TRIPIL CIL - Tools For Advocates

URL: http://www.adaconsults.com 

ADA Inc. is a national consulting firm based in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania that specializes in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other accessibility-related laws; offers links and articles.

URL: http://www.ada.gov/votingscrn.pdf 

PDF Document that contains info and checklist related to making polling places accessible according to ADA standards

URL: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/pcatoolkit/abouttoolkit.htm 

US DOJ - ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments Tool Kit to help officials begin to set up an "accessibility audit". Encourages state and local governments to survey facilities and identify common architectural barriers for people with disabilities, etc...

URL: http://www.adapt.org 

ADAPT is a grass roots advocacy group fighting to keep people with disabilities out of nursing homes and in the community.

URL: http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/checklist/a16.html 

United States Access Board, ADA info and checklist for buildings and facilities.

URL: http://www.april-rural.org/ 

APRIL provides leadership and resources on rural independent living; dedicated to advancing the rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities in rural America.

URL: http://www.adainfo.org/ 

Your regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center. Provides training, information, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to businesses, consumers, schools, and government agencies within the Mid-Atlantic Region.

URL: http://www.dimenet.com/hotnews/archive.php 

Nearly 7000 articles covering a wide range of topics mainly associated with ADA.

URL: http://www.adaderry.com/ 

Site dedicated to accessibility, universal design, & ADA consulting and training services.

URL: http://www.elc-pa.org/ 

Dedicated to ensuring that all of PA’s children (w/disabilities) have access to public education.

URL: http://www.freedomclearinghouse.org 

Click to become an advocate! Site includes huge archive of news/info from around the country.

URL: http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal 

The official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs.

URL: http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/ 

JAN is a free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities.

URL: http://www.mouthmag.com/ 

The only disability rights-oriented magazine, offers past articles, volunteer opportunities and free poster downloads!

URL: http://www.ncil.org/ 

A membership organization, NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy; offers more political articles.

URL: http://notdeadyetnewscommentary.blogspot.com/ 

Site offers articles dealing with legalized medical killing and World Federation of Right to Die Societies.

URL: http://pealcenter.org/ 

The PEAL Center serves Western and Central Pennsylvania; provides info on children and youth with disabilities.

URL: http://www.paddc.org/ 

Envisioning a commonwealth comprised of inclusive communities where all people with disabilities are valued and thrive; works to create favorable conditions for people with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth.

URL: http://www.phlp.org/index.asp 

PHLP provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or services.

URL: http://www.phfa.org/ 

Site includes info on housing services (rates, lenders, etc.) for owners and/or renters.

URL: http://www.pasilc.org/ 

Site promotes disability rights and the independent living movement.

URL: http://www.pattan.k12.pa.us/ 

(PaTTAN) is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education; serves the educational community by offering professional development that builds the capacity of local educational agencies to meet students' needs.

URL: http://www.stevegoldada.com/ 

Attorney provides tools/info on how to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

URL: http://thenthdegree.com/ 

a site increasing awareness and understanding within the "Disabled Culture." Site includes T-shirt catalog, art work and writings.

URL: http://www.virtualcil.com/ 

Tools/info about local Center for Independent Living centers; news, history, support, etc.

URL: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/voting/hava/hava.html 

Site includes info and letters pertaining to the "Help America Vote Act" of 2002.

URL: http://www.wrightslaw.com 

Provides reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.