Through the Vocational Rehabilitation Division and Disability Determination Services divisions, they serve Texans with disabilities who are attempting to be more independent, more productive and more involved in their communities.

Relay Texas is a telecommunications relay service (TRS). TRS is a service that allows telephone communication to occur between people who are deaf (as well as the hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and speech-disabled) and those who can hear.

Provides financial, health, and human services that promote the greatest possible independence and personal responsibility for all clients.

Works in partnership with Texans who are blind or visually impaired to reach their goals.

The goal of the TATP is to establish a state-wide, consumer- responsive system for the provision of assistive technology devices and services to Texas.

San Antonio Independent Living Services (SAILS) serves people with any disability and their family members regardless of age within an 11 county area surrounding San Antonio, Texas.

Full text of the act, from Wiretap

From the U.S. Department of Justice

Award-winning site contains ADA Statute, Regulations, ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), federally reviewed tech sheets, and other assistance documents

The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, created in 1973, has served the nation as the only independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities.

Questions and answers about the Americans with Disabilities Act, furnished by the Department of Justice.

Prepared by the U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, as printed in the Federal Register.

A national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in buildings and related products.

Provides information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities.

Microsoft is committed to making computers easier for everyone to use and the new accessibility features in the MicrosoftR WindowsR 95 operating system are a significant step in support of that goal.

Sponsored by the University of Toronto, Canada. Their Glossary of adaptive technology is especially useful.

A place to download computer software that provides access to technology for disabled persons.

A network of community-based resource centers dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies.

From the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, putting assistive technology and disability related resources at your fingertips.

The Center for Computer Assistance to the Disabled, Inc (C-CAD) enhances the quality of life and employment options of persons with disabilities through the use of modified personal computers, adaptive devices, and custom software.

A series of lessons by the Illinois Assistive Technology Program.

Ten regional DBTACs answer technical questions, make referrals, and disseminate federally-approved information and materials. In addition, the DBTACs perform a wide range of activities to promote public awareness of the ADA. The DBTACs provide ADA training and technical assistance to covered individuals and entities in order to facilitate employment for individuals with disabilities and accessibility in public accommodations and government services. Many of the publications distributed by the DBTACs are also available online.

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.)

Cornucopia of Disability Information (CODI) serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas.

Produced by the Graphic Artists Guild Foundation, these 12 symbols may be used to promote and publicize accessibility of places, programs and other activities for people with various disabilities.