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"This directory is very helpful in fostering an increased understanding of the resources available to individuals with disabilities. The directory itself is very accessible, and the features in the front matter that the book from merely a sourcebook to something of added value that can serve to enlighten those who know little about the terms associate with people with disabilities."
-CHOICE

"The strength of this source is in the information referral portion for each entry. the wide range of resources and organizations presented that can assist with additional information and support. this resources is most appropriate for public libraries and academic libraries that field questions for the disabled and their family members."
-ARBA

"This is a one-stop sourcebook linking disabled persons with specialized products, resources, books, and services. Creating a starting point for individuals and professionls, the directory is complete...information is easy to access. No other reference tool exists to meet the special needs of the disabled in one convenient resource for information."
-Library Journal

"Highly recommended for all libraries."
-ARBA

"This title will be helpful because it covers so many of the needs of disabled persons...Academic and medical libraries should purchase."
-Booklist

The Complete Resource Guide for People with Disabilities
2019 Edition

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Pub. Date: July 2018
Softcover: 1,018 pages
ISBN: 978-1-68217-777-8
Price: $165.00
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The widely-acclaimed Complete Resource Guide for People with Disabilities is an invaluable resource for all those committed to empowering individuals with disabilities. All those with a disability, from vision problems to physical disabilities to asthma, will find ways in this Directory to succeed at work, in school, and in their community.

Front matter begins with:

• National Center for Disabilities Progress 2017 Report
• Institute on Disability/UCED 2017 Disability Statistics Annual Report
• Glossary of Disability-Related Terms

Coverage continues with 21 subject-specific sections, from Arts & Entertainment to Vocational & Employment Programs; 3 sections of Rehabilitation Facilities; and 9 disability-specific sections, from Aging to Visual.

Most sections include a range of resources, including Associations, Products, Camps, Living Facilities, and Print and Electronic Resources. The comprehensive Table of Contents guides you through the 33 chapters and more than 100 subchapters contained in this rich resource.

Sure to save hours of Internet research time, this title provides comprehensive, critical and immediate information in one source that can be accessed quickly and easily. This edition provides 9,073 descriptive listings, 24,079 key contacts, 7,614 fax numbers, 5,963 email addresses, and 8,102 web sites. 

New-Statistics
New to this edition is an appendix of state-by-state statistics from the 2017 Annual Disability Statistics Compendium. The first part of this section includes tables that provide numbers of disabled individuals by state, and by disability—hearing, vision, cognitive, ambulatory, and self-care and independent-living disabilities. The second part of this section includes state-by-state numbers of individuals who are employed, also broken down by the six disability categories listed above.

Indexes

• Entry & Publisher Index lists all dirctory listings alphabetically.
• Geographic Index organizes listings alphabetically by state.
• Subject Index alphabetically organizes directory listings by relevant topics, i.e. autism, language disorders.

Each year, more libraries, schools, colleges, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and individuals add The Complete Directory for People with Disabilities to their collections, making sure that this information is readily available to the families, individuals and professionals who can benefit most from the amazing wealth of resources cataloged here.

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Also Available:

• Complete Learning Disabilities Directory

Pub. Date: July 2018
Softcover: 1,018 pages
ISBN: 978-1-68217-777-8
Price: $165.00
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Note: If you find this work does not fit your budget, please print out this page and bring it to your local library. There is a reasonable chance they either have a copy, can direct you to a library that does, or will be willing to purchase it for their reference collection.