Resources
This page contains links to online resources with information concerning
disabilities. For specific information regarding financial aid programs,
please also look at our Financial Aid page.
If you have suggestions for links that may be included on this page,
please contact us at SDRC@admin.fsu.edu with the URL and title of the
site you wish us to consider.
Disability Information Resources
DINF is New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation that collects information
on disabilities and disabilities related subjects and makes it available
through the World Wide Web. The information being placed on the Web
site is designed for use by researchers, legislative bodies, people
with disabilities, and people working in the disabilities field.
Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network on Employment and Training
ADAnet
American Disability Association - Of, by and for people with disabilities,
serving our community and supporting cross-cultural awareness since
1991.
Disabled Peoples' International
The purpose of Disabled Peoples' International (DPI) is to promote the
Human Rights of People with Disabilities through full participation,
equalization of opportunity and development. DPI is a grassroot, cross-disability
network with member organizations in over 158 countries, over half of
which are in the developing world.
The BLVD
Resource directory of disability products and services for the disabled,
elderly, caregiver and healthcare professional.
Closing The Gap
Computer technology for people with special needs.
Trace Research and Development Center
Designing a more usable world for all: making information technology
more accessible.
Learning Disabilities Association
The Learning Disabilities Association of America is a national, non-profit
organization. Our purpose is to advance the education and general welfare
of children and adults of normal or potentially normal intelligence
who manifest disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual, or coordinative
nature.
ADD Resources
We are a new national non-profit organization for people with ADD. Additionally,
we host the National ADHD directory which has over 550 service providers
listed.
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Targeted at adults, this site has some very specific, detailed information.
Also includes support groups, materials catalog, and an online newsletter.
World Association of Persons with disAbilities
Whether the term is disability, disabled, disabilities, handicapped
or whatever the popular "categorizing" label.... WAPD is a
nonpartisan, nonprofit association under God, that represents huge portions
of the one in five residents of earth that are being... ALIVE!... INVOLVED!...
and EFFECTIVE!... in their daily living.
The Disability Resource
Newsletters, online library, and resources on different disabilities
National Coalition for Students with Disabilities
A non-profit, grassroots organization seeking to strengthen legal rights
and remedies, build networks among student groups, and expand educational
opportunities for students with disabilities. NCSD aims to help students
receive educational accomodations, facilitate communitcation between
student organizations, take a stance on legal issue and strengthen legal
rights, and raise funds for scholarships.
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability
by Donna R. Falvo, Second Edition. 1999- As pen Publishers
Please note that the SDRC does not endorse or recommend any resource
included on this page.
North Florida Brain and Spinal Injuries Support Group
Kristy, (850) 656-4800
Brain Injury Support Group of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
(850) 421-3890
The Lupus Foundation Lupus Support Group
Ph.# 1-800 458-8211
Website: www.lupuspensacola.com
For more information email:info@lupuspensacola.com
Cancer Survivors Support Group
Patsy Kitchens, (850) 656-4800
Support Group for Individuals with Fibromyalgia
Laura Wilkinson, (850) 383-3929
Narcolepsy Support Group of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
(850) 878-7271
Tallahassee Depressive and Manic Depressive Support Group
(850) 553-5176
Insight Support Group
Delores Wussler, (850) 942-7483
Epilepsy Association of the Big Bend
(850) 222-1777
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
(850) 841-3386
Florida Capital Area Chapter of C.H.A.D.D. (for individuals with ADD/ADHD)
(850) 222-2628
Leon Learning Disabilities Association
(850) 562-3017
FSU Psychology Clinic Social Anxiety Support Group
(850) 644-3006
If you are interested in finding a support group and those listed above are not suitable, the Telephone Counseling and Referral Service, and independent organization, maintains a more extensive database of support groups in Tallahassee and the Big Bend area. You may reach TCRS at (850) 224-NEED or online at www.tcrs211.org (see Community Referrals).
Please note that inclusion of a support group on this website does not imply endorsement or recommendation by SDRC.
This section contains links to companies that sell adaptive equipment for the disabled. The SDRC does not endorse nor recommend any of the companies listed on this page. We provide these links as a convenience for those who wish to locate vendors that may meet their requirements. If you would like us to link to a particular company, please e-mail us its web address and a short description of what it offers. Be aware that these links are not affiliated with the SDRC and hence may contain formatting not accessible to all individuals.
Henter-Joyce
Henter-Joyce produces adaptive computer equipment for the visually impaired.
Their products include JFW for Windows.
GW Micro
GW Micro offers adaptive computer equipment for the visually impaired.
Their product offerings include VocalEyes and WindowEyes.
Maxi Aids
Maxi Aids sells a large selection of adaptive gadgets and equipment
for people with a variety of disabilities. They have an online catalog
where you can get more details about specific products.
Telesensory Home Page
Telesensory specializes in adaptive equipment for the visually impaired.
Their products range from CCTV's to reading machines.
