Disabilities

Resources in this category:

Ability Illustrated
http://www.abilitymagazine.com/

"The first publication focusing on disabilities to crossover into mainstream America." Features articles concerning the ADA, as well as human interest stories, celebrity interviews, support center listings, and much more.

The Braille Monitor
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Braille_Monitor.asp?SnID=5811

"The Monitor reports on advocacy and protection of civil rights, assistance in self-organization, and social concerns affecting the blind; gives news of aids and appliances; how-to information; and features on blind persons."

Deaf Watch Newsletter
http://members.tripod.com/~deafwatch/deaf.htm

A newsletter founded in order to help foster communication and community on the Internet for deaf people. Features news of recent legislation affecting the deaf community, as well as reader's experiences and stories.

Disability Solutions
http://www.disabilitysolutions.org/newsletters/index.htm

Publishes Disability Solutions, a free newletter, which aims to bring "current research, medical information, educational strategies and practical suggestions to our readers in a language that is easily understood." Articles are in Acrobat Reader format, which can be downloaded from this site.

Hearing Health Magazine
http://www.hearinghealthmag.com/

"A one-of-a-kind magazine designed for people who experience any degree of hearing loss, tinnitus, or other ear disorder. Professionals, educators, and significant others also find HEARING HEALTH a useful resource as they seek ways to improve communication. From the dangers of loud noise to training hearing dogs to the controversy surrounding sign language vs. oral communication and cochlear implants, this unique publication covers a range of topics important for living with hearing impairment and deafness.

Information Technology and Disabilities
http://www.rit.edu/~easi/itd.html

"A refereed journal devoted to the practical and theoretical issues surrounding the development and effective use of new and emerging technologies by computer users with disabilities. Founded by EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information), ITD will feature articles on issues affecting educators (K through college), librarians, adaptive technology trainers, rehabilitation counselors, human resources professionals, and developers of adaptive computer hardware and software products. In addition to refereed, in-depth feature articles on issues of concern to our target audience, ITD will feature a number of regular departments, each edited by an expert in the field. Information Technology and Disabilities is intended for educators, librarians, academic computing staff, job accommodations/human relations professionals, and others interested in new technology and its effective use by people with disabilities."

New Mobility Magazine
http://www.newmobility.com/

"The leading magazine about disabled culture and lifestyle."