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American Disabilities Act Resources

ADA Library
The ADA Library is an index of disability laws, regulations and guidelines, includes links to legal resources.

URL: http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm


ADA Mediation Standards
Mediate.com presents ADA Mediation Guidlines, a discussion of issues likely to arise in mediation of an Americans with Disabilities Act claim. Also find resources for finding a mediator in your area.

URL: http://www.mediate.com/articles/adaltr.cfm


American Disabilities Act
ADA.gov is the United States Government ADA Home Page. It features technical assistance materials, an information line, settlement information, new or proposed regulations, federal regulations, publications and more.

URL: http://www.ada.gov/


Applying the ADA to the Internet
Applying the ADA to the Internet is a report from the American Bar Associations national conference " In Pursuit....A Blue Print for Disability Law & Policy", which argues that the ADA needs to be applied universally to ensure equal access.

URL: http://people.rit.edu/easi/law/weblaw1.htm


Bazelon Center for Mental Health
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health is an organization that supports the advocacy of people with disabilities, specifically related to mental health. It provides legal and policy resources, addressing health care, education, housing, federal benefits, insurance and employment. It covers resources for children as well as the elderly.

URL: http://www.bazelon.org/


Disability Legal and Advocacy Resources
The (Disability) Legal & Advocacy Resources is a directory of sites regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability legal issues.

URL: http://www.makoa.org/legal.htm


International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
The International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet collects and presents "best practices " in areas related to disability and accessibility issues. It also addresses the legal issues around accessibility of Electronic and Information Technology as laws appear that mandate that web pages be accessible to people with disabilities.

URL: http://www.icdri.org/


NARIC
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) isa library and information center with resources and documents on disability and rehabilitation.

URL: http://www.naric.com/


National Council on Disability
The National Council on Disability is an independent agency that makes recommendations to Congress and the President about issues affecting the disabled. Includes FAQ's, resources, a newsroom, and links to other federal agencies.

URL: http://www.ncd.gov/


Passengers with Disabilities
Passengers with Disabilities provides facts for disabled air travelers from the Aviation Consumer Protection Program.

URL: http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/publications/disabled.htm


Rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Under the ADA
The Rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Under the ADA Document states the legal rights of deaf persons under the ADA.

URL: http://www.zak.co.il/d/deaf-info/old/ada_rights.html