Resources on Disability

Discovering Assistive Technology: A Library Resource. Making a positive impact for persons with disabilities. An online learning program by the California School Library Association.

American's with Disabilities Home Page
Information and technical assistance on the American's with Disabilities Act.

Word Wide Web Consortium
The World Wide Web Consortium ( W3C ) develops interoperable technologies (specifications, guidelines, software, and tools) to lead the Web to its full potential. W3C is a forum for information, commerce, communication, and collective understanding. On this page, you'll find W3C news , links to W3C technologies and ways to get involved . New visitors can find help in Finding Your Way at W3C . We encourage organizations to learn more about W3C and about W3C Membership .

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws

1973 Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act or, more formally, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 , Pub. L. No. 93-112, 87 Stat. 394 (Sept. 26, 1973), codified at 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq., is American legislation that guarantees certain rights to people with disabilities . Section 504 is widely recognized as the first civil-rights statute for workers with disabilities. It took effect in May 1977. Because it was successfully implemented over the next several years, it helped to pave the way for the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act . The 30th anniversary of the issuance of final regulations carrying out Section 504 was April 28, 2007.