The CyberCIL Library

 

Welcome to the CyberCIL Library. On the following pages you will find both links and articles that we hope you will find useful in assisting you with your independent living goals. Please feel free to enter by clicking on the icon below and browse all of the information and resources that we have collected for you.

 

Enjoy your stay!!

 

"To read is to empower -
To empower is to write -
To write is to influence -
To influence is to change -
To change is to live..."
-Jane Evershed

 

The Articles

 

The Links

 

"As long as people with disabilities remain ashamed of who we are, we will never realize the true equality and freedom we so desire. We must first take pride in ourselves as a community. We must no longer be ashamed of being disabled... Today marks the beginning of our efforts to develop a whole community of people with disabilities who are proud to be who we are. . We must put our efforts into transforming the hearts, minds, and souls of our people, for that is where our true power lies."
-Sarah Triano, developer of the first Disability Pride Parade in Chicago, IL, 2004.

 

Assistive Technology

• Clothing Adaptations
• Independent Living Tips for Housecleaning and Storage
• Direct Access Electronic Aids to Daily Living
• Adaptive Driving for Persons with Physical Limitations
• Assistive Technology for Persons with Impaired Hearing
• Reaching and Mobility Aids for Independent Living
• Low Tech Devices for People with Visual Impaiments
• Adaptations for the Kitchen
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Laws Related to Assistive Technology
• The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Universal Design Resource List
• U.S. Department of Education AT - PowerPoint Presentation

 

Multiple Chemical Sensitivities

• Safer Building materials for People Who Can't Tolerate Many Commonly Used Chemicals
• Cleaning Up Your Act
• How You Can Help Chemically Sensitive Friends and Clients
• OMB Recreational Facilities Guidelines Preamble
• Chemical Sensitivity Service & Support Group of Phoenix - A Chapter of HEAL
• Recommended Architectural Features for Multi-Family Housing to Better Accommodate Residents with Chemical and Electrical Sensitivities

 

Important Information

• AZ State SILC Plan, 2005 - 2007 (WORD format)
• AZ SILC Plan Attachments (WORD Format)
• Disability Timeline in the US

 

Assistive Technology

 

• http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm ADA homepage
• http://www.fairhousing.com/legal_research/fha/ Fair Housing Act
• http://www.wa-ilsc.org/independ.asp IL Philosophy
• http://www.minomech.com Access to High Technology for Individuals with Special Needs
• http://www.rehabtool.com High-tech assistive, adaptive and accessibility aids for children and adults with disabilities and special needs
• http://www.elabresources.com assistive technology solutions to schools and families
• http://www.cast.org/ CAST: a not-for-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people, especially those with disabilities.
• http://www.ataccess.org/ A network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities.
• http://www.abledata.com/ "The Premier Source for Information on Assistive Technology"
• http://www.abilityhub.com/ This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers
• http://www.csun.edu/cod/ CSUN Center On Disabilities
• http://www.resna.org/ Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
• http://www.ilru.org/jump1.htm ILRU Directory of Centers, SILCs, & Related Organizations

 

Multiple Chemical Sensitivities

• MCS FAQ's http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/faq/mcss.htm
• MCS web guide at http://www.healsoaz.org/http://www.disabilitystudies.com/MCS_Reources.htm
• http://www.mcsurvivors.com/
• http://www.ourlittleplace.com/mcs.asp
• Resources/links http://www.snowcrest.net/lassen/mcsei.asp
• Chemically injured info net http://www.ciin.org/
• Chronic Neuroimmune Diseases http://www.anapsid.org/cnd/resouces
• EHN (Environmental Health Network) http://www.ehnca.orgPHX HEAL Chapter www.geocities.com/phxheal/
• Up Close and Toxic http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/up.asp

 

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Support groups in the Phoenix Valley:

• Southwest Environmental Health Association: This group has about 200 members and is mostly an on-line group.  Meetings are not being held at this time.  You can get e-mail them for information at phxhealchapter@msn.com or go to their web site at www.geocities.com/phxheal.
• The Canaries: located in the Sun City area. They are a group dedicated to educating people about MCS. They can be contacted at 623-584-9665.
• Scottsdale Group (does not have a name yet). They meet 2 times a month at the Wild Oats grocery store cafeteria in north Scottsdale.  Information about meetings can be obtained by e-mailing grace2u@jordanlane.net

 

Skills Training

• Independent Living Self Assessment
• Assertive Behavior
• A Comparison of Nonassertive, Assertive, and Aggressive Behavior
• Budgeting/Financial Management
• Clothing
• Communication Skills
• Communication: Styles and Methods
• Conflict Resolution
• Finding Somewhere to Live
• Goal Setting
• Health Worksheet
• Home Safety
• Jobs: How to get one
• Leisure-time Worksheet
• Listening Skills
• Making Friends
• Self-Esteem Inventory
• Self-Esteem: Building
• Smart Shopping
• Social Activities: Taking Part In.
• Stress Management
• Telephone Usage
• Transitioning from High School to College
• Transportation Worksheet

 

Skills Training Links

• FamilyEducation.com Budgeting tips for teens.
• Cookbook Wizard Recipe organization software. This site also has a searchable recipe database (members only)
• Fabric Tips & Timesavers Tide detergent site gives info on fabric use and care.
• OrganizedHome.com Household and personal organization ideas.
• Free-ed.net Free courses online!
• WannaLearn.com Free tutorials on many, many subjects
• Corningware-Eschool.com Whip up a souffle!
• StudySpanish.com Tu hablas la Espanol?

 

Benefits Counseling

• www.socialsecurity.gov
• www.yourtickettowork.com