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[hidetoc]WWW SITES
- Accessible Design / Universal Design Resources
- American With Disabilities Act (ADA) Official government page
- Adaptive Technology Resource Center From the University of Toronto
- Alliance for Technology Access
- American Foundation for the Blind Provides directories, documents and other sources for assistive technology and information for the visually impaired
- Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) Universal Design for Learning. Includes "Bobby" the Web accessibility analyzing tool
- Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin
- Center for Disability Information and Referral (CeDIR) From Indiana University
- Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange Includes the searchable Database for International Rehabilitation Research
- Closing the Gap Computer technology in special education and rehabilitation
- Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy
- Cornucopia of Disability Information
- DRM Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet
- Disabilities On-line Directory of over 780 disabilities links
- Disabilities Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) from the University of Washington
- DisabilityInfo.gov Federal government resources, services and information
- Disability Services From UW-Stout
- Disability Information & Resources List of WWW resources
- Disability Social History Project History of disabled people
- EnableLink From the Canadian Society for Social Development
- Entrepreneurs With Disabilities Network
- Independent Living USA
- Internet Disability Resources Many links
- JAN Job accommodation network: US Department of Labor
- Learning Disabilities Association of America
- MedlinePlus: Rehabilitation Information for consumers
- Minnesota State Council on Disability
- National Center for Learning Disabilities
- National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR)
- National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD)
- National Council on Disability
- National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials
- National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
- National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) On Ed.gov
- National Organization on Disability
- National Rehabilitation Association
- National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) Includes the searchable Rehabdata database with over 60,000 disability related records
- National Spinal Cord Injury Association
- Office of Disability Employment Policy From the U.S. Department of Labor
- Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
- Rehabilitation Services Administration U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
- SATH Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality
- Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute
- Trace Center Research to Make Everyday Technologies Accessible and Useable; From UW-Madison
- Universal Design Education Online Resources for the teaching and study of universal design
- Vocational Rehabilitation: Wisconsin DVR Home Page
- Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative
- WisTech: Wisconsin's Assistive Technology Program
- Women's Health.gov: Illnesses and Disabilities From the National Women's Health Information Center
- Work Support.com From VCU; Provides information and articles on work and disabilities issues
- World Institute on Disability (WID)
- Yahoo!: Disabilities
STATISTICS
- Disability Programs From the Social Security Administration
- Disability Statistics Center From the University of California, San Francisco
- DisabilityTables From the International Center for Disability Information
- National Center for Health Statistics
- Statistical Abstract of the United States or REF HA202 .U53x
- Statistics and Demographics Resources UW-Stout Library
- U.N. Human Functioning and Disability Statistics
- U.S. Census Bureau: Disability
- U.S. Social Statistics Briefing Room From the White House
Print Sources Available in the University Library
- Chartbook on Work and Disability in the United States REF HD7255 .C52x
- Wisconsin Facilities Serving People with Developmental Disabilities REF HV1570.5.U62 W578
DICTIONARIES, ENCYCLOPEDIAS, HANDBOOKS, AND TESTS
- Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms (American Sign Language)
- Birth Disorder Information Directory: Dictionary
- Buros Institute of Mental Measurements Indexes for the Mental Measurements Yearbooks, Test Critiques and the ETS Test File
- Disability Etiquette Handbook
- Handspeak Visual and animated sign language dictionary
- Mental
Measurements Yearbook
- Sign Language From About.com; provides a list of links
- Technical Glossary Descriptions of adaptive technologies form University of Toronto
- Tests
in Print
Print Sources Available in the University Library
- Brain Disorders Sourcebook REF RC386 .B726
- Dictionary of Rehabilitation REF RM930 .D455
- Dictionary of Special Education and Rehabilitation REF LC3957 .D53x
- Encyclopedia of Deafness and Hearing Disorders REF RF290 .T93
- Encyclopedia of Disability REF HV1568 .E528
- Encyclopedia of Social Work REF HV35 .S6
- Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language REF HV2475 .G35
- Glossary of Terminology for Vocational Assessment, Evaluation and Work Adjustment REF HD7255 .G56x
- Mental Measurements Yearbook REF LB1131.5.Z99 B87x
- Quick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapy REF RM735 .J345
- Rehabilitation Sourcebook REF RM930 .R3665
- Tests REF LB1131.5 .T43
- Test Critiques REF LB1131.5 .Z99 T419
DIRECTORIES
- ABLEData Search for products by company, brand name or keyword
- Blind Readers' Page Directory of sources in alternative formats
- Boulevard Disability resources directory
- Enablemart Directory of assistive technology products
- Extended Care Information Network Searchable database of over 80,000 care providers
- National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers
- National Rehab Network Companies specializing in rehabilitation products and assistive devices
- National Respite Network Locator Service Temporary care for children with disabilities, organized by state
- State Rehabilitation Providers From Social Security Online, provides a directory of state rehabilitation agencies
- TPG: Your Accessibility Partner Paciello Consulting Group with web hardware and software accessibility solutions
Print sources available in the University Library
- AFB Directory of Services For Blind and Visually Impaired HV1790 .A42
- Complete Directory for People with Disabilities REF HV1553 .C65
- Complete Learning Disabilities Directory REF LC4704.6 .C66
- Directory of Drug & Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation Facilities REF RC563.6 .D57
- Disability Sport and Recreation Resources REF GV709.3 .P33
- Ferguson Career Guide for People with Disabilities REF HV1553 .F47
- Meeting the Needs of Employees with Disabilities REF HD7256.U5 M445
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
- DOT Dictionary of Occupational Titles Index
- HR.BLR.com Choose job descriptions from the Topic box.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*Net: Occupational Information Network
Print sources available in the University Library
- Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance REF HF5381 .E52
- Occupational Outlook Handbook REF HF5381 .U62x
- Occupational Outlook Quarterly PERIODICALS COLLECTION
- ONET: Dictionary of Occupational Titles REF HB2595 .O16
INDEXES AND DATABASES
Use the Indexes and Databases to identify articles in journals, magazines, and newspapers. Many indexes provide full text articles.
