Introduction: Glossary of disability-related terms -- User guide -- User key -- General resources for people with disabilities -- Arts & entertainment ; Assistive devices ; Associations ; Camps ; Clothing ; Computers ; Conferences & shows ; Construction & architecture ; Education ; Exchange programs ; Foundations & funding resources ; Government agencies ; Independent living centers ; Law ; Libraries & research centers ; Media, print ; Media, electronic ; Toys & games ; Travel & transportation ; Veteran services ; Vocational & employment programs ; Rehabilitation facilities, acute ; Rehabilitation facilities, post-acute ; Rehabilitation facilities, sub-acute ; Aging ; Blind & deaf ; Cognitive ; Dexterity ; Hearing ; Mobility ; General disorders ; Speech & language ; Visual.
Summary:
A resource for people living with disabilities and those committed to empowering them, offering resources for success at work, in school, and in the community. "A wealth of information, now in one comprehensive sourcebook. Completely updated, this edition contains more information than ever before, including a new separate section on disability groups, from blind & deaf to dexterity to speech and language. Plus, this edition offers thousands of new entries, enhancements to existing entries, as well as hundreds more web sites and e-mail addresses than ever before. This directory is the most comprehensive resource available for people with disabilities, detailing important information sources for: Independent Living Centers, Rehabilitation Facilities, State & Federal Agencies, Associations and Support Groups. This one-stop resource also provides immediate access to the latest products and services available for people with disabilities, such as Periodicals & Books, Assistive Devices, Employment & Education Programs, Camps and Travel Groups."--Amazon.com.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.