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NOTE 3-3-98: Because this is a big page providing links to MANY of the resources on the rest of the Internet, I have added local links to speed things up to take you from listed categories on the index directly to the relevant sections (or to separate pages if there is too much information to fit here), and also back to the index, but these show up in the URL window at the top of the page, and will mess up the "PREVIOUS/NEXT" page selection (unless the category is on a separate page). But, when you're done with this page, just click on HOME (my home page) or go back to my MENU for my own disABILITY resources..
NOTE: Under INDEX SITES and GENERAL DISABILITY ISSUES you'll find sites like this with categorized ranges of resources.
DUE
TO THEIR EXTRA EFFORTS AND HELP, I AM ADDING
Inogen
One Portable Oxygen Machine
at http://www.drmedicalequipment.com/inogen-one-portable-oxygen-machine.php"We
specialize in sales of various medical-related products with our main emphasis
on portable oxygen equipment."
INDEX OF RESOURCES ON THESE PAGES
Note: The
Lens shopper site is not specifically
a blind site, but as it offers a non-commercial resource for contact lens
comparison shopping I am including it here in the most relevant place. LISTING OF CATEGORIES
This first site is technically not A.D.A. but the Swedish equivalent, but as I am Swedish by birth (I immigrated at age 10 in 1968), I could not resist.: March for Accessibility (Marschen för tillgänglighet) - Organization fighting for a Swedish equivalent to the US, UK etc. accessibility laws. March for Accessibility at http://www.marschen.se
The Americans With Disabilities Act Document Center at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/kinder is a great resource
The Mid-Atlantic Region ADA Information Center at http://www.adainfo.org covers PA, DE, MD, VA, WV and DC
ADA Technical Assistance Program at http://www.adata.org is a comprehensive nationwide data source
Disability Resource Directory's A.D.A. page has a superb selection of information
The Keybridge Foundation at http://www.keybridge.org has an excellent site associated with the Department of Justice, helping resolve ADA complaints against public accommodations. The
The U.S. Department of Justice ADA Home Page at http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm offers great resources.
== ADDICTION ISSUES (on a separate page due to size)
The HealthLinks site has links to a good range of resources (scroll down to Alternative Medicine).
Ask Dr. Weil at http://www.drweil.com is the site for a best-selling author and doctor, Dr. Andrew Weil, where you can find loads of information, a moderated bulletin board, and a database of 10,000 certified local practitioners -- searchable by discipline, state, and ZIP code.
Alternative Medicine Online at http://library.thinkquest.org/24206 relocated and expanded, this includes a large range of links.
Health Matters at http://lifematters.com/healthn.html brings together a range of topic authorities with primers on a variety of therapies.
Creative Center for Women With Cancer at http://www.ccwconline.org or 646-336-7612 brings women with cancer together to find growth through art.
Creative Growth Art Centerat http://www.creativegrowth.org or 510-836-2340 brings together artists with a range of disabilities to work in an open studio.
[Internet Business Development for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities at http://www.ibde.ca is a Canadian agency teaching people how to set up a business selling arts and crafts on sites such as theVitual Mall;Canada
National Institute of Art and Disabilities at http://www.niadart.org or 510-620-0290
Passion Works at http://www.passionworks.org or 740-592-6659 is a sheltered workshop where individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities combine low-tech production line work with artistic learning and expression.
== BLIND AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
Because of the size of this section, it is located on a different page. And also check out other sites at http://www.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Disabilities/Blindness/Organizations. Another useful site is Blind Links at http://www.seidata.com/~marriage/rblind.html .
== CAREGIVERS AND INDEPENDENT LIVING
Note: See "Used and new medical Equipment and Resources" for supply sources for care-givers.
ATTIC: Assistive Technology, Training, and Information Center at http://www.theattic.org provides information on a variety of issues necessary for independent living.
Independent Living USA at http://www.ilusa.com provides a range of resources
Institute on Independent Living at http://www.independentliving.org is the site for Institute on Independent Living, with a wide range of resources and information.
National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA). at http://www.nfcacares.org "...is the only national, charitable organization dedicated to making life better for all of America's family caregivers. There are more than 25 million people who find themselves in a caregiving role. And the numbers are growing daily. Family caregivers focus on their loved one's needs. NFCA focuses on family caregivers."
Can Health Directory and Discussion of Caregiving Facilities at http://www.ucanhealth.com/care "Find the best nursing home, assisted living, adult daycare, retirement communities and senior homes in your location, share your experience or get help from others." Note 12/8/04:Site is being moved from another server and some states may not show, but everything should be completely up in a few days. Check back, and note that FAQ and Contact pages are also available to assist in searches.
USAhomecare.com at http://USAhomecare.com is a "comprehensive consumer-oriented home care (home health and hospice) site" and they "feature convenient access to comprehensive home care resources and a growing community of ethical caregivers."
The Wright Stuff at http://www.thewright-stuff.com provides very unique products that are specifically designed to help care-givers, those with arthritis and those with diabetis handle routine daily activities.
Some of the following sites were shamelessly lifted from the pages of the January 2001 issue of New Mobility Magazine (read it and browse the site!), from Bhavna Mehta's article "Functional Fashion" (pages.41-43 - pick up an issue and read the excellent article that accompanies the site-listing). As I want to keep this site non-commercial, I am not endorsing any of the vendors listed here, but I am merely adding this category and these sites to provide an additional resource.