HumanWare
HumanWare specializes in assembling computer systems adapted to persons
with disabilities. They are an adaptive computer reseller.
TextHelp
TextHelp is a program designed to help learning disabled students enhance
their vocabulary and spelling.
Active and Able
Active and Able is a company dedicated to accessibility offering a variety
of products as well as helping individuals to locate organizations,
agencies or institutions that may offer them assistance.
EssentialAids
Uk's online shop for daily living aids with special emphasis on mobility
aid products.
Arkenstone
Arkenstone is the maker of An Openbook, a text to speech software for
the visually impaired and learning disabled.
American Home Patient Care
Services and repairs wheelchairs - (850) 222-1723
Option Care
Services and repairs wheelchairs - (850) 973-9333
Recreation Program
Program that enables individuals with disabilities to participate in sports. Please contact The Florida Disabled Outdoors Association at www.fdoa.org for more information.
Accessible Tallahassee Area Housing
Bethel Towers
324 N. MLK Blvd.
681-0269
Lake Ella Manor
1433 N. Adams St.
224-1341
Miccosukee Hills Apts.
3201 Miccosukee Rd.
878-5844
GIBB Oakridge Village
274 Ross Rd.
942-4777
Gibb Mabry Village
2441 Roberts Ave.
574-4663
Math Help Center
The FSU Math Help Center, located in 110 Milton Carothers Hall, is available as a resource to all FSU students needing help in the following math courses: MAT 0024, MAT 1033, MAC 1105, MAC 1114, MGF 1106, MGF 1107, MAC 1140, MAC 2233, and MAC 2311. Limited help is provided in the following courses: MAC 2312, MAC 2313, and MAD 2104. Help is also provided for the math section of the CLAST. Assistance is provided on problems in the text or handouts that indicate help is permitted. No help is given for take-home exams or quizzes. For more information and current hours of operation, call 644-1222.
Reading and Writing Center
In addition to the
Reading/Writing Center's regular tutorial services, on-line tutorial
instruction in writing is now available. Trained tutors in the Reading/Writing
Center will work with writers via e-mail to provide help with writing
and developing ideas, drafting, revising and editing.
Writers may submit questions or texts to RWC instructors by e-mailing
a tutor at tutor@english.fsu.edu. To e-mail a text you may copy and
paste your text to e-mail message or send a text or generic version
of your paper as an attachment. A tutor will normally respond within
48 hours, not counting weekends or holidays. (Messages sent on Friday
will be answered on Tuesday). On-line tutorials are not available when
Florida State classes are not in session.
Please note that RWC tutors will not correct texts for writers but will
help writers make the necessary changes themselves.
Free On-line Tutorials
As with regular tutorials in the Reading/Writing Center, on-line tutorials
are offered on an as-available basis. If you have an important paper
due, be sure to e-mail a tutor as early as possible to be sure that
you can receive help with that paper. If due to excessive demand, tutors
are unable to respond to your writing, you will receive a message stating
that tutors are unable to respond to your writing. You may also try
scheduling a face-to face tutorial by calling 644-6495 or visiting the
Reading/Writing Center in room 230 of the Williams Building.
Library Services
Adaptive equipment and software are located in the Assistive Technology Lab on the main floor of Strozier Library, behind the Information Desk in room 106. First time users may ask for assistance on how to operate the equipment by contacting Natalie Jean, Special Services Librarian, by phone at 850-645-6462, or by email at njean@fsu.edu. For a list of available equipment, please contact the Special Services Librarian.
Housing
Inquiries about on and off campus housing should be directed to the University Housing office in Student Life Building (on the corner of Wildwood and Park). Documentation that supports request for accommodations must be provided to the Housing Office. For more information, contact the University Housing office at (850)-644-2860.
Parking
Florida State University's Parking Services is located in Building C of the University Center in suite 5406. You can access their website at www.parking.fsu.edu. Parking permits and citations can be paid in the University Center Student Financial Services in Building A, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. If you have a documented disability, you can acquire a temporary three-week parking permit that will allow you to be able to park in the handicap parking areas on Florida State University's campus. You must present documentation of disability from a physician to Parking Services. For more information, please contact FSU Parking Services at (850)-644-5278.
NOTE: The parking permit is only temporary and extended for about three weeks. If you are in need of a permanent handicap parking decal, you will need to apply for one at the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles.
Helpful Resources
Admissions 644-6200
Adult Learning Center 644-3611
Career Center 644-6431
Handicap Parking Hangtags 921-6137
Computer Help Center 644-2591
Counseling Center 644-2003
Dean of Students 644-2428
Division of Blind Service 488-5133
Financial Aid 644-5871
FSU Directory Assistance 644-2525
SDRC Computer Lab 644-5532
Parking Services 644-5278
Psychology Clinic 644-3006
Registrar's Office 644-1050
Strozier Library 644-3278
Thagard Health Center 644-6230
Undergraduate Studies 644-2740
University Housing 644-2860
