General
www.disabilityinfo.gov (Web site only)
This Web site is an on-line resource designed to provide people with disabilities with information quickly. The portal provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including civil rights, education, employment, housing, health, income support, technology, transportation, and community life.
www.disabilityresources.org (Web site)
This Web site connects visitors to thousands of disability resources on the Internet, personally selected and annotated by the staff of Disability Resources Monthly and alphabetically arranged by subject for easy access.
Mars, L. (Ed.). (2003). The complete directory for people with disabilities 2004: A comprehensive source book for individuals and professionals (12th ed.). Lakeville, CT: Grey House. (Available from Grey House Publishing, 1.800.562.2139, www.greyhouse.com.)
Assistive Technology
Alliance for Technology Access. (2001).
Computer and Web resources for people with disabilities: A guide to exploring today’s assistive technology (3rd ed.). Alameda, CA: Hunter House. (Available from Alliance for Technology Access, 1.800.455.7970,
www.ataccess.org)
Goodman, S.. (n.d.).
Assistive technology 101. Washington, DC: Family Center on Technology and Disability. Available online at:
www.fctd.infoOklahoma ABLE Tech. (n.d.).
Assistive technology: What you need to know. Available online at:
www.ataccess.org/resources/fpic/
whaten.htmlScherer, M.J. (2000).
Living in a state of stuck: How technology impacts the lives of people with disabilities (3rd ed.). Cambridge, MA: Brookline. (Available from Brookline, 1.800.666.2665,
www.brooklinebooks.com.)
Employment
Careers & the disAbled Magazine. This career-guidance and recruitment magazine is for people with disabilities who are at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional levels. (Available from: Careers & the disAbled Magazine, Circulation Department, EOP, Inc., 445 Broad Hollow Road, Suite 425, Melville, NY 11747. Web:
www.eop.com/cd.html)
Griffin, C., & Hammis, D. (2003).
Making self-employment work for people with disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (Available from Paul H. Brookes, 1.800.638.3775,
www.brookespublishing.com)
Office on Disability Employment Policy. (n.d.).
Interviewing tips for the job applicant. Washington, DC: Author. (Available online at:
www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/publicat.htm)
Office on Disability Employment Policy. (n.d.).
Essential elements of an effective job search: What job seekers with disabilities need to know. Washington, DC: Author. (Available online at:
www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/publicat.htm)
PACER Center offers a number of employment-related publications on-line, including: (a)
Finding a job (Available at:
www.pacer.org/employ/findjob.htm);(b)
What is a workforce center? (
www.pacer.org/pride/workforce.htm); (c)
Vocational rehabilitation (
www.pacer.org/swift/vr.htm); and (d)
Social Security/Work Incentives/Ticket to Work (
www.pacer.org/swift/socialSec.htm).
Social Security Administration. (2003, January).
2003 Red book on employment support: A summary guide to employment support available to people with disabilities under the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Programs (SSA Pub. No. 64-030). (Available on-line at:
www.ssa.gov/work/ResourcesToolkit/
redbook.html)
Social Security Administration. (2001). The Ticket To Work And Self-Sufficiency Program. Available online at: www.ssa.gov/pubs/10061.html
Wehman, P., & Kregel, J. (Eds.). (1998). More than a job: Securing satisfying careers for people with disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (Available from Paul H. Brookes, 1.800.638.3775, www.brookespublishing.com)
Postsecondary Education
AHEAD. (2003).
The Americans with Disabilities Act: The law and its impact on postsecondary education. Boston, MA: Author. (Available from
AHEAD, at the contact information listed in the previous section under organizations addressing "Postsecondary Education.")
Heath Resource Center. (2003).
Creating options: Financial aid for students with disabilities 2003. Washington, DC: Author. (Available online at
www.heath.gwu.edu/Publicationspage.htm)
Leider, R., & Leider, A. (2003).
Don’t miss out: The ambitious student’s guide to financial aid (28th ed.). Alexandria, VA: Octameron. (Available from Octameron Associates, 703.836.5480,
www.octameron.com)
Payne, M. (n.d.). Non-degree postsecondary options for individuals with disabilities (Parts 1 & 2). Washington, DC: HEATH Resource Center. (Available online at: www.heath.gwu.edu/FactSheets.htm)
Savukinas, R. (n.d.).
