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• Assistive Technology
• Books
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• Disability Resources
• Disability Term Definitions @ Wikipedia
• Education
• Employment
• Government Sites & Benefits
• Health & Fitness
• Housing
• Social
• Transportation
• Travel

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Assistive Technology

Ability Hub This site will help you find information on adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers.

Abledata This site provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources.

Apple Computers Accessibility Apple’s commitment to accessibility is evident throughout the Mac OS X operating system, which is not only easy to use by design, but also includes a wide variety of features and technologies specifically designed to provide access to users with disabilities.

Assistive Technology Journal Assistive Technology Journal meets the concerns of all practitioners involved in the application of assistive technology and rehabilitation technologies and the delivery of related services. The journal fosters communication among researchers, developers, clinicians, educators, consumer and others working in all aspects of the assistive technology arena.

The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM)

CAST Founded in 1984 as the Center for Applied Special Technology, CAST has earned international recognition for its development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies based on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Microsoft Accessibility Features Make your computer easier and more comfortable to use by taking advantage of the many accessibility features built into Microsoft products.

Books

A History of Disability by Henri Striker

A Personal Matter by Kenzaburo Oë

Adults With Learning Disabilities: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives Edited by Gregg, Noel, Alice F. Gay &amp Cheri Hoy

An Anthropologist On Mars by Oliver Sacks

Asperger's and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope through Famous Role Models by Norm Ledgin, Temple Grandin, and Marsha M. Ledgin

Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for Parents & Physicians by Bryan Jepson

Copy This by Paul Orafela

How to Find Work That Works for People with Asperger Syndrome: The Ultimate Guide for Getting People with Asperger Syndrome into the Workplace (and Keeping Them There!) by Gail Hawkins

It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success by Richard Lavoie

More Than A Mom: Living A Full & Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs by Heather Fawcett and Amy Baskin

Parenting Children With Learning Disabilitiesby Diane B. Goss and Jane Utley Adelizzi

Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for those with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome by Jed Baker

Send in the Idiots: Stories from the Other Side of Autism by Kamran Nazeer

Sexuality and Women with Learning Disabilitiesby Michelle McCarthy

The Sibling Slam Book: What Its Really Like to Have a Brother or Sister with Special Needs by Don Meyer and David Gallagher

Thinking In Pictures by Temple Grandin

Unstrange minds: Mapping The World of Autism by Richard Grinker

The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships by Temple Grandin and Sean Barron

Your Life Is Not A Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism & Asperger's Syndrome by Jerry Newport

Blogs

Adventures in Autism

Alphabet Soup

ASD Blog

Aspergertopia

Autism: READY, SET, GO!

autistics.org

A Touch of Alyricism

Autism Diva

Autismland

Autism Link

Autism Risk and Safety Management

Disability Radio

Disabilityworks

Endless Potential

GenreCookShop

Independence Bound

Jack's Place for Autism

Jeanne Lyons- "Gathering Stars" CD

Joy of Autism

Kind Tree Productions

Left Brain/Right Brain

Life On and Slightly Right of the Autism Spectrum

MOM - Not Otherwise Specified

Neurodiversity Weblog

Parenting a Complex Special Needs Child

Processing in Parts

Susan Senator's Blog

The Truth Shall Set You Free

This Mom

Disability Resources

All Kinds of Minds

Aspergers/High Functioning Autism Association

Aspires: Support for Aspergers Families

Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)

Autism Speaks

Center for Learning Differences

FEAT: Families for Early Autism Treatment

GRASP

Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services

Jewish Child Care Association

Learning Disability Association of America

Learning Disability Association of NYC

Learning Disability Online Website

National Autism Association

National Jewish Council for Disabilities

Resources for Children with Special Needs

Schafer Autism Report

U.S. Autism and Asperger Association

Disability Term Definitions @ Wikipedia

ADHD

Aphasia

Apraxia

Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Asperger Syndrome

Disgraphia

Learning Disability

PDD-NOS

Sensory Integration Disorder/Dysfunction

Education

Learning Disability Resources Guide to Colleges

Schwab Learning Newsletter

College Scholarships & Learning Disabilities

College Living Experience Program

New York Institute of Technology

Employment

Americans with Disabilties Act Information
The ADA law and related information.

Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

EarnWorks

Esight
An online community site addressing disability employment issues.

F•E•G•S Health & Human Services System

Job Accommodations Network (JAN)

JobPath Employment Services

Monster.com Career Advice
Learn how to search for jobs and find out which jobs are available in your area of expertise.

Monster.com Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities
Learn tips on how to write resumes and cover letters, how to present yourself on an interview and how to search for jobs. You must register first.

National Collaborative on Work &amp Disability for Youth
This organization helps to navigate the world of work making the connection between youth with disabilities and employment.

