Use this guide to explore the various facets of ableism and dis/ability including news; organizations; law; statistics; local resources, and published materials such as poplular and scholarly articles, books, reference sources, and films.
Nov. 2015, Universal Access in the Information Society. Accessibility and equal opportunities for all in the digital age have become increasingly important over the last decade. In one form or another, the concept of accessibility is being considered to a greater or smaller extent in most projects that develop interactive systems. However, the concept varies among different professions, cultures and interest groups. Design for all, universal access and inclusive design are all different names of approaches that largely focus on increasing the accessibility of the interactive system for the widest possible range of use.
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is a federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities.
Disability Rights Washington is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights.
"An Alliance of 14 global and regional organisations of persons with disabilities. We advocate at the United Nations for a more inclusive global environment for everyone."
ACL was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities.
"NOD has fought to create a more inclusive and equitable society where people with and without disabilities have equal opportunity to find work, earn a fair wage, and advance in their career. Through our proprietary tools and resources, data analysis, hands-on support, and thought leadership, we have achieved real change and positively impacted millions."
"Our mission is to ensure that individuals and organizations have the resources they need to understand the spirit and guidelines of the ADA, promoting equal opportunities and accessibility for all."
the United States International Council on Disabilities’ (USICD) serves as both a technical resource and a relationship builder to people with disabilities for National Grassroots Organizations (NGOs), government, and corporate partners.
Accessible America: A History of Disability and Design by 
Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind by 
Raising Henry by 
Design for Inclusion : Dialogues on Universal Design: Theory, Ethics and Practice by