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Home About Disabilities ADAAA 2008 Tips for Disability Awareness Learning Disabilities Orthopedic/Mobility Impairments Blindness/Visual Impairments ADHD Traumatic Brain Injury Deafness/Hearing Impairments Speech and Language Disorders Psychological Disorders Autism & Asperger`s Syndrome Other Disabilities Resources & Services Campus Resources Community & State Resources Internet Resources Assistive Technology What we do AT Software Manuals AT Resources AT Systems at Grand Valley AT Uses and Background Info Building Accessible Websites Faculty/Staff Resource Student Resource Responsibilities of Students Guidelines for Documentation Useful contacts for students DSS Forms and Procedures Online Application Form Printable Application Form Agreement Form for Tape Recording Lectures Online Test Accommodation Form Scanned Textbook Request Form Links Inclusion and Equity Division Advising Resources & Special Programs Testing Services Bias Incident Protocol Policy DSS Contact & Hours Phone: 616-331-2490 Fax: 616-331-3880 Disability Support Services 1 Campus Dr, STU 200 Allendale, MI 49401-9403	Job Accommodation Network (JAN) www.jan.wvu.edu (800)-526-7234 The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. Consultants who understand the functional limitations associated with disabilities, and who have access to up-to-date information about accommodation methods, devices, and strategies answer calls. US Department of Justice http://www.ada.gov/ Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section (202) 307-0663, Voice and TDD (202) 307-1198, Fax Disability Rights Section protects the rights of persons with disabilities under Titles I, H, and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and can be contacted to obtain information about the ADA. Association on Higher Education and Disability www.ahead.org Many helpful links to different universities and programs, and to information on a range of specific disabilities. National Association of the Deaf www.nad.org (301) 587-1789, TTY (301) 587-1778, Voice (301) 587-1791, Fax e-mail addres: NADlaw@nad.org The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) provides general information about deaf communities and Deaf Culture. NAD has a law center with attorneys who are familiar with specific laws that are related to accommodating deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Post-secondary Education Programs Network www.pepnet.org PEPnet provides technical assistance and information for institutions of higher education on serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Programs and internships can receive helpful technical assistance on designing and obtaining accommodations. Information useful in orienting instructors and supervisors to deafness is also available on this Web site. Disability Advocates of Kent County (DAKC)– Advocacy group that works to empower persons with disabilities to live independently. Disability Network of Michigan- Collaborative organization representing 15 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) throughout the state. Disability Resources for Michigan– Web site offering links to many resources for individuals with disabilities in Michigan. Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns – Serves as an advocate for over 1.9 million residents with disabilities. Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC)- Works to build opportunities for people with disabilities so they may live fully integrated lives within their chosen communities, now and in the future.
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