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ABILITY Magazine - a bimonthly online magazine featuring celebrity interviews with emphasis on health and disability issues. News and resources related to assistive devices included. Disability Resources on the Internet - Disability Resources, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internet Working and Technology) - strives to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment Libraries Serving Special Populations - A section of ALA that is charged to improve the quality of library service for people with special needs, including people who have vision, mobility, hearing, and developmental differences, people who are elderly, people in prisons, health care facilities, and other types of institutions; to improve library service for families and professionals working with these people; to foster awareness of these populations and their needs in the library community and among the general public. New Mobility - links to organizations, associations, non-profits and community sites, as well as suppliers, product vendors and commercial Web sites that deal with mobility. Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services - part of the U.S. Department of Education, it is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. Paraplegia News - the magazine for wheelchair users. Serving Patrons Who Have Limited Mobility - from the Library Media and PR site. Includes graphics, bookmarks, and advertising, as well as links to libraries that have special programs for those with limited mobility. Special Living Magazine - If you want accessible housing, special products, such as ramps, bathing systems, urinary devices, lifts, etc.; to travel -- close to home or to exotic destinations --; inspiration; how to get in better shape; and more Wheelchair
Recycling Program - The Wheelchair Recycling Program offers low cost,
refurbished mobility and medical equipment to those who lack the resources
to acquire new equipment.
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