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Evidence Based Practice and Critical Appraisal Tools
This is a resource to support nursing evidence based practice with tools to discover, identify, and use best patient care decision practices.
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National Council on Disability
The National Council on Disability is an independent federal agency that helps develop government disability policies, such as the original Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Autism Speaks (formerly Belle Center of Chicago)
Autism Speaks (formerly The Belle Center) is a non-profit organization which supports the interests of parents and their children with autism and other disabilities.
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Disaboom - Disability Social Networking Web site
Social networking Web site for people with disabilities.
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Listing: Adult Literacy Resources
Building Adult Literacy skills is key to helping persons make informed decisions about their health care other areas in their lives.
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National Library Service - Talking Book Service
National Library Services (NLS) administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail.
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Respect Ability - Fighting Stigmas, Advancing Opportunities
RespectAbility fights stigmas and advances opportunities so that people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of the community. A viewer can obtain information about learning how to advocate for oneself, promote healthy living, information about tips when visiting someone with a disability, and tips for talking to people with disabilities.
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Corto Ian Fundacion Ian short film on Cerebral Palsy
A short film posted on YouTube about a boy Ian, with Cerebral Palsy, and how playground bullying affects his determination and others to help him gain equality.
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College Resources for Students with Disabilities
This listing of college resources includes scholarships, grant sources and resource guides for a future in college and higher education.
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Health Literacy - Using Plain Language for Health Communications
Health Literacy concerns the ability of the care provider to communicate in plain language and the patient's understanding of the medical information communicated or read concerning diagnostics, care and responsibility. Included is a list of resources that support health literacy such as AHRQ, HRSA and NIH.
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