ABLEDATA is a division of NARIC that maintains a database of more than 20,000 assistive devices ranging from eating utensils to wheelchairs. ABLEDATA has the capacity to conduct product searches based on a variety of key words or phrases such as architectural elements, communication, education management, sensory disabilities, etc. Searches can also be constrained by such factors as price and manufacturer.

The ADA WATCH campaign is a nonprofit informational online network designed to activate the disability community's grassroots in response to threats to civil rights protections for people with disabilities.

A non-profit organization founded in 1978 to address the environmental issues that confront people with disabilities and elderly people. Adaptive Environments promotes accessibility as well as universal design through education programs, technical assistance, training, consulting, publications and design advocacy. Its mission 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.

The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based resource center, developers and vendors dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies.

A page of web links created by the University of Waterloo Electronic Library (UWELib) that offers resources on print alternatives.

A resource for teaching and learning English. Features homework help, links, forums, chats, information on obtaining jobs, and much more.

This site focuses on researching disability related issues on the World Wide Web and organizes resource links by search strategy and topic.

Information about legal issues surrounding equal access to information, software, and computers.

DREDF does advocacy at local, state, and national levels through policy reform, legal representation, and education.

This site is maintained by EdLaw, Inc. and contains links and briefs of many timely legal issues in Special Education.

Search a database of over 100,000 web sites to locate information most relevant for your work and interests.

Provides information to educate families and advocates about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Also includes information about transition from secondary to post-secondary settings.

A global community that integrates information and resources and provides communication opportunities on the Internet for people with mental retardation and other disabilities, as well as their families and those who provide services and support. Offers informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, education, worship, health issues, disability related media, literature and much more.

Uses technology as a way to enhance the employability, education, and quality of life of people who have disabilities. Also includes information about assistive devices developed by IBM in order to make software and computers more accessible and user friendly.

A technical assistance site to support the efforts of administrators and service providers who are implementing IDEA.

The ILRU program is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living. Its goal is to expand the body of knowledge in independent living and to improve utilization of results of research programs and demonstration projects in this field.

Lists a variety of products designed to make all aspects of computer use accessible to people with disabilities.

This extremely unique site provides students with a tool for brainstorming and outlining. Ordering information and an on-line trial are provided.

Search for ready-to-use teacher-made materials for use with Intellitools products. Download the file and you are ready to go! Materials are also adaptable to meeting individual student needs.

This site provides up-to-date news reports about issues related to all types of disabilities. These easy to access reports are divided into three searchable areas of interest.

Valuable information about effective instructional practices in special education.

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is not a job placement service, but an international consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN is a free service that provides information on how to accommodate specific functional limitations, with a database of more than 16,000 specific accommodations.

An extensive list of links, legal issues and advocacy concerning disability-related issues.

Search or browse for information on disabilities and various medical conditions.

Offers comparative information about microphone technology such as voice recognition, computer/telephone microphones, and computer transcription microphones.

A catalog of innovative products designed to make computers accessible to all.

A center dedicated to the advancement of people with disabilities. Works to create environments that are inclusive of all people and where people with disabilities live simply as people, with the same benefits and opportunities as everyone else.

A not-for-profit organization using technology to expand opportunities for all people, including those with disabilities. The site includes information, products, and software.

The NCEO provides national leadership in the identification of outcomes and indicators to monitor educational results for all students, including students with disabilities. Specific topics include the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standard-setting efforts and graduation requirements.

The National Health Information Center is a health information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers. They maintain an extensive database of resources on virtually all disabling health conditions.

NICHCY is a national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals focusing on children and youth, birth to age 22.

A national organization designed to provide research-based parenting information in the form of articles, links and newsletters.

Complete literature collection, including commerically published books, journal articles, and audiovisuals - averages about 200 new documents per month. Serves anyone, professional or lay person, who is interested in disability and rehabilitation, including consumers, family members, health professionals, educators, rehabilitation counselors, students, librarians, administrators and researchers.

A well-organized Internet guide to speech and language resources on the web.

A directory of over 9,000 books that can be read for free online.

PACER's website provides information about the coalition and their mission. Users can sign up to receive newsletters and other publications. The site also includes a set of informative links.

Extensive library of articles and publications for all parents on a variety of educational issues. Especially helpful for parents of youth with disabilities who want to learn more abut disability-related governmental education issues, including college.

A national nonprofit organization that serves people who cannot read standard print because of a visual, perceptual or other physical disability. RFB&D is a library of academic and professional textbooks on audio tape from elementary through post-graduate and professional levels. They also offer the nonprofit sale of dictionaries, reference materials and professional books on computer disk (E-Text) and specially adapted tape players and recorders to use with audio books.

Regional offices provide individuals, businesses and government entities with information, materials and technical assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Provides resources and assistance in all major policy areas including community living, education, employment, health care, telecommunications and information technology.

A collection of Internet information for those involved in fields related to Special Education. The information is categorized by disability.

This site features downloadable materials and resources which support students in improving their study skills.

This site provides an alternative form of presenting information. Students can go on virtual field trips without ever leaving the classroom!

WebAble - http://www.webable.com/

This site is dedicated to making the Internet accessible to people with disabilities. Extensive information is provided on accessibility software.