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Informational Links

Click on the links below for detailed information of a particular category:

 

General Information:

Columbia Online Style: MLA-Style Citations of Electronic Sources

Librarian's Index to the Internet
This site provides links to websites on a variety of topics, including disabilities and education.

 

Disabilities:

ABLEDATA
ABLEDATA is a national database of information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment.

AHEAD
Association on Higher Education & Disability

DIAS
Disability Access, Information, & Support

The DRM Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet
Extensive links on topics dealing with disabilities.

HEATH Resources Center
The HEATH Resource Center of the American Council on Education is the national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.

Jobs Accommodations Network
Extensive links to other sites of concern to persons with disabilities.

LD Online

 

Additional Sources of Information Regarding Mental Retardation/ Developmental Disability:

IdeaList
The Contact Center Inc., is a New York based non-profit organization to help people take action on the issues that concern them.

American Association of People with Disabilities

 

Other National Disability Organizations:

National Alliance of the DisAbled, Inc.
An online informational and advocacy organization dedicated to working towards gaining equal rights for the disabled in all areas of life.

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
A coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.

The National Arts and Disabilities Center
Their mission is to promote the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual and performing arts.

 

 

Universities and University Based Programs:

National Information Center for Youth with Disabilities

 

Disability Service Providers:

Goodwill Industries International
Goodwill Industries is North America's leading nonprofit provider of job training and vocational rehabilitation to people with disabilities and other special needs, with 184 member organizations in North America and 52 associate members worldwide.

 

Information on Disability Legislation:

Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center
Information on all Titles of the ADA

 

Federal Agencies:

The President's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities
This web site includes PCEPD publications, press releases, general information on the Committee, and contact information for state liaison organizations.


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Locations:
CSP/Disability Services
Located at 36 W. Wood Street
Office Phone: 330-941-1372
Video Phone: 866-757-1353
Fax Number: 330-941-7470
Office Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Appointments scheduled as needed

Center for Student Progress
One University Plaza
Youngstown, Ohio 44555
Main Location - Kilcawley West
(Located underneath the YSU Bookstore)
Office Phone: 330-941-3538
Fax Number: 330-941-1455
Office Hours: Monday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Email:
Gina McGranahan, Asst. Director
Karen Clayton, Coordinator
Holly D'Amico, Secretary

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Last modified on 03/03/08