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9780894343094

Resources for People with Disabilities : A National Directory

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  • ISBN13:

    9780894343094

  • ISBN10:

    0894343092

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2001-01-01
  • Publisher: FERGUSON J G PUBLISHING CO
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Summary

Created to help people with disabilities realize their educational and career goals, this comprehensive reference lists thousands of organizations, support groups, living centers, and other resources. Over 8,000 entries make this two-volume, hardcover set the most comprehensive directory of its kind. Resources for People with Disabilities includes coverage of the following important areas: -- Assistive technology-- Educational organizations-- Career resources-- Funding sources-- Independent living centers-- Legal assistance organizations-- Self-help and advocacy organizations-- Support groups and hotlines What's new in the 2001 edition?-- Each entry has been revised and updated-- Information has been reorganized so that readers can find it even more quickly and easily-- New sections list Web sites, books, periodicals, and videotapes-- Includes lists of art programs, camps, conferences, music programs, and sports programs.

Table of Contents

Foreword v
John Bradford
Introduction: Information---The First Step to Access 1(8)
VOLUME 1
Assistive Technology
9(228)
Understanding the Basics of Assistive Technology
9(5)
Computers & Technology
14(50)
Daily Living Aids
64(152)
Mobility & Transportation
216(21)
The Able and the Disabled
237(6)
Communicating with People Who Have Disabilities
237(3)
Resources for Caregivers and Relatives
240(3)
Funding Sources
243(112)
Education
243(66)
Locating the Resources to Go to College
243(5)
Education Resources
248(61)
Nonprofits
309(28)
Publications
337(12)
Research
349(4)
Technology
353(2)
Organizations & Associations
355(290)
Alliance for Technology Access Organizations
355(5)
Americans with Disabilities Act Organizations
360(1)
Education Organizations
361(4)
Government Bodies
365(34)
Federal
365(1)
State
366(33)
Hospitals & Other Medical Organizations
399(1)
Independent Living Centers
400(27)
Legal Assistance Organizations
427(6)
Libraries & Research Centers
433(10)
A Budget-Friendly Guide to Making Your Library More Accessible
433(5)
Library & Research Center Listings
438(5)
VOLUME 2
Libraries & Research Centers (continued)
443(23)
Professional Organizations
466(6)
Rehabilitation Centers
472(80)
Self-Help & Advocacy Organizations
552(3)
State Tech Act Programs & Organizations
555(6)
Support Groups & Hotlines
561(37)
Veterans Organizations
598(19)
Vocational Assistance & Employment Organizations
617(28)
Other Resources
645(162)
Art Programs
645(6)
Camps
651(3)
Conferences
654(9)
Publications
663(91)
Publishers
754(3)
Sports Programs
757(2)
Teaching
759(14)
Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities: Suggestions for Improving the Learning Environment
759(4)
Teaching Resources
763(10)
Videotapes & Films
773(4)
Indices
Disabilities Index
777(4)
Geographic Location Index
781(26)
Organization Name Index
807

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Praise for the previous edition:
Winner! Selected by Booklist/RBB as an Editors' Choice Reference Source
Winner! Selected by Choice as an Outstanding Academic Title
Highly recommended.-Choice
Containing more than 8,000 entries, Resources for People with Disabilities, Second Edition is a ready reference perfect for school, public, and specialized libraries. This two-volume set is filled with information designed to help people with disabilities realize their educational and career goals. Readers can explore and compare options for purchasing assistive computer devices, participating in vocational rehabilitation, joining an online support group, or seeking legal aid. Librarians and teachers will find that this reference is an excellent resource for helping people with disabilities make decisions about their lives.
Coverage includes:Assistive technologyEducational organizationsCareer resourcesFunding sourcesIndependent living centersLegal assistance organizationsSelf-help and advocacy organizationsSupport groups and hotlines.

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