Web Directory

» ADA Self-Evaluation Checklist for Hotels and Motels
   Information and checklist for making facilities safe and accessible for those who are blind, blind-deaf, or visually impaired.
   http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=3&TopicID=136&DocumentID=531

» Access2go
   Information on access solutions, facilities and equipment that can be used by designers, developers and service providers to enhance independence for people with disabilities. Includes service delivery and building provisions to comply with the Disability
   http://www.access2go.co.uk/

» Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association (AEMA)
   A non-profit, unincorporated association, formed in 1990 to meet the special needs of those involved with accessibility equipment, including the design, installation and maintenance of vertical, inclined and horizontal conveying systems which are used pri
   http://www.aema.com/

» Accessible Property Register
   Specialist accessible and adapted residential property for sale and rent. Includes holiday accommodation and a range of disability links.
   http://www.accessible-property.org.uk/

» Appliances for the Physically Limited
   Recommended appliances for remodeling a home to make it accessible for the physically limited.
   http://appliance411.com/faq/handicap.shtml

» Archimedes Project
   Seeks to promote equal access to information for individuals with disabilities by influencing the early design stages of tomorrow's computer-based technology.
   http://www-csli.stanford.edu/arch/

» Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA)
   University of Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning institute which conducts research, education and design projects on universal design and environmental access. Programs, publications, software, and related links provided.
   http://www.ap.buffalo.edu/idea/

» Center for Universal Design
   National research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities,and related products.
   http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/

» Centre for Accessible Environments
   Information and training body on the accessibility of the built environment for disabled people. A registered United Kingdom charity.
   http://www.cae.org.uk/index.html

» Concrete Change
   An international effort to make all home visitable. Provides detailed construction guidelines and cost estimates for barrier-free design in new homes.
   http://www.concretechange.org/

» Design Linc
   Products, technical information, government agencies, and other resources which can assist in designing the right environment for people with disabilities.
   http://www.designlinc.com/

» Devine Liberty Swing
   A swing for children and adults in wheelchairs. Includes installation instructions and international contacts.
   http://www.devinelibertyswing.com/

» Home Modification Resource Center
   Information and resources on home modification and universal design.
   http://www.homemods.org/

» Informed Consumer's Guide to Accessible Housing
   Examines what accessible housing is, discusses the types of products available to achieve accessibility, and offers resources to assist in this endeavor.
   http://www.abledata.com/Site_2/icg_hous.htm

» National Center on Accessibility
   Provides technical assistance to organizations of all sizes who are designing and retrofitting their leisure areas and programs for accessibility; conducts, promotes, and facilitates research on issues essential to accessibility; and conducts education pr
   http://www.ncaonline.org/

» Project ACTION
   Promotes cooperation between the disability community and transportation industry and enables improved access to transportation for people with disabilities and the provision of accurate and practical information to help transportation operators implement
   http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_homepage

» Social Design Notes: interface
   A Web log of notes on resources on accessibility and design, politics and activism.
   http://www.backspace.com/notes/topic/interface

» The Open & Closed Project
   Research project aiming to improve quality by setting standards for the four fields of accessible media: captioning, audio description, subtitling, and dubbing. Project details, news, documents, and participation information.
   http://openandclosed.org/

» United States Access Board
   Independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities.
   http://www.access-board.gov/