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Americans with Disabilities Act Information on the Web
Americans with Disabilities Act A collection of ADA resources, information and related links.
Department of Veteran's Affairs
International Dyslexia Association
Learning Disabilities Online, an interactive guide to learning disabilities
Multiple Sclersois Association of America
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
President's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities
Assistive Listening Systems- This symbol indicates the availability of systems which transmit sound via hearing aids or head sets. Portable systems are often available from audiovisual equipment suppliers who provide equipment for conferences.
Audio Description - A description of visual elements is provided by a trained Audio Describer through the Secondary Audio Program of televisions and monitors equipment with stereo sound. Adapters for non-stereo TVs are is available through the American Foundation for the Blind.
Braille - This symbol indicates that printed matter, labeling, or signage is available in Braille.
White Cane - This symbols indicates access for people who are blind or have low vision.
Closed Captioning - This symbol indicates that a television program or video is closed captioned for the deaf or hearing-impaired persons. Television sets built since 1993 are required to have built-in decoders to display the dialogue for closed captions programs.
Information - This symbol may be used on signage or maps to indicate the location of an information area where there is more specific information about accommodations and services.
Large Print - This symbol is used to indicate that print materials are available in large print (18 point or larger).
Live Audio Description - This is a service for people who are blind or have low vision that makes the performing and visual arts more accessible. A trained Audio Describer delivers via headphones a live commentary or narration consisting of descriptions of visual elements.
Sign Language Interpretation - This symbol indicates that Sign Language Interpretation is provided for a performance or program.
Volume Control Telephone - This symbol indicates the location of telephones that have handsets with amplified sound and/or adjustable volume controls.
Telephone Typewriter (TTY) - TTY indicates a telecommunications device used with the telephone for communication between deaf, hearing-impaired, or speech-impaired and/or hearing persons.
Symbol of Accessibility - The wheelchair symbol is used to indicate an accessible entrance, bathroom, or a phone that is lowered for wheelchair users.