Tag Archives: Online resources

Department of Justice Releases New Publication on FAQs about Service Animals and the ADA

Posted on July 16, 2015 by cgraves34

The U.S. Department of Justice receives many questions on how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to service animals. Many people with disabilities use a service animal to participate in everyday life. Service animals (i.e., most notably dogs) can … Continue reading →

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AbleData hosts AT Palooza via Twitter from May 27th until May 29th!

Posted on May 27, 2015 by cgraves34

Beginning on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 at 9 a.m. AbleData is hosting their first AT Palooza (#ATpalooza) via Twitter through Friday, May 29th at 11 p.m. EDT. Over the three-day event, assistive technology (AT) experts and AbleData staff will share … Continue reading →

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Tips from NARIC on Perfecting your Database and Online Search Strategies: Getting to Know REHABDATA

Posted on March 4, 2015 by cgraves34

In this edition of “Tips from NARIC” we introduce (or reintroduce) you to our REHABDATA literature database. REHABDATA, produced by the National Rehabilitation Information Center, is the leading literature database on disability and rehabilitation. The database describes over 80,000 documents … Continue reading →

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Tips from NARIC on Perfecting your Database and Online Search Strategies: The Basics

Posted on February 20, 2015 by cgraves34

The information specialists at NARIC field a variety of requests for information by phone, mail, email, and through our virtual reference chat service on a daily basis. In fact, many of our patrons contact us solely for our excellent search … Continue reading →

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ODEP Launches Social Media Accessibility Toolkit

Posted on April 22, 2013 by cgraves34

According to the Digital Buzz Blog, during a 24 hour period on the Internet approximately 294 million e-mails are sent, 2 million blog posts are written, , 864,000 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube, and 4.7 billion minutes are … Continue reading →

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Podcast 10 in ENACT Podcast Series “Active Living with Arthritis” is now available!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by cgraves34

The NIDRR-funded RRTC on ENhancing ACTivity and Participation for Persons with Arthritis (ENACT) has released the ninth podcast in the “Active Living with Arthritis” series.  This series provides evidence-based information to assist people living with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions … Continue reading →

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National Information and Referral Service Day is November 16th !

Posted on November 16, 2012 by cgraves34

Information and referral services (I&R) provide a lifeline to communities across the US. National I&R Day, brought to you by the Alliance of I&R Systems, highlights the importance of these services for people in need of assistance, from the most … Continue reading →

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Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion Announces Research Study Opportunity for Mothers with Psychiatric Disabilities

Posted on December 13, 2011 by cgraves34

The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion has launched a new research study examining the effectiveness of an Internet parenting education and social support program for mothers with a psychiatric disability. The TU Collaborative is looking for women who are … Continue reading →

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