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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
National Attention Deficit Disorder Assocation (ADDA) - USA


Autism
Autism ACT
Autism Association of NSW - Freecall 1800 069 978
Autism Victoria
Autism Association of Western Australia
Autism Society of America
Inaugural World Autism Congress 2002

Life Journey Through Autism: A Parent's Guide to Research
http://www.researchautism.org/uploads/parents%20guide.pdf

International Society for Autism Research (INSAR)
http://www.autism-insar.org/

National Organizations
Association for Science in Autism Treatment
Autism Society of America
First Signs
Autism Speaks
The IAN Project
National Autism Association
National Institute of Mental Health
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Regional Organizations
Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore
Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC)
Division TEACCH
Indiana Resource Center for Autism

 

Bell's Palsy
Bell's Palsy Information Site
NINDS Bell's Palsy Information Page

 

Blind or Vision Impaired
Australian DeafBlind Council
Royal Blind Society
Blind Citizens Australia
Guide Dog Association of NSW & ACT
Lighthouse International
Universal Low Vision Aids Inc.


Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association NSW
Brain Foundation Victoria
Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide

 

Constructing accessible websites

Web Accessibility Initiative
http://www.w3.org/WAI/

Adobe Accessibility Resource Center
http://access.adobe.com
http://www.adobe.com/macromedia/accessibility/gettingstarted/create.html

PDF Files Speech Reader
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/site_help/pdf_speech.htm
http://mac- software.suite101.com/article.cfm/listening_to_emails

Accessible Webpage Design
http://library.uwsp.edu/aschmetz/Accessible/pub_resources.htm
http://www.anybrowser.org/campaign/abdesign.shtml
http://www.pantos.org/atw/35412.html

The Brain Spot – Learning to use a computer
http://www.unc.edu/depts/recreate/spot/

Tools and Guidelines for Web Access
http://trace.wisc.edu/world/web/

Rich media access
http://ncam.wgbh.org/richmedia/index.php

Information on Web Access
http://www.pcworld.com/features/article.asp?aid=17690



Conventions on Disabilities

Child friendly Convention on disability

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

 

Deafness

Deaf Link – Hazard Warning System for the deaf/dumb
http://www.deaflink.com/ahas/ahas.html

About Developmental Disabilities

Basic Etiquette: People with Mental Illness

Glossary of Terms

Guide to Appropriate Terms

How to talk to a disabled person

What to do when holding an event where disabled people are invited


Disabled Children

Every Disabled Child Matters
http://www.edcm.org.uk/Page.asp?originx_4477mp_745666790499s14a_2006971819c

Contact a Family
http://www.cafamily.org.uk/
(in Urdu: http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Translations/urdu.html)

Council for Disabled Children
http://www.ncb.org.uk/Page.asp?sve=785

 

Disability housing

Australian Network for Universal Housing Design

http://www.anuhd.org/content/principles-design
http://www.anuhd.org/content/standards-guidelines-international

Independent Living

http://www.ilru.org/html/publications/index.html

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm

 

Disaster

Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Mobility Disabilities

Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Sensory Disabilities

Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Developmental or Cognitive Disabilities

EPI Guide for Emergency Planners, Managers & Responders

Prepare Yourself: Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Disabilities

Interactive Way to Teach Kids about Natural Disasters

Disability Considerations in Disaster Relief and Rebuilding

http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/foreignmat/1303en.pdf New

Preparedness Information for Seniors & People with Disabilities New

 

Education

Special Education Consortium
http://www.ncb.org.uk/Page.asp? originx_6575ud_86058461632917e47f_20071195132n

 

Employment

Lahore Association for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled
http://www.labard.org.pk/employment.php
http://www.idealist.org/
http://www.disabledperson.com/recruitability.asp

National Bureau for Students with Disabilities (UK)
http://www.skill.org.uk/

Job Accommodation Network
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm

Canadian council on rehabilitation
http://www.ccrw.org/en/

ILO Disability Program
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/skills/disability/iloprog.htm
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/skills/disability/project/index.htm

Employ Abilities
Hired for my Ability, Not my Disability

 

Online Courses
Online Courses from the American Foundation for the Blind

 

Mental Health
http://www.mindfreedom.org/kb

 

Sign Language Dictionary
The Sign Language Dictionary of the World


Softwares
Useful Softwares for People With Disabilities


Web Design

Assorted Topics
Deaf Templates


Webcasts on disability

Assorted Topics
http://www.ilru.org/html/training/webcasts/archive/index.html
http://www.ilru.org/html/training/webcasts/archive/2004/08-25-MK.html

Wheel Chair Design
http://web.mit.edu/sp.784/www/
Wheelchair

Ramps
Handicap Ramps - Adaptive Access
Wheelchair Ramps
Portable Discount Ramps


Visually Impaired Persons

Braille Book resources
The Electronic Braille Book Library


More Links and Resources

The Family Center on Technology and Disability
http://www.fctd.info/resources/search.php

Lahore Businessmen Association for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled
http://www.labard.org.pk/index.php

Pakistan Center for Philanthropy
http://www.pcp.org.pk/resources.html

Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability
http://www.apcdproject.org/focal/search.php?countrycode=044

International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
http://www.icdri.org/

World Institute on Disability
http://www.wid.org/resources/disability-organizations-resources/

Ability Magazine
http://abilitymagazine.com/Raytheon.html

Finish Government disability projects/sites
http://www.fidida.fi/english/index.htm

Breakthrough UK
http://www.breakthrough-uk.com/index.shtml

UN Consensus Reform on Disability
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/otheract/citygroup/products/me_mbogoni1.htm

British network of disability organizations

http://www.radar.org.uk/radarwebsite/tabid/58/default.aspx

Videos on Disaster Prevention
http://www.andersoncountymrc.com/asl.html

Museum of Disability History
http://www.museumofdisability.org

Disability Funders Network
http://www.disabilityfunders.org/disability_publications

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm

Action on Disability and Development
http://www.andersoncountymrc.com/asl.html

Museum of Disability History
http://www.museumofdisability.org

Adopt-A-Minefield
http://www.landmines.org.uk/adopt_a_minefield_campaign

BOND (British Overseas NGOs for Development)
http://www.bond.org.uk/

The Charity Library
http://www.charitylibrary.co.uk/

Museum of Disability History
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/lc-ccr/

Landmine Action
http://www.landmineaction.org//

Leonard Cheshire International
http://www.lcint.org.uk/

Practical Action
http://www.practicalaction.org/

Whirlwind Wheelchair International
http://www.whirlwindwheelchair.org/

Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)
http://www.wwda.org.au



Motivation Websites

Motivation Romania
Motivation's local partner in Romania, which is now an independent organisation.

Motivation Sri Lanka
Visit Motivation Sri Lanka's website to find out how we are improving the quality of life for thousands of disabled people.

Worldmadea
Motivation's global programme to supply large numbers of appropriate wheelchairs all over the developing world.

British Airways
Motivation is being supported by British Airways through their Community Investment programme.

B&Q
Motivation's partner for the Worldmade programme - enabling thousands of disabled people to become mobile.

Kingfisher
Motivation's partner for the Worldmade programme - enabling thousands of disabled people to become mobile.

Marks & Spencer
Motivation is working with Marks & Spencer to help deliver their international 'Marks & Start' programme.

Mines Advisory Group
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is one of the world's leading humanitarian organisations providing conflict-affected countries with a real chance for a better future.



Training Center

Computer Training Center for Blind - Karachi
AK CENTRE
Offers computer training for Blind, by a trainer from the Royal Institute for Blinds (United Kingdom).
Location: Bahadurabad, Karachi
Ph. #: 4937525