Community college and students with disabilities.
Fast Facts, No. 1, 1-2. (Available online at:
www.heath.gwu.edu/FactSheets.htm)
Schlachter, G.A., & Weber, R.D. (2002).
Financial aid for the disabled and their families: 2002-2004. Redwood City, CA: Reference Service. (Available from Reference Service Press, 916.939.9620,
www.rspfunding.com)
Unger, H.G. (1998).
But what if I don’t go to college? A guide to success through alternative education. New York, NY: Facts on File, Inc. (Available from Facts on File, Inc., 1.800.322.8755,
www.factsonfile.com)
Recreation
Emerging Horizons: Accessible Travel News—Candy & Charles Creative Concepts, P.O. Box 278, Ripon, CA 95366, 209.599.9409, www.emerginghorizons.com. Emerging Horizons is a quarterly magazine that primarily covers travel options available to persons with mobility disabilities.
Harrington, C. (2001). Barrier free travel—A nuts & bolts guide for wheelers & slow walkers. Ripon, CA: Emerging Horizons. (Available from Candy & Charles Creative Concepts, P.O. Box 278, Ripon, CA 95366, 209.599.9409, www.emerginghorizons.com.)
McNab, C., & Trimble, A. (Eds.). (2003). Martial arts for people with disabilities: Essential tips, drills, and combat techniques. Broomall, PA: Mason Crest Publishers. (Order on-line from amazon.com or www.masoncrest.com.)
Open World Magazine—347 Fifth Ave., Suite 610, New York, NY 10016, 212.447.7284, www.sath.org. Open World is published by the Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH). The quarterly magazine is devoted entirely to travel and travel resources.
Paciorek, M.J., & Jones, J.A. (2001). Disability sports and recreation resources (3rd ed.).Carmel, IN: Cooper Publishing Group. (Order on-line from amazon.com.)
Roswal, G., Dowd, K.J., & Bynum, J.W. (Eds.). (1998). Including people with disabilities in camp programs: A resource for camp directors. Martinsville, IN: American Camping Association. (Available from American Camping Association, 5000 State Road 67 North, Martinsville, IN 46151-7902, 765.342.8456, www.acacamps.org.)
Independent Living
www.disabilityworld.org/ (Web-zine).
This bimonthly web-zine is dedicated to advancing an exchange of information and research about the international independent living movement of people with disabilities.
Disability Resources Monthly--this award-winning newsletter monitors, reviews, and reports on resources for independent living. Available from: Disability Resources, Inc., Dept. IN, Four Glatter Lane, Centereach, NY 11720-1032. Subscribe online at: www.disabilityresources.org/DRMpubs-ORDER.html
Visit at: www.disabilityresources.org
Greenstein, D. (1999). Easy things to make...to make things easier: Simple do-it-yourself home modifications for older people and others with physical limitations. Cambridge, MA: Brookline Books. (Available from Brookline Books, 1.800.666.2665, www.brooklinebooks.com)
Kroll, K., & Klein, E.L. (2001). Enabling romance: A guide to love, sex and relationships for people with disabilities (and the people who care about them). Order on-line at: www.newmobility.com/bookstore.cfm.
ILRU directory of centers, SILCs, and related organizations (Vol. 25). Houston, TX: ILRU Project. Database online, searchable by state at: www.ilru.org
Other Magazines and Newsletters
Ability Magazine—1001 W. 17th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, 949.854.8700, www.abilitymagazine.com. Ability Magazine, published bi-monthly, features a wide range of disability issues.
Mainstream Online—Produced by, for and about people with disabilities, Mainstream covers news and current affairs, new products and technology, education, employment, sexuality and relationships, housing, transportation, travel and recreation. Only available online at: www.mainstream-mag.com/
New Mobility—P.O. Box 220, Horseham, PA 19044, 215.675.9133, www.newmobility.com. This monthly magazine also covers a wide range of disability issues.
Ragged Edge —This disability magazine is available online at: www.ragged-edge-mag.com/. Subscribe at: www.raggededgemagazine.com/eltr.shtml
SpeciaLiving—P.O. Box 1000, Bloomington, IL 61702, 309.825.8842, www.specialiving.com. Published quarterly, SpeciaLiving covers disability issues such as accessible housing, travel, health, fitness, and much more.