Able Apparel (formerly Able-Wear) at http://www.ableapparel.com offers clothing, outerwear and accessories for children and adults. 516-873-6553
Accessible Threads at http://www.accessiblethreads.com includes a lined cape with weights sewn in for stability. 877-297-5648
Adaptations by Adrian at http://www.adaptationsbyadrian.com "...Adaptations by Adrian has made clothes adapted for wheel chairs since 1994..."
Adrian's Closet at http://www.adrianscloset.com offers special capes, jackets, accessories, pants and clothing protectors. 800-831-2577
Comfort Clothing at http://www.comfortclothing.com/ "...A complete source of adaptive clothes for nursing home and home health care residents... ...Our apparel has been adapted to best solve the particular dressing problems of wheelchair users and other disabilities..."
Easy Access Clothing and Products at http://www.easyaccessclothing.com offers adaptive clothing for children and adults. 800-775-5536
Finally It Fits at http://www.finallyitfits.com is an outfit where Velcro rules in a selection of pants and shirts for men and women. 408-866-9740
Gakado at http://www.gakado.com is an adapted clothing company making adaptable outerwear with special water-resistant material designed to keep wearers warm.
Personal Touch Health Care Apparel at http://www.adaptiveapparel.com is a "family-run business... Servicing nursing homes and health-related facilities for close to a quarter century. "
Professional Fit Clothing at http://www.professionalfit.com custom alterations on stock clothing and self-designed items. 800-422-2FIT (2348)
Shop on the Net at http://www.shop-onthenet.com/ "...Special Clothes for Special People..." Primaily for aging clients, the designs are of use to clients with disabilities. 877-225-8033
Rolli-Moden Designs and Manfred Sauer USA at http://www.rolli-moden.com offers special fit active and business wear. 800-707-2395
Specially For You at http://www.speciallyforyou.net offers custom-made clothing from a variety of patterns.605-625-3765
Specialty Care Shoppe at http://www.specialtycareshoppe.com has casual, active and lingerie wear with snap closures. 918-366-1208
Talon Clothing at http://www.talonclothing.com offers rain capes and jackets including fleece jackets with front and back closures for children and adults. 604-904-9866
The Nth Degree at http://www.thenthdegree.com offers a wide range of relevant-design T-shirts. 800-241-8648
US Designs at http://www.usdesigns.com offers different design lines; for children and adults, developmentally disabled, seniors, elderly, as well as business and sports wear. 877-770-3088
USA Jeans at http://www.wheelchairjeans.com custom-made jeans for wheelers. 800-935-5170
DATING FRIENDSHIP AND SEXUALITY
== DRIVING SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES
Note: This is a non-commercial web site, but for informational reasons there are vendors included in here. This is not meant as an endorsement.
NOTE: Along with the following, search with your browser's search feature by using the following search phrase: "adaptive + driving + handicap"
Accessible Vans & Mobility, LLC at http://www.accessvansandmobility.com has grown to a network of sites converting and selling accessible vehicles and providing products and services for home and mobile accessibility.
AMS Vans at
http://www.wheelchair-accessible-vans.com/ '...We currently sell
approximately 50 to 70 vans per month nationwide and offer Finance, Service,
Rentals and Front door delivery. We offer the best pricing and safest
conversions in the mobility industry..."
Access Unlimited at http://www.accessunlimited.com provides systems for vehicle access, control, and transfer for drivers and passengers with disabilities.
Accessible Vans of America provides nationwide rentals, sales and service of accessible vans.
American Lift Aids provides a range of adaptive resources including driving aids, elevators and other home conversions, and vehicle conversions.
Associated RollX Vans at http://www.rollxvans.com is sells new and used wheelchair converted mini and full-sized vans.
Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists is devoted primarily to the support of professionals working in the field of driver rehabilitation and transportation equipment modification for persons with disabilities.
Car Talk This is a VERY entertaining NPR call-in radio show with a pair of very engaging and knowledgeable hosts who intersperse Q&A with amusing banter. But on their Special Needs Bulletin Board you'll find some great resources and at their Remarkable stories page you'll find just that.
Creative Controls. Inc. at http://www.creativecontrolsinc.com is an "Adaptive Vehicle Modification Resource and Information Center" This new site will soon have links on funding sources and dealers, and already has an excellent page on Vehicle Modification Links
E-Parent's van conversion directory offers conversion information and a state by state listing of conversion shops. Click on "Van & Van Conversion Resources" or "Directory of Van & Van Conversion Dealers"
Freedom Driving Aids at http://www.freedomdrivingaids.com is a full service company for conversions which delivers completed vehicles.
Freedom Motors USA, Inc. at http://www.freedommotors.com builds the KneelVan, the successor of the Kneelkar, the scooter and wheelchair accessible lowered floor minivan with a unique rear entry design.
Garnon Mobility Vehicles at http://www.garnon.com is also a vendor for driving and access systems for homes and vehicles.
Handicaps, Inc. at http://www.handicapsainc.com makes handcontrols and other driving accessories for people with disabilities.
