Almanac of Policy Issues: Disability Issues 
News, background information and links on disability issues, including the Americans with Disabilies Act (ADA) and Developmental Disabilities Act (DDA).
http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/disability.shtml
But You Don't Look Sick? 
A collection of articles, stories, book and product reviews, with health resources and a message board.
http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com
DisABILITIES Information 
Basic information for people with disabilities.
http://www.angeltowns2.com/members/mugwort/index.html
Disability is Natural 
Kathie Snow's official website. Offers a new way of thinking (and talking) about disabled people, learning disabilities and physical and mental handicaps.
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com
Disability, Culture and Service Issues 
Selected bibliography of sources related to serving people with disabilities and disability culture.
http://home.earthlink.net/~bldunlap2/disabilities/index.html
Mothers from Hell 2 
Grass-roots parent advocacy group, working for the appropriate education, community acceptance, needed services, rights of, and entitlements for individuals with disabilities. Resources, newsletter, membership, and contacts. Based in German Valley.
http://www.mothersfromhell2.org/
Stigma and Discrimination 
Petition opposing NAMI approval of the Lunatix Online game which stereotypes people with mental illness and perpetuates stigma and discrimination.
http://www.petitiononline.com/cm120s03/petition.html
Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada 
An organization representing approximately 125 Canadians born disabled as a consequence of the drug Thalidomide. Site has position paper on the proposal to begin using the drug again.
http://www.thalidomide.ca/en/index.html
The Media Edge 
How to write opinion articles that editors will actually use.
http://www.ragged-edge-mag.com/0599/c599me.htm
The Way America Treats The Disabled 
Tommy Allen Thompson's account of his experience with job discrimination.
http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/braker/1160/information/index.html
United Family Congress 
Group to unite every family with disabled children regardless of disability, diagnosis or personal circumstances, to stand together as one collective voice and to create a significant socio-politcal force for change.
http://www.unitedfamilycongress.com/
Whispers of Hope 
A center to discuss issues, to find resources, and to empower people with disabilities.
http://www.whispersofhope.com
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