"I
Didn't Know That Was Available!"
People say we live in the Information Age. For many of us, that means
more publications than we can read, more programs than we could possibly view, more
internet sites than we have time to visit. Information about services and resources that
might help us are often lost in the mountain of data we receive on a daily basis.
This fact sheet presents a collection of practical resources related to
physical disabilities. We hope they will be useful to you, your agency or someone you
know.
RECYCLED MOBILITY EQUIPMENT
If we can recycle cans, bottles and cardboard, why not re-use
wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, canes and other mobility aids? That’s the goal of
Wisconsin’s Wheelchair Recycling Program
(exit DHS). This project collects used devices and
refurbishes them if needed. These items are then redistributed to people who would not
otherwise have access to equipment that is necessary or appropriate to their individual
requirements.
You can write to the Wheelchair Recycling Program at: 3531
International Lane; Madison, Wisconsin 53704. You can contact them by phone at
608/243-1785.
YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The name of the agency says it all: National
Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (exit
DHS). The Center offers
information specialists that can answer your questions, as well as refer you to
organizations, parent groups and professional associations. Call the Center at
1-800/695-0285.
INCLUSIVE CONGREGATIONS
Does your church, synagogue or meeting house want to ensure that
people with disabilities can participate fully in your congregation? Help is available
from the Accessible Congregations Campaign, a project of the National
Organization on Disability (exit DHS). Write to this address for a brochure: NOD; 910
16th
Street, NW; Washington, DC 20006.
WEB SITE ACCESSIBILITY
Want to find out if your internet web site is accessible to people
with disabilities? Software known as "Bobby" easily can check it for you at
no cost. Simply go to the web site at: www.cast.org/bobby
(exit DHS).
The web site and the software were developed by the Center for Applied Special Technology.
An example of a Bobby-approved site is listed above in
the item on young people with disabilities.
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL
The Wisconsin Council on Physical
Disabilities (exit DHS)
was created by the
state legislature in 1990. The Council has five responsibilities: (1) to develop and
implement a state plan for services to people with physical disabilities; (2) to advise
and make recommendations to state agencies on relevant legislation; (3) to promote public
awareness about the abilities of and barriers to people with physical disabilities; (4) to
encourage the development of programs and policies that prevent physical disabilities; and
(5) to submit recommendations in an annual report to the state legislature.
If you have ideas or suggestions for the Physical Disabilities Council, write to them at
the following address: Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities; 1 W.
Wilson Street, Room 450, Post Office Box 7851; Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7851.
FILE #13: January, 1999.
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