Disability / Other Disability Resources

Twenty percent of gamers have disabilities and this article provides resources for that group.

A nonprofit education research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning.

A report submitted by the National Council on Disability (NCD) that outlines the importance of technology for securing employment opportunities.

Provides links, blogs, resources, and information specifically geared towards college students with disabilities. It focuses on access to employment and higher education.

Provided by the National Association of the Deaf. Recording system that provide real-time and verbatim captions and immediate viewing of auditory information.

Software that reads out loud what is on the computer screen and give users unique sets of intelligent tools for navigating and accessing Web pages and their contents.

Open source screen reader providing speech output and keyboard navigation for blind users is now available on all Windows operating system on campus.

Smartphone technology changed how people access information and go about their daily activities. After all, why go to the bank when bank business can be conducted via the bank’s app? Wheelchair users’ lives have also been changed by smartphones as well as technological advances in other adaptive technologies. Smart home technology allows people with mobility issues to independently complete daily living tasks. Apps can also allow wheelchair users to plan road trips with knowledge of where accessible facilities are located or organize their medical information for their next doctor appointment. A wide variety of apps and other smart technologies are available to help people optimize their daily lives, and for those with a physical handicap, these tools can be especially useful.

Accessible online library for people with print disabilities

Provide guide dogs to people who are blind and visually impaired to enhance their independence and quality of life

This site provides resources, data , and information on professionals in Michigan.

Agency dedicated to protecting the rights of persons with disabilities

Provide guide dogs to people who are blind and visually impaired to enhance their independence and quality of life

Provides guide on service animals and where they are allowed and under what conditions.

From the Center for Research on Development Education & Urban Literacy, University of Minnesota.

An organization to advance civic, economic, and social participation of persons with disabilities in a global society.

Student rights and responsibilities from the University of Washington.

Basic tips for teachers from the Stuttering Foundation.

Provides basic tips for teaching students with a variety of disabilities.

Students with visual impairments face a unique set of challenges transitioning to college life, from accessing materials to finding a social scene. While Student Services offices can be a great help, this provides a central source of information and resources for visually impaired college students, completely free of charge.

The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), founded in 1979, is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities.

AHEAD is the premiere professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education.

A free, biweekly e-newsletter that summarizes current information about disability law and policy.

A program of the British Broadcasting Corporation that explores all things disability.

An online space for people who are passionate about inclusive design to talk about independent living products and services.

PrAACtical AAC supports a community of professionals and families who are determined to improve the communication and literacy abilities of people with significant communication difficulties.