Research Guides: Disability Law: Websites

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Websites can provide a good source of current information on a large variety of topics.

Tips for Locating Websites

Before relying on the content of a website, make sure that the website is a reliable source by evaluating the site's:

Author
Objective
Purpose
Accuracy
Intended Audience
Comprehensiveness
Design
Currency

The type of domain used by a website may also help you determine the site's reliability. Common domain types include:

.com or .net (often indicates a commercial site)
.org (often indicate a non-profit site)
.gov (only governmental sites have this domain)
.edu (only educational institutions have this domain)

Websites of Interest

ABA Commission on Disability Rights
Established in 1973, the Commission’s mission is “to promote the ABA’s commitment to justice and the rule of law for persons with mental, physical, and sensory disabilities and to promote their full and equal participation in the legal profession.” The Commission is comprised of 15 members appointed by the ABA President-Elect. Today, the Commission carries out an array of projects and activities addressing disability-related public policy, disability law, and the professional needs of lawyers and law students with disabilities.
ADA National Network
The ADA National Network provides information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), tailored to meet the needs of business, government and individuals at local, regional and national levels.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, founded in 1979, is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. Its mission is to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development. Includes section on advocacy, with briefs, complaints, and other documents.
Syracuse University Center on Human Policy, Law and Disabiltiy Studies
The Center brings together various programs and faculty of the University to explore the dimensions of disability in society.
The Center has been involved with a broad range of local, statewide, national and international activities, including policy studies, research, information and referral, advocacy, training and consultation, and information dissemination.
University of Iowa Law, Health Policy & Disability Center
The Law, Health Policy, and Disability Center is an merging leader in law, technology, education and research. We are focused on improving the quality of life for persons living with disabilities. Based at the University of Iowa College of Law, with offices in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere, the center concentrates on public policy and its impact on persons with disabilities, with an emphasis on employment, self-determination and self-sufficiency.