Links to non-PAI Resources

Publications, newsletters, e-news, magazines, e-zines

"Autism Today" - www.autismtoday.com - Sign up for e-mail delivery of news, resources for autism, autism-related issues at  news@autismtoday.com

Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse - http://clearinghouse.wustl.edu/ - collects documents and information from civil rights cases in specific case categories across the United states; available to scholars, teachers, students, policymakers, advocates, and the public, to allow greater understanding of civil rights litigation in this country. You can also suggest adding a case category, case or document at http://clearinghouse.wustl.edu/reportSuggestion.php.

Crimes Against People with Disabilities - http://kuusisto.typepad.com/crimes_against_people_wit/ - The aim of this blog is to give people with disabilities and their fellow advocates a place to publicly record narratives of abuse against people with disabilities.

Disability Studies Review - www.rds.hawaii.edu - a The Review of Disability Studies.

Disability World - www.disabilityworld.org - bimonthly web-zine of international disability news and views.

Easter Seals Project ACTION Extra - monthly online newsletter offers products, services, training opportunities, facts and reports; subscribe for electronic delivery or read past issues on line.

Enabled Online - www.enabledonline.com - news, links, editorials, jobs, and human interest articles that are about disability issues.

Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) - www.feat.org - a nonprofit parent organization serving families with autistic family members. Advocates for early intervention. Offers an on-line newsletter, usually twice a day.

Family Center on Technology and Disability - www.fctd.info - online newsletter, conferences, information and resources; funded by the Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs.

Family Friendly Fun - www.family-friendly-fun.com/ - offers access to mind-, body- and spirit-enriching information to enhance the quality and enjoyment of life for families with special needs.

Foster Care and Adoptive Community - www.fosterparents.com/ - working to bring foster care providers together, bring public awareness to foster care issues, and help at-risk children by supporting foster care providers - has chat rooms, articles, e-mail, foster parent associations, directory, other resources.

Freedom Clearinghouse - www.freedomclearinghouse.org - dedicated to keeping people in the community and out of nursing homes. Information on how people can stay in their own homes; blueprint for a state plan to implement Olmstead; what's happening in other states; how to get involved.

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) - www.fcsn1996.org - helps developmentally disabled individuals and their families with support, education, advocacy training, and recreation. FCSN's Web site offers information, links, and online newsletters.

Gateway to Educational Materials - www.thegateway.com - Supported by the Department of Education, Gateway helps teachers, parents and students find lessons and educational materials on any topic. Connects to more than 140 web sites.

GPO Access - http://www.gpoaccess.gov/index.html - the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, has searchable databases to find government information, federal bulletin boards, Federal Register, Congressional Record, Congressional bills, United States Code, Economic Indicators, General Accounting Office Reports.

The HCBS Waiver Primer and Policy Manual - www.dds.cahwnet.gov/waiver/home.cfm - The Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Primer and Policy Manual provides information on California's Waiver for individuals with a developmental disability, and how they can receive care in their homes and communities instead of in institutions.

Health Advocates Guide to the Internet - www.healthlaw.org/.

Healthfinder - www.healthfinder.gov - Department of Health and Human Services site. Searchable by subject; has links to information from government health agencies, public health groups, professional groups, universities, support groups, medical journals.

Healthopedia.com - www.healthopedia.com - Medical and health consumer information in patient-friendly language on 1,500 topics, 70 focused health centers, 11,000 drugs and medications.

Helping Handbook: For Individuals and Small Businesses Affected by the 2007 Southern California Wildfires -  http://www.mofo.com/about/socalfire2007/index.html - information about how to get help with fire losses or problems resulting from the fires - such as housing, employment, insurance covering fire losses, FEMA, state aid programs, SBA loan assistance, small business issues, personal finances, government benefits, document and record replacement, communication services, immigration, consumer tips, fraud prevention, pets and animals, and more.

iCan Online - www.icanonline.net - a resource for people with disabilities, has sections on relationships, self-discovery, issues and rights, independence, health and fitness, employment, home, news and opinion, technology, travel, automotive; also features quizzes and opinion polls.

Impact: Feature Issue on Disaster Preparedness and People with Disabilities - from the Institute on Community Integration - strategies, stories and resources to help ensure that when the next disaster or emergency occurs, no one is left behind.

Inclusion Daily Express - www.inclusiondaily.com - world-wide e-mail news service that reports on community inclusion, self-determination and disability rights. Covers employment, advocacy, relationships, inclusive education, laws, family, accessibility, assistive technology and more.

Indian Country Today - http://www.indiancountry.com - current events, voting, calendar, editorials and cartoons.

Indian Traders Newspaper - http://www.indianvillage.com - Native American culture, history, arts and crafts.

Indianz.com - http://www.indianz.com - internet resource for Native American youth, features news, arts and entertainment, education, health and wellness, humor, gaming, jobs, law, relationships.

Inside MS - www.nmss.org - features information on multiple sclerosis from the National MS Society.

Jewish Community Inclusion Program for People with Disabilities - www.jfcsmpls.org/pdf%20new/inclusionguide.pdf - two-page brochure for Jewish organizations seeking to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for people with disabilities.