MC Mobility Systems, Inc. and Ability Van Rentals at http://www.mcmobilitysystems.com/ and http://www.abilityvanrentals.com/ with several Ohio locations, believe ".. everyone should have the opportunity to maintain independence... Buying or renting a wheelchair accessible van or minivan can be a complicated decision, but M.C. Mobility Systems and Ability Van Rentals simplify the process to provide a wheelchair accessible van that will exceed your expectations..."
NMEDA is the site for the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association, where you can find local vendors of mobility equipment who are members adhering to set standards, including vendors with web sites.
For another source of Paul Sherry Handicap Conversion Vans that are delivered, check out http://www.usauto.com/automobility/Adaptive-driving-control-enhanced-van.ht
Quality Coach, Inc. has converted three vans for me since 1986 and kept me on the road, living, and WORKING!
Rich's Northwest Mobility at http://www.richsnwmobility.com "We sell and rent new and used wheelchair accessible vans and Pride scooters and wheelchairs, as well as offer a wide variety of adaptive driving equipment including lifts and hand controls. "
Shopping for a wheelchair accessible van? This is a site by someone who had a bad experience shifting from a full-sized van with a lift to a lowered-floor minivan. I've made the same switch with only positive experiences (though the warning about speed bumps is real!). Whatever, there are things to consider here.
Vantage Mobility Internationaloffers a range of converted vehicles.
Viewpoint Mobility (and Viewpoint Mobility Canada) Is the maker of the Vision™ wheelchair accessible minivan. "The Vision™ is a rear-entry, lowered floor modification that is seamlessly engineered to make Daimler-Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors minivans as barrier-free as possible."
CAP-Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program\ at http://wwwequalemployment.org "...CAP is an advocacy program for people with disabilities administered by the Center for Disability Law & Policy. CAP helps people who are seeking services from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Blindness and Visual Services, Centers for Independent Living and other programs funded under federal law..."
EASI Easy Access to Software and Information (an affilliate of American Association for Higher Education)
Enable Americ a at http://www.enableamerica.org/ "...Enable America was founded in 2002 by attorney Richard Salem as a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities find employment and live independently. It is the first organization dedicated solely to reducing unemployment among people with disabilities...".
Equal Opportunity Publications Career Center for Workforce Diversity -- with career opportunities and advice for members of minority groups, women, and people with disabilities.
Cornucopia Of Disability Information at http://codi.buffalo.edu is just that with solid resources as befitting a university maintained site (University of Buffalo, New York) - including an excellent page on Employment Resources
DisabilityInfo.gov at http://www.disabilityinfo.gov is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy and offers a range of resources
Disability Key at http://www.disabilitykey.com "Disability Key is a our new web based business that is designed to assist disabled people navigate through the maze and red tape of medical disability insurance and SSDI."
Disable Jobsite at http://www.disablejobsite.co.uk "The UK's Leading Online Recruitment Site for Disable People. "
GLADNET at http://www.gladnet.org is the Global Applied Disability Research Network on Employment and Training
Hire Ability at http://www.hireability.org "...is a nonprofit organization that matches qualified people with disabilities to job openings at Delaware Valley businesses at no cost to employers or applicants..."
The Job Accommodation Network's disability employment page at http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu ,l,l is a great resource to check out.
National Business & Disability Council at http://www.business-disability.com is "the leading resource for corporations that are hiring, working with, and marketing to people with disabilities."
O.R.W. at http://www.orw.ca/findex.html is primarily a Canadian site, but "...ORW is a non-profit, independently funded resource base, serving organizations, business and government involved in the employment of persons with disabilities..." and has good resources.
University of Washington's superb DOIT Home Page at http://weber.u.washington.edu/~doit has a large number of resources.
WorkplaceDiversity.com at http://www.workplacediversity.com is a diversity related site where employers post positions and job seekers can post résumés.
== GENERAL DISABILITY ISSUES (on a separate page due to size)
National Council on Disability is at: http://www.ncd.gov
The U.S. Department of Education at: http://www.ed.gov/ also has a number of resources, as does the
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services page at: http://www.os.dhhs.gov/ .
The U.S. Department of Justice at: http://www.usdoj.gov has ADA press releases, consent decrees, technical assistance materials, and regulations.
The Social Security Administration at: http://www.ssa.gov also has a great deal of relevant information. (for a page on how to deal with Social Security issues, go to Social Security Disability Secrets)
The Health and Fitnesssite at http://.sympatico.ca/Contents/Health/health.html is a SUPERB site with information on a WIDE variety of health issues from addictions to women's health.
Stop Smoking Tips at http://www.stop-smoking-tips.com "...The purpose of Stop-Smoking-Tips.com is to assist you to become tobacco-free forever, without the urge to start-up again...."
Two good places to start are Esmerel's List of Deafness Related Resources at http://www.esmerel.org/deaf and Roving Reporter's Deaf Community Cultural Resources at http://www.concentric.net/~tlshell/deaf.html
Note to Texas Deaf & Hard of Hearing: This is copied from a web site for Deaf and Hard of Hearing: "I'm a 43yr. old wife (in Houston), and mother of one son. I work part time. Anyhow,I'm seeing a need for a Hard of hearing support group to meet once a month in person. Then have HOH who do meet each other to keep in touch online via emails. This is to benefit the need of those that feel ISOLATED from the hearing world alot. A lot of deaf and HOH people I know have a hard time keeping a job sometimes, and maintaining friendships. So I'm trying to Open a door here to set them free. Let me know if you're interested. Thank you. e-mail me (srappe@houston.rr.com)." but be sure to give your e-mail in the body of the letter
About.com has an excellent page on Deafness and Hard of Hearing Issues with a wide range of resources.
