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Related Links: Miscellaneous Information
- Microsoft's
Resource Guide for Persons with Visual Impairments
This site contains useful information on how to adjust the size of the words and images that appear on
a computer screen. It also has information about assistive technologies for persons with visual impairments.
(http://www.microsoft.com/enable/guides/vision.aspx?v=t)
- THOMAS - Legislative Information on the Internet
A service of the Library of Congress, this site contains a searchable database for the U.S. House and
Senate. It includes bills, legislation passed, voting records, and much more (http://thomas.loc.gov/)
- Captioned Media Program
The Captioned Media Program is funded by the U.S Department of Education and administered by the National
Association of the Deaf. It is a free-loan program which has open-captioned media available to all
persons in the US who have a hearing loss, as well as teachers, parents, and others. Over 4,000 titles
are currently available, and approximately 300 new titles are added each year (http://www.cfv.org/)
- National Library Services for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
This site contains a searchable database to locate books and magazines in braille or audio. It also
includes local library locations, book reviews, and other helpful information. (http://www.loc.gov/nls/)
- SeniorDrivers.org
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's Senior Driver web site provides useful information for senior
drivers. The site is well constructed and easy to use. Worth a visit. (http://www.seniordrivers.org)
- Delaware End-of-Life Coalition
The Delaware End-of-Life Coalition promotes public and professional awareness of issues and choices related
to the end of life. Visit the "programs" section of the site for video lectures and presentation
slides. (http://www.udel.edu/DSP/deolc/index.html)
- PAWS for People
The PAWS for People site presents information about this pet-assisted visitation service in northern New
Castle County and surrounding areas. The program provides visits with pets to various programs and facilities,
including those serving older persons and people with disabilities. (http://www.pawsforpeople.org/)
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Last Updated: Monday June 04 2007
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