Calendars of World Holidays

Electronic Resources on Diversity
This excellent site, offered by the University of Santa Clara, offers links to Internet resources relating