National Resources

There are many resources available for people with disabilities and their families outside of Maryland.

The ADA Information Center for the Mid-Atlantic Region is one of ten regional centers established to provide training, information, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to businesses, consumers, and state and local governments. . http://www.adainfo.org/

The Alliance for Technology Access - a national network of technology resource centers and technology vendors: 41 community-based technology centers in 27 states and the Virgin Islands, and 60 technology designers and developers. ATA technology resource centers help children and adults with disabilities, parents, teachers, employers, and others to explore computer systems, adaptive devices and software. http://www.ataccess.org/

Closing the Gap - is an organization that focuses on computer technology for people with special needs. Its extensive web site includes a searchable database of hardware and software for people with special needs. http://www.closingthegap.com

National Rehabilitation Information Center - 60,000 disability-related records in five searchable and browsable databases: literature, organizations, timely information, the latest research. Sign up for REHABDATA-Connection, NARIC's free literature awareness service. . http://www.naric.com They have a searchable Instant Disability Information Center.

Schwab Foundation for Learning Differences - A Parent's Guide To Learning Differences -dedicated to "helping kids with learning differences be successful in learning and life. - http://www.schwablearning.org