The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Voice: (877) 696-6775 (202) 619-0257
Website:
http://www.hhs.gov/
http://www.hhs.gov/
Our mission is to promote and provide equal access to communication and learning through described and captioned educational media. The ultimate goal of the DCMP is for accessible media to be an integral tool in the teaching and learning process for all stakeholders in the educational community, including students, educators and other school personnel, parents, service providers, businesses, and agencies. The DCMP is an idea that works thanks to funding by the U.S. Department of Education and administration by the National Association of the Deaf.
Described and Captioned Media Program
National Association of the Deaf
1447 E. Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Voice: (800) 237-6213
(864) 585-1778
TTY: (800) 237-6819
(864) 585-2617
Fax: (800) 538-5636
(864) 585-2611
Email: info@dcmp.orgWebsite:
https://dcmp.org/
https://dcmp.org/
This section of Designing a More Usable World is dedicated to cooperative efforts linked toward building a more usable Web for all.
College of Information Studies Room 4105 Hornbake Bldg, South Wing 4130 Campus Drive College Park, MD 20742 Voice: (301) 405-2043 Email: trace-info@umn.edu
Website:
https://trace.umd.edu/
https://trace.umd.edu/
Welcome to the online Directory of Veterans Service Organizations. This is published as an informational service by the Office of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This up-to-date, database driven website allows you to View VSO information in a variety of ways. You may also Search through the VSO database to find information that suits your needs.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20420 Voice: 800-698-2412
Website:
https://www.va.gov/vso/
https://www.va.gov/vso/
Disability Access Information and Support (DAIS) is an important resource to the higher education community, providing a menu of services for those concerned with disability and access in higher education. Institutions and organizations can contract for help from DAIS, in the person of Jane Jarrow, Ph.D., for a variety of services. The growing list of DAIS publications includes resource materials to assist in interpreting legal mandates, reviewing policies and procedures, and understanding the philosophical underpinnings of providing quality service to people with disabilities in the postsecondary environment.
Jane Jarrow President, Disability Access Information and Support (DAIS) 2938 Northwest Blvd. Columbus, OH 43221 Voice: (614) 571-5681 Email: JaneJarrow@aol.com
Website:
https://daisclasses.com/?page_id=21
https://daisclasses.com/?page_id=21
The Disability Access Symbols were produced by the Graphic Artists Guild Foundation with support and technical assistance from the Office for Special Constituencies, National Endowment for the Arts.
Graphic Artists Guild 2248 Broadway #1341 New York, NY 10024 Voice: (212) 791-3400 Email: admin@graphicartistsguild.org
Website:
https://graphicartistsguild.org/downloadable-disability-access-symbols/
https://graphicartistsguild.org/downloadable-disability-access-symbols/
The mission of Disability Advocates of Kent County is to work alongside people with disabilities as they seek to lead self-directed lives and to advocate for accessible and welcoming communities.
160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Voice: (616)949-1100
Website:
http://www.dakc.us/
http://www.dakc.us/
Disability Network West Michigan is committed to accessibility, inclusion and diversity while being consumer directed and accountable. Our mission is to advocate, educate, empower and provide resources for persons with disabilities. We promote accessible communities, fulfilling our vision of ensuring that accessibility is an accepted civil right. Disability Network West Michigan provides independent living resources for people with disabilities in Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Lake, and Mason Counties.
27 E. Clay Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
Voice: (231) 722-0088
Toll free: (866) 322-4501
Fax: (231) 722-0066
Email: info@disabilitynetworkm.orgWebsite:
http://disabilitynetworkwm.org/
http://disabilitynetworkwm.org/
Disability Connection/West Michigan’s mission is to advocate, educate, empower and provide resources for persons with disabilities and promote accessible communities
907 State Street Suite 101 Hart, MI 49420
Website:
http://disabilitynetworkwm.org/
http://disabilitynetworkwm.org/
Disability Connection's Mission is: "To advocate, educate, empower, and provide resources for persons with disabilities and promote accessible communities."
