HDC helps older adults respond to hearing loss through support, counseling, informational resources, educational programs and free lending library of assistive listening devices. Some things HDC lends out in their free lending library are amplified telephones, smoke alarms with strobe lights, and flashing alarm clocks. Hearing Discovery Center 1515 Lansdowne Avenue Darby, PA 19023 484-534-2033 or 610-237-1504 (TTY/FAX)
Easter Seals of Southeastern PA offers assistive technology services to adult who need adaptions for communication, computer access or environmental adaptions. Easter Seals of SE PA 3975 Conshohocken Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-879-1000
Independent health and disability news source that offers articles about a variety of things from assistive device reviews and other articles on everything from helpful tips, scholarship opportunities, to disability sports articles. admin@disabled-world.com
The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology and education. It promotes awareness and accessibility—in both the classroom and the workplace—to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities and make our communities more vibrant, diverse, and inclusive. University of Washington PO Box 354842 Seattle, Washington 98195-4842 206-685-DOIT (3648) (voice/TTY) OR 888-972-DOIT (3648) (toll free voice/TTY) doit@uw.edu
An assistive technology blog highlighting the products, tools and strategies that are making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Closing the Gap Solutions is an online subscription offering practical, sound assistive technology resources, training, and professional development. They also offer live webinar sessions and have an annual conference. 401 N. 7th Street - PO Box 68 - Henderson, MN 56044 507-248-3294
Education Week is an independent news organization that provides comprehensive coverage on K-12 education news, analysis, and opinion.
Disability Scoop is the nation’s largest news organization devoted to covering developmental disabilities. With daily coverage of autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and more, no other news source offers a timelier and more comprehensive take on the issues that matter to the developmental disability community.
UCP works closely with its affiliates on issues that open doors for people with disabilities. From home ownership to health care reform, inclusive education to competitive employment, UCP has established itself as a leader in the disability community and as a strong voice for individuals with disabilities and their families. They have chapters throughout the nation.
For people with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics is the place where they have an opportunity to participate in their communities and develop belief in themselves. For athletes, Special Olympics sports provide a gateway to empowerment, competence, acceptance, and joy.
Una guía que proporciona información sobre preparación para desastres específica para personas con discapacidades y otras necesidades especiales, incluidos los ancianos.