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American Sign Language Browser
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An easy way to learn American Sign Language one word at a time with video clips.
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American Sign Language Deaf Dictionary
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This site includes an online ASL textbook and tutorial, tests, dictionaries, hints, and links, etc. to aid in learning and using American Sign Language. In places, helpful animated figures show the arm or hand movements!
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Blind Readers Page
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This site is a guide to sources of information in alternative formats (Braille, recorded cassettes, large print, e-texts, Web audio) accessible by people with print disabilities--those with visual and physical handicaps as well as dyslexia. It is also a guide to information about blindness, visual handicaps and other physical handicaps, with a special collection of Wisconsin resources. There are about 2,300 individual links, all evaluated, annotated and organized by subject.
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Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law
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This section of the American Bar Association focuses on the law-related concerns of persons with mental and physical disabilities.
The site provides a 'Disability Lawyers Directory' and a list of law-related disability resources.
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Disability Resources on the Internet
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A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves thousands of individuals with disabilities. It provides information about books, pamphlets, magazines, newsletters, videos, databases, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, telephone hotlines and on-line services that provide free, inexpensive or hard-to-find information to help people with disabilities live independently.
It also maintains an extensive database of disability-related resources in order to perform customized searches, and an on-line guide to disability resources on the World Wide Web.
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Disability.gov
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This site provides a central gateway to the federal government's disability-related information and resources. This easy-to-use Web portal is a directory of government Web links relevant to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members.
The information concerning disabilities is organized into convenient categories, such as education, housing, transportation, health, income support and independent living.
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IndependenceFirst
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IndependenceFirst is the primary four county Metro Milwaukee resource on access and independent living for people with disabilities and the community at large.
Established in 1979, IndependenceFirst provides many services for the community, businesses, persons with disabilities and their families.
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Milwaukee Public Library Accessibility Information
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Information about the resources that are available at the Milwaukee Public Library to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities.
For more information, contact the City Librarian's Office: (414)286-3021, 286-2794 (FAX), 286-3062 (TDD), ADA@mpl.org or Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233 Attn: Accommodation Request
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MPL Computers for Special Needs Users
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Two computer workstations at Central Library enable persons with special needs to access the Internet or use word processing software. The stations provide access to library customers with special needs such as low vision or blindness, hard of hearing or deafness, mobility problems, or learning disabilities. The stations include software and assistive technology devices set up for ease of use.
Sign up to use the computers at the Central Library Information Services Desk. Reservations can be made up to a week in advance by calling 414-286-3017. Valid identification is required at the time of use.
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Regional Library For The Blind And Physically Handicapped
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Here is the page for printing/downloading the application for services from Wisconsin Regional Library For The Blind And Physically Handicapped. Click here: Wisconsin Blind & Physically Handicapped Readers to link to an extremely useful associated site for information about blindness, visual handicaps and other physical handicaps with a special focus on Wisconsin organizations and a guide to sources of information in alternative formats accessible by people with print disabilities--those with visual and physical handicaps and dyslexia.
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Social Security Online
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This is the official Web site for information about Social Security benefits (disability, medicare, retirement, etc.). Check the FAQs for answers to frequently asked questions. To locate a local office, click first on "Contact Us," then on "Social Security Office Locator." Enter your zip code. Local office addresses, hours, and telephone and fax numbers will be displayed
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Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH)
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A non-profit educational organization that has actively represented travelers with disabilities since 1976.
SATH's mission is to promote AWARENESS, RESPECT and ACCESSIBILITY for travelers with disabilities and the mature and EDUCATE the travel, tourism and hospitality industry on becoming more accessible for persons with disabilities. SATH works vigorously for the creation of a barrier-free environment (architectural and attitudinal) throughout all segments of the travel and tourism industry, in the United States and abroad.
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