5479 W. 72nd Street Ste. 400
Fremont, MI 49412
Voice: (231) 928-1004
Fax: (231) 924-4860
Email: dcilmi@dcilmi.orgWebsite:
http://disabilitynetworkwm.org/
http://disabilitynetworkwm.org/
You don’t have to feel awkward when dealing with a person who has a disability. This booklet provides some basic tips for you to follow. And if you are ever unsure how to interact with a person who has a disability,
just ask! The contact information here is for the United Spinal Association, the creators of this booklet.
United Spinal Association
120-34 Queens Blvd. #320
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Voice: (718) 803-3782
Fax: (718) 803-0414
Email: info@unitedspinal.orgWebsite:
http://www.unitedspinal.org/pdf/DisabilityEtiquette.pdf
http://www.unitedspinal.org/pdf/DisabilityEtiquette.pdf
The Disability Law Index contains federal statutes and regulations organized by subject and includes court case opinions and legal articles that help interpret federal disability-related laws.
This index is regularly updated; however, it is not an exhaustive resource. While the information provided through the index can inform readers, it is not intended to replace the need for legal counsel. Some opinions expressed in the court cases are only binding in particular areas of the country.
The Disability Law Index is produced by a grant (90DP0022-02-01) from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this index do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
Southwest ADA Center
TIRR Memorial Hermann - ILRU
1333 Moursund
Houston, TX 77030
Voice: (713) 520-0232
Toll free: (800) 949-4232
TTY: (713) 797-7171
Fax: (713) 520-5785
Email: swdbtac@ilru.orgWebsite:
http://www.southwestada.org/html/topical/
http://www.southwestada.org/html/topical/
The mission of The Disability Network is to promote freedom, choice, opportunity and equality for people with disabilities through advocacy, education and employment.
3600 S Dort Hwy. Ste. 54
Flint, MI 48507
Voice: (810) 742-1800
TTY: (810) 742-7647
Fax: (810) 742-2400Website:
https://www.disnetwork.org
https://www.disnetwork.org
Disability Network/Michigan is a collaborative organization representing 15 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) throughout the state. We facilitate collective work among our members; resulting in a strong and essential statewide voice striving to meet the needs of the 1.9 million people in Michigan who have a disability.
Capital Area Lansing Location - 901
E. Mt. Hope Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910
Voice: 517-999-2760
Fax: 517-999-2767Website:
http://www.dnmichigan.org/
http://www.dnmichigan.org/
We serve people with disabilities and their families. We also work with schools, businesses, human service organizations, health agencies and a variety of community resources. We provide Information & Referral, Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Peer Support, Nursing Facility Transition, Student Centered Transition, Empowerment Training, Assistive Technology Training, Assistance with Medicare, Independent Living Assessments, Accessibility Assessments for businesses, Disability Awareness trainings for businesses and True Colors Self-Awareness trainings for businesses. Our Mission Disability Network Oakland & Macomb is a Center for Independent Living. Independent Living changes attitudes, expands community options, removes barriers, and increases choice.DNOM is committed to supporting personal choice and independence for persons with disabilities.
1709 John R. Rd.
Troy, Michigan 48083
Voice: (586) 268-4160
Toll free: (800) 284-2457
Fax: (586) 285-9942
Email: info@dnom.orgWebsite:
https://www.dnemichigan.org/
https://www.dnemichigan.org/
We provide services to people with a variety of disabilities, including physical, neurological, psychiatric, learning, cognitive, and sensory disabilities. Whether you were born with a disability or acquired a disability later in life through accident, illness or through the aging process, you are welcome here. We are a resource for friends and family members of people with disabilities as well as community professionals and other human service providers.We provide services to local units of government and the business and non-profit communities by providing information, training, technical assistance and support in learning to be welcoming of people with disabilities as customers, clients, patrons, volunteers, or employees.
2900 Lakeview Avenue
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Voice: (269) 985-0111
Fax: (269) 983-4028Website:
http://www.dnswm.org/
http://www.dnswm.org/
We provide services to people with a variety of disabilities, including physical, neurological, psychiatric, learning, cognitive, and sensory disabilities. Whether you were born with a disability or acquired a disability later in life through accident, illness or through the aging process, you are welcome here. We are a resource for friends and family members of people with disabilities as well as community professionals and other human service providers.We provide services to local units of government and the business and non-profit communities by providing information, training, technical assistance and support in learning to be welcoming of people with disabilities as customers, clients, patrons, volunteers, or employees.