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf at http://www.agbell.org "is a nonprofit membership organization that was established in 1890 to empower persons who are hearing impaired to function independently by promoting universal rights and optimal opportunities to learn to use, maintain, and improve all aspects of their verbal communications, including their abilities to speak, speechread, use residual hearing, and process both spoken and written language."
American Sign Language Browser at http://www.commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb offers superb resources to learn sign language through Quick Time video and text descriptions.
at http://www.telesignseminars.com "...proud to announce TeleSign Seminars, a community service to provide a cost-free way for individuals to participate in a wide variety of educational seminars without leaving their home or office..."
The Central Institute for the Deaf at: http://cidmac.wustl.edu is a good source of information.
Center on Hearing And Deafness, Inc. at http://www.chadinc.org "...The Center on Hearing and Deafness, Inc. was founded in 1994 to improve the quality of life for Deaf and hard of hearing people and their families. It accomplishes this by providing a wide variety of information, services and opportunities utilizing effective communication methods. CHAD serves Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties (Pennsylvania)...".
CMP Online at http://www.cfv.org The Captioned Media Program (CMP) provides a free loan, open captioned videos for the deaf and hard of hearing persons. More than 4,00Birnbaum TeleSign Seminars0 titles are available.
Cornucopia Of Disability Information at http://codi.buffalo.edu is just that with solid resources as befitting a university maintained site (University of Buffalo, New York) - including an excellent page on Hearing Impairment resources
Deafnotes.com at http://www.deafnotes.com "DeafNotes.com is DEAF.com's (Deaf People United) message-board site. It's a free public forum where participants can discuss controversial issues and topics of interest to the Deaf community, and ask questions"
Deaf Times athttp://www.deaftimes.com "...a site dedicated to serving the Deaf community. We are striving to offer applications that will make your everyday life easier.." such as "...Up-to-date news for the Deaf - Chat groups and Forums - Local Current events for the Deaf - Topic specific commentary...".
Deaf Linx at http://www.deaflinx.com is a superb resource-rich site
The Deaf Magazine site at: http://deaf-magazine.org doesn't seem to be active, but it is a colorful site containing issues of the magazine and other links
Deaf People United at http://www.deaf.com combines six excellent sites (deafchat.com, deaflife.com, deafnotes.com, deafsports.com, deafview.com and dummyhoy.com).
Deaftalks.com at http://deaftalks.com/forum "A Deaf Community Forum -- Come share and discuss deaf related issues. FREE registration! It's friendly online forum."
Deafworld at http://www.dovenwereld.boogolinks.nl doesn't have bells or whistles, but what it has are an incredible range of categorized deaf links.
Gallaudet University at: http://www.gallaudet.edu offers lots of great information.
Handspeak.com at http://deafworldweb.org is a (renamed) superb deaf-related site that contains news, users guide, a directory, chat, and links to many research units, clinics, schools, and more. Especially useful is their United States: National Organizations page at http://dww.deafworldweb.org/int/us/org.html
Hatis at http://www.hattis.com makes products that allow deaf or hearing impaired people to communicate over the phone without distortion. With the HATIS, a person with a T-coil equiped hearing aid can connect to any device with a 2.5mm headphone jack.
Hearmore at http://www.hearmore.com/
"...we pride ourselves on delivering the latest and best assistive
devices and products for the Hearing Impaired..."
The Hearing and Speech Deafness Center at: http://www.hdsc.org has great information and products.
International Foundation of Hard of Hearing People at http://www.ifhoh.org . "The International Federation of Hard of Hearing People consists of National Associations of and for hard of hearing and late deafened people, and parents' and professional organizations "
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (part of Rochester Institute of Technology at http://ntidweb.rit.udwu "One of eight colleges of the Rochester Institute of Technology, the NTID is the world's first and largest colleges for students who are deaf and hard of hearing."
The Sign Writing Site at http://www.SignWriting.org/has comprehensive information on reading, typing and writing signed languages.
United States Deaf Sports Federation at http://www.usadsf.org or 301-474-6710
Wynd Communications Corp. at http://www.wynd.com has cooperated with the hearing impaired community to make an intriguing two-way pager which with its screen and keyboard is a cell-phone equivelant for the deaf and hard of hearing. Through partnerships with AAA, Tripod, and GoAmerica News, it enables users to communicate, get travel directions, monitor news, and view open-captioned films. Voice calls which are translated by a relay operator are also possible.
==INDEX SITES (Sites that catalog and link to a wide range disability resources)
== LEARNING DISABILITIES & CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Note: A comprehensive listing of condition-specific sites is available at Mobility Impairments and Neurological Conditions (on a separate page due to size) and at Other Disabilities and Conditions (on a separate page due to size)
To start, also check these useful medicine-specific Search Engines and/or Index Sites with which include medical encyclopedia/dictionaries, health topics and news, drug information, and even news on clinical trials and more:
Achoo.com, at http://www.achoo.com
All Refer, Health page at http://www.health.allrefer.com
eMedicine Consumer Health, at http://www.emedicinehealth.com
FreeMedicalJournals.com at http://www.freemedicaljournals.com is just that: over 1,450 (and growing) free medical journals in a variety of languages; sorted by language and specialty. For the medically trained, this is a MUST-VISIT site!
