This site is the nation’s publicly funded resource for jobseekers, students, employers, and human resource professionals. It includes a comprehensive collection of links and information on training, jobseeking skills, employment law, local service providers and one-stop centers, and much more. It also provides a searchable database and facilitates on-line posting of resumes for jobseekers, and job openings for employers.
JAN provides information and consultation to employers and people with disabilities on reasonable accommodations in the workplace.
This office within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers information and resources to promote inclusive approaches to emergency peparedness and response, and the Office of Equal Rights works to ensure programs and services are free of discrimination.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provides information on its rules requiring broadcasters and cable operators to make local emergency information accessible to people who have hearing or vision disabilities.
The NFPA offers a vareity of materials for both individuals with disabilities and public educators.
This site offers preparedness information in a number of languages for businesses and individuals, including information for individuals with disabilities.
This campaign from the American Public Health Organization (APHA) includes general preparedness tips for people with disabilities, as well as specific tips for people with mobility, hearing, vision, and cognitive disabilities. Tips are available in both English and Spanish in PDF and text formats, as well as audio recordings. Additionally, you can watch videos presented via YouTube in American Sign Language (ASL).
The Red Cross coordinates relief efforts around the world, and offers information (English and Spanish) and products for preparedness.
The National Association of State Directors of Development Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) developed this instrument to help state officials evaluate their preparedness plans in light of the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The RTCIL offers several online courses and a variety of publications for individiuals, health professionals, emergency planners, responders, and disaster relief workers. Topics covered range from disability etiquette and providing assistance to people with various types of disabilities in emergency situations, to planning and preparedness for service animals and pets.
This toolkit includes information, forms and checklists, and a variety of resources to help people with spinal cord injuries or other disabilities plan and prepare for disasters and emergencies.
NCHPAD promotes exercise and physical activity for people with disabilities.
NCA offers resources on inclusive outdoor and recreational activities. The site also features a product resource section with information on accessible picnic tables, golf cars, hunting and fishing equipment, playground components, and more.
Move United offers sports programs and competitions to people with all types of disabilities. Specific programs include the Wounded Warrior/Disabled Sports Project, the Warfighter Sports Series, and the Youth Sports Mentoring Program.
NADC promotes inclusion in all facets of the arts community for both audience members and artists with disabilities.
VSA offers a variety of programs to enhance participation in the arts for people with disabilities (look for the “VSA and Accessibility” tab).
This site offers resources to make the arts accessible for people with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and people living in institutions.
This organization promotes accessibility in cultural environments and facilitates a national network of cultural arts administrators in order to share resources and practical strategies.