Links to Resources for Persons with Disabilities
The following links are in alphabetical order within two groups — Disability Services Providers and Disability Conditions:
Disability Services Providers
- A NY civil rights organization seeking equality for people with disabilities
- A unique recreational organization for people of all ages, abilities and incomes
- A citizen watchdog coalition which advocates on behalf of all NJ citizens
- A mobility products converter, producer, renter and seller
- U.S. Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act website
- NJ Statewide Independent Living Council oversees the 17 NJ Independent Living Centers which provide information and referrals by and for persons with disabilities
Disability Conditions
The National Institutes of Health and U.S. Library of Medicine maintain the most extensive website with information on medical conditions, diseases and illnesses. In addition to its 750 topics on physical and mental health the website contains medical encyclopedia pictures and diagrams; product data on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements; updated health news and press announcements; directories of doctors, dentists and hospitals; and resource links at www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/organizations/orgbytopic_a.html for virtually every condition, disease and illness.
The following list of disabilities links does not include the resources which can be found on the National Institutes of Health and U.S. Library of Medicine website, nor is it intended to be a comprehensive list of all conditions which would qualify for protection under Federal and NJ / NY state anti-discrimination laws. Some diseases, disorders or impairments which are not listed may also be covered by our disability discrimination laws. Generally, the relevant laws in New Jersey and New York include many more disabilities than are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act. In other words, some of the conditions listed here are unlikely to be determined a disability entitling a person to protection by the ADA or RA but most of those listed below, along with others, are likely to guarantee individuals with these conditions to rights under the New Jersey and New York anti-discrimination laws. Mr. Kopelson is familiar with many of the conditions listed as he has been consulted by clients with these disabilities.
The Disabilities Services Providers links are intended to supplement the resource links provided by the National Institutes of Health and U.S. Library of Medicine. Any suggestions for additional links or corrections would be appreciated and can be suggested by sending us an e-mail.
- ADHD
- Addison Disease
- AIDS-HIV
- Arthritis
- Autism
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Blindness/Vision Loss
- Cardiac/Coronary Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chemical Sensitivity
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Cirrhosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Depression
- Dermatology Disorders
- Diabetes
- Dwarfism
- Endometriosis
- Epilepsy
- Fibromyalgia
- Hearing Loss/Deafness
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Lupus
- Menopause
- Mental Health Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Musculoskeletal Disorder
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Neuropathy
- Obesity
- Pancreatitis
- Paralysis
- Post-Polio Syndrome
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Seizure Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sleep Disorders
- Spina Bifida
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tourettes Syndrome