The purpose of this collaborative project is to develop a consensus on the disability competencies required for health care providers to deliver quality care to patients with disabilities, and to have these competencies integrated into health education curricula. The site includes the 2019 Core Competencies on Disability for Health Care Education, as well as the Competencies Resource Toolkit and other information to help “make the case” for organizations to support and promote disability competencies in health care.
This national organization works to improve the lives of Hispanic older adults, their families, and their caregivers by promoting, educating, and advocating for research, policy, and practice in the areas of economic security, health, and housing.
The NIA at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers information on aging and health, caregiving, doctor-patient communication, research and clinical trails, and end of life issues.
This organization offers a variety of information for service providers, elders, caregivers, and advocates.
This organization offers information on issues of interest to older people, including economic security, health care, long-term services and supports, and more.
This resource can help locate state and local agencies, such as Aging and Disability Resource Centers, and offers a variety of information on elder rights, health care, insurance and benefits, transportation, and more.
This organization offers publications, training, and information on transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities, caregivers, and service providers.
This site includes a variety of resources to promote disability inclusion in education, employment, and community living. Tookits to improve digital access include Accessible Online Learning, Social Media Accessibility, and Accessible Documents.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) works to ensure that people with disabilities receive equal access to quality health care information and services, and offers resources for health care porviders and people with disabilities.
The Center provides a variety of information and resources on transition planning in middle and high school, post-secondary education, employment, and community living for young people with disabilities.
This initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) develops the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and offers a wealth of information and resources to help make websites, applications, and other digital creations more accessible. Targeted information is available for designers and developers, content writers, evaluators, managers and policy makers, people with disabilities and advocates, and trainers and educators.
This organization works to bridge the gaps between workforce development professionals, job seekers with disabilities, and businesses. The site offers “toolboxes” – online training modules, resources, and planning guides for job developers, employment specialists, disability service agencies, staffing firms, and other workforce professionals and leaders.
The National Disability Institute works to raise awareness about the link between disability and poverty, and promote economic advancement and financial stability for people with disabilities. NDI provides training, information, tools, and materials on asset development, benefits planning, financial inclusion, and financial literacy for people with disabilities, families, educators, and financial institutions.
This site offers information and resources to help employers promote and enhance good mental health in the workforce. The site includes a case study database to facilitate sharing of successful employer practices.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offers information and resources on preparing for and responding to natural disasters and severe weather, bioterrorism, chemical and radiation emergencies, food safety issues, and other threats to public health. Resources are available for individuals and families, preparedness planners, emergency responders, and health care providers.
HHS also collaborated with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) to produce the Capacity Building Toolkit for Including Aging and Disability Networks in Emergency Planning.
This Department of Labor (DOL) site includes information on Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), which may provide financial assistance to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a major disaster, and National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs), which may be available to help states create temporary employment opportunities to assist with cleanup and recovery efforts. The site also features several fact sheets from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on topics such as working with chainsaws, chipper machines, portable generators, downed electrical wires, and other cleanup hazards.
This organization provides resources and technical assistance for educators, parents, students, publishers, conversion houses, accessible media producers, and others interested in learning more about and implementing AEM and the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS).
This project fosters collaboration among industry, academia, and disability advocacy to create models that incorporate accessiblity into the training of students in fields such as design, computer sciences, and human computer interaction.
This site offers resources for individuals with disabilities and families, emergency planners, first responders, and shelter operators in Pennsylvania (though much of the information could be useful anywhere). Resources include a variety of tools, training materials, guides, and checklists.
EARN povides resources to help employers recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities.
The LEAD Center works to improve competitive, integrated employment and economic self-sufficiency for adults with disabilities.
PEAT promotes the development and use of accessible technologies for online recruitment, staff training, human resources functions, and other virtual communications; resources include tips and tools on hosting accessible virtual meetings and presentations, as well as creating accessible documents, website content, social media posts, multimedia, and more.
The Accessibility Program shares resources such as Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design and Smithsonian Publication Guidelines.