Disability
- National Organization on Disability
- American Association of People with Disabilities
- Social Security Administration
- America’s Athletes with Disabilities
- National Sports Center of the Disabled
- National Federation of the Blind
- University of Illinois Chicago’s National Center on Physical Activity/Disability
- ADA Guide for Small Towns
Employment
- Web site for the Job Accommodation Network a service of the President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.
- AEMA Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association
- The Center for Accessible Technology
- The Center for Computer Assistance to the Disabled (C-CAD)
- The U.S. Access Board
- Web site for and by people who have been impacted by mental retardation providing excellent links to other sites.
Women
- Provides curriculum to teach about women throughout history.
- The Women’s Hall of Fame
- Provides indexes of journals and other resources to find information on women’s accomplishments.
- Provides information on Women’s history including an interactive quiz along with many excellent and free resources.
- Excellent site that takes you to a variety of other sites and provides great information on women throughout history.
- Provides links to sites related to Women’s History Month.
- Provides many links and information on women in history including history outside of the United States.
- Provides facts on women. Gives access to a site with women’s quotations.
- Website provides information on careers of women in the sciences.
- Website explores historical women in the sciences.
- This is the site for the National Women’s History Project. The site features information on famous women and the role they have played in shaping history.
- The National Women’s Hall of Fame has biographical information on women who have accomplished great things.
- Info on disabled women, minorities, and people in the sciences.
- Provides sample lesson plans for teaching about women in history.
- Web site of the Jewish Women’s Archive. Learn more about Jewish history and traditions from the female perspective.
- A curriculum all about women in history.
African American
- The Institute for Urban and Minority Education provides research specific to urban areas.
- Provides links to a wide range of multicultural resources.
- Provides very kid-friendly activities and even a recipe to help celebrate African American History Month.
- Another website that is very good for military and history buffs. It looks at the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans in the military.
- Chicago Library website with information on the early history of Chicago.
Native American
- Provides additional links to other sites about American Indians.
- Information on Native American Heritage Month and its beginnings.
- Information about issues related to Native Americans.
- Biographical information on Native American women and their contributions.
- Links to other Native American resources.
- Provides information, especially for children and people who work with them on Native American history.
- Provides educational information on Powwows.
Hispanic American
- Web site of the United Farm Workers.
- Provides information on the historical treatment of Latinos.
- The National Hispanic Leadership Association.
- Wonderful website with a multitude of activities and historical information on Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Focuses on cheeses that are generally used in Hispanic cooking.
Miscellaneous
- Web site of Cultural Partnerships Organization.
- Anti-defamation League website provides updates on what various hate groups are up to as well as ideas on counteracting them.
- Provides resources on anti-hate organizations as well as updates on what known hate groups are doing.
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
- Site provides information on combating homophobia and heterosexism. Also includes notes on famous Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual people.
- Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
- Discusses equality issues within the Gay community.
- Stonewall Columbus provides resources and information to all people about Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender rights.
- Provides resources for young people and people who work with them.
- Gay Asian Pacific Support Network
Asian American/Pacific Islander
- Website provides historical information on various Asian cultural groups.
- South Dakota University’s website on Asian American Pacific Islander Month.
- This is the Girl Scouts of America site addressing Asian American Pacific Islander Month.
Hanukkah
- A fun website for children and adults all about Hanukkah.
- Another informative site with history, recipes, and activities
Kwanzaa
- An informative site on the history of Kwanzaa and why it is celebrated.
- Site includes a guide on how to lead a Kwanzaa celebration as well as suggestions for gifts.
- An interesting site with historical information along with relevant information about foods associated with the holiday. There are also recipes included.
- A website of recipes for Kwanzaa or any other day.
Christmas
- Provides information on the “basics” of Christmas.
- Fun way to explore all aspects of Christmas, including a section on how Christmas is celebrated around the world.
- Provides a background on Christmas including traditions and recipes.
- Dedicated to discussing how Christmas is celebrated around the world.
New Year