Worth While Web...
Since this issue of Educomm Asia covers an article on the Open and
Distance Education initiative on generating awareness and providing
practical care and aid to parents and guardians of the disabled,
and another article on technology support for the disabled it is but
logical that this issue cover websites and links that deal with disability.
The links to websites and web pages given below address various
issues on disability and we hope you find it useful!
(http://www.ncsd.org/)
National Council for support of Disability Issues
It covers a wide range of issue dealing with suicide help,
legal assistance, sharing thoughts, striving for change,
library assistance, etc.
(http://www.disabilityindia.org/)
Disability India Network is a one-stop portal for disability
related issues in India
It deals with articles on acts in disability, issues in inclusion,
facilities and benefits and a legal aid cell.
(http://www.disabilityindia.com/)
A comprehensive online resource designed to provide
information on topics such as, Right to Information Guide
for people with Disability
(http://socialjustice.nic.in/disabled/act.htm)
Disabilities Act, 1955
(Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full
Participation)
(http://www.makoa.org)
Disability Related Products/Services
(http://usinfo.state.gov/journals/itsv/1106/ijse/ijse1106.htm)
Disability and Ability - An Electronic Journal
(http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/43362/
dyslexia_chan-ging_our_thoughts_from.html)
Changing Our Thoughts from Disability to Ability
(http://www.browsealoud.com/page.asp?pg_id=80004)
Browsealoud is a computer program that reads out all website
content. As you move the cursor over words, they are spoken
aloud. Browsealoud is free to the end user. Websites have to
pay a yearly charge to be Browsealoud-friendly.
(http://www.statcan.ca/english/freepub/89-580-XIE/89-580-
XIE2003001.htm)
Disability supports in Canada, 2001
(http://www.aarogya.com index.php?option=com_content&-
task=view&id=985&Itemid=1004)
Disability Support Group - India
(http://www.learningdisa-bilities.ourfamily.com/)
Learning Disabilities: Library of information, chat and
message boards for kids
(http://punarbhava.in/)
Informational RESOURCE: Disability Web Portal Launched
in India
(http://www2.edc.org/NCIP)
Education: The National Center to Improve Practice
This Center promotes the effective use of technology to enhance
educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive,
physical, and social/emotional disabilities.
(http://www.doleta.gov/disability)
Employment and Training: ETA disAbility Online
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration's
disAbility Web site provides information on removing
the barriers to employment opportunities faced by adults
with disabilities.
(http://www.naric.com)
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
The National Rehabilitation Information Center's library and
information center on disability and rehabilitation.
(http://www.wdsc.org)
Workforce Development - Electronic Service Center
The Electronic Service Center provides communication and
collaboration services to the Employment and Training
community, and highlights workforce development initiatives
within ETA.
(http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu)
Family SupportsThe Family Village
A global community on the Internet for families of persons who
have disabilities.
(http://www.nichcy.org)
National Information Center for Children and Youth with
Disabilities (NICHCY)
A Web site with factsheets, general resource sheets, parent
guides, news digests, and other publications on disabilities and
disability issues.
(http://www.pacer.org)
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER)
A statewide parent coalition of Minnesota disability organizations
assists parents to obtain appropriate educational services
and supports for their children and young adults with developmental
disabilities.
(http://www.seattlechildrens.org/parents/sibsupp.htm)
Sibling Support Project
A Web site devoted to the interests and well-being of brothers
and sisters of people with disabilities, chronic health impairments,
and mental health concerns, for use by siblings and
others interested in sibling issues.