Individuals with disabilities using the Internet: a tool for information and communication

Issue title: The Internet and Disability

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Hayes, Marka G.^{; *}

Affiliations: RESNA Technical Assistance Project, 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1540, Arlington, VA 22209, USA

Correspondence: [*] Tel.: + 1 703 5246686; e-mail: [email protected].

Abstract: The Internet is available 24 hours per day and offers a wealth of information via web sites, mailing lists and other resources for individuals with disabilities. These individuals can use the Internet as a tool to gain information related to their disabilities, assistive technology, employment, leisure activities, public policy and more. This article will describe some of the sites on these topics that may be of particular interest to individuals with disabilities, their family members and assistive technology service providers. This article provides the reader with a summary of the resources available regarding disability-related information on the Internet.

Keywords: Internet, Disability, Assistive technology, Tech Act projects

DOI: 10.3233/TAD-1998-8308

Journal: Technology and Disability, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 153-158, 1998