Education - Rehabilitation

The Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind"The National Library Service (NLS) administers a free library program of braille and recorded materials circulated to eligible borrowers through a network of cooperating libraries." This home page tells how to become a borrower, it answers frequently asked questions, and provides the opportunity to listen to a talking book, as well as giving access to book catalogs.

NIDRR - National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research

"NIDRR provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities." Information on current research projects and publications can be obtained from this page as well as a linked listing of a dozen important web resources.

National Rehabilitation Information Center
Funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), the NARIC has served those interested in disability and rehabilitation for over twenty years by disseminating information on federally funded research projects. "NARIC's literature collection, which also includes commercially published books, journal articles, and audiovisuals, averages around 200 new documents per month.

RSA - Rehabilitation Services Administration
The Rehabilitation Services Administration oversees programs that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities to obtain employment through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training, and other individualized services. This web page provides information on the organization of the RSA and its grant program which provides funds to state vocational rehabilitation agencies to provide employment-related services for individuals with disabilities.

Trace Research & Development Center
The University of Wisconsins Trace Center does research on adaptive technology. Design guidelines for web access for persons with disabilities is in the section titled "Designing a More Usable World". Ongoing research is in "New and Highlighted Items". In addition, there is a "Cooperative Electronic Library" and a "Publications & Media Catalog".

U.S. Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Home Page
This page gives information on the Act which was passed in 1990 along with the regulations which provide technical assistance and enforcement.

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Distance Education Library Services
Paul Meek Library
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN 38238

Jim Nance: Coordinator, Distance Education Library Services 
(jimnance@utm.edu)

Kent Page: Distance Education and Document Delivery Services Assistant (kentpage@utm.edu)

Ken Blankenship: System Analyst for Library Computer Needs
kblankenship@utm.edu