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Americans with Disabilities Act l Centers For Independent Living l Emergency Preparedness l Housing l Employment l Disability Information l Assistance Programs, Tax Credits and Grants l Government l Deaf Services l Publications l Disability Related Products l Assistive Technology Resource Centers l Legal Issues
Need to Find Resources in the Metro Louisville Area??
211 information and referral call center is now up and running. Just dial 2-1-1.
The mission of 2-1-1 is to connect people with needed services and volunteer opportunities..
2-1-1 is an easy to remember number that connects people to important services, community needs and civic involvement opportunities.
The 211 information and referral system is already in use across the nation serving more than 56% of the population.
Need to Find Disability Resources in Kentucky??
Kentucky Resource Market is now available. Just dial (877) 293-7447.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Links
Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center - One of ten regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs) to provide information, technical assistance, and training on the ADA and Accessible Information Technology.
American Association of People With Disabilities - The largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the US, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities.
KY ADA Website - KY Office of the ADA Coordinator.
Fact Sheet about the Association Provision of the ADA - Questions and Answers about the Association Provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Web-based Learning: Customer Service for People with Disabilities - Online Resource for Business owners and Managers interested in tapping into the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities - 18% of our population as potential customers. This group has $175 billion in discretionary spending power, according to the US Department of Labor. Accessibility attracts not only people with disabilities but also their families and friends.
Centers For Independent Living (CILs / ILCs)
National Directories of CILs / ILCs - Find your closest Center For Independent Living. http://www.virtualcil.net/cils/ Or http://www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/index.html
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) - A membership organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society. Many Helpful Links.
Virtual CIL - Independent living resource site with multi-language support.
Independent Living Centers News - Independent living Center news site.
Cyber CIL of Arizona - The first virtual Center For Independent Living.
Independence First - Milwaukee Independent Living Center with information database.
Best CIL - Center For Independent Living located in Bowling Green, KY.
Birmingham Independent Living Center - Birmingham, AL.
Independent Living Research Utilization - Disability related information, training, publications and resources.
Get RIIL - Your Independent Living Information Source.
Emergency Preparedness
Department of Homeland Security - Disability Emergency Preparedness planning and prevention Resource Center.
Department of Transportation - During an emergency, persons with disabilities may require (1) additional assistance with evacuation and (2) using transportation to get to a safe place.
Nobody Left Behind - Research project, disaster preparedness fro persons with mobility impairments.
Office of Disability Employment Policy - Resources for emergency preparedness for people with disabilities.
Office of Disability Employment Policy - Emergency Preparedness Guidelines For Federal Agencies.
Housing Links
Center for Community Change - Helps low-income people to improve their communities and change policies and institutions that affect their lives by developing their own strong organizations.
Center for Universal Design - A national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in buildings and related products.
Concrete Change - An international effort to make all homes visitable.
Fannie Mae Housing and Community Development - Provides information on Fannie Mae's efforts to meet affordable and underserved housing needs throughout the country.
Freddie Mac - Dedicated to improving the quality of life by making the American dream of decent, accessible housing a reality.
Housing Assistance Council - Provides below-market financing, technical assistance, program and policy analysis, research and demonstration projects, training and information.
Money Management International - Offers free professional credit counseling, debt management programs and consumer education by phone, Internet, fax and mail.
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials - Housing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans particularly those with low and moderate incomes.
National Council of State Housing Agencies - Assists members in advancing the interests of lower income and underserved people through the financing, development, and preservation of affordable housing.
National Home of Your Own Alliance - Promotes opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.
National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) - Committed to educating, organizing and advocating to ensure decent, affordable housing within healthy neighborhoods for everyone.
Neighborhood Networks - Promotes the creation of healthy communities through affordable housing, home ownership and investments in neighborhood revitalization through local partnerships of residents, nonprofits, lenders, business community and local government.
Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc. - Offers expertise in affordable housing strategies and models linked to services and supports for people who are homeless and people with disabilities.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - This is a special page with information about fair housing
and assistance programs for people with disabilities. Look for the "Funds Available"
link from the HUD home page.
Employment Links
I-NABIR - The Inter-National Association of Business, Industry and Rehabilitation, known as I-NABIR. An association of businesses, rehabilitation service providers, schools and universities, trade unions, and associations who are placing people with disabilities into employment using a model of partnership with community business and employers. Many members have a federal grant, Projects With Industry, which developed this model.
Job Accommodation Network - Free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by: 1) providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, 2) providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and 3) educating callers about self-employment options.
Ability Forum - On-line place for a variety of enabling resources. Includes a job center where you can post jobs and resumes as well as search for them.
Ability Links - Chicago Based Employer/Job Seeker Services.
Accessible Employment - National Job Site to Connect Employers with Workers with Disabilities.
Kentucky Business Leadership Network - A business lead initiative to help persons with disabilities find stable and appropriate employment.
