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Magazines & Newsletters
Ability Magazine http://www.abilitymagazine.com/ ABILITY Magazine provides information on new technologies, the "Americans with Disability Act", travel and leisure, employment opportunities for people with disabilities, human interest stories, national and local resource centers and more.
Disability International Disability magazine is supported by Disabled Peoples' International, Manitoba, Canada.
Disability Studies Quarterly Disability Studies Quarterly (DSQ) is the journal of the Society for Disability Studies (SDS). It is a multidisciplinary and international journal of interest to social scientists, scholars in the humanities, disability rights advocates, creative writers, and others concerned with the issues of poeople with disabilities.
Disabilityworld e-zine http://www.disabilityworld.org/ E-zine of the International Disability Exchanges and Studies (IDEAS) Project 2000-2004.
EPVA ACTION www.unitedspinal.org/pages.php?catid=77 A monthly newsletter that informs members and other people in the disability community about services, events and issues that impact their lives.
JRA On-line http://lifecenter.ric.org/content/1586/?topic=7&subtopic The Journal of Rehabilitation Administration is published quarterly and includes theoretical papers, applied research studies, practice reports, editorials and commentary designed to improve the practice of administration, management and supervision in a wide variety of human service settings.
Mainstream http://www.mainstream-mag.com/ Magazine of the Able-Disabled. Produced by, for and about people with disabilities. Mainstream covers news and current affairs, new products and technology, profiles of movers and shakers, education, employment, sexuality and relationships, housing, transportatioin, travel and recreation.
New Mobility Magazine The magazine for active wheelchair users.
Paralinks Electronic magazine for people with spinal cord injuries.
PN / Paraplegia News Magazine The news and information magazine for people with Mobility impariments. PH / Paraplegia News covers the latest on spinal cord injury research, new products, legislation impacting people with disabilities, accessible travel, computer options, car/van adaptations, human-interest stories, news for veterans, and articles on housing, employment, health care, and all issues affecting wheelers and caregivers.
Ragged Edge online http://www.ragged-edge-mag.com/ The Ragged Edge: Disability-rights culture, ideas, revolution, humor. Created by Cliffwood Organic Works for the Advocado Press.
Special Child Online magazine for parents and caregivers of children with special needs.
Sports 'N Spokes S'nS is a magazine dedicated to the ACTIVE Wheeler! It covers the latest in competitive wheelchair sports and recreational opportunities.
Associations, Groups and Information Sites:
Adaptive Environments The mission of Adaptive Environments is to promote, facilitate, and advocate for international adoption of policies and designs that enable every individual, regardless of disability or age, to participate fully in all aspects of society.
American Association of People with Disabilities The American Association of People with Disabilities is the largest non-proift, non-partisan, cross-disability organization in the United States.
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work is a Canada-wide network of organizations and individuals that promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of people with disabilities.
(The) Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation The Council of State Administraors of Vocational Rehabilitation is composed of the chief administrators of public rehabilitation agencies serving individuals with physical and mental disabilities in the individual states, District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The Council's members supervise the rehabilitation of some 1.2 million persons with disabilities.
Disability Info An interagency portal for information on federal programs, services, and resources for people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers, and other community members.
Disability Resources, Inc. http://www.disabilityresources.org/ Disability Resources, Inc. is a national non-profit organization that provides information about resources for independent living.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund The Disability Rights Educationn and Defense Fund, Inc. (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 and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.
Disability Statistics Center The Disability Statistics Center produces and disseminates statistiacal information on disability and the status of people with disabilities in American society and establishes and monitors indicators of how conditions changing over time to meet their health, housing, economic and social needs.
Disabled American Veterans DAV is a national organization advocating on behalf of veterans with disabilities.
Easter Seals Easter Seals serves children and adults with disabilities, their families and communities through early intervention and child development services, vocational training and employment services, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Independent Living Centers www.ilusa.com/links/ilcenters.htm Independent Living Centers (ILCs) are typically non-residential, private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organizations providing services and advocacy by and for persons with all types of disabilities. Nearly 500 ILCs in the USA assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential within their families and communities. ILCs also serve as a strong advocacy voice on a wide range of national, state and local issues.
(The) Independent Living Institute http://www.independentliving.org/ The Institute serves self-help organizations of disabled people who work for self-determination and equal opportunities; provides information, training materials and technical assistance on accessibility, personal assistance, advocacy, legislation and peer support; publishes articles, reports, manuals or comments and other materials related to Independent Living.
International Commission on Technology & Assessibility ICTA initiates, facilitates and provides information regarding technology and accessibility through the world wide web. Its information is available to people with disabilities, advocates and professionals in the field of disability, researchers, legislative bodies, and the general community.
National Disability Rights Network The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is a voluntary national membership association of protection and advocacy systems and client assistance programs. It assumes leadership in promoting and strengthening the role and performance of its members in providing quality and legally based advocacy services.
National Informatioin Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities The Center is a clearinghouse for information on disabilities and disability-related issues concerning children and youth (birth to age 22).
National Organization on Disability The National Organization on Disability promotes the full and equal participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association The National Spinal Cord Injury Association is dedicated to improving the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of Americans living with the results of spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) and their families. The NSCIA education programs address information and issues important to our constituency, policy makers, the general public, and the media; and include injury prevention, improvements in medical, rehabilitative and supportive service, research and public policy formulation.
Paralinks www.paralinks.net/quadconnection Quadriplegic information and resource directory.
Paralyzed Veterans of America PVA is a national advocacy organization representing veterans.
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Information Pages http://www.sci-info-pages.com/ The Spinal Cord Injury Information site is an informative resource for those living with a spinal cord injury or other disabling injuries or diseases of the spine. It is designed to be a "best of the web" site for SCI health and caregiver information. The resources are varied with a comprehensive directory that answers virtually any and all questions about spinal cord injuries, organizations, and care.
Spinal Cord Resources Network http://www.spinalcordresources.com/ A news and information site for the disabled community.
TASH TASH (formerly the Association for the Severely Handicapped) is an international advocacy association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and people who work in the disability field.
Through the Looking Glass Through the Looking Glass (TLG) is a nationally recognized non-profit agency that provides direct services, training, materials and research concerning families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue.
United Spinal Association United Spinal Association is a membership organization serving individuals with spinal cord injuries or disease. Formerly known as the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, the organization expanded its mission to serve people with spinal cord injuries or disease regardless of their age, gender, or veteran status.
World Institute on Disability WID is an international public policy center dedicated to carrying out research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living. |