Resources
The following is a list of links to organizations that provide valuable employment information. Clicking these links will open a new page in your browser - to return to the CforAT site, close the new page.
Center
for Independent Living external link
The Center for Independent Living (CIL) is a national leader in helping
people with disabilities live independently and become productive, fully
participating members of society. The staff and board, most of whom have
disabilities, are strongly committed to supporting others in their efforts
towards self sufficiency. Since 1972 we have opened doors for over 200,000
people, who were traditionally viewed only as "patients", to
help them leave institutions, set up independent living situations and
hold jobs.
Computer
Technologies Program external link
CTP's mission is to increase employment opportunities for people with
significant disabilities by providing training in Information Technologies
in partnership with the business and rehabilitation communities.
Extensions
for Independence external link
In these web pages you will find things that have helped me live a meaningful
and productive life in spite of my disability. These things are low-technology
aids, tips of knowledge, and my philosophy of life. It is all there for
you to take or use what you need. My life would not have meaning if I
did not know that someone, somewhere is learning from it, or using the
benefit of a product of my creation.
National
Rehabilitation Information Center external link
For 20 years, the staff of the National Rehabilitation Information Center
(NARIC) has collected and disseminated the results of federally funded
research projects. NARIC's literature collection, which also includes
commercially published books, journal articles, and audiovisuals, averages
around 200 new documents per month.
Protection
and Advocacy external link
The Protection and Advocacy for Persons with developmental Disabilities
(PADD) Program was created by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance
and Bill of Rights (DD) Act of 1975. P&As are required by the Act
to pursue legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies to protect
and advocates for the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities
under all applicable federal and state laws.
Rose
Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind external link
The Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired promotes
independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind and visually
impaired through provision of rehabilitation training and relevant services
such as: access to employment, education, government, media, recreation,
transportation and the environment.
Sensory
Access Foundation external link
Sensory Access Foundation is a private nonprofit which is dedicated to
providing opportunities to people who are blind or visually impaired,
through the use of access technology.
Whirlwind
Wheelchair external link
Whirlwind Wheelchair International (WWI) is the communications hub of
the Whirlwind Wheelchair Network of independent wheelchair-producing workshops
in developing countries. Founded in 1989 as the Wheeled Mobility Center
(WMC), WWI is dedicated to the social integration of people with disabilities
throughout the world. WWI¹s primary goal is to develop a worldwide network
of wheelchair inventors/designers, users, and manufacturers to address
the need for wheelchairs in developing nations. WWI relies on wheelchair
riders themselves to play the central role in all aspects of this effort.
World
Institute on Disability (WID) external link
The World Institute on Disability is a non-profit public policy center
dedicated to the promotion of independence and full inclusion in society
of people with disabilities. Founded in 1983 by leaders of the Independent
Living/Civil Rights Movement for people with disabilities, WID is committed
to bringing policy into action.