  Disability Information and Advocacy Sites Americans with Disabilites Act People with FM & CFS (as well as a number of other conditions) would be covered by the ADA. This is valuable information which may help you be more informed and know your rights. Use this as a tool to be able to do more not a crutch to do less. There are many people with disabilites who are achieving great goals. I hope this information will help you to reach your goals in helping others also. State Vocational and Blind Rehabilitation Agencies List of all kinds of links. www.Linkable.org Website links together the Home Pages of people who have a disability. Lists of all kinds of disabling conditions. Disability Management, Employment, & Related Links DISABILITY, MEDICAL, & LEGAL Links The Disability Information & Resource Centre South Australia Australia disability web site. Filing For Disability Benefits Several links related to filing for & getting disability. Catherwood Guide: Disability in the Workplace-An Internet Primer Includes: ADA, Disability Listservs, Government Sites, International, Job Hunting, Law & Legislation, Organizations, Return to Work, Statistics, & Workers Compensation. Disability-Related Sites on the World Wide Web "Developed by the ARC, a grassroots organization representing the needs of the developmentally disabled. The site provides links to national and international disability organizations, disability resource lists and directories, university-based programs, federal agencies and federally funded projects, as well as assistive technology, software and electronic information." The Resource Room: Disability "Good starting point with information on, employment, disability-related bulletin boards and e-mail groups. Also provides links to specialized materials such as environmental illnesses and chronic fatigue syndrome." disABILITY Information and Resources "This award-winning site was created and is maintained by Jim Lubin, a C2 quadriplegic, paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe. Mr. Lubin uses a keyboard/mouse emulator with a sip and puff switch to type morse codes. The page includes links to government and legislative disabilities information, social security information, legal and advocacy resources, accessibility design resources and links to journals, newsletters, listservs, and other publications related to disabilities. The site also provides a search engine as well as information for resources not on the Internet." World Wide Web Access Pages on Disability Resources "The University of Maryland provides this site. Not as comprehensive as some starting points, but many useful links nonetheless. Some sites include annotation." Untangling the Web: Where can I go to get Disability Information? "Started by a research assistant professor in the International Center for Disability Information at West Virginia University, this site provides a comprehensive listing of links to disability issues on the Web.Topics include disability legislation, education, information technology resources, assistive technology resources, medical resources, agencies, programs, and services, employment resources, and other lists of links." Disability Management, Employment, & Related Links "Focusing on disability management services from a Human Resources, perspective, this site provides links to early intervention, medical management, return to work, rehabilitation, reemployment, job accommodation, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), short- and long-term disability, ERISA, FMLA, workers' compensation, and related issues. The site also includes information specific to California." Access to Disability Data "From the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, this site provides chartbooks, statistical charts, surveys, and tables, as well as links to other organizations and resources." Cornucopia of Disability Information "From the University of Buffalo, CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas. The information addresses university (UB), local (Buffalo & WNY), state, national and international audiences. Areas include education, statistics, government documents, computer access, legal, publications, bibliographic references, aging, assistive technology, universal design and announcements." Yahoo's Index to Disability Information "Provides Internet resources divided by subject area. Most sites have been suggested by Yahoo! users and web site owners. Allows keyword searching of these sites." National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Materials "This site includes publications and catalogs, recruitment and employment information, counselor and education resources, links to state agencies and rehabilitation associations as well as information on disability grants." Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Guide "ADA Compliance Guide provides information on recruiting, hiring, promoting, providing benefits, accommodating disabilities, evaluating performance and more. The Guide also provides step-by-step instructions for compliance. The website offers sample newsletter articles, full table of contents for the guide, and subscription information." Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers "A listing of regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs) funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) These centers provide technical assistance, training, and resource referral on all aspects of the ADA." Americans with Disabilities Act Links "From the Job Accommodation Network. Links to the ADA law, technical assistance manuals, accessibility guidelines, and other ADA sites." Dept. of Justice ADA Homepage "Government information from the Department of Justice including ADA technical assistance materials, settlement information and agreements, new or proposed regulations, IRS tax credits and deductions, telephone contact numbers, information on building codes and more. Also included are locations for ADA mediators and a link to other sites." News article on Harris Survey poll on approval for ADA National Association of ADA Coordinators "The National Association of ADA Coordinators (NAADAC) is a non-profit training and technical assistance association formed to help its members from the public and private sector with ADA implementation and compliance issues for Titles I, and II of the ADA. In 1994, NAADAC added an ADA interest track for colleges and universities, and another for the private sector for Title III issues. The website includes organizational, conference, and membership information." Disability Listservs Disability Listserv Lists from the University of Maryland http://www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/Topic/ Diversity/Specific/ Disability/Listservs/ Very comprehensive listing of listservs, newgroups, mailing lists, all with subscription information. ABLE-JOB: Discussion of workplace experience. Subscribe via: LISTSERV@sjuvm.stjohns.edu Type: subscribe able-job firstname lastname * ADA LAW: Discussion of ADA Law Subscribe via: bit.listserv.ada-law Type: subscribe ada-law firstname lastname * DSSHE-L: Discussion of disabled student services in higher education Subscribe via: LISTSERV@UBVM.BITNET Type: subscribe dsshe-l firstname lastname * EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information Subscribe via: Listserv@ sjuvm.stjohns.edu Type subscribe EASI firstname lastname * MOBILITY: Physical, social and emotional concerns of the mobility impaired Subscribe via: mobility@sjuvm.stjohns.edu Type: subscribe firstname lastname Government Sites National Council on Disability "The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting Americans with disabilities. The site includes a calendar, monthly bulletins