October 27, 2000

Disability References

Job-related Resources

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

West Virginia University, PO Box 6080, Morgantown WV 26506, 800 526-7234, http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

When JAN receives a call, it is processed by a human factors consultant. These individuals are highly qualified with backgrounds in a variety of disability-related fields. The consultant interviews the caller in order to assess the specific job needs and provides the caller with comprehensive information. JAN's resources are targeted toward solving work-related problems in a way that meets the needs of the employer and the employee. All information is kept strictly confidential.

Pacific Disability & Business
Technical Assistance Center

2168 Shattuck Avenue, Suite #301, Berkeley, CA 94704-1307, (800) 949-4232 (v/tty), http://www.pacdbtac.org/
The Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (Pacific DBTAC) is one of 10 federally-funded regional resource centers on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We provide information, problem solving assistance and referrals for implementing the ADA.

Keyboard Alternatives & Vision Solutions

537 College Ave, Santa Rosa CA 95404, 544-8000, http://www.keyalt.com
Local resource that displays and sells adapted technology-related equipment and provides training.

California Dept. of Rehabilitation

Santa Rosa District, (707) 576-2233 (VOICE), (707) 542-6365 (TTY), 50 "D" Street, Suite 425, Santa Rosa, CA 95404-4764, http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov

Provides employment services and accommodations for people with disabilities.

Santa Rosa Jr. College

Disability Resources Department, 527-4278
Provides technology training, career skills, and other training.

Evan Kemp & Associates

ADA Links, http://www.eka.com/links/ada.html

Disability History and Information

Disability Social History

http://www.disabilityhistory.org, A window into the untold disability history.

Disability Bibliography

http://www.AboutDisability.com/bib.html, A bibliography of books, videos, and web sites introducing the new paradigm of disability.

Beyond Affliction

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