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The complete resource guide for people with disabilities

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The complete resource guide for people with disabilities

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This completely updated 2022 edition includes thousands of new entries, enhancements to existing entries, and hundreds more web sites and e-mail addresses. Includes resources for people with disabilities, detailing important contact information for thousands of independent living centers; rehabilitation facilities; state & federal agencies; associations; support groups and much more. This one-stop resource also provides immediate access to the latest products and services available for people with disabilities such as periodicals & books; assistive devices; employment & education programs; and camps and travel groups. This edition also includes helpful articles for the disabled population, an expanded glossary of terms, and a resources section arranged by 8 disability categories that make finding resources for a specific disability quick and easy

Glossary of disability-related terms -- User guide -- User key -- General resources for people with disabilities: Arts & entertainment ; Assistive devices ; Associations ; Camps ; Clothing ; Computers ; Conferences & shows ; Construction & architecture ; Education ; Exchange programs ; Foundations & funding resources ; Government agencies ; Independent living centers ; Law ; Libraries & research centers ; Media, print ; Media, electronic ; Toys & games ; Travel & transportation ; Veteran services ; Vocational & employment programs ; Rehabilitation facilities, acute ; Rehabilitation facilities, post-acute ; Rehabilitation facilities, sub-acute ; Aging ; Blind & deaf ; Cognitive ; Dexterity ; Hearing ; Mobility ; General disorders ; Speech & language ; Visual