and newsletters, agency documents, and a directory of members and staff." U.S. House of Representatives Internet Law Library "Created for Congress, but available to the general public. Links to significant court decisions. State and federal employment statutes. Links to memos and online articles." EEOC Homepage "The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's homepage offers information on employment discrimination, filing charges, enforcement and litigation, technical assistance programs, and general information on the Commission including press releases and telephone contact points." President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities "A small federal agency appointed by the President, its website includes agency press releases, publications, speeches, projects, a directory of state liaisons, job links, and archives." New York State Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (OAPwD). "Agency publications, contacts, support services, programs, information and referral and links to other disability websites." National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research "Agency information, including programs, grants, and a calendar of events. Current NIDRR research and publications are also available." Social Security Disability Information "This site includes the Social Security Handbook, Welfare Reform and Childhood Disability information, Social Security Disability Publications, Information, and Forms, Disability Notes, Employment and Rehabilitation Program information, Professional Relations Branch Programs, Disability Process Redesign, and Congressional Testimony on Social Security Disability and other issues." Facts about Employment Discrimination "The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) oversees the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This page of the EEOC web site includes links to a variety of EEOC publications about the ADA's employment provisions." Oklahoma Disability Law Center "THE MISSION OF THE OKLAHOMA DISABILITY LAW CENTER, INC. IS TO PROTECT, PROMOTE AND EXPAND THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND MENTAL ILLNESS." Site has some good info & links. Job Accommodation Network 1-800-526-7234 (V/TTY) The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities. Site includes disability related links: Accommodation Toolbox | Portals for Specific Audiences | Disability Legislation Disability Resources | Employment Resources | Federal, State, and Local Resources U.S. House of Representatives Internet Law Library Created for Congress, but available to the general public. Links to significant court decisions. State and federal employment statutes. Links to memos and online articles. Facts about Employment Discrimination The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) oversees the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This page of the EEOC web site includes links to a variety of EEOC publications about the ADA's employment provisions. Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities "Agency homepage with information on agency activities, fact sheet, member meetings, committees, reports to the President, press releases, speeches, and links to task force staff. The page also includes an archives and links to related sites." Resources from the National Rehabilitation Information Center "A listing of reports, publications, mailing list rentals, and statistical information from the National Rehabilitation Information Center." U.S. Census Disability Data "This site includes data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation,(including statistics on employment and disability), work disability data from the March Current Population Survey, data from the 1990 Census on the characteristics of persons with disabilities by state, metropolitan area, and county, and model-based estimates of the prevalence of specific disabilities for states and counties. Also included are other Census Bureau sites with disability data, and related Internet sites." Disability Tables "From the International Center for Disability Information, this site contains state, federal, and international statistics dealing with disabilities." International Sites International Disability Web Sites "From the ADA Information Center Online, a listing and links to disability websites throughout the world. Users can register for free to receive email announcements when the site is updated." Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network on Employment and Training "The Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network is an initiative of the Vocational Rehabilitation Branch of the International Labour Organization. The network brings together research centers, universities, enterprises, government departments, trade unions, and organizations representing disabled persons "for the promotion of research as well as the collection, analysis and international exchange of information concerning persons with disabilities in the world of work." The web site includes an "infobase" of text documents and bibliographic references." Access to Disability Data From the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, this site provides chartbooks, statistical charts, surveys, and tables, as well as links to other organizations and resources. National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Materials This site includes publications and catalogs, recruitment and employment information, counselor and education resources, links to state agencies and rehabilitation associations as well as information on disability grants. National Association of ADA Coordinators The National Association of ADA Coordinators (NAADAC) is a non-profit training and technical assistance association formed to help its members from the public and private sector with ADA implementation and compliance issues for Titles I, and II of the ADA. In 1994, NAADAC added an ADA interest track for colleges and universities, and another for the private sector for Title III issues. The website includes organizational, conference, and membership information. Winning Your Disability Case Based on Chronic Pain Artical that explain how to apply for disability with the diagnosis of FM. Families USA the voice of health care consumers "Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans. Working at the national, state and community levels, we have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for over 15 years." You can check out the latest news regarding issues effecting health care. You also can join their group and be an advocate for better health care. National Council on Disability "The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities. NCD is composed of 15 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate." You can get the latest on what's going on with health care and government. CanDo.com - Resources and Services for Individuals with Disabilities "Centralized phone and online service for hard-to-find products, resources and information that inspires greater independence and better daily living for people with disabilities and their support circles. You can find health products, services and solutions personalized for your particular needs." Contacting the Congress Who is your representative in Congress? South Dekota Government Information Building and Rebuilding Trust by Amy Lynn Frost, MBA, MA & Cheryl A. Wallace Attorney Search Sites Martin Dale Hubbell Need any attorney? Search for one here. ABA Network Lawyer Referral Services Home Town Attorneys.com All Law.com Lawyers.com Findlaw.com Lawinfo.com Laws.com Hospitals of all types McKennan Carolina Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital Shands Hospital  |