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ABLEDATA

This site provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell products, it can help locate the companies that do.

http://www.abledata.com/

Access Board

The Access Board is an independent Federal agency which ensures access for those with disabilities. Key responsibilities of the Board include developing and maintaining accessibility requirements for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and for electronic and information technology; providing technical assistance and training on these guidelines and standards; enforcing accessibility standards for federally funded facilities.

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ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings

This document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. These requirements apply to all areas of newly designed or newly constructed buildings and facilities and altered portions of existing buildings and facilities covered by titles II and III of the ADA.

http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/...

ADA and IT Technical Assistance Program

ADATA provides national support and coordination for the 10 regional ADA and IT Technical Assistance Centers and the National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education. This site provides extensive information regarding the ADA and a calendar of events where training on the ADA will be offered.

http://www.adata.org/

ADA Home Page (U.S. Department of Justice)

This site contains comprehensive information pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some sample topics include employment, agriculture, education, technology and business. A variety of ADA-related publications are also available.

http://www.ada.gov/

Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP)

The Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) is dedicated to helping Nebraskans with disabilities, their families and professionals obtain assistive technology devices and services. In addition, the website offers information on locating affordable housing and a free online service to list and find equipment for loan, sale, demonstrate or to give-away. For more information, call 402-471-0734 (V/TTY) or 1-888-806-6287 (V/TTY).

http://www.nde.state....

Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy

This resource guide was developed as a means to provide a framework for state-to-state communication, technical assistance, and for multi-state analysis of policy and program development activities. It is also intended as a resource to other public officials, analysts and advocates.

http://www.medicaidbuyin.org/

Disabilities Issues - FCC

This page links to all the services and resources provided by the FCC to people with disabilities.

http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/

Disability Law Resource Project

The DLRP is a leading resource on the Americans with Disabilities Act, related laws and making information technology accessible to people with disabilities. The DLRP serves a wide range of audiences who are interested in or impacted by these laws, including employers, businesses, government agencies, schools and people with disabilities. States served: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

http://www.dlrp.org/

Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. The HUD "People with Disabilities" page contains information about housing for those with disabilities. It has information on topics such as housing support and financing programs, accessible housing, fair housing guidelines, homelessness and independent living.

http://www.hud.gov/...

Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

CMS assures health care security for beneficiaries. While serving beneficiaries, CMS will work with the entire health community to improve quality and efficiency in an evolving health care system.

http://www.cms.dhhs.gov/home/medicare.asp

Health and Disability Advocates

Health & Disability Advocates is committed to protecting rights of children, people with disabilities, and low-income older adults.

http://www.hdadvocates.org/

 

Social Security

Social Security pays retirement, disability and survivors benefits to workers and their families, and also administers the Supplemental Security Income program.

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/

Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration handles social security cards, retirement benefits, disability benefits, supplemental security income, Medicare (extra help with Part D), survivor benefits and death benefits.

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/