517 E. Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Voice: (269)345-1516
Toll free: (877) 674-5209
Fax: (269) 345-0229Website:
http://www.dnswm.org/
http://www.dnswm.org/
Our Mission is to empower, educate and advocate for individuals with disabilities while promoting independent living, Inclusion and accessible pathways.
5555 Conner Street
Detroit, MI 48213
Voice: (313) 923-1655
Fax: (313) 923-1404
Email: info@dnwayne.orgWebsite:
https://www.dnwayne.org
https://www.dnwayne.org
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, founded in 1979, is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. The mission of the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund is to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development. The vision of the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund is a just world where all people, with and without disabilities, live full and independent lives free of discrimination.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
3075 Adeline Street, Suite 210
Berkeley, CA 94703
Voice: (510) 644-2555
TTY: (800) 348-4232
(510) 644-2555
Fax: (510) 841-8645
Email: info@dredf.orgWebsite:
http://dredf.org/
http://dredf.org/
The Disability History Project is a community history project and we welcome your participation. This is an opportunity for disabled people to reclaim our history and determine how we want to define ourselves and our struggles. People with disabilities have an exciting and rich history that should be shared with the world. Please email us about anything that you would like to see become part of the Disability Social History Project, including your disabled heroes, important events in disability history, and resources.
Website:
https://disabilityhistory.org/contact-us/
https://disabilityhistory.org/contact-us/
The Disability Statistics Center produces and disseminates policy-relevant statistical information on the demographics and status of people with disabilities in American society. The Center's work focuses on how that status is changing over time with regard to employment, access to technology, health care, community-based services, and other aspects of independent living and participation in society. The Center is based at the Institute for Health and Aging at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). It receives funding from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
University of California, San Francisco 500 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143 Voice: (415) 476-7700
Website:
https://disability.ucsf.edu/
https://disability.ucsf.edu/
Use this interactive tool to find information about U.S. disability statistics. This resource is a product of Cornell University's Employment and Disability Institute, Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) School.
ILR School Address: 201 Dolgen Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 Voice: (607) 255-7727 Email: ilr_yti@cornell.edu
Website:
https://www.disabilitystatistics.org/
https://www.disabilitystatistics.org/
To advance the independence, productivity and full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into our communities of Jackson, Hillsdale and Lenawee Counties.
409 Linden Ave.
Jackson, MI. 49203
Voice: (517) 782-6054
Fax: (517) 782-3118Website:
http://www.disabilityconnect.org
http://www.disabilityconnect.org
This state office concentrates on helping improve the lives of Michigan's 1 million Deaf and Hard of Hearing citizens. Our mission is affirming the indisputable right of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons to secure effective communication. The Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DODHH) is part of the Michigan Commission for Disability Concerns (MCDC), within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DELEG).
Division on Deaf, Deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing Cadillac Place
3054 W. Grand Boulevard,Suite 3-600
Detroit, MI 48202
Voice: (313) 437-7035
TTY: (313) 437-7035
Fax: (313) 456-3721
Email: DODDBHH@Michigan.govWebsite:
http://www.michigan.gov/mcdc-dodhh
http://www.michigan.gov/mcdc-dodhh
DO-IT serves to increase the success of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment. * Promotes the application of universal design to physical spaces, information technology, instruction, and services.
* Distributes publications and videos to freely reproduce for presentations and exhibits.
* Provides resources for students and veterans with disabilities, K-12 educators, postsecondary faculty and administrators, librarians, employers, and parents and mentors.
DO-IT
University of Washington
Box 354842
Seattle, WA 98195-4842
Voice: (206) 685-DOIT (3648)
Toll free:(888) 972-DOIT (3648)
TTY: (509) 328-9331 voice/TTY Spokane
Fax: (206) 221-4171
Email: doit@uw.eduWebsite:
http://www.washington.edu/doit/
http://www.washington.edu/doit/
