American Disabilities Act Resources
ADA Hot Links and Document Center
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm
Index of disability laws, regulations and guidelines, includes links to legal resources.
ADA Mediation Standards
http://www.mediate.com/articles/adaltr.cfm
This site presents a discussion of issues likely to arise in mediation of an Americans with Disabilities Act claim. Also find resources for finding a mediator in your area.
American Disabilities Act
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
This is the United States Government ADA Home Page. It features technical assistance materials, an information line, settlement information, new or proposed regulations, federal regulations, publications and more.
Americans Disabilities Act Document Center
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm
This site contains the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ADA regulations, accessibility guidelines, technical assitance manuals, and extensive libraries of ADA related information. Medical and employment resources and legal sites are includes.
Applying the ADA to the Internet
http://www.rit.edu/~easi/law/weblaw1.htm
This is a report from the American Bar Associations national conference " In Pursuit....A Blue Print for Disability Law & Policy", which argues that the ADA needs to be applied universally to ensure equal access.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health
http://www.bazelon.org/
This organization supports the advocacy of people with disabilities, specifically related to mental health. It provides legal and policy resources, addressing health care, education, housing, federal benefits, insurance and employment. It covers resources for children as well as the elderly.
Disability Legal Resources
http://www.makoa.org/legal.htm
Directory of sites regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability legal issues.
International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
http://www.icdri.org/
This site collects and presents " best practices " in areas related to disability and accessibility issues. It also addresses the legal issues around accessibility of Electronic and Information Technology as laws appear that mandate that web pages be accessible to people with disabilities.
NARIC
http://www.naric.com/
National Rehabilitation Information Center, a library and info center with resources and documents on disability and rehabilitation.
National Council on Disability
www.ncd.gov
Independent agency makes recommendations to Congress and the President about issues affecting the disabled. Includes FAQ's, resources, a newsroom, and links to other federal agencies.
Passengers with Disabilities
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/publications/disabled.htm
Facts for disabled air travelers from the Aviation Consumer Protection Program.
Rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Under the ADA
http://www.zak.co.il/deaf-info/old/ada_rights.html
Document states the legal rights of deaf persons under the ADA.
Understanding ADA
http://consumerlawpage.com/brochure/disab.shtml
Covers the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment issues, public transport, and IRS code.
