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Chapter 7: Information Sources
Section 2: Information Clearinghouses, Websites and Referral Programs
Subsection A: Information Clearinghouses
ABLEDATA
8630 Fenton St., Ste. 930
Silver Spring,
MD
20910
800-227-0216 Toll Free
301-608-8912 TTY
301-608-8958 Fax
abledata@verizon.net
www.abledata.com
ABLEDATA provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell any products, they can help you locate the companies that do.
ABLEDATA Online Information Centers provide a collection of information on the Internet pertaining to assistive technology and other resources. Information is included on products, websites, conferences, manufacturers, publications and organizations.
Center on Education and Training for Employment
The Ohio State University
College of Education and Human Ecology
1900 Kenny Road
Columbus,
OH
43210-1016
800-848-4815 Ext. 26991 Toll Free
614-292-6991 Voice
chambers.2@osu.edu
cete.org/acve/index.asp
Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education (ACVE) Archive - formerly known as ERIC. ERIC ceased operations in 2003 and information was archived at The Center on Education and Training for Employment.
DB-LINK
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth,
OR
97361
800-438-9376 Toll Free
800-854-7013 Toll Free TTY
503-838-8150 Fax
dblink@tr.wou.edu
www.tr.wou.edu/dblink
This national consortium on deaf-blindness information is to nurture, empower and instruct children who are deaf-blind. DB-LINK's extensive resources and personalized service are available to anyone needing information about, or for, deaf-blind children. Their goal is to help parents, teachers, and others by providing them with information to foster the skills, strategies and confidence necessary to nurture and empower deaf-blind children. DB-LINK is a federally-funded service that identifies, coordinates, and disseminates, at no cost, information related to children and youth from birth through 21 years of age.
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTAC) Southwest ADA Center
2323 S. Shepherd, #1000
Houston,
TX
77019
800-949-4232 Toll Free (V/TTY)
713-520-0232 Voice/TTY
The DBTAC Southwest ADA Center (Southwest DBTAC) is the Southwest's leading resource on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability rights laws.
The DBTAC is one of ten Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs) funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
The ERIC Clearinghouse for Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERICEC) was disbanded by the US Government as of December 19, 2003. This is an archive of the material available on that site at that time created by Hoagies' Gifted Education Page for general use, updated with current links wherever possible. The information contained in this archive is in the public domain.
HEATH Resource Center
2134 G St., N.W.
Washington,
D.C.
20052-0001
202-973-0904 Voice and TTY
202-994-3365 Fax
AskHEATH@gwu.edu
www.heath.gwu.edu
A national clearinghouse on post secondary education for individuals with disabilities.The HEATH Resource Center is an online clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities. The clearinghouse serves as an information exchange about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American campuses, career-technical schools, and other postsecondary training entities.
National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM)
Utah State University
6524 Old Main Hill
Logan,
UT
84322-6524
866-821-5355 Toll Free
435-797-7537 Fax
The NCRTM is sponsored by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and hosted by Utah State University. They serve the profession of vocational rehabilitation as a centralized resource for the development, collection, dissemination, and utilization of training materials; as a forum for advancing knowledge through applied research and open dialog; and as a marketplace for career and staff development.
National Deaf Education Network and Clearinghouse
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave. N.E.
Washington,
DC
20002-3695
202-651-5051 Voice/TTY
202-651-5054 Fax
Clearinghouse.Infotogo@gallaudet.edu
clerccenter.gallaudet.edu
The Clearinghouse disseminates information about deaf education and deaf and hard of hearing children ages 0-21, their families, and the professionals who serve them. All subjects related to the development of this population are addressed, including literacy, family involvement, transition, language development, sign language, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other areas related to education of the deaf.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
P.O. Box 1492
Washington,
DC
20013-1492
800-695-0285 Toll Free V/TTY
202-884-8200 Voice/TTY
202-884-8441 Fax
NICHCY is a national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Its special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). NICHCY provides information via toll free telephone, web site and publications. Subject matter includes, but is not limited to:
- Specific disabilities,
- Early intervention,
- Special education and related services,
- Individualized education programs,
- Family issues,
- Disability organizations,
- Professional associations,
- Education rights, and
- Transition to adult life.
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
4200 Forbes Boulevard, Ste. 202,
Lanham,
MD
20706
800-346-2742 Toll Free
301-459-5900 Voice
301-459-5984 TTY
301-459-4263 Fax
naricinfo@heitechservices.com
www.naric.com
The National Rehabilitation Information Center's online gateway to an abundance of disability- and rehabilitation-oriented information organized in a variety of formats designed to make it easy for users to find and use.
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington,
DC
20210
866-633-7365 Toll Free
877-889-5627 Toll Free TTY
202-693-7888 Fax
DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others. A collaborative effort among twenty-two federal agencies, DisabilityInfo.gov connects people with disabilities to the information and resources they need to actively participate in the workforce and in their communities.
USA Services - National Contact Center
800-333-4636 Toll Free
Question about Federal programs, benefits, or services are answered through the toll-free number or the website.
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