KEN - National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network - www.mentalhealth.org/ - has news, announcements, publications, databases, consumer information, links, and more.

Kids.Net.AU - www.kids.net.au - Search engine just for kids, with more than 20,000 kid-safe links - arts, computers, entertainment, family, games, health, hobbies, news, people and society, pre-school, school , sports.

Legal Spanish - Los Defensores Magazine - http://www.ednewsenespanol.com - written in easy-to-read Spanish, legal Spanish vocabulary for people who work with the Hispanic community, bilingual Spanish-English Glossary included with each article, plus grammar and spoken law idioms section. Samples available, but material is not free.

Medscape - www.medscape.com - Technical information for doctors that non-doctors can access; also has a special section for lay people. Searchable, access to journals, news, links to more information on specialties and drugs.

Menopause and Black Cohosh Center - www.menopause-black-cohosh.org - information about menopause and related health issues, and research relating to them.

National Council on Disability Newsroom - The Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act: Assessing the Progress Toward Achieving the Goals of the ADA, July 2007

Native America Calling - www.nativecalling.org - weekly radio talk show is part of Native American Public Telecommunications.

Native American Public Telecommunications - www.nativetelecom.org - empowering, educating, entertaining through native media.

Native American Times - www.nativetimes.com - news, opinion, sports, business, entertainment and more.

Navajo-Hopi Observer - http://www.navajohopiobserver.com - news, opinion, sports, entertainment and more.

Navajo Times - http://www.thenavajotimes.com - The Navajo Times - news, opinion, sports, entertainment.

National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse - www.mhselfhelp.org - The Key newsletter, self-help publications, information on grants, scholarships, jobs.

Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs - www.hudclips.org/sub_nonhud/cgi/hbks_run.cgi?hbks_run - revised handbook is downloadable in html or pdf format.

Online seminars on childhood disability, designed for parents and professionals - http://eparent.com

Paralyzed Veterans of America - www.pva.org - Click on "Publications" to find books, pamphlets and other support for people with spinal cord injuries.

PLAN - Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network - www.plan.ca - safeguarding the future of people with disabilities. PLAN has released a new book titled "A Good Life" to help families plan for the future of a family member with disabilities. You can read an excerpt from the book at www.agoodlife.org.

Poverty & Race Research Action Council (PRRAC) - www.prrac.org - has posted their "Guide to Housing Related Information on the Internet." The guide is a helpful tour of publicly available housing policy materials on the web.

Proyecto Vision - www.proyectovision.net - updated site has information for Latinos with disabilities in the U.S., including employment, government programs, frequently asked questions, success stories, opportunities, online discussions.

Ready.gov - www.ready.gov - Disaster preparedness kits and information for people with disabilities to

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic - www.rfbd.org - Volunteers record textbooks for people who cannot read standard print because of a visual, perceptual or other physical disability. Membership -1-800-221-4792 - is open to schools and individuals.

Resource Guide for Serving Refugees with Disabilities - http://www.refugees.org/article.aspx?id=1965&subm=113&ssm=135&area=Participate - a how-to for caseworkers and advocates who serve refugees with disabilities, to improve access to services for newly arrived refugees with disabilities.

"Riding the Bus with My Sister," by Rachel Simon - www.rachelsimon.com - chronicles the daily routine of Rachel Simon's sister, Beth, who has developmental disabilities, and the sisters' relationship.

Special Education News - www.specialednews.com - timely news related to education students with disabilities. Also has resources for special education professionals, places for educators and others to exchange views, links to other Web sites. Special Ed. Newsline is published weekly and distributed via e-mail.

Special Education: A Parent's Guide to Children's Success - www.pai-ca.org/Links/BaileyBook.pdf - a new book on special education advocacy for families by Michael T. Bailey, with an introduction by Curt Decker. IDEA and advocacy techniques, personal stories and real situations unique to raising children with disabilities.

Special Minds - www.special-minds.com - resources for parents and teachers of children with special needs and learning differences - books, videos, dvds, games, activities, software.

Speech Strategies – www.speechstrategies.com - IEP services, questions to ask therapists, client-based approach to therapy, free e-mail consultation for parents who cannot find or afford a speech-language pathologist in their area. 

Therapeutic Behavioral Services - TBS - www.cimh.org/downloads/TBSfaqs.pdf - 9-page answers to Frequently Asked Questions about TBS.

The State Bar of California - www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_home.jsp - get publications online about buying or renting a home, wills, estate planning, divorce, domestic violence, hate crimes, and many other legal issues. Many publications available in Spanish. 

Universal Design & Visitability: From Accessibility to Zoning - a 180-page e-book guide to everything you ever wanted to know about why access is important and how to make it happen, with examples from around the world. Also available in large print.

Workplace Ergonomics Reference Guide - www.tricare.mil/cap/Ergo_Guide/CAP_Ergo_Guide.pdf - provides quick reference illustrations of proper workstation ergonomics - includes access and assistive technology.

World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities - www.vwcdexpo.com - News, links to products and organizations of interest to people with disabilities.