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Here are some useful sites we recommend around the web for more information.

Advanced Polio Research:


Medline Plus
An excellent high quality PPS link for advanced polio information.


Advocacy:

Access Now, inc.
help for the disabled community fighting legal battles over compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ADA Police
Association of Disability Advocates.

ADA Watch
A project of the National Coalition for Disability Rights.

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
Cross-disability organization. The Justice for All email network.

The Council for Disability Rights
Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities.

The DRM WebWatcher
Many links for up-to-date ADA related topics.

Ohio State University ADA Coordinator's Office
Coordinates University programs and responsibilities to assure compliance with the ADA.


Assistance Dogs:

Canine Companions for Independence
Helps provide highly-trained assistance dogs and support for people with disabilities.

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners
A cross-disability organization representing people partnered with guide, hearing and service dogs.


Disability:

The Boulevard
A disability resource directory of products and services for the physically challenged, elderly, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

DRM Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet
Provides information about resources for independent living.

DRM Regional Resources Directory for Connecticut
Disability resources specifically for residents of Connecticut.

National Council on Disability
An independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting Americans with disabilities.


Governmental Access Agencies:

ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities.

ADA Technical Assistance Program
Comprehensive resource for information on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

National Institute of Health

Social Security Administration
Employment support For people with disabilities.

US Department of Health & Human Services

US Department of Justice
Official government ADA home page.


Legal:

Dept of Justice
Official Dept of Justice ADA homepage.

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
A national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities.


Organizations:

ADAPT
Fighting so people with disabilities can live in the community instead of nursing homes and other institutions.

American Association of People with Disabilities
The largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States.

The Disability Benefits Information Website
This website is an outgrowth of a yahoo discussion list called "Disinissues."

National Spinal Cord Injury Association Connecticut Chapter
Info on spinal cord injury for residents of Connecticut.

Disability World
A bimonthly web-zine of international disability news and views.

World Association of Persons with DisAbilities
An organization created to break down the cultural, social and economic barriers for the disAbled.


Polio and Post-Polio:

The Lincolnshire Post-Polio Network
An online library of well over one hundred full text articles on Post-Polio conditions, many from peer reviewed medical journals.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Post-Polio Syndrome fact sheet.

Post-Polio Health International
Aiming to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and home ventilator users through education, advocacy, research and networking.

Post-Polio Syndrome Central
Post-Polio Syndrome Related Internet Info & Support Resources


Support Groups:

International Post Polio Support Organization

Post-Polio Branson Goers

New Jersey Polio Network

North Central Florida Post-Polio Support Group

Post Polio Awareness and Support Society of Minnesota

Post-Polio Network (Australia)

San Diego Polio Survivors

Saskatchewan Awareness of Post Polio Society Inc.



Travel:

Access-Able Travel Source
Website for access information and resources for mature and travelers with special needs.

Emerging Horizons
a consumer oriented magazine about accessible travel.

Global Access News
Accessible Travel for Wheelchair Users & Mobility-Impaired People.

Medical Travel, Inc.
resources to help disabled and older people to lead independent lives and enhance their ability to travel.


Wheelchairs and Vans:

United Spinal
This site by United Spinal has wheelchair reviews by wheelchair users themselves.

Spinlife
Spinlife is a highly respected site jammed with good information.

The Mobility-Advisor
The Mobility-Advisor is a good site to begin your investigation of wheelchairs.

Looking for a unique chair?
Check out this site for some gorgeous beach wheelchairs, sport handcycles, as well as hundreds of wheelchair accessories.






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