Local
Networks
Council of
Community Services- Capital Region Human Services Directory
Published
by The Council of Community Services of NYS, Inc. Information
about non-profit organizations, public agencies, self help groups,
selected proprietary human services organizations, private practitioners
in social work, psychiatry, and psychology. Covers Fulton, Montgomery,
Schenectady, Schohaire, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer,
Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties.
Human
Services Directory for Fulton and Montgomery Counties
Maintained
by the Mental Health Associaton in Fulton and Montgomery Counties,
this listing offers directory information for human services
agencies and organizations.
Schoharie
County Human Services Directory
The
official Schoharie County government web site designed to provide
information about the services offered by County government
and each of the towns and villages that make up Schoharie County.
For
a human services Directory,
click here
Correctional
Facilities
Family
and Corrections Network Bibliography
National
Institute of Corrections - Directory of Programs Serving Families
of Adult Offenders
National
Institute for Literacy's Special Collections-Correctional Education
Cultural
Diversity
American
Library Association - Outreach Services
Many resources for library services to a variety of outreach
populations. Includes program ideas, bibliographic and electronic
resources, benefits to specific populations, cataloging and
classification issues for foreign language materials and more.
Bibliography
for Gay Teens
Fiction
and non-fiction resources for gay teens.
Críticas
Reviews of Spanish speaking publications in English
Language Tools - Google
Search Internet sites written in foreign languages or translate
text or sites from one language to another. Choose an Internet
interface in another language or visit the Google site in another
country. There are many from which to choose.
Spanish
in Our Libraries
Library services in Spanish including the Dewey
Decimal System, outreach, signage, library vocabulary, and more
(see left-hand side of page).
Disabled
Persons
Center for Universal Design
Promotes accessible universal design for everyone. Focuses on
housing, commercial and public enviroments, outdoor environments,
and products.
Learn
English on the 'Net-Learning Disabilities Sites
Internet
Instruction for Librarians Serving People with Disabilities
Training modules designed for librarians who work
with people with disabilities as they attempt to use the Internet.
Includes modules on: Introduction to Disabilities (*Slide 7:
Service Considerations), Assistive Technology, and the ArcLink
which contains other resources for people with disabilities.
New York State Talking
Book and Braille Library
For people of
all ages with visual impairments, blindness, or learning disabilities
who qualify for services.
Upstate
Access Guide
New York's Capital-Saratoga-Adirondack
regional source for disability issues and information. Featuring
an interactive accessibility guide by people with disabilities
for people with disabilities.
WMHT's RISE Program
Radio information service for the blind and print disabled.
A free special radio receiver is required for access to readings
of local and national newspapers, popular periodicals, books
and specialty programming. It is available 24 hrs. a day.
Literacy
2004 Continuing
Education, Adult Education, and Employment Training Programs
(Microsoft Word
file)
FirstFind.Info
Easy to find easy to use websites in plain & simple English.
Learn English On The
'Net
Information and exercises for adult learners, tutors, and educators
of Basic English Education and English as a Second Language.
Older Adults
AARP's Resources
on Aging Database of over
500 of the best sites for people over 50. For laymen and professionals.
Bi-Folkal Kits and Visiting
Kits
Kits to stimulate discussion and memory for older adults or
intergenerational groups. Bi-Folkal Kits are designed for large
groups. Visiting kits are designed for one-on-one or small groups.
Compare Nursing
Homes
ElderNetworkNY
Guide to Senior Housing
in New York State
Health
Insurance Options for Seniors
Medicare Rights Center
Unemployed
Better Business
Basics
Career Resources
at SUNY - Albany
CareerZone
Employment Resources from
the Mid-Hudson Library System
New York Job Source
Choose "all" for location and type in city name for "Keyword".
Newspaper
Classifieds
The Daily Gazette
The Recorder-Amsterdam
Times Union-Albany
