Hi group members,
The Disability.gov .website is an interesting resource for disability-related information. I have included all the sub-topics below:
- Benefits
- A Guide to Disability Benefits
- Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
- Family Assistance Programs
- Food & Nutrition Assistance
- Home Heating & Energy Assistance
- How Social Security Decides if You Are Disabled
- Medical Documentation for Social Security Disability Applications
- Other Disability Benefits
- Paying for Prescription Drugs
- Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits
- Social Security Benefits for Children
- What to Do if Your Application for Social Security Disability Benefits Is Denied
- Working while Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits
- View all resources in Benefits
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Crime Victims with Disabilities
- Enforcement of the ADA & Other Laws
- Fair Housing Act & Housing Discrimination
- Filing Discrimination Complaints
- Mediation & Resolving Complaints
- Other Disability Laws
- Rules & Guidelines about Accessibility
- Voting
- Your Rights on the Job
- View all resources in Civil Rights
- Community Life
- A Guide to Getting Help in Your Community
- Advocating for Yourself
- Disability History & the Independent Living Movement
- Health & Disability Organizations
- Living Independently
- Making Places Accessible for People with Disabilities
- Personal Assistance Services
- Personal Care & Other Home & Community-Based Services
- Saving Money & Personal Finances
- Sports, Travel & Leisure Activities
- Volunteering
- View all resources in Community Life
- Education
- A Guide to Student Financial Aid
- A Guide to Student Transition Planning
- Accessible Teaching Materials
- Accommodations & Supports in the Classroom
- Bullying Prevention
- Evaluating Children for Disabilities
- Getting Ready for College
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) & Other Laws
- Making the Transition from School to Work
- Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Services for Infants & Toddlers
- Special Education & Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Teaching Strategies
- View all resources in Education
- Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Preparedness Guides & Supplies
- First Responder Resources
- Including People with Disabilities when Planning for Emergencies
- Making Emergency Services & Facilities Accessible
- Recovering from a Disaster or Emergency
- Safety Tips for People with Disabilities
- View all resources in Emergency Preparedness
- Employment
- A Guide to Employment
- Accommodations & Supports on the Job
- Career Planning & Job Training
- Employment Laws & Regulations
- Federal Employment
- Information for Small Businesses
- Mentoring & Internship Programs
- Preparing Youth for Employment
- Recruiting & Hiring People with Disabilities
- Self-Employment
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Where to Look for a Job
- Workforce Development Resources
- Working while Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits
- View all resources in Employment
- Health
- Caregiving
- Child Development & Health Screening
- Disabilities & Health Conditions
- Finding Health Care
- Health Care Provider Resources
- Health Insurance
- Health Laws & Regulations
- Healthy Living
- Home Health Care
- Long Term Care
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Mental Health
- Paying for Prescription Drugs or Medical Equipment
- View all resources in Health
- Housing
- Technology
- Accessible Technology Guidelines & Standards
- Assistive Technology in the Classroom
- Computers, Mobile Phones & Other Information Technologies
- Finding & Paying for Assistive Technology
- Making Technology Accessible
- Technology Laws & Regulations
- Types of Assistive Technology
- View all resources in Technology
- Transportation
There is also a free, monthly Disability Connection Newsletter. The April issue can be accessed at https://www.disability.gov/disability-connection-newsletter-april-2014/
Please feel free to post any resources you have found to be useful.
Rochelle Kenyon, SME