The Complete Directory for People with Disabilities
The Complete Directory for People with Disabilities

Author: Grey House Publishing

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 944

ISBN-13: 9781891482229

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A complete resource for individuals with disabilities, families and support people, professionals, and organizations, providing immediate access to the latest products and services for people with disabilities. Entries are organized in 27 chapters, giving information on resources such as assistive devices, independent living centers, employment and educational programs, state and federal agencies, camps and travel groups, legal information sources, entertainment, and referral agencies. Entries give contact and price information and briefly describe products and services. Includes disability, name, and geographic indexes. This eighth edition contains some 9,000 entries.

Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities
Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities

Author: Daniel J. Ryan

Publisher: Jist Works

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9781593578138

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This complete career planning and job search guide for people with physical and mental disabilities has been completely updated to reflect the newest job search technologies and techniques. It will help readers identify their strengths; explore career options; find job openings; explore the hidden job market; write resumes, cover letters, and follow-up letters; and perform well in interviews. The author shows readers how to tell potential employers about their disabilities and ask them for reasonable accommodations, and helps readers understand and navigate employment law as it applies to them.

The Complete Directory for People with Chronic Illness
The Complete Directory for People with Chronic Illness

Author: Laura Mars

Publisher: Sedgwick Press

Published: 2000-02

Total Pages: 1068

ISBN-13: 9781891482168

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The widely hailed Complete Directory for People with Chronic Illness, updated for 2000/01, is structured around the 80 most prevalent chronic illnesses - from Asthma to Cancer to Wilson's Disease, providing a comprehensive overview of the support services and information resources available for people diagnosed with a chronic illness. Each chronic condition contains a brief description of the illness in layman's language followed by National and Local Organizations, State Agencies, Newsletters, Research Centers, Hotlines, Books and Periodicals. Also provided are sections on General Resources, both Associations and Media, as well as chapters on Death and Bereavement and Wish Foundations. This directory makes it possible to provide comprehensive and critical information from just one source in just one stop. An Entry Name Index and a Geographic Index will quickly direct users to relevant information and support services. The Complete Directory for People with Chronic Illness is a necessary addition to any reference collection.

Ferguson Career Resource Guide for People with Disabilities, Third Edition, 2-Volume Set
Ferguson Career Resource Guide for People with Disabilities, Third Edition, 2-Volume Set

Author: Facts On File, Incorporated

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 815

ISBN-13: 1438110472

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Each two-volume book contains four major sections: . - Introduction and Overview: Provides forewords by notables in the field and an outline of the book. - Essays: Features eight to 10 essays on topics such as workplace issues, financial aid, diversity, and more. - Directory: Contains descriptions and contact information for hundreds of organizations, schools, and associations, arranged by topic. - Further Resources/Indexes: Includes glossaries, appendixes, further reading, and indexes

The Complete Learning Disabilities Directory, 2010
The Complete Learning Disabilities Directory, 2010

Author: Laura Mars-Proietti

Publisher: Grey House Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 556

ISBN-13: 9781592374342

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This is the most comprehensive directory of Programs, Services, Curriculum Materials, Professional Meetings & Resources, Camps, Newsletters and Support Groups for teachers, students and families concerned with learning disabilities. This edition is distinguished by its recognition by the National Center for Learning Disabilities, as well as a Glossary of Terms. This information-packed directory includes information about Associations & Organizations, Schools, Colleges & Testing Materials, Government Agencies, Legal Resources and much more. For quick, easy access to information, this directory contains three indexes: Entry Name Index, Subject Index and Geographic Index. With every passing year, the field of learning disabilities attracts more attention and the network of caring, committed and knowledgeable professionals grows every day. This directory is an invaluable research tool for these parents, students and professionals.