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A Guide to Resources for People With Disabilities

 

See also:
    Microsoft Accessibility Features
    Library Services for People With Disabilities

Online Catalog

Look for books, videos, and other materials on disabilities in our online catalog: Search for specific disabilities by entering the topic, such as deafness, into the keyword search box.

Community Information Database

From our online catalog, click on Community Information tab. The Merrimack Valley Library Consortium maintains a database of clubs and organizations in the area. Many organizations are listed under the subject headings People with Disabilities, Children with Disabilities or use the name of a specific disability.

Reference Books

National Internet Resources

American Association of People with Disabilities
www.aapd-dc.org

The largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States. Check the extensive disability resources page
800-840-8844 (Toll Free V/TTY)

DisabilityInfo.gov
www.disabilityinfo.gov

Links to information about housing, education, employment and six other topics for people with disabilities, their families, employers, and others.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
www.dav.org

DAV is a nonprofit organization of more than one million veterans disabled during time of war or armed conflict. DAV provides medical and legislative advocacy, employment, social support, and transportation services.
(859) 441-7300 (V)

Government Benefits
www.govbenefits.gov

A complete list of federal and state benefits with a confidential prescreening tool to determine which benefits you may qualify to receive.

Learning Disabilities Online
www.ldonline.org

The leading Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals.

National Center for Independent Living
www.ncil.org

An organization that advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society. Site includes a national directory of centers for independent living.
877-525-3400 (Toll Free V/TTY)

National Organization on Disability
www.nod.org

The National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) provides a wide range of resources and information on increasing the participation of people with disabilites in all aspects of life.
202-293-5960 (V)
202-293-5968 (TTY)

Regional Internet Resources:

Disability Exchange; Boston metro area and beyond
www.disabilityexchange.org

An organization where individuals with disabilities, their families and support groups can get the information; a program of CINID "Community Information Network for Individuals with Disabilities", an initiative of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
(617) 573-2186

DRM guide to disability resources in Massachusetts
www.disabilityresources.org/MASSACHUSETTS.html

Links to almost 50 categories of disabilities organizations in Massachusetts.

Federation for Children with Special Needs
www.fcsn.org

Parent and parent organizations who work together on behalf of children with special needs in Massachusetts.

Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI)
www.communityinclusion.org

This group supports the rights of children and adults with disabilities to participate in all aspects of the community, advocating for personal choice, self-determination, and social and economic justice. Based at the University of Massachusetts Boston with additional offices at Children's Hospital Boston.
Voice:(617) 287-4300; TTY: (617) 287-4350

New England ADA & Accessible IT Center
www.adaptenv.org/neada/

The center facilitates voluntary and effective compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
1-800-949-4232 (Voice/TTY)

 

Contact the Information Services desk for more information or help using these resources. Email rdesk@mhl.org or call 978-623-8401, ext. 32.

Last updated: January 17, 2008
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