Best of the Web: History & Social Sciences » Disability Information

Making of America (MOA) is a digital library of primary sources in American social history from the antebellum period through Reconstruction.

Find information from current, well researched websites about all areas of health including disabilities. This site also links to Medline where you will find citations to current articles about your topic.

This heterogenous collection contains fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, letters, newspapers, manuscripts and illustrations from 1500 to the present, arranged for browsing by author's last name or by category of interest.

Comprehensive information for people with low vision, including a Low Vision Aids department and links to other agencies and services.

Source of braille materials.

Organization founded to promote public awareness and understanding of children and adults with learning disabilities.

Acts as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, and children on Public Law 101-476, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on Public Law 107-110, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities) and on research-based information on effective educational practices. Makes referrals to state and national disability information sources.

Membership organization that helps blind persons achieve self-confidence and self-respect by providing services that include information and referral, scholarships, public education, and advocacy.

The leading Federal agency for research on mental and behavioral disorders.

Dedicated to ending the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis, including treatments, research, advocacy, educational programs, special events..

Provides access to information, products and equipment and to the manufacturers and vendors of equipment and devices that can change the lives of people of all ages, with all types of disabilities

Programs for children with blindness and visual impairments, as well as those with emotional, learning, or developmental disabilities.

The New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH) provides vocational rehabilitation and other direct services to blind and visually impaired New York State residents, including children, adults, and elderly persons.

Another source for e-texts which include plays, accessible by author, title and subject.

The Open Library was created to allow free web access to important book collections from around the world.

Dedicated to serving the needs of spinal cord injured/diseased veterans and non-veterans with disabilities.

Comprehensive collection of electronic texts.

Recorded Books is one of the world's largest independent publisher and distributor of unabridged audiobooks on cassettes and CDs, narrated by professional actors. You can purchase or rent.

Library contains more than 80,000 taped textbooks in a variety of subjects, from literature and history to math and the sciences, at all academic levels from kindergarten through postgraduate.

A site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners, can access information about elder law, Medicare, Medicaid, guardianship, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled.

Useful links for assistive devices, coochlear implants, education, forums, and hearing aids.

Soundaround is a free international interactive audio magazine program, that is easily navigated by using the number keys on your computer keyboard.

Website of a medical facility in Louisanna that provides information on eyes, eye care, and eye conditions.

National organization of and for people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families.

An international library partnership with the Internet Archive, offering a free-to-read, searchable digital library of over 10,612 items.

More than 5,000 digital books in Spanish for registered subscribers.

Works to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities by expanding access to training, education, employment supports, assistive technology, and integrated employment.

Second largest health charity in America for advancement of independence and productivity of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

Helps in determining your technology needs. Offers delivery, installation and orientation of your new equipment at home or at work. They also offer competitive discounted access technology prices for equipment, computer hardware, software and training as well as upgrades, maintenance agreements, and multi-user site licenses.