Healthatoz.com at http://www.healthatoz.com
HealthoPedia.com, at http://www.healthopedia.com
MEDLINEplus® Health Information at http://www.medlineplus.gov
PDR Health at http://wwwPDRhealth.com provides Disease Overviews, Drug Information, and Clinical Trial Information. It is "Your guide to getting and staying well"
and
Yahoo's medicine page at http://yahoo.com/Health/Medicine
Benefits and you - how to access what you need.
Disability Key at http://www.disabilitykey.com "Disability Key is a our new web based business that is designed to assist disabled people navigate through the maze and red tape of medical disability insurance and SSDI."
First Aid:
A good source of information in an emergencies (after calling 911) or in case of smaller accidents that stll need attention, go to the C-Health First Aid page page at http://www.canoe.ca/Health9902/12_firstaid.html offers advice until emergency help arrives or in situationms that aren't emergencies, but still require care. A basic knowledge of first aid and a little common sense are often useful. The information in this site is not meant as a substitute for a first aid or CPR course.
Latest Medical Breakthroughs:
Medical Breakthroughs information is available on this informative site (with a good Links page)
Pharmaceutical researchers:
Combinatorial Chemistry Review This is a very specialized site, but as the research presented here has clinical implications, I have added this web site.
Surgical Information
For other excellent sites, check out:
To check on local doctors -- specialty, location, and credentials -- look up the Physician Select section of American Medical Association at http://www.ama-assn.org
Healthfinder is a user-friendly site sponsored by the government located at http://www.healthfinder.gov
Dr.Koop.com at http://www.drkoop.com/ named for the former Surgeon General has a lot of resources.
Hospital sites can also be useful. For a lot of hospital web sites, check out the Massachusetts General Hospital site at http://www.mgh.harvard.edu
The Mayo Health Oasis at http://www.mayohealth.org was rated the "best overall health site" for 1998 by the January 1999 Yahoo Internet Life magazine, and it is full of reliable information.
Med Help International at: http://www.medhelp.org is another great source of medical information.
A superb site with a lot of great resources is Medicine Online.com at http://www.medicineonline.com .
MD Junction at http://www.mdjunction.com offers a great range of resources and a community of users.
And Medsite at http://www.medsite.com is another excellent medical search engine, and a good source of links and information.
The MSN Health page has a variety of good resources and also an excellent Illnesses & Conditions page
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) at http://www.rarediseases.org "...is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service."
PEDINFO: An Index of the Pediatric Internet at http://www.uab.edu/pedinfo/index.html is a superbly comprehensive resource "Dedicated to the dissemination of on-line information for pediatricians and others interested in child health."
WebMD Health and Wellness at http://shn.webmd.com offers information on preventative care and the latest medical news stories.
European Organisation of Family Health Research
European Organisation of Family Health Research (EOFHR) at http://www.eofhr.org "...is the nation's only non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health of all family through research, education and advocacy..."
I have a page of my own on Keeping Mentally Fit but
For a good selection of mental health sites, check out:
Snap, Health/Mental Health page at http://www.snap.com/directory/category/0,16,home-1476,00.html with a wide variety of links.
And here are some others:
ABCs of Personal Growth at http://www.helpself.com "This personal growth site is dedicated to giving psychology help today to those of average mental health for accomplishing as much therapy /self-improvement as possible."
And He Will Give You Rest is a service ministry for people who live with chronic illness or pain. Resources include a monthly newsletter available for subscription, a woman's health record-keeping journal, bible study materials and a booklet of starting a support group at your church for people who live with chronic illness or pain. The site also has an excellent links section with a good selection of resources.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America at http://www.adaa.org "...The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is the only national, non-profit organization solely dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable. .."
Colouring Therapy at http://www.colouringtherapy.com "...Many people find meditation difficult to attain even though the benefits are well documented. In Colouring Therapy, the state of awareness sought through meditation is easy because the focus needed occurs in the colouring..."
Designed Thinking has a lot of resources for psychological disorders
Depression Help and Resourcces - Novo Vitae at http://www.zizzoo.com/guides/depression "...was founded to help people work through depression. While we are not a replacement for physicians or other trained professionals, we do offer a unique perspective on depression. Our guide was written on the back of personal experience and the desire to help others. .."
eMedicine Consumer Health's Mental Health Pages has a number of good resources - web and articles
Healing Disability at http://www.copingskills.net is a site by Arthur Soissons-Segal, Ph.D. in Psychology. "...My mission is to help individuals with physical and/or emotional limitations learn how to cope with themselves and others, while improving their quality of life..."
The Health Care Information Resources site has a good page with a number of Depression links at http://www-hsl.mcmaster.ca/tomflem/ms.html
The Internet Mental Health site at http://www.mentalhealth.com is a superb and comprehensive site on all aspects of mental health, with a wide range of links and resources.