Tax Incentives for Business - Information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Architectural/Transportation Tax Deduction, Barrier Removal, Small Business Tax credit, & Disabled Access Tax Credit. Here is the KY state employers guide for tax credits. Also, see this tax incentive resource.
US Department of Education: Disability Employment 101 - A starting point for people interested in hiring people with disabilities.
EARNworks - The Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network (EARN) is a free service that connects employers looking for quality employees with skilled job candidates. Discover what employers across the nation have learned: hiring people with disabilities is a great business strategy! This web site is your one-stop source for disability employment information.
NFB-LINK online mentoring - The National Federation of the Blind would like to offer you a premier, one-stop resource where you can find information on career paths, educational opportunities, recreational activities, technology, and many other topics from successful blind and visually impaired people. Through the power of the Internet, our innovative online mentoring program, NFB-LINK, pairs individuals seeking information about blindness with successful blind people.
Autism Job Placement and Job Bank - The new Autism Job Placement resource provides an essential place for people on the autism spectrum to make connections with potential pro-autism employers. It's also the perfect place for autism-friendly employers to list job vacancies and desired skill-sets as well. Pro-autism employers with available jobs are invited to post a description at in simple text format.
Louisville's One-Stop Career Centers - Local Job Search and Career Assistance.
"I Seek Solutions"
Career Links - Helpful Job Search and Career Assistance links.
Disability Employment - California Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. Resources and links.
US Department of Labor - Office of Disability Employment Policy Downloadable Publications
US EEOC Mediation Information - Information about Impartial Mediation between Employers and Employees.
Web Job Search: America's Job Bank l Courier Journal Career Builder l Greater Louisville Works
Volunteer Match - Volunteermatch.org will help you get volunteer work in your area.
Disability Information
Kentucky Disability Policy - Sponsored by the Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities. Created especially for those interested in public policies affecting individuals with disabilities.
Disaboom - Comprehensive, interactive website for people with disabilities.
Disability Info website - This user-friendly Web site contains links to information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members.
Disability Etiquette - United Spinal Association Disability Etiquette information.
Living With a Disability Website
Skip's List - People with disabilities [PWD] have a new Web site: Skip’s List. Think of it as a “Craig’s List” for PWD, their families and friends, and rehab professionals.
Autism.com - A powerful new website addressing the challenges of autism is now available, developed by the Autism Research Institute (ARI) with the goal of convincing parents and caregivers that autism is a treatable condition.
Autism Speaks - At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center - The Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center is the web’s leading resource for information related to asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, treatment options, and more.
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Center - A website dedicated to helping Veterans obtain disability benefits stemming from their exposure to asbestos while serving in the military. Often the afflicted person develops lung cancer or Mesothelioma (one of the deadliest forms of cancer) as a result of their exposure.
Brain Association of Kentucky - Help, support, and resources for individuals with brain and head injuries.
Learning Disabilities Association of Kentucky - Help, support, and resources for individuals with learning disabilities.
National Center on Accessibility - National Center on Accessibility is the nation’s premiere resource promoting access for people with disabilities in recreation. Over the last decade, NCA has played a critical role in increasing awareness of inclusion of people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism.
Assistance Programs, Tax Credits and Grants
LG&E Energy Heating Assistance - When you need assistance - paying your bill or making your home more energy efficient. Here is a list of community agencies available to you in the Louisville Metro area. This step-by-step guide is designed to help you find the assistance you need when you need it most.
Grants List - Online list of various grants available to people with disabilities.
Tax Incentives for Business - Information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Architectural/Transportation Tax Deduction, Barrier Removal, Small Business Tax credit, and Disabled Access Tax Credit. Also, see this tax credit web resource.
Student Pell Grants - Information on Federal Pell Grants for Students.
Housing Assistance Council - Provides below-market financing, technical assistance, program and policy analysis, research and demonstration projects, training and information.
Federal Rent Assistance (HUD) - Provides federal rent assistance programs available through HUD, with links to other federal rental assistance programs.
Dress for Success of Louisville - Women's professional clothing for job seekers.
Lawyers for Social Security Disability - A national resource helping provide legal support for individuals who need to receive their Social Security Disability benefits.
Patient Services Incorporated - PSI has helped people who live with certain chronic illnesses or conditions subsidize the cost of health insurance premiums, and prescription co-payments.
Government Links
Kentucky Legislature - Kentucky Legislature Home Page
Kentucky State - Kentucky State Government Website
Kentucky OVR - KY Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Website
Kentucky OFB - KY Office for the Blind Website
Kentucky Elections Board - Kentucky State Board of Elections. Learn where you vote, how to register to vote, and more.
KY ADA Website - KY Office of the ADA Coordinator.
KyCARES - Online services/information directory and guide for Federal, State and Community Providers which can help you connect with providers which offer basic services like housing, food, childcare, transportation, benefits information and much more.
