Job Accommodation Network (US, Canada). Advice in situations where people are in difficulty in doing their jobs or are coming under undue pressure from an employer. They will assist the worker and employer in making accommodations in the work environment that will allow the worker to continue the job, and will help achieve a balance between compassion and business need. If needed, they can assist in filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Their website has a list of important links to other resources on the internet. Job Accommodation Network, West Virginia University, P.O. Box 6080, Morgantown, West Virginia. 1-800-232-9675 or 1-800-526-7243; http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu, select "points of interest." Assistance in English or French.

Disability Rights Commission (UK). The DRC has been set up in England to enforce the Disability Discrimination Act of 1995, intended to protect workers from discrimination in recruitment, terms of employment, and opportunities for promotion, training, and other benefits, as well as protection from dismissal. DDA Information Line 0345 622 633 (local rate in the U.K.), TDD 0345 622 644. DDA Information, FREEPOST MIDO2164, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9BR. http://www.disability.gov.uk/

Protection and Advocacy (US). A U.S. federally mandated system in each state and territory which provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy. NAPAS agencies will investigate problems, provide information and guidance, provide legal counsel and litigation services to eligible persons, and provide education and training for advisory councils and volunteers. The National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems, 900 Second Street, NE., Suite 211, Washington, DC 20002. Tel: +1 202 408-9514; Fax: +1 (202) 408-9520; E-mail: NAPAS@earthlink.net. http://www.protectionandadvocacy.com

Through the Looking Glass (US). TLG provides direct service, information and referral, concerning adaptive equipment for parents with physical disabilities and their babies; training; support groups in the Bay Area; advocacy in custody cases. TLG’s staff includes psychologists, social workers, marriage, child, and family therapists, special educators, childbirth educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language therapists, and researchers. Nearly 80% of the staff are disabled, parents of disabled children, or members of families with disabilities. National Resource Center for Parents with Disabilities, 2198 Sixth Street, #100, Berkeley, California, 94710-2204. +1 (510) 848-1112 or 1-800-644-2666; Fax: +1 (510) 848-4445; E-mail: TLG@lookingglass.org; http://www.lookingglass.org

As printed in the VHL Family Forum 7:3, September 1999. For permission to reprint, please contact VHL Family Alliance, editor@vhl.org. Further information is available from the VHL Family Alliance, info@vhl.org.