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Disabilty Funders Network
www.disabilityfunders.org
The Disability Funders Network is a grantmakers' affinity group whose mission is to promote awareness, support and inclusion of people with disabilities in grantmaking programs and organizations. The organization provides a bridge between the disability community and organized philanthropy. This site contains many helpful resources related to disability issues.

Americans with Disabilities Act
www.ada.gov
This is the official and updated website about The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, businesses that are public accommodations or commercial facilities, and transportation.

Institute on Independent Living
www.independentliving.org
The Institute on Independent Living serves self-help organizations of people with disabilities who work for equal opportunities, self-determination and self-respect. They offer training materials, technical assistance and information on personal assistance, advocacy, access, legislation and peer support.

Computer Resources for People with Disabilities
www.hunterhouse.com/shopexd.asp?id=402&bc=no
The Alliance for Technology Access is a network of community-based resource centers dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing the use of standard and assistive technologies. This book is a guide for people with disabilities in choosing, buying, adapting and using the most appropriate technologies.

Disaboom: Transforming the way people living with disabilities communicate, share and grow
www.disaboom.com
This new website for social networking also contains useful information, reviews, and a wealth of other resources by and about people with a range of disabilities. Users can also customize a “My Disaboom” page for easy future reference.

Museum of Disability History
www.museumofdisability.org
This creative and innovative "virtual museum" contains a wealth of information about the disability rights movement, including virtual exhibits and an extensive bibliography.

National Council on Disability
http://www.ncd.gov/
National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency composed of members appointed by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate. NCD provides advice to the President, Congress, and executive branch agencies to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability and to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society.