and disabled travelers. Travel Oxygen Travel Oxygen- Providing for the disabled traveler who requires oxygen and durable medical equipment arrangements for domestic, international or cruise travel in thousands of citi… The Journey of a Lifetime Trust The Journey of a Lifetime Trust- A charitable and volunteer organization that take disabled and disadvantaged youngsters on a month long vacation. Disabled Directory Disabled Directory- World-wide disabled accommodation guide. The Garnet Access Project The Garnet Access Project- Promotes access to the countryside for disabled people using quad bikes and amphibious six-wheelers. Society For Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH) Society For Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH)- A non-profit agency offering assistance and information for travelers with disabilities. Includes information for travel agents…