Welcome to the Access Travel Center Accessible Resources page. Here you will find useful links to resources for accessibility.

Disability Resources | Mobility Vehicle Programs | Grants For Accessibility|
Government Info | State Services | Home Adaptation Assistance |
Travel & Mobility | Scholarships & Grants | Assistive Technology | Disability Info |
Bulletin Board | Families | Health | International | Magazines |

Disability Resources

DisabledTravelers  A resource for accessible travel information.

 

Affordable Colleges Online College Affordability: A Guide for Students with Disabilities.

 
Top Websites 101 Top Websites for People with Special Needs. Great websites covering camps, music, dance, sports, special needs vacations, plus more.
 
My Red Hats  Provides a convenient service for people who need wheelchair-accessible van rentals.
 
Able Data Provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment

Mobility Vehicle Programs

Chrysler Corp. - Automobility Program
(800) 922-3826 TTY
Chrysler will reimburse customers up to $1000 on a Dodge Ram van, and up to $750 on all other Chrysler vehicles when they install adaptive equipment to a new or leased vehicle within six months of delivery. Chrysler also provides an information package
when you call them.

Ford Mobility Motoring - MMP Headquarters
(800) 952-2248 V
(800) 833-0312 TTY
Ford and associated manufacturers offer up to $1000 reimbursement on a newly purchased or leased Ford or Lincoln-Mercury vehicle, when adaptive
equipment is installed. 

GM Mobility Assistance Center
100 Renaissance Center, PO Box 100
Detroit, MI 48265-1000
1-800-323-9935 V
1-800-833-9935 TTY (Text Telephone)
   
Driver Rehabilitation Specialists  This non-profit organization is the primary professional association in the field of driver education, driver training and transportation equipment modifications for persons with disabilities.

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Grants for Accessibility

Access Travel Center 10,000 places to find money grants
  
Government Benefits  Your Benefits Connection
 
Disability Benefits (displays in PDF file in new window)
 
Department of Veterans Affairs
  
Disability Resources

Government Information Sites

ADA Information and Assistance

Resources Accredited Online Colleges and Disability Education.

GovBenefits  One-step resource for Americans to learn if they are eligible to receive government benefits.

State Services

Below are links to some of the states for information on Employment, Independence, Equality

 

Alaska		Nevada	South Dakota
Arizona	Kansas	New Hampshire	Tennessee
Arkansas		New Jersey	Texas
California	Louisiana	New Mexico	Utah
	Maine
	Maryland
	Massachusetts	North Dakota	Washington State
Florida		Ohio
Georgia	Minnesota	Oklahoma	West Virginia
	Mississippi	Oregon
Idaho	Missouri	Pennsylvania	Wyoming
Illinois	Montana	Rhode Island
Indiana		South Carolina

 

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Home Adaptation Financial Assistance

Bank Loans  E-Z Access Loan Program offered target business that are seeking to comply
with requirements of the ADA.
http://www.aboc.com
 
Plan for Achieving Self Support
Covers modifications to a home through an SSI savings plan.
www.ssa.gov
  
Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC)  A national organization that works to achieve positive outcomes on behalf of people
with disabilities.
 
Guide to Buying a Home for People with Disabilities Accessible Homes and Accessible
Home Modifications
  
Homes and Communities  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Site covers housing for people with disabilities
 
Digital Federal Credit Union
www.dcu.org

Travel and Mobility Information

Access Travel Center Comprehensive listings of all things pertaining to accessibility
and senior travel.
 
Access-Able Travel Source Access Information and Resources to the mature traveler and
travelers with disabilities, plus state and local Information.
   
Vacations for Special Travelers Trips are designed for people with developmental disabilities and special needs who require staff assistance for a safe and enjoyable vacation.

 

Medical Travel, Inc. This rental program will cover the entire State of Florida.

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Scholarships and Grants

Access Travel Center's Scholarships Insider’s Information For Getting a Great Scholarship.

Affordable Colleges Online College Affordability: A Guide for Students with Disabilities.

Educational Training and Help Resources

FastWEB Scholarship Search.

Federal Grant Programs A single, comprehensive web site that will contains
Information about finding and applying for all federal grant programs.

Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways Free Guide to All Government Grants,
Scholarships and Loans for Students.

American Indian College Fund  Scholarships and awards for students who are currently enrolled at a tribal college.

American Psychological Association (APA) Scholarships and Fellowships A listing of
Scholarship and fellowship programs offered.

Americorps Scholarships for outstanding service to the community.

Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Scholarships awarded by the Astronaut
Scholarship Foundation.

Athletic Scholarships A free database of Arkansas scholarships.

Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships For high school and college students.

Baptist Scholarships A database for scholarship news.

College Board Scholarship Search Scholarships, loans, internships and financial
aid from organizations that match your education level, talents and background.