The Healthy Way web site (see the Healthy Living category) has an excellent Mental Health section at http://www1.sympatico.ca/Contents/Health/COMMUNITIES/mnt_com.html with a large number of excellent articles, online magazines, and relevant sites.
JaredStory.comat http://www.jaredstory.com and a companion page about Jared ( a heart-wrenching piece that makes Dickens' seem like slapstick comedy) at Abused by the System is a memorial site with Grief and Suicide Prevention resources.
The Mental Health Net site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/ is dedicated to educating the public about mental health, wellness, and family and relationship issues and concerns. Designed and maintained by Clinical Psychologists since 1995, the site includes news, articles, reviewed links, interactive tests, book reviews, self-help resources, and more.
Metanoia The ABC's Of Internet Therapy at http://www.metanoia.org/imhs offers a list of online therapists with tips on how to pick one and what to expect.
NAMI of Knox County Ohio, at http://www.axom.com/r9700334 is "...a great source of information, support, education and advocacy about mental illnesses.../" designed to "...help you learn about, cope with, advocate for and/or recover from these brain disorders...", and with a great links page of resources.
The Self Help and Psychology Magazine at http://www.shpm.com has a lot of excellent resources - and a page of hilarious "psychtoons" you're sure to get a chuckle out of.
Self-Help Zone at http://www.srelfhelpzone.com is a "...source of information on self help, self improvement and personal growth. It has over 500 articles on personal development, covering topics such as self confidence, goal setting, motivation, success and finding your purpose in life..."
ShakeyNet Mental Health Resources at http://www.shakey.net "...is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping you find the information you need with the greatest possible ease...." Click on "Depression" for info on issues like depression, bipolar disorder and related issues.
Special Needs Family Fun at http://www.specialneedsfamilyfun.com "offers family fun and special needs resources to enhance the quality and fun of family life for families with disabilities." I added this as this site helps promote mental health.
Therapist and Drug Rehabs is a great site : "...TherapistUnlimited.com is a National directory of centers and counseling services for those seeking help with family and marriage counseling, or treatment for substance abuse, mental and physical disorders, and more..."
== MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS & NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
==OCCUPATIONAL, MASSAGE, PHYSICAL & RECREATIONAL THERAPY
More Coming
American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. at http://www.aota.org "...The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the national professional association established in 1917 to represent the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services..."
American Therapeutic Recreation Association at http://www.atra-tr.org/ "...The mission of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association is to serve as a member driven association that collectively supports the recreational therapy profession..."
Massage Therapy Guide at http://www.massage-therapy-guide.com/ "...Information on Massage therapy and various massage techniques like body massage, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, Thai massage, therapeutic massage and sports massage. Information on different massage oils, lotions and massage equipment. .."
P.T. Cntral at http://www.ptcentral.com/ "...the interactive web site that serves as a Physical Therapy "Central," being a one stop source of PT information and services..."
Therapeutic Recreation Directory at http://www.recreationtherapy.com provides extensive resources for both professionals and clients.
== OTHER DISABILITIES AND CONDITIONS on a separate page due to size
==SPORTS & RECREATION with lots of resources - on a separate page due to size - ALSO SEE "TRAVEL" BELOW.
==TECHNOLOGY (on a separate page)
Military Schools at http:www.militaryschools.us "...Teen military school is an institution for helping troubled youth and serves many different purposes for teens throughout the country...."
Boot Camps for Troubled Teens at http://www.boot-camp-boot-camps.com Boot Camps is a site dedicated to help troubled teens, provide information to parents with troubled teens on juvenile boot camps for troubled teens, and juvenile boot camp alternatives.
Troubled Teens at http://www.troubledteens.us "...We are dedicated to helping parents identify problems with their children. We offer a valuable resource for parents and comprehensive information on several diseases, problems and more regarding teens. ..."
More Coming
Able To Go at http://www.abletogo.com is a grat site for travelers with disabilities heading for England (see" Undiscovered Britain and Ireland" below for an agency to get you there). New companion site:Abletogo Travel & Lifestyle at http://www.abletogo.biz "Accessible Holidays, Travel Information, Online Shopping, Equipment, Advice and much, much more for elderly and disabled people, their families and friends. "
All About Disabled Travel at http://www.allaboutdisabledtravel.com is more than just travel. They are: Twin Peaks Press and the Disability Bookshop and Disability Bookshop Catalog. Check them out!
Accessible Florida Villas at http://www.accessiblefloridavillas.com offers just that for vacation getaways.
Airstream Travel at http://www.airstreamtravel.com Arranges cruises and other travel packages that include cruises and resort stays in the Caribbean with kidney dialysis.
Baan Khun Daeng: Accessible Holidays in Northern Thailand at http://members.ams.chello.nl/danblokker/index.html "Baan Khun Daeng" offer people with a physical disability an accessible place to stay. On top of that "Khun Daeng" has extensive experience and knowledge about the organising of nice/interesting trips/activities doable by wheelchair users because "Khun Daeng" (The Thai nick-name of Karsten Blokker (40)) is a wheelchair user himself, who lives in Thailand since 1995 and speaks the Thai language almost fluent. "
Cornucopia Of Disability Information at http://codi.buffalo.edu is just that with solid resources as befitting a university maintained site (University of Buffalo, New York) - including an excellent page on Traveling with a Disability
Epic Enabled at http://www.epic-enabled.com "We offer exciting accessible, overland, camping & adventure safaris in Southern Africa to the physically disabled traveller at affordable prices.
