People with Disabilities
Eugene/Springfield | Oregon | Regional | National
Eugene/Springfield:
Lane Community College:
Lane Community College, Disability Services
WIDE variety of resources local, statewide, and nationally, including government resources, glossaries and dictionaries, info for faculty, associations and organizations, and more.
University of Oregon:
Disability Services
Includes resources, consultation, training.
Direction Service (for people with special needs and disabilities)
Multi-program family support agency. Includes: Family Support & Service Coordination, Information Services, Counseling Center and Assessment Center, and Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education.
Eugene Hearing and Speech Center
Provides evaluation, treatment, education and advocacy.
Mobility International USA - MIUSA
Empowering people with disabilities around the world through international exchange and international development to achieve their human rights. Includes: National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange (NCDE), International Development & Disability, International Exchange Programs, and Women, Disability and Development, blogs, publications, news.
Senior and Disabled Services (A division of Lane Council of Governments)
Responsible for planning and administering programs and services for people with disabilities and the elderly. Information about nursing facilities, Medicaid, Meals on Wheels, Oregon Project Independence. Includes jobs, calendar, and links.
Mind Freedom Support Coalition (mental health system abuse)
Unites 100 grassroots groups to win campaigns for human rights of people diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities. Includes news, links, webinars, events, directory of alternatives, blog and discussion forums.
Joint Forces Dance Company and Danceability
Encourages the evolution of mixed-abilities dance by cultivating a common ground for creative expression for all peoples through performance, educational programs, teacher trainings and workshops. Includes info on performances, workshops, resources and calendar.
HIV Alliance
Includes info on prevention, education, support.
Oregon:
Oregon Commission for the Blind
Includes news, career center, resources, youth services, independent living services and technology center.
Technology Access for Life Needs (TALN) Project - Oregon
Specializing in Ergonomic Assessments, Assistive Technology, and Technology Training Services. Includes resources, sales and rentals, publications.
Brain Injury Association of Oregon
Includes events and news, resources, support groups, calendar.
Oregon Association of the Deaf Facebook Page
Oregon Disabilities Commission
Includes advisory/advocacy groups, publications, guides, data, reports, other resources.
Regional:
Northwest ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) & IT (information technology) Center
Regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTAC). Provides technical assistance, training, and dissemination of information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and accessible education-based information technology. Includes extensive info on tools, trainings, publications, and resources.
National:
American Association of People with Disabilities
Cross-disability organization promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation for people with disabilities. Members include people with disabilities and our family, friends, and supporters. Includes extensive resources, employment opportunities, scholarship, news, blog, action items, support, networking, calendars, more.
Association on Higher Education And Disability
Professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. Includes listings of trainings, employment, resources, events and workshops, international portal, conferences, and special section for students and special interest groups.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. Includes voting info, advocacy, legal issues, family issues, news, newsletters, extensive links.
Disabled information for the disabled from the disabled
Includes articles, stories, links, chatrooms, and boards.
Disability Rights Advocates
Legal Rights organization for US and International cases. Includes representative cases, publications, jobs, and fellowships.
Disability Statistics Center
Produces and disseminates policy-relevant statistical information on the demographics and status of people with disabilities in American society.
Disability World
A web-zine of international disability news and views.
AbilityHub Assistive Technology Solutions
Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult; directs you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers
Learning Disabilities Association
Largest non-profit volunteer organization advocating for individuals with learning disabilities. Includes news, resources, conferences, bookstore, legislative info, and areas for parents, teachers, and adults
Independent Living Research Utilization
Provides research, education and consultation in the areas of independent living, the Americans with Disabilities Act, home and community based services and health issues for people with disabilities. Includes mailing lists, trainings, research, resources, legislative updates, and publications and sections for parents, teachers, professionals, and adults.
National Association of the Deaf
"To promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the US." Includes legal, advocacy, youth leadership info, and extensive resources.
American Sign Language dictionary
HandSpeak ASL language dictionary online.
World Institute on Disability (WID)
Research, public policy and advocacy center. Focuses on: employment and economic development; accessible health care and Personal Assistance Services; inclusive technology design; and international disability and development. Includes training, educational opportunities, publications and reports
Info to Go: National Deaf Information and Networking Clearinghouse
Information and resources on the educational, linguistic, social, and emotional development of deaf and hard of hearing children; formally known as the National Deaf Education Network Clearinghouse, is one of six national clearinghouses on disability-related issues. Shares information related to deaf and hard of hearing children from birth through age 21. Responds to inquiries from families, the general public, deaf and hard of hearing people, and professionals serving this population.