Easley National Scholarship Program For American high school seniors whom exhibit
Scholastic excellence, leadership, merit, integrity, and outstanding character.

Epilepsy Scholarship from Pfizer Students with Epilepsy Receive Scholarships for College.

FAFSA On The Web Your Key Aid Form & Info.

Guaranteed Scholarships Grants and financial aid are available to students in many forms.

International Students Scholarships and Aid Help.

Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship for African-American students in South Florida.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Provides an award to ten outstanding individuals who overcome daunting odds to expand access to health care and social services to under
served and isolated populations in communities across the United States.

Methodist Scholarships United Methodist Publishing House Merit Scholarship Program.

Minority Health Program The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) supports training opportunities to help individuals prepare for a career in health services research.

The Roothbert Scholarship Fund Created to help men and women in need of financial
Aid to further their education.

ScienceNet Undergraduate Scholarship Listing.

State Farm Insurance Achievement Scholarships.

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Assistive Technology

AbleLink Technologies Creating technology driven solutions that enable individuals with intellectual disabilities to set sail on a voyage to new opportunity and independence.
 
Able-Phone A leading manufacturer of adaptive telephones.
 
Cirque Corporation  Developer of Glidepoint Touchpad Technology.
  
Crutch Specialist-Thomas Fetterman Inc. Thomas has fashioned a hi-tech line of
ultralite crutches, 'articulating' crutchtips.
 
Dragon Systems Speech & Voice Recognition The leading supplier of imagery, speech
and language solutions.
 
Drink-Aide  A revolutionary product that enables people in wheelchairs to drink fluids independently.
 
Electronic Speech Enhancement, Inc. Makes speech clearer electronically.
  
Genadyne Biotechnologies, Inc. Provide very cost effective and high quality products.
 
Grover Gear Hard to find outdoor products for people with disabilities such as wheelchair hunting covers, wheelchair cushion covers, hunting harnesses, and much more.
 
Kensington Designs high-quality, stylish computer accessories for todays
computer users.
  
Mobility International USA Challenge Yourself and Change the World.
 
Innovation Management Group Keyboard Solutions
 
Origin Instruments Adaptive computer technology equipment.
 
QuadJoy  A break through in assistive technology for individuals stricken with paralysis.
 
Scooter Link Medical Equipment Superstore The Nation's fastest growing retailer of
Scooters power wheelchairs, auto and stair lifts and lift chairs and more.
 
Software for Lipreading Training CD ROM for seeing and hearing seech: Lessons in lip
reading and listening.
 
SpinLife Discount Price on Wheelchairs, Power wheelchairs, Scooters and Expert Advice
 
Trace Research & Development Center Trace has been a pioneer in the field of technology and disability.
 
Walk Easy Inc. A distributor of walking aids and accessories.

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Disability Information

Resources Accredited Online Colleges and Disability Education.
 
Accessible Society Action Project (ASAP) Accessible Society gives journalists disability
issues information, background and contacts for reporting on disability and disability rights.
 
Adaptive Access Wheelchair Accessible ADA Construction
 
ADAPT American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today.
 

AmbuTech  A leading manufacturer of mobility canes and mobility aids for the blind and visually impaired.
 
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)  Dedicated to addressing the critical issues
of literacy, independent living, employment, and access through technology for the ten million Americans who are blind or visually impaired.
 
Aquatic Access Inc. Pool & Spa Lifts.
 
Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission Administer  A statewide program to identify and
meet the unique and lifelong needs of people with spinal cord disabilities in the state.
 
Bad Faith Insurance Claims  Gives visitors background information on the lawsuit against the largest disability insurer in the nation and informs visitors of their legal rights if their claim has been denied.
 
Bender Consulting Services Providing technology consulting services and career opportunities, for people with disabilities.
 
Center for Enriched Living  The only life enrichment center for people with developmental disabilities in the Midwest. Provides educational, recreational and social skill development programs for youth, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities.
 
Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy (CSADP) Providing public education, leadership development and training, technical assistance and information dissemination, and conducts action-research and analysis of public policy issues affecting individuals with disabilities and their families.
 
COOLhouseplans.com Wheelchair accessible house plans.
 
DIESTCO Manufacturing Products that make life a little easier for people who use scooters, wheelchairs and walkers.
 
Disability Social History Project Includes disabled heroes, important events in
disability history, and resources.
 
Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST A program designed to promote compliance with the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements via a comprehensive training.
 
Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit  A Fetal Alcohol Syndrome researches unit headed by
Dr. Ann Streissguth, University of Washington - School of Medicine.
 
Flaghouse Striving to be the leading global supplier of products that education, recreation and therapy professionals need to help people enjoy and enrich their lives.
 
Friendship, Inc. A private non-profit organization serving people with developmental disabilities. We provide individualized comprehensive supports to allow for full
community participation and inclusion.
 