La Esperanza Oasis, a Mediterranean resort that caters to the international wheelchair traveler (NOTE: it takes time to load).
Medical Travel, Inc. at http://www.medicaltravel.org is a Full Service Medical Travel Agency that caters to people with Special Medical Needs. Our office is able to provide Accessible Disney Vacations in Florida, Accessible Van Rentals and Sales, Worldwide Oxygen Rentals, Dialysis Cruises and much more.
Scootarama at http://www.scootarama.com "We specialize in ecv and scooter rentals in Orlando, Florida for use in Disney World, Universal and Seaworld."
Travel Advice for people with disabilities (an expanded version of a feature article I wrote for the March 29, 1989 Sunday Pittsburgh Press)
Undiscovered Britain and Ireland at http://www.undiscoveredbritain.com is a commercial site for an excellent Philadelphia, PA, USA-based (local to me) agency specializing in travel to the UK and Ireland for persons with disabilites and/or mobility problems.
Wheelchair Accessible Holiday Homes at http://www.wheelchairaccessibleholidayhomesfordisabledpeople.com/ offers short and longer term rentals of 6 person accssible (handicapped and friends/family in Hungary, France, Holland, and Thailand.
Wheelchairs on the Go: Accessible Fun in Florida at http://www.wheelchairsonthhego.com "...is a hot new travel guide for Florida's visitor and resident with a physical disability or handicap..." and includes a good Links page.
You can't beat the World Association of Persons with disAbilities for it's Travel Resources Pages
== USED AND NEW MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES
Note: I just discovered that some sites I had listed are gone, so, I am listing some new ones here. Also, while this site is a non-commercial one, some commercial sites are listed here to help out. Listings are not intended as an endorsement and are not compensated:
1-800-Wheelchair at http://www.1800wheelchair.com/ "...makes buying mobility equipment easy. Thousands of mobility products at unbeatable prices. Our customer service team is here to answer all your questions now.
..Accessibility World.com at http://www.accessibilityworld.com has a range of supplies such as backpacks, blood pressure cuffs, ramps, door-widening hinges and more.
Allegro Medical at http://www.allegromedical.com
":...We have a wide variety of Medical Supplies, Medical Equipment and
Daily Living Aids..."
Beasy Trans Easy Transfer System at http://www.beasytrans.com "...is a portable transfer system that is designed to transfer an individual from a wheelchair to an automobile, bed, commode, or shower bench, etc...,"
Connetquot West, Inc. at http://www.cwimedical.com offers retail and wholesale medical supplies and equipment and helps with insurance coverage issues.
Dr MedicalEquipment at http://www.drmedicalequipment.com/ "...specializes in sales of various medical-related products with our main emphasis on portable oxygen equipment...>
Edmond Wheelchair Repair and Supply at http://edmond-wheelchair.com Has everything from reasonably priced manual and power wheelchairs to scooters, ramps, cushions, backpacks, bathroom aids, and more.
Desert Medical Essentials at http://www.desertmedicalessentials.com "provides an extensive range of medical products that promotes fast healing and medical equipment that makes living with an illness easier."
Essential Aids at http://www.essentialaids.com "...Welcome to the UK's online shop for daily living aids. We hope this site will be useful for the disabled community, the elderly or those who look after people with mobility difficulties....
Great Medicnal Supplies.com at http://www.greatmedicalsuppliescom is another good mail-order supplier of a wide range of supplies.
Home Medical Supplies Central at http://www.medical-supplies-4u.net offers Home medical supplies and medical equipment for home care providers.
Independent Living Technologies at www.iltsource.com goal is to enable and transform everyday life by providing quality assistive living products and technologies that meet our customer's unique and special needs while creating independence and increasing the quality of life everyone deserves.
MaxiAids at http://www.maxiaids.com Products for independent living - click on a category of need
Medical Register: Online Medical Buyers Guide at http://www.medicregister.com "...As the most prominent and useful online Medical industries directory, our mission is to provide suppliers with huge, focused and meaningful leads at a fraction of the cost of reaching such a group conventionally, and to provide buyers FREE, quick, easy, and powerful services for locating suppliers worldwide..."
Medical Supplies at http://medicalsupply4u.com/ "...carries a full, top end Medical Equipment line that we are proud to offer to our customers at discount pricing..."
Medical Supplies and Equipment at http:/www.medical-supplies-equipment.net "Medical Supplies & Medical Equipment - offers discount new and used hospital medical equipment including; ionic air purifiers, electric lift chairs, medical scrubs, power scooters, power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, electrostatic air filters, stethoscopes, rollators, and sinus infection treatments. "
Medical Supplies & Equipment Company at http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com "Offers discount new and used hospital medical equipment including; ionic air purifiers, electric lift chairs, medical scrubs, power scooters, power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, electrostatic air filters, stethoscopes, rollators, and sinus infection treatments. "
Mobility-Advisor.com at http://www.mobility-advisor.com is an "...Educational resource with articles on wheelchairs, scooters, accessories, wheel chair sports, disabled travel, transportation, and assistive technology to enhance the lives of individuals of all ages who need mobility assistance...."