Office of Disability Employment Policy (Department of Labor)

Social Security Information Related to Employment

Vocational and Educational Services for Individual with Disabilities (VESID)

Young Adults with Learning Disabilities and Other Special Needs (PDF)
This site is geared for young adults looking to start lives on their own and those who are looking to start careers. The first parts of the paper up to page 13 are more for advising parents and from page 13 on it is a good resource to help young adults on how to live more independently.

Government Sites & Benefits

Government Disability Information
This site is the aggregate for all government disability information.

Health & Fitness

National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity
If you are looking to get in shape, improve your exercise routine and eating habits, here is a great site that gives you tips on how to keep your weight down and live a healthy lifestyle.

Food & Nutrition @ Prevention.com
This site provides information on what foods you should/should not eat and how to cook healthy meals.

Food Issues for Independent Autistic Adults
If you like to cook and want information on how to go grocery shopping and what to eat and what not to eat, this site will show you a layout of a grocery store, what to shop for and how to eat healthy.

Housing

Apartment Hunting Tips
This site helps you find affordable apartment housing in the NYC area and the necessary steps to take for your search.

National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse
Here is site to search for apartments that are accessible for people with disabilities in your area.

Craigslist
If you are looking for a place to live, a job, a date, various kinds of services and to sell or buy products.

Roomster
An easy way to search for roommates in any city in the U.S. by matching qualities.

Social

Dating Sites

TruDating: Online Dating Services
If you are interested in meeting people to go out with either for friendship or romance, this site will guide you towards the type of dating you might want to pursue. There are in-depth descriptions under each dating website.

Social Events in Your Neighborhood

Outside.In
Want to see a show, go out to eat, or find out what musicians are coming to town? Just type in your location and find out exactly what is going on in the area around you.

MeetUp
A convenient, non-threatening way to connect to other people who share similar interests and passions and live nearby in a stress-free environment.

Restaurants

New York Magazine: Restaurants
If you are hungry and want to go out to eat, here are a list of restaurants in the New York City area that will surely satisfy your appetite. You can search according to your desired taste.

Reading

Gapers Block Book Club
If you like to read, here is a chance to read books and discuss what you read with other people at this book club.

Arts & Culture: Movie Theatres, Museums, Theatre, Dance

Fandango
If you want to see a movie in your area, just type in your zip code and find the movie in a movie theatre near you.

Museums

Curator's Choice: Museum List
This site lists all the museums in New York City by neighborhood and subject.

Theatre

NYC Theater and Dance
This site lists all the theatres, Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, dance studios, and how to get tickets to the theatre.

Transportation

Travel Training (PDF)
This site teaches children and young adults with cognitive and physical disabilities to obtain training for traveling places independently and also instructs how to avoid the dangers of public transportation.

DisabilityInfo.gov: Transportation
This site offers a wide range of information on accessible transportation systems and how you can access air, train and car travel.

Navigating the NYC Subway
This site will help you learn how to navigate the subway system in New York City and give you tips on what to do and what not to do when boarding the trains.

How to Ride A NYC Bus
This site offers tips on how to ride the NYC buses. Included are two links on where to find the bus stops and a schedule on what buses to take.

Metropolitan Transit Authority Site
This site will give all of the information you need to know on how to use the transportation system in the New York City area. If you want maps of the subways and buses, click on maps on the top of the page.

Hopstop
This website is another tool for helping you navigate the subway and bus systems in the 5 major cities around the U.S.

Travel

Airports

Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality: Airlines Websites
This site gives you a list of all of the major international airports there are and information for each airport.

Expedia
Want to go away somewhere? This site will explain how and where to book flights, rent cars, find hotels, maps and good deals on vacation packages and cruises.

Travelocity
Here is another site that can help you plan trips for good prices.

Hotels

Hotels.com
This site has a complete listing of all the hotels at your destination and you can compare prices just by typing in the city.

Packing

Vacation Packing List
Here is a sample list on what men and women should bring with them on vacations.

How to Pack for a Trip
Here are some tips on how to begin packing for a vacation.

How to Pack a Bag or Suitcase Efficiently
Here are some tips on how to pack efficiently and in small amounts.

How to Be Comfortable on a Long Airplane Trip
This site gives many tips on how to be comfortable on a long airline trip and things to pack for the plane to keep you busy and make you less anxious.

How to Know What You Can & Can't Carry on Board an Aircraft
This gives you a list of things that you can or cannot bring on board with you on an airplane due to security reasons.

Outdoor Trips

Environmental Traveling Companions
This site is geared for those who like to hike, ski or kayak and experience the pleasures of being outdoors.

Through the Looking Glass
This disability site based in Berkeley, California gives a complete travel guideline list.

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