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NCIL: Youth Resources
The NCIL: Youth Resources page includes ways to join the National Council on Independent Living, find local independent living services, learn about CILs and SILCs, discover events, learn news, and find other disability organizations. ...
NCIL: Resource List
The NCIL: Resource List is a comprehensive listing of National Council on Independent Living projects, federal agencies, disability organizations, general resources, and specialized resource lists for veterans, youth, seniors and...
Providing Access to Mental Health Services for Children In Rural Areas
The Providing Access to Mental Health Services for Children In Rural Areas policy brief from the CDC examines the shortage of care in rural or partially rural areas, including a gap in demand and supply of child psychiatrists and...
Center for Research on Women with Disabilities
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities promotes, develops, and disseminates information to improve the health and expand the life choices of women with disabilities. Their website has reports and findings that are useful...
Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in IT (CMD-IT)
CMD-IT is the national Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in Information Technology that is focused on the following under-represented groups: African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, and...
Disability Information Site
The Disability Information Site’s goal is to provide a “one stop” comprehensive listing of disability-related information and resources by topic. Their site includes a glossary of terms and acronyms related to...
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center is a program focused on increasing accessibility of transportation through research, training, and resources. Their site offers various trainings (including recordings of past...
Toolkit for the Assessment of Bus Stop Accessibility and Safety
The Toolkit for the Assessment of Bus Stop Accessibility and Safety addresses optimal bus stop design including a comprehensive assessment tool. Topics covered: shelter design, lighting, security, pedestrian environment, signage,...
Special Education Toolkit
The Special Education Toolkit is a resource for parents to help navigate the special education system, resources and services. This toolkit helps make sense of an often confusing system and educates families of newly diagnosed children...
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