GovBenefits.gov A one-step resource for Americans to learn if they are eligible to
Receive government benefits.
 
Disabilities-Are-Us   A chat room and community created by and for those of us with physical disabilities (but everyone is welcome).
 
Hertz Supply Offering an extensive line of health-care beds and furnishings including mattresses and bedside cabinets, designed to address all your needs - both functionally and aesthetically. 
 
Independent Life Resources A World of Resources for Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, and Those Who are Homebound.
  
Institute On Independent Living Disability Resources. 
 
Life With Ease Products to make your life easier in every room of the house.
 
Mass Access Housing Registry Accessible housing registry for people with disabilities looking for housing.
 
MedSupport FSF International, Inc. We offer caring, support, and information
through a variety of interactive moderated forums and chat areas as well as a
monthly newsletter and a wide range of links to other sources of information.
 
Winter Paralympic Games The international representative organization of
elite sports for athletes with disabilities.
 
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability  Provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose.
  
National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives An association of over 3,300 attorneys and paralegal who represent Social Security and Supplemental Security Income claimants.
 
NCWD/Youth  NCWD/Youth is one of two technical assistance centers funded by the U.S. Department of Labor to assist the workforce development community in addressing issues affecting the employment of people with disabilities.
 
Onestop Info  The National Center on Workforce and Disability, provides technical assistance to one-stop career centers to build capacity to serve individuals with disabilities that is seeking employment.
 
Palaestra Forum of Sport, Physical Education & Recreation For Those With Disabilities.
 
Paralyzed Veterans of America  A congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members — veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.
 
Posey Company Making and distribute quality health care products for acute care,
home health, and long term care medical professionals.
 
Project ACTION Technical Assistance Our Mission: Accessible Community Transportation In Our Nation.
 
Professional Fit Clothing Unique and Special Clothing Service for the Health Care Industry.
 
PubMed A research and development facility dedicated to the issues of media and information technology for people with disabilities in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.

JWT Inside  Specialized Communications work with many of the nation's leading employers to identify and recruit qualified professionals for a variety of job opportunities in the technical and engineering areas.
 
Signing Online Is designed to teach you American Sign Language from home, school, work, a library, an airport terminal, an Internet café, or anywhere you may be with an Internet connection, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
 
Social Security Online  The Official Website of the Social Security Administration.
 
TASH Working With Disability Rights Advocates Worldwide
 
Therapeutic Alliances Inc. Offers a complete line of electrotherapy and rehabilitation
equipment for treating SCI, stroke, MS, CP, and other neuromuscular disorders.
 
Truehope Nutritional Support Ltd. A non-profit company that provides education, advocacy and support for those who suffer from mental illness and want to pursue a natural healing alternative. .
 
ThyssenKrupp Access Solutions A leading supplier for mobility solutions in both homes and public areas..
 
Disability Checklist The Department of Labor checklist ensures meaningful participation of people with disabilities in programs and activities operated by recipients of financial assistance under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA)

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Bulletin Boards and Newsletters

Top Websites 101 Top Websites for People with Special Needs. Great websites covering camps, music, dance, sports, special needs vacations, plus more.

American Bar Association The Commission On Mental And Physical Disability Law

Americans With Disabilities Act  Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

AoA  Nationwide network of organizations and service providers to make support services and resources available to older persons and their caregivers.

Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents.

NCD Bulletin A Monthly Publication of the National Council on Disability (NCD)

U. S. Access Board Accessibility For People With Disabilities

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Families

LilliWorks Active Learning To provide equipment for and a forum for a special teaching method developed for severely handicapped children known as Active Learning.

A Vision in Motion Topics include disability awareness, character development, self-esteem enhancement, conflict resolution, and other topics crucial to the intellectual growth of children, teens, and their parents.

Family Center on Technology and Disability Provides information about assistive technologies to organizations that work with the families of children with disabilities.

Families USA The Voice for Health Care Consumers.

Family Voices Partnering with professionals and families to advocate for health care services that are family-centered, community-based, comprehensive, coordinated and culturally competent.

Independent Living Center of Southern California  Offering emergency services, benefits counseling, independent living skills classes, job preparation, computer classes, and a Client Assistance Program (CAP), plus more.

Mentors, Inc. A private, nonprofit organization that pairs Washington, D.C. public high school students with trained adult mentors.

Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation Provides direct services to those with neuromuscular disease and their families, including wheel chairs, ramps, adaptive equipment, home visits, counseling, family camps and support groups.

NCWD for Youth  The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth addresses issues affecting the employment of people with disabilities. The site contains useful information and resources for youth with disabilities.

National Disabled Student's Union  A national, cross-disability, student organization.

Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities  Master list of State Yellow Pages.

Soaringwords - the power to heal  Helps millions of ill children and families heal, supported by millions of caring people who visit the website and enjoy in-person Soaringwords activities to inspire ill children to never give up.