US Access Board - An independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities.
US Social Security Online - The Official Website of the US Social Security Administration
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy
US Department of Labor Employment Training Administration
US Department of Agriculture Rural Development - Committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America.
Deaf Services & Links
Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Deaf Base - News of interest for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.
D-PAN: Deaf Performing Arts Network - A network of deaf and hard of hearing, performers and professionals; their families and friends; media industry leaders concerned with reaching all possible market sectors; and concerned citizens interested in creating cultural equality.
Deaf Newspaper - Deaf News online in ASL.
Southeastern Kentucky Deaf Community Web site
Hurricane Information in ASL - Very good information site for the Deaf who need ASL to learn Hurricane information. Follow the steps as you see them on each web page and you will get an interpreter on screen to talk you about many things for emergencies.
Video podcast in American Sign Language - The Disability Law Lowdown ASL podcasts will bring a new level of service to the Deaf community by expanding traditional audio-only podcasts to include video that allows subscribers too see native Deaf speakers signing the show's content. The podcasts will deliver the latest in disability law information every other week via American Sign Language, captioning, voice-over, and transcripts to maximize accessibility. And for the fastest viewing, the ASL podcasts are available on YouTube at www.youtube.com/disabilitylawlowdown.
The Hearing Stop - Products for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Deaf in Recovery website - A website to help people who are Deaf and those who care about them to stop using drugs and alcohol.
The Deaf Youth Sports Festival - Deaf Youth Sports Festival (MDO) is a program, organized to challenge Deaf/Hard of Hearing Youth to discover their potential, through sporting competitions and directed activities with their peers.
KYRID - The official website of the Kentucky Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Video Relay Service - Real-time ASL interpreters for relay phone calls to the hearing.
Relay Services Guide - Consumers’ guide to Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) use.
Relay Service Phone Numbers - Toll Free phone numbers to use when calling from Voice to TTY/TDD or from TTY/TDD to Voice.
American Sign Language Browser - Online Video Dictionary of ASL words.
Publications
The Ragged Edge Magazine - Disability-rights culture, ideas, revolution, humor.
Ability Magazine - Provides information on New Technologies, the Americans with Disability Act, Travel and Leisure, Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Human Interest Stories, National and Local Resource Centers and more.
360 Magazine - An E-zine for the Wheelchair Community.
Accessible Louisville Blog - A weblog about accessibility in the Louisville community.
Opening Doors - A quarterly publication which provides important information on affordable housing issues to people with disabilities, their families, advocates, and service providers across the United States.
Recreation and Disability Related Products
The Boulevard - Provides information on products for individuals with disabilities.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America - This site offers a directory of Prescription Drug Assistance Programs.
Service Animals - New Lease On Life - Breaking down the barriers between the community and the world of disabilities.
Wilderness Inquiry Travel Discounts through NCIL - A non-profit adventure travel organization dedicated to access and inclusion, over 250,000 individuals have participated in Wilderness Inquiry’s trips since their founding in 1978. As a Wild Network partner, all current Individual NCIL Members and one guest are eligible for discounts up to 50%. The great majority of the trips are 50% off, with a small handful of trips discounted at 5-10%.
Reading
http://www.lighthouse.org/about/accessibility/bigtype_boomers.htm
Appliances
http://www.ammagazine.com
Bathrooms
http://doityourself.com/baths/millenniumbath.htm
http://www.wasauna.com/handicap-bathroom.html
Computers
http://www.gatech.edu/innovations/adaptive/index.php
Houses
http://ir.homedepot.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=175146
http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20030627_universal.htm
Kitchens/Bath
http://www.sfgate.com/cgibin/article.cgifile=/c/a/2005/05/25/HOGNJCR44D1.DTL
Publications/large Type
http://www.lighthouse.org/about/accessibility/bigtype_boomers.htm
Robots/Technology
http://www.spacedaily.com/news/robot-04h.html
Vehicles
http://www.detnews.com/2003/specialreport/0301/06/d0752346.htm
Musical Instruments
My Breath My Music - Adaptive instruments for people with mobility impairments.
Assistive Technology Resource Centers
Job Accommodation Network -Free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by: 1) providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, 2) providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and 3) educating callers about self-employment options.
The KATS Network Coordinating Center Email: katsnet@iglou.com
Enabling Technologies of Kentuckiana (enTECH)
Email :entech@iglou.com
Western
Kentucky Assistive Technology Consortium
Email: wkatc@wk.net
Redwood Assistive
Technology Center
Email: redwoodtech@fuse.net
Bluegrass Technology
Center
Email: office@bluegrass-tech.org
Appalachia Assistive Technology Consortium at Carl Perkins Rehab Center
Email: barbaraA.pugh@mail.state.ky.us
Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center
Email: crccat@cumberlandriver.com
Legal Issues
US EEOC Mediation Information - Information about Impartial Mediation between Employers and Employees.
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