Local Networks
Greater
Capital Region Human Services Directory
Published by the Council of Community Services of New York State,
Inc. The directory contains information on over 2000 nonprofit
organizations including public agencies, self-help groups, selected
proprietary human services organizations, and private practitioners
in social work, psychology and psychiatry in an 11 county area.
Wellness
Yellow Pages-Fulton and Montgomery Counties
Published by Cornell Cooperative Extension. This is a database
of service agencies in Fulton and Montgomery Counties
Correctional Facilities
American
Library Association-Services to Incarcerated People and Ex-Offenders
National
Institute for Literacy's Special Collections-Correctional Education
Cultural Diversity
American
Library Association - Outreach Services
Many resources for library services to underserved populations.
Includes program ideas, bibliographic and electronic resources,
benefits to specific populations, cataloging and classification
issues for foreign language materials and more.
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.
Services
to Gay, Lesbian, and Transgendered People
Disabled Persons
Center
for Universal Design
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.
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
Adult
Basic English and English As A Second Language Programs in the
MVLS Service Area
(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 & Slideas
Programming resouce kits available from MVLS to stimulate discussion
and memory for older adults or intergenerational audiences.
Guide
to Senior Housing in New York State
Compare
Nursing Homes
Unemployed
Better
Business Basics
Career
Resources at SUNY - Albany
CareerZone
New
York Job Source
Choose "all" for location and type in city name for
"Keyword".
Employment
Resources from the Mid-Hudson Library System
Newspaper Classifieds
The
Daily Gazette-Schenectady
The
Leader-Herald-Fulton County
The
Recorder-Amsterdam
Times
Union-Albany
