"The
power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless
of disability is an essential aspect."
Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web
Lists of Links
- Alpha One
A nonprofit organization by and for people with disabilities.
- disAbility
Links of interest to people with disabilities and those who work with
them.
- BIOTN
Resource guide created and maintained by the O'Keefe Library.
- CODI
Information regarding education, computers, aging, assistive technology,
etc.
- Disability Links Links
relating to disability advocacy, support, resources, and more.
- Disability Websites
Site maintained by the Western States Communication Association.
- Empowerment Zone
Site to help individuals achieve self actualization and full citizenship.
Web Sites
- AbilityInfo
For people that are studying and working in the field
of of disability
- CripWorld
Information and marketing resource for the disability community
- The Disability
Network An information highway for the disabled
and their families.
- DisabilityResources
Nonprofit organization that reviews
and reports on disability resources.
- SATH
Society for the Advancement of Travelers with Handicaps.
- WAI
Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) news, resources, guidelines,
and more.
Web Accessibility
- AccessEdu
Tools for creating accessible Web sites.
- AWARE Accessible
Web Authoring Resources and Education.
- UsableWeb
Human factors, user interface issues, and usable WWW design.
- WebAble
Accessibility to advanced information systems and emerging technologies.
- W3C
Consortia founded to lead the World Wide Web to its full
potential.
Assistive/Adaptive Technology
- Abledata
Site sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research.
- Adobe Helping
people with visual disabilities access information in Adobe® PDF.
- ATA
Alliance for Technology Access to connect people with disabilities
to technology tools..
- CAST Technology
for all people, including those with disabilities.
- CAT The Center
for Accessible Technology.
- Half the Planet
Products and services for the adaptation community.
- IBM
IBM Corporation's "special needs systems" web site.
- Library of Congress
Library services for the blind and physically disabled.
- Microsoft
A site to make computers a positive force in employment, education,
and recreation.
- NCAM
National Center for Accessible Media.
- VATC
Virtual Assistive Technology Center.
Advocacy and Support Groups
National
- AAPD
American Association of People with Disabiliteis
web site.
- ADA
Infonet Source of technical assistance,
training, and information.
- DALTCP
The Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term
Care Policy web site.
- CCD
Consortia for Citizens with Disabilities web site.
- NOD
National Organization on Disability web site.
State
- AccessUtah
Services and information related to people with disabilities.
UATP Utah Assistive
Technology Program (USU, Logan).
- UCAT
Utah Center for Assistive Technology (Salt Lake City).
- USOR
Utah State Office of Rehabilitation:
A Resource for Individuals with Disabilities.
- Utah
State Online Resources Resource links for persons with
disabilities.
- WebAIM
Program which seeks to improve accessibility to online learning
opportunities (USU, Logan).
Local
- WSUSSD
Weber State University's Services for Students with Disabilities.
Magazines, Newsletters and Newspapers
- Ability
Magazine about the entertainment industry
and emphazing personal achievement.
- DeafLife
Magazine for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing,
and interpreter communities.
- Mainsteam
Magazine that has been advocating disability rights for 20 years.
- New
Mobility A popular, general interest
monthly.
- Open
World Quarterly published by the
Advancement of Travel for the Handicapped.
- Palaestra
Quarterly with a focus on sports, recreation and physical education.
- Ragged
Edge The "feisty" magazine
on disability politics.
- Reach
Out A Web magazine and a "meeting place"
for disabled persons.
- WE
A "lifestyle magazine for people with disabilities."
