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Disability.gov - http://www.disability.gov/
One-stop online access to resources, services, and information available throughout the Federal government. |
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Institute on Community Integration - http://ici.umn.edu/
Committed to preventing and reducing the limiting effects of disabilities, ICI applies its resources to improve the quality and community orientation of professional services and social supports available to individuals with disabilities and their families. |
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President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities - http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/pcpid/
Acts in an advisory capacity to the President and the Secretary of The Department of Health and Human Services on matters relating to programs and services for persons with intellectual disabilities. |
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Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada - http://www.thalidomide.ca/en/index.html
An organization representing approximately 125 Canadians born disabled as a consequence of the drug Thalidomide. Site has position paper on the proposal to begin using the drug again. |
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Disability is Natural - http://www.disabilityisnatural.com
Kathie Snow's official website. Offers a new way of thinking (and talking) about disabled people, learning disabilities and physical and mental handicaps. |
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Mothers from Hell 2 - http://www.mothersfromhell2.org/
Grass-roots parent advocacy group, working for the appropriate education, community acceptance, needed services, rights of, and entitlements for individuals with disabilities. Resources, newsletter, membership, and contacts. Based in German Valley. |
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But You Don't Look Sick? - http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com
A collection of articles, stories, book and product reviews, with health resources and a message board. |
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The Trigger, the Pen and the Switch - http://www.ragged-edge-mag.com/0799/d799ft1.htm
Article on the killing of a woman thinking of moving her mother to a care facility. |
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Almanac of Policy Issues: Disability Issues - http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/disability.shtml
News, background information and links on disability issues, including the Americans with Disabilies Act (ADA) and Developmental Disabilities Act (DDA). |
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Stigma and Discrimination - http://www.petitiononline.com/cm120s03/petition.html
Petition opposing NAMI approval of the Lunatix Online game which stereotypes people with mental illness and perpetuates stigma and discrimination. |