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ADA HomepageADA HomepageThis page is a resource for any information you might want regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. It covers design standards, employment issues, government publications, and links to other Federal agencies with ADA responsibilities. You can find links here to publications related to the ADA as well as other helpful resources.
CDC PublicationsCDC PublicationsThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a good resource for information regarding disabling illness and the circumstances that cause them. At this Website you can search all publications written by CDC authors within the National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities from 1990 to the present.
DisabilityInfo.govDisabilityInfo.govDisabilityInfo.gov provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. One feature of this site is that you can find disability resources in your state by clicking on the Find State and Local Resources map located in each subject area.
Eldercare LocatorEldercare LocatorThe Eldercare Locator, public service of the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services. The Eldercare Locator is designed to help older adults and their families and caregivers find their way through the maze of services for seniors by identifying trustworthy local support resources. The goal is to provide users with the information and resources they need that will help older persons live independently and safely in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
GulfLINKGulfLINKGulfLINK is an official military website set up to provide on-line access to medical, operational, and intelligence documents from the 1990-1991 Gulf War. Its purpose is to provide Service members, veterans, and any interested person with information on what happened during that war that might have affected the health of those who served. This site is a good place to start when researching Gulf War Syndrome with an eye to finding help or figuring out what may be happening to someone with health problems after serving in the Gulf area.
National Cancer InstituteNational Cancer InstituteThe National Cancer Institute's research programs are extensive and contain many innovative initiatives. Creation of the National Cancer Institute was authorized by the U.S. Congress in the National Cancer Act of 1937. NCI was given a mandate to conduct and foster cancer research; to support promising research projects on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer; collecting, analyzing, and disseminating the results of cancer research; and providing training and instruction in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Their website offers cancer-related information of all kinds. For the general public, patients, and health professionals, it has information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of our research programs and clinical trials. Scientists will find detailed information on specific areas of research interest and funding opportunities.
National Center for Elder AbuseNational Center for Elder AbuseThis site provides resources on elder abuse prevention, and includes information you need if you want to report a suspected case of elder abuse.
National Center for Post Traumatic Stress DisorderNational Center for Post Traumatic Stress DisorderThis is an official website by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. It offers a lot of information about PTSD, and includes battleground situations and difficult situations beyond, including for example, PTSD resulting from work with the aftermath of Katrina. They conduct research & education on the prevention, understanding, and treatment of PTSD, with seven divisions across the country. The aim of the center is to improve the well-being and understanding of American veterans.
National Library of MedicineNational Library of MedicineThe National Library of Medicine, on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. The Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically HandicappedNational Library Service for the Blind and Physically HandicappedThrough a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeThe mission of NINDS is to reduce the burden of neurological disease. They do this by supporting research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders and stroke, and supports basic research in related scientific areas. The NINDS also provides grants-in-aid to public and private institutions and individuals in fields related to its areas of interest, including research project, program project, and research center grants. They also collect and disseminate research information related to neurological disorders
PubMedPubMedPubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 17 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s. PubMed includes links to full text articles and other related resources.
Social Security AdministrationSocial Security AdministrationThis is the home page for disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration. It has a broad overview of disability benefits as well as numerous links to other informative sites that are operated by the Federal government.
Social Security Online PublicationsSocial Security Online PublicationsThis is the Social Security Administration's homesite for informational documents related to Disability Benefits.
Transportation Security AdministrationTransportation Security AdministrationThis is a website that gives you the information you need if you use a prosthetic device, a cast, or other medical equipment and want to travel. Coming to this site and finding out what you need to know before you set oyt for the airport can make it a lot easier to get through security checkpoints.
US Census BureauUS Census BureauHere you can find out what the US Census Bureau has learned about the 49 million Americans who have a disability.
US Office of Personnel ManagementUS Office of Personnel ManagementThis website relates to the Federal government's employment of people who are disabled. If you are disabled and want to find out about becoming an employee of the Federal government, this is a good place to start.
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