The Mobility Market at http://www.themobilitymarket.co.uk/
is an English site: "..created to put potential buyers and sellers of
used mobility aids and equipment in touch with each other, for mutual benefit...".
Nunber 1 Stair Lifts at http://www.1-stair-lift.com ":...An informative site all about stair lifts..."
NuProdx, Inc. offers a range of bathroom chairs and benches.
Orbit Medical at http://www.mobilewheelchairs.com "...Mobilewheelchairs.com: Your one source for all wheel chair related needs!", with free shipping and setup of all mobility-related equipment. Also handles Medicare billing.
Scooter Link Medical Equipment Superstore. "Retailer of medical equipment such as scooters, power wheelchairs, and lift chairs, with special pricing for the uninsured."
Spinlife at http://spinlife.com/ "...From electric wheelchairs to rolling walkers, SpinLife™ has the right product for your needs..." Also offers live help.
TetraLite - TetraMouse at http://www.tetralite.com/mouse Is the site for a "...low-cost, mouth- (actually lip- or chin-) operated computer mouse that I call the TetraMouse..."
Quality Medical Supplies at http://www.qualitymedicalsupplies.com offers a WIDE range of all sorts of discounted supplies.
Used Wheelchairs USA at http://www.used-wheelchairs-usa.com "...We sell, buy, and rent used electric wheelchairs... Our power wheel chairs are carefully refurbished, quality tested, and guaranteed to provide you the same advantages as a new electric wheel chair..."
Wheelchair Gear at http://www.wheelchairgear.com "...designs and manufactures wheelchair backpacks and the handy new "Mini Pack"..."
The Wheelchair Site at http://www.thewheelchairsite.com "...Independent Consumers Guide To Wheelchairs, Scooters & Accessories ..." with lots of articles and resources.
Worldwide Used Wheelchairs and Used Medical Equipment at http://usedwheelchairs.com offers a wide range of equipment and resources.
More coming. As a trial I will be adding some other commercial sites here offering more unique versions of medical equipment normally offered by medical equipment supply houses. As an example:
Canes Canada, Inc. at http://www.canescanada.com offering stylish canes and accessories, including hiking aids and seat canes.
== WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES(all Updated and expanded on 8-2-03) ANY ADDITIONS WELCOME THROUGH E-MAIL at alexbrejcha@yahoo.com
Abuse and Stalking:
Esmerel's Collection of Disability Resource - Abuse and Stalking at http://www.esmerel.org/special has a good collection of resources on these two issues of concern for women.
Breast Cancer:
The Breast Cancer Fund at http://www.breastcancerfund.org strives to be sure women with breast cancer get all information needed.
The Breast Cancer Lighthouse at http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/bcl is a powerful virtual support group with indepth user-friendly medical information.
Breast Health Access for Women With Disabilities at http://www.bhawd.org provides a good resource.
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations at http://www.nabco.org -- name sort of says it all.
National Women's Health Information Center at http://4women.gov is a good starting point, and at their Women with Disabilities page at http://4women.gov/wwd/index.htm there are a lot of good resources including for breast health.
Eating Disorders:
Hope for Healing Eating Disorder page at http://www.hopeforhealing.org/ed.html has a lot of good information.
The National Institute of Mental Health's Eating Disorders page at http://www.athealth.com/Add_EatingDisorder.html is a superbmulti-faceted resource page.
Other issues:
Body Beautiful/Body Perfect: Challenging the Status Quo Where Do Women with Disabilities Fit In? at http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/7319/sex.htm ...sort of says it all.
The Body Mind Queendom site at http://www.queendom.com/index1.html is an excellent site on mental and physical health, and is part of the Women's Health and Wellbeing Web Ring.
Coping With Endometriosis isn't a disability issue in the classical sense, but for a woman dealing with it, that distinction is a moot point. So here is a link to a good site with information at http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/6813/
Creative Center for Women With Cancer at http://www.ccwconline.org or 646-336-7612 brings women with cancer together to find growth through art.
Femina at http://www.femina.com is an excellent search engine on womens' isses, and under Health and Wellness there are links to some disability issues.
Healthy Ideas at http://www.healthyideas.com/ is part of the excellent Women.com site
JAMA Women's Health Information page from the Journal of the American Medical Association at http://www.ama-assn.org/women/ has a lot of useful information.
National Women's Health Information Center at http://4women.gov is a good starting point, and at their Women with Disabilities page at http://4women.gov/wwd/index.htm there are a lot of good resources
Oxygen has a good Health page at http://www.oxygen.com/health
The Phenomenal Women Of The Web site is a terrific resource,and has a great Phenomenal Women Of The Web - Against Domestic Violence page
The Rape Recovery Help and Information Page at http://www.hopeforhealing.org provides good resources.
Through the Looking Glass at http://www.lookinngglass.org is a site "...for families in which a child, parent, or grandparent has a disability or health issue..."
U.S. Turner's Syndrome Society home page at .http://www.turner-syndrome-us.org provides information and support to Turner's women, and parents of Turner's girls.
and... not disability related, but for fun: Women.com
and while not a disability site, Women United Against Hate is an intriguing site devoted to just that.
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