- EBSCOHost
- Academic Search
- AltHealth Watch
- Biomedical Reference Collection: Basic
- Business Source Elite
- CINAHL Plus with Full Text (nursing)
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Corporate ResourceNet
- ERIC (education)
- Health Source Consumer Edition
- Health Source Nursing / Academic Edition
- Masterfile Premier
- Medline (medicine)
- Nursing and Allied Health Collection: Basic
- Professional Development Collection
- PsycArticles
- PsycInfo
- FirstSearch
- Business and Industry
- Business and Management Practices
- Dissertations Abstracts
- Lexis Nexis: Academic
- ProQuest: ABI/Inform (business)
- WilsonWeb
- Business Full Text
- Education Full Text
- OmniFile
- Social Sciences Full Text
- Free Library Includes a massive collection of periodicals from hundreds of leading publications
- Google Scholar Set preferences to Stout to search for full text available through the UW-Stout Library
- ScienceResearch.com Free, publicly available web portal allowing access to numerous scientific journals and public science databases, some full text articles are available
PERIODICALS
- Amputee Newswire
- Audacity: the Disabled Magazine for the Abled Mind
- Disability Issues Information for Journalists From the Center for an Accessible Society
- Disability World
- Exceptional Parent Magazine
- International Disability News Ticker
- Journal for Vocational
Special Needs Education Search
for title in the list
- Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness
- New Mobility
- Ragged Edge Online
- Yahoo! News / Full Coverage / Disabilities and the Disabled
Selected Journals Available in the University Library
- American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Journal of Rehabilitation
- Journal of Rehabilitation Administration
- Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness
- Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
- New Mobility
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
- Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin (on microfiche)
- Rehabilitation Education
- RE:view (Rehabilitation of the Blind)
- Rehabilitation Psychology
- Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals Journal
STOUT LIBRARY CATALOG
Use the Stout Library Catalog to identify books and audiovisual materials about your topic. Use a keyword guided search and then click on the Long View. You can then explore any of the listed subject headings by selecting the link.LAW, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
- Lexis
Nexis: Academic Click Legal tab. Full text federal and state
laws, statutes, and case law
- ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Access Board Federal agency committed to accessible design
- Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
- Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law American Bar Association
- Council for Disability Rights
- Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) National law and policy center created to protect and advance the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training
- Legal and Advocacy Resources
- Legal Research or Legal Research - Wisconsin University Library Subject Guides
- Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
- U.S. Department of Justice - Uphold Disability Rights Guide to ADA rights, filing complaints and other disability resources
Print Sources Available in the University Library
- American National Standards for Safety and Health REF HV676.A1 A5x
- Americans with Disabilities Act Handbook REF KF3469 .A85
- Americans with Disabilities Act Resource Manual for Rehabilitation Consultants KF3469 .F53x
- Handicapped Requirements Handbook REF KF3005 .T45x
WWW Search Engines
The search engines that are available on the WWW vary in depth and coverage. Explore the search options to find relevant WWW sites. For a list of available search engines and WWW directories, e.g. Google or Yahoo, use Searching the Web from the Library Home Page.
Citations
To cite online resources in appropriate bibliographic style see: Citing Resources
To organize citations and create bibliographies and papers in APA, MLA and other styles see: RefWorks and Other Citation Management Tools
Last Updated: 04/22/2008 and Last Revised: 04/22/2008
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