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• Helpful 800 Numbers and Web Addresses
  www.srskansas.org/800list/A_800_list.htm
  
  
• American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
  AAPD is a non-profit, non-partisan, cross-disability organization whose goals are unity, leadership and impact.
  www.aapd.com/ 
  
  
• Assistive Technology & Equipment for Kansans
  Log onto atmatch.com, the marketplace for sellers, donors and buyers of assistive technology and durable medical products. New and recycled items are available. The site connects you to Kansas resources as well as regional and national links. Registration is free.
  www.atmatch.com
  
  
• Audio Yellow Pages
  Voice Access Communications announces the introduction of the Audio Yellow Pages service for the visually impaired. Individuals who are blind or visually impaired, who find it difficult to use the regular yellow pages, can use the Audio Yellow Pages by dialing a toll free number followed by a pass code. Callers can access the Audio Yellow Pages from anywhere in the US by dialing 888-654-1236. The service provides telephone access to a directory of over 10 million businesses in the United States. After dialing 888-654-1236, the system provides voice prompts as a guide to using the service. For additional information please dial 888-654-1236 and say ‘Demonstration’ for a complete demonstration of the Audio Yellow Pages service or dial 888-571-5857 to speak with an attendant.
  www.enablelink.com/audio_yellow_pages.htm
  
  
• Beauty Ability
  Beauty Ability is a site that gives info on sex, dating, and fashion for wheelchair users.
  www.beautyability.com
  

• Canine Companions For Independence (CCI)
  CCI is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve the needs of people with disabilities by providing trained service, hearing and social dogs and by providing continuing support to ensure the success of the working team.
  www.caninecompanions.org/
  
  
• Canine Partners For Life
  Canine Partners For Life, in Cochranville, Pennsylvania, works to increase the independence and quality of life of individuals with mobility impairments by providing professionally trained service dogs and support services.
  www.k94life.org
  
  
• U.S. Census Bureau - the Official Statistics
  Census Bureau Data on Disability
  www.census.gov/hhes/www/disable.html

• U.S. Census Bureau - Current Population Reports
  The U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Reports with updated SSIP data on Americans with Disabilities from 1994-95 (released in August 1997).
  www.census.gov/Press-Release/cb97-148.html
  
  
• C.H.A.T.S. (Christy and Holly’s Assessment and Treatment Services)
  C.H.A.T.S.  believes that alcohol and chemical dependency is a chronic, progressive disease that affects all areas of one’s life. C.H.A.T.S. is committed to providing an individualized approach, which involves assessment, education, and/or treatment services. C.H.A.T.S. mission is to serve the Douglas County, KS Community by offering services to individuals who are affected by the chronic use of alcohol or drugs.
  www.weekendintervention.com
  
  
• communityworks, inc.
  communityworks, inc. in Overland Park, KS is a nationally recognized service provider for individuals with disabilities.  Our staff assists people with disabilities to live, work and play in the community by setting up support systems that gives control back to the consumer.
  www.communityworksinc.com
  
  
• Cooking Made Easy
  "Cooking Made Easy" is the Cookbook that helps people cook independently! Eileen Laird created this cookbook for people with developmental disabilities who can read.
  http://www.cookingmadeeasy.org
  
  
• DateAble/DateAble International
  DateAble was founded in 1987 to help people with and without disabilities access dating and friendship opportunities.
  www.dateable.org/
  
  
• DirectAbility - A Web Resource for the Minnesota Disabled Community
  DirectAbility is the definitive source of information for the disabled community in Minnesota.  The businesses and organizations listed provide products, services and programs designed with disabled people in mind.
  www.directability.com/
  
  
• DisabilityInfo.gov
  DisabilityInfo.gov provides people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members with critical disability-related information. 
  www.disabilityinfo.gov
  
  
• The Disability Resource
  The Disability Resource, a division of Whitaker & Associates, is a company that provides information and resources for and about the disability industry to people with disabilities and companies that need to reach the 46 million people with disabilities nationwide. Resources include: Search for Disability Resource, Events Calendar, Personal Web Pages (View, Create or Edit), Book Store.
  www.DisabilityResource.com
  
  
• Disabled Singles-Dating4Disabled.com
  Disabled Singles-Dating4Disabled.com is an online community which offers personal blogs, discussion forums, private chat, a dating service and more. This growing community has become a gathering place for the international special needs population, home to members from over 15 countries world-wide. It is a place for people of all nationalities, backgrounds and life-challenges to share, connect and just be heard. This site is aimed at facilitating social, personal and romantic development in a supportive and understanding environment.  It’s a fun way to meet new people, make new friends, and hopefully find a partner for life. Membership is free, easy and non-committal. Just click on Disabled Singles- Dating4Disabled.com, create a profile, and you are ready to go!
  www.dating4disabled.com
  
  
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
  DAV is building better lives for our nation's disabled veterans.
  www.dav.org/
  
  
• DO-IT at the University of Washington
  The United States needs citizens trained in science, engineering, and mathematics, including individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. A goal of DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology), is to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in science, engineering, and mathematics academic programs and careers.
  www.washington.edu/doit
  
