Web Links

ADAPTIVE/ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

• www.abilityhub.com/mouse/index.htm  Adaptive equipment, alternate software for computers

• www.buypcsupplies.com
• https://atohio.engineering.osu.edu/ Assistive technology
• www.abledata.com  Database of products, solutions, and resources for assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment
• https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/assistive-technology-buying-guide.html#WhatIs2 Assistive technology
  

ADDICTION

• www.naadd.org  National Association on Alcohol, Drugs, and Disability
• http://www.treehouserehab.org/discrimination-and-addiction/

ADVOCACY

• www.disabilityrights.org  Council for Disability Rights
• www.inclusiondaily.com   Provide disability advocates with information on social justice
• www.c-c-d.org   Coalition of disability organizations to advocate for public policy for citizens with disabilities

AGING/SENIORS

• www.ilresources.com  Disability and Seniors
• www.ncoa.org  Improving the lives of older Americans
• http://www.payingforseniorcare.com  Help find financial assistance for seniors
• www.aoa.gov  Administration on Aging
• www.ltcombudsman.org  Ombudsmen are dedicated to enhancing the lives of long term care residents
• www.seniorlivingmap.org  Senior and assisted living search engine
• www.adultdaycare.org  Information on adult day care centers
• https://www.assistedlivingfacilities.org  Information on assisted living
• www.nextavenue.org  Information site for baby boomers
• https://www.insurance.ohio.gov/Consumer/OSHIIP/SitePages/CheckUpDays.aspx  Information on Medicare and Medicare Part D.
• http://www.helpguide.org/articles/senior-housing/assisted-living-facilities.htm
• https://medlineplus.gov/seniorshealth.html  Senior health resources
• http://www.homecity.com/how-to-prepare-for-senior-years
• http://www.yourstoragefinder.com/moving-tips-for-seniors
• https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/nutrition-guide-for-senior-citizens.html
• https://www.retiredbrains.com/retirement-resources.html
• https://quotewizard.com/health-insurance/medicare-vs-medicaid
• http://www.veteransaidbenefit.org/
• https://www.justgreatlawyers.com/legal-planning-dementia-alzheimers
• https://www.onemainfinancial.com/financial-education-for-older-adults
• https://www.goodcall.com/home/senior-guide-downsizing/
• https://dealspotr.com/article/20-useful-mobile-apps-for-senior-citizens
• http://nursinghomeabusesupport.com/
• https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/
• https://www.onereversemortgage.com/blog/2017/03/special-needs-seniors-planning-for-the-future-of-this-vulnerable-population/
• https://www.yourstoragefinder.com/home-organization-for-newly-disabled-seniors
• https://www.alarms.org/guide-to-senior-safety-at-home/
• https://www.commercialcapitaltraining.com/business-resources/business-ideas/retirement-business-ideas/
  
• https://www.seniorcare.com/directory/  

• www.vsao.org  Arts for people with disabilities

AUTISM

• Autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu   Comprehensive up-to-date, and usable material on autism
• www.SpectrumKeys.com  Video lessons and tips for children with autism composed by a teacher of the autistic
• http://www.autism.org.uk/socialskills
  

• www.magnifyingaids.com
• http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu 
• Macular degeneration  www.maculardegeneration.org
• http://www.visionaware.org/blog/visually-impaired-now-what/dating-when-blind-or-visually-impaired-%E2%80%93-from-single-and-ready-to-mingle-to-off-the-market/12
  

CAREGIVERS

• http://www.caregiverstress.com       
• www.familycaregiver.org

CEREBRAL PALSY

• www.nichy.org
• http://www.redtreehouse.org/main
• Youth connections  http://strengthofus.org
• Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities  www.ocecd.org/
• http://www.parentalrights.org/

CHRONIC ILLNESS

• http://usodep.blogs.govdelivery.com
• https://www.treatmesothelioma.org/

DEAF/HEARING IMPAIRED

• http://www.needsoutreach.org/Pages/sl.html

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

• www.disabilityisnatural.com

DISABILITIES

• Brain injury  www.biaoh.org
• Chronic illness  www.butyoudontlooksick.com
• Multiple Sclerosis  www.mslifelines.com
• Spinal cord injury  www.unitedspinal.org
• Learning disabilities  http://www.know-the-ada.com/t1/parent-teacher-guide.html
• Learning Disabilities  http://readinghorizonsathome.com/downloads/workshop.aspx  
• News from around disability world  www.disabled-world.com
• Living with a disability  http://www.disaboom.com/
• Disability networking  www.disabilitysocialnetwork.com
• Disability Articles  www.jsonline.com/sponsoredarticles/?id=8067540101&categoryId=217
• Disability Matters radio show  www.voiceamericavariety.com
• Info hub for disabled  www.disabilitynetwork.com
• Info for independence  www.disabilityresources.org
• Bipolar  www.bipolarnews.org
• Brain, spinal cord, and burn injuries  http://www.msktc.org/
• Info, resources, supplies  http://vhiconnect.org/
• Mesothelioma  http://www.mesotheliomagroup.com/
  
