• Al Sigl Center - Contains information on and links to the various agencies located at this local resource.

• Alliance for Technology Access - This organization seeks to increase awareness of and access to assistive technology for disabled persons.

• Arc of the United States - The Arc of the United States is a national organization that promotes improving support and services for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families. Local chapter is the Arc of Monroe County.

• Disabled American Veterans - Nationwide networks of services free of charge to all veterans and members of their families and survivors.

• DisabilityInfo.gov    - The comprehensive, Federal website of disability-related government resources.

• Family Village - Includes informational resources on specific diagnoses, adaptive products and technology, education, health issues, recreation, and more for individuals with disabilities, their families, and those who provide services and support for them.

• Flower City Down Syndrome Network- The Flower City Down Syndrome Network is a group of individuals that have joined together to provide support and education to families and the community. Each individual in the group has his/her own opinions about issues relating to Down Syndrome.

• International Dyslexia Association - Dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia, this organization works on issues such as research, public awareness, legislation, and information.

• International Resources for Special Children (IRSC) - This site provides valuable information for parents, family members, caregivers, friends and educators who interact with children who have disabilities.

• LDOnline - Find articles written by the leading experts, research findings reported by top researchers and the latest news in the field of learning disabilities.

• National Center for Learning Disabilities - The NCLD has gathered the latest information on learning disabilities and educational programs to assist adults and children in communities nationwide.

• National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) - This national information and referral center provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.

• National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) - Located at the Rochester Institute of Technology, NTID is the world's largest technical college for students who are deaf and hard of hearing, enrolling over 1,000 students.

• New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE) - The New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE) is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian educational facility which provides quality programs for children who are blind or visually disabled, emotionally and learning disabled and preschoolers who are developmentally delayed.

• Resources About Disabilities - A very useful collection of sites dealing with disabilities compiled by Patricia Stocker, Assistant Director of the Pioneer Library System.

• Rochester Area Employment Network - A resource for employers and workers with disabilities.

• Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH) - This consumer and educational organization's mission is to increase awareness of the estimated 26 million Americans who are hard of hearing. The SHHH Rochester Chapter is available from here as well.

• Social Security Online Disability Programs - Information on disability and health insurance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), applying for benefits, and other information.

• Women with Disabilities - A wealth of useful information together in one place for women with disabilities, such as abuse, parenting, and general resources about critical health issues.

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