  

• Family fun abilities
  Family fun abilities offers family fun and family health resources for families with disabilities.
  www.familyfunabilities.com
  
  

• Family Village
  The Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
  www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
  
  
• The Foundation Center
  The Foundation Center is an independent nonprofit information clearinghouse established in 1956. The Center's mission is to foster public understanding of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects. The audiences that call on the Center's resources include grant-seekers, grant-makers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public. The latest edition (Version 2(1997))of FC Search: The Foundation Center's Database on CD-ROM also includes in the purchase price an update disk in Fall 1997 to insure that you have the most current data available for your fourth quarter 1997, or early 1998 grant proposals! It covers more than 45,000 U.S. foundations and corporate givers, includes descriptions of close to 200,000 associated grants.
  fdncenter.org
  
  
• Greeks with Disabilities
  Disability Now is a non profit organization.  The aim of the Disability Now is to produce and distribute all the available information for the disabilities and to empower the Greeks with disabilities with the appropriate technical knowledge and skills to manage their needs and to reconstruct their lives.  Disabled Hellas is the largest collection of disability and rehabilitation related articles and books in Greek language.
  www.disabled.gr/
  
  
• Independent Life Resources
  Independent Life Resources is a World of Resources for persons with disAbilities, Senior Citizens, and Those Who Care! Assistance available for those who need individualized support with personal and health needs, education, and care. Categorized easy-to-use directories, articles, news, care-provider training materials, and consulting services.
  www.ilresources.com
  
  
• Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC)
  The IRSC web site is dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children with disABILITIES on a global basis.
  www.irsc.org/
  
  

• Kansas Department on Aging (KDOA)
  The Kansas Department on Aging (KDOA) serves all Kansas Seniors by using public and private resources to improve their security, dignity and independence.
  www.k4s.org/kdoa/
  
  

• Kansas Disability Services Tool
  Kansas's "most comprehensive" disability resource tool ("Kansas disAbility Services" CD ROM business card) is now available online (by CPRF on its Website, www.cprf.org), placing information on services, resources and support at the fingertips of people with special needs. The web version features the following and more: Organizations (state and national) that help families locate funding for assistive technology. Internet connections to state and national organizations that may be able to assist with research, advocacy and general support information. A comprehensive glossary of terms and acronyms - voted the most popular feature.
  www.cprf.org/cdrom/
  
  

• Ms Wheelchair America
  The mission of the Ms. Wheelchair America Program Inc. is to provide an opportunity for women of achievement who utilize wheelchairs to successfully educate and advocate for individuals with disabilities.
  www.mswheelchairamerica.org
  
  

• The National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM)
  The NCRTM mission is: To promote the exchange of information and enhance the outcome of the public rehabilitation program by collecting, archiving, and disseminating the rehabilitation training materials developed by: Rehabilitation Service Administration Grantees, Rehabilitation Practitioners, Rehabilitation Educators, Continuing Education Trainers, Special Educators.
  www.nchrtm.okstate.edu/
  
  

• National Council on the Aging (NCOA)
  NCOA is the world's leading organization representing agencies and individuals committed to the well-being of our increasing older population. 
  www.ncoa.org

• National Council on Disabilities (NCD)
  NCD is an independent federal agency comprised of 15 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. NCD makes recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 49 million Americans with disabilities.
  www.ncd.gov

• National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
  NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Children and youth with disabilities (birth to age 22) are their special focus.
  www.nichcy.org

• National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
  NLS administers a free library program of braille and recorded materials circulated to eligible borrowers through a network of cooperating libraries.
  lcweb.loc.gov/nls

• National Organization on Disability (NOD)
  The National Organization on Disability promotes the full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. N.O.D. is the only national disability network organization concerned with all disabilities, all age groups and all disability issues.
  www.nod.org/

• The PeopleNet DisAbility DateNet
  By and for disabled adults wanting to learn more about love, sexuality, and relationships -- and maybe even find that special someone.
  http://members.aol.com/bobezwriter/pnet.htm
  
  
• Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)
  Providing services for nearly half a century, RFB&D is a national nonprofit organization that serves people who cannot read standard print because of a visual, perceptual or other physical disability.
  www.rfbd.org/
  
  
• Special needs family friendly fun
  Special needs family friendly fun - enhancing the quality and fun of family life for special needs families.
  www.family-friendly-fun.com
  
  
• Trish, John and Diana Michelle's Web Page
  The Internet's One-stop Resource for Parents with Disabilities.
  ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/trish_and_john
  
  
• World Congress and Exposition on Disabilities (WCD)
  This website is the virtual home of the WCD Foundation. From pediatrics to geriatrics, some of the most important issues and topics in the disability arena are presented via the World Congress and Exposition on Disabilities.
  www.wcdfoundation.org
  
  
• World Institute on Disability (WID)
  The World Institute on Disability (WID) is Located in Oakland, California, WID is an international public policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting-edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living.
  www.wid.org/