• http://sath.org/disability-travel-websites
• Sleep disorders/resources  https://www.tuck.com/

DISASTER/EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

• Mobility impairments  www.rtcil.org
• Disaster book www.specialneedsplanning.com
• Preparing for disaster  http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m4240199_A4497.pdf
• Fire safety  http://www.improvenet.com/a/fire-safety-and-disabilities-guide
• https://www.redfin.com/blog/disaster-safety-for-people-with-disabilities

• https://www.cdc.gov/features/emergencypreparedness/
  
• https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1392389843033-75460345a2f4adcc5418a1da7cb25eef/2014_PrinterFriendly_DisabilitesSpecialNeeds.pdf 
  
• http://www.lagrangecountrydodge.com/blog/2016/september/29/car-owners-guide-to-emergency-evacuation.htm 

• http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/seniors
  
• http://www.improvenet.com/a/family-safety-for-home-disasters
  
• https://psychcentral.com/news/2011/05/24/disaster-plans-should-include-those-with-mental-illness/26432.html
  
• http://www.homeadvisor.com/r/hurricanes-for-kids-safety-resources-facts-projects/ 

• Free job searching  if disabled and on SSI/SSDI    MyEmploymentOptions.com
• Jobs and organizations that hire  www.GettingHired.com
• https://www.medicalassistantdegrees.net/careers/disability-career-options/
• www.onestopohio.org
• List by jobs, area, category  www.ohiojobnetwork.com
• www.redfin.com/blog/2016/02/the-disabled-job-seekers-guide-to-becoming-a-real-estate-agent.html
• http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/108235
  
• http://www.peatworks.org/content/accessibility-and-employment-what-people-disabilities-need-know

GOVERNMENT BENEFITS

• How to write a PASS Plan  www.barrierbreakers.com
• Federal resources  www.disability.gov
• Federal and State assistance  www.benefits.gov

HEALTHCARE

• Health and wellness for seniors  http://nihseniorhealth.gov
• Medicare  www.medicare.gov
• Home health care  www.homehealthcareagencies.com/directory/
• Nursing homes  www.skillednursingfacilities.org/directory/
• Women with disabilities  www.bcm.edu/crowd
• Antibiotics  www.antibiotics.org
• Mesothelioma http://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/
• http://www.rehabmart.com/
• http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/eating-disorders/
• http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/suicide-prevention/
• http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/top-5-mental-health-problems-facing-college-students/

HISTORY

• 9/11 Memorial  www.voicesofseptember11.org
• ADA celebration  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx99MxcsESI
• Disabilityhistory.org
• Helen Keller  www.afb.org/helenkeller

HOUSING/RAMPS/MODS

• Foreclosures  www.savethedream.ohio.gov
• Housing discrimination  http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2012/05/09/americans-with-disabilities-battle-housing-discrimination
• Disabled Renter's Housing Rights  http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/disabled-renters-housing-rights-30121.html
• Home accomodations  https://www.redfin.com/blog/2016/04/the-ultimate-guide-to-home-accommodations-for-persons-with-disabilities.html
• Disability rights in housing http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/disabilities/inhousinghttp://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/disabilities/inhousing
• http://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/disability-accommodation/
• http://www.improvenet.com/r/costs-and-prices/handicap-ramp-cost
  
• https://www.homecity.com/home-modifications-and-selling-your-home

INDEPENDENT LIVING

• Services for rural independent living  www.april-rural.org
• National Council for Independent Living  www.ncil.org

LAWS/LEGISLATURE/STATISTICS

• Your legislators www.congress.org
• Special education law  www.wrightslaw.com
• ADA construction/adaptations  www.alvarocontracting.com/
• ADA Act  www.justice.gov
• Medical care for mobility impairments  www.ada.gov
• ADA enforcement  www.ada.gov/enforce.htm
• ADA training, regional contacts  http://adata.org
• Disability reports and data  www.ohiolmi.com 
  
• https://www.justgreatlawyers.com/legal-guide-for-newly-disabled-and-disabled-seniors

• http://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Brochures/Brochure-Wellness-Discussion-Guide-for-ppl-wMS-and-HCPs.pdf

• Disability and Rehab info  on mobility products www.naric.com

SERVICE ANIMALS

• www.deltasociety.org
• http://www.usa-people-search.com/contenct-service-animal-law-and-discrimination-facts.aspx
• http://dogtime.com/trending/18316-september-is-national-service-dog-month

VETERANS

• Paralyzed veterans  www.pva.org
• Connecting vets www.maketheconnection.net
• https://www.mesotheliomaveterans.org/

VOTING

• Article  http://thehill.com/opinion/columnists/mark-mellman/112503-ada-voters-are-a-key-constituency
• Accessibility  www.accessiblesociety.org

WHEELCHAIR/MOBILITY

• Clothes for special needs  www.adaptationsbyadrian.com
• www.1800wheelchair.com/news/post/disability-resources.aspx
• Handicapped vans and mobility products  www.mcmobilitysystems.com
• https://www.consumeraffairs.com/health/mobility-scooters/#