WAI develops... * guidelines widely regarded as the international standard for Web accessibility * support materials to help understand and implement Web accessibility * resources, through international collaboration WAI welcomes... * participation from around the world * volunteers to review, implement, and promote guidelines * dedicated participants in working groups
Vivarium is the home of digitized manuscripts, art, rare books, photographs, and other resources from two Benedictine monastic and educational communities in central Minnesota. It is a searchable database delivering a variety of digital objects. Vivarium was created and is maintained by the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Collections in Vivarium: Vivarium contains a number of collections from various members of the CSB/SJU community. Each collection has its own custom home page with enhanced searching tools. Note: certain collections are restricted to on-campus access only.
Virginia Commonwealth University's projects related to employment for people with disabilities and continuing education for disability employment professionals.
“[A] partnership between the University of Toronto and affiliated healthcare organizations. …over 180 multidisciplinary professionals seeking to improve health care standards at both national and international levels … to provide leadership in bioethics research, education, practice and public engagement.”
Located on Roanoke Island, the institute's research focuses on: estuarine ecology and human health; coastal engineering and ocean energy; public policy and coastal sustainability; and maritime heritage.
"It is the mission of the UNC Coastal Studies Institute to undertake research, offer educational opportunities, provide community outreach programs, and enhance communication among those concerned with the unique history, culture and environment of the maritime counties of North Carolina."
Twinkle is a flashcard program for Palm Pilot handhelds. Twinkle includes most features found in commercial software. A Java program for the PC is included to edit the flashcards and import SuperMemo databases. Japanese font support is also present.
“The Self Injury Foundation was created to provide funding for research , advocacy, support and education for self-injurers, their loved ones and the professionals who work with them.”
The Ruckus Society provides environmental, human rights, and social justice organizers with the tools, training, and support needed to achieve their goals.
Three-month retreats in NYC for people who want to get better at programming. Limited cost-of-living grants are available for accepted participants from underrepresented groups. The (experimental) profit model is based on companies who pay to recruit the program's participants and alumni.
"…works to introduce and advance communities' understanding of recovery and community integration as the catalyst for transforming individual lives, communities, and all levels of behavioral health systems in a culturally competent manner."
The Ada Initiative is a non-profit organization supporting women in open technology and culture. We educate people of all genders on how to support women in open tech/culture through teaching workshops, writing policies, guides, and editorials, and speaking.
National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project is a resource for borrowers, their families, and advocates representing student loan borrowers. This site is for people who already have student loans and want to know more about their options and rights.
K. Henderson. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Washington, DC, (August 2008)