This is a list of online resources I deem useful, categorized using headings and alphabetical order.
National Disability Resources
Americans with Disabilities History and Resources
A project of the
ada.gov is a one-stop source of information about the Americans With Disabilities Act.
ADA centers across the country provide training and information about the Americans With Disabilities Act.
This resource focuses on the history of people with disabilities and their advocacy to obtain their rights. I also suggest checking out the
Disability History Museum online shop.
This resource discusses many topics about web site accessibility for people who have limited or no vision, including browsing tips and web content accessibility standards. It is divided into headings, making navigation easy for screen reader users.
Related: The
develops web content accessibility guidelines.
Resources for Access, Independence, Self-Advocacy and Employment (RAISE)
Based in New Jersey, RAISE focuses on providing technical assistance to ensure youth with disabilities receive transition services. According to its web site, RAISE is a project of the
RAISE also conducts webinars. I recommend reading
my blog post summarizing a RAISE webinar about creating accessible electronic documents.
Braille
Based in Massachusetts, NBP provides braille books and periodicals at reasonable prices. Additionally, they offer braille production services for businesses.
Seedlings Braille Books for Children
This Michigan-based nonprofit offers braille books at affordable prices. Although most of the books are intended for children and youth, some are relevant for adults as well. Example: the Little House on the Prairie book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Recommended Blogs
Gold Machine – Games as text, text as games
Blogger Drew Cook focuses on interactive fiction computer games, specifically those created by Infocom in the 1980’s. His analyses and observations are the motivators which result in me having read his content for many years.
This blogger who is blind discusses a wide variety of subjects, including assistive technology of benefit to screen reader users.
Resources for Delawareans with Disabilities
Operated by Delaware Transit Corporation, DART provides fixed route bus service for all Delawareans and Paratransit services for senior citizens and Delawareans with disabilities.
Created and managed by the
Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens,
this website provides a variety of resources intended for transition-age youth with disabilities. I consider it to be a useful resource for adults as well.
Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI)
Operated by the
Center for Disabilities Studies at the University of Delaware,
DATI offers assistive technology specialists who can identify and demonstrate equipment which can assist Delawareans with disabilities. Most of the assistive technology can be loaned for a period of time. This enables Delawareans with disability to determine if the product meets their needs before buying an item.
Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI)
DVI provides services to visually impaired and completely blind Delawareans. Services available include independent living, vocational rehabilitation and cane travel training. I also recommend checking out
Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
DVR provides services to help Delawareans with a variety of disabilities obtain, retain and advance in employment. I encourage visiting
Freedom Center for Independent Living, INC.
This nonprofit provides independent living services to Delawareans with disabilities in New Castle County, primarily in Middletown.
Independent Resources, INC. (IRI)
Similar to Freedom Center for Independent Living, IRI assists Delawareans with disabilities. It provides services in all three Delaware counties.