ACTIVISM

Disability Rights Activist - This site brings together an abundance of information that is needed to take action in support of people with disabilities.

Mainstream Online - This is the online version of a leading advocacy rights publication. The News-line section features information on current events, topics and people.

PACER Center (Parents Advocacy Council for Educational Rights) -  Over 250 articles and documents concerning the law, education and employment strategies for parents who are trying to assist their disabled child.

 

EDUCATION

Disability Information for Students and Professionals - This site is designed specifically for students who are studying disabilities.

Special Education Resources on the Internet  - An index to links on various disabilities as well as guides to teachers and parents.

 

EMPLOYMENT

Facts About Employment Discrimination - This site provided by the EEOC presents useful documents concerning discrimination in the workplace. The primary focus is on the ADA and employment.

Guide to Disabilities and the Workplace -  This is an extensive guide to Internet resources dealing with physical and mental disability and the workplace. Topics covered include the Americans With Disabilities Act, government sites, statistics, worker's compensation, and job hunting.

Job Accommodation Network  - A collection of information and links concerned with disabilities and the law

 

ETIQUETTE

Disability Etiquette Handbook -  Produced by the City of San Antonio Planning Department.

 

LEGISLATION

ADA Links

EEOC Guidelines

Enforcement Contacts - Links to the federal agencies to contact if you are being discriminated against.

GSA Center for IT Accommodation -  This site offers links to the texts of various laws relating to access to information systems technology as it relates to people with disabilities.

The links in this section were selected and evaluated by the staff of the San Antonio Public Library for their high quality content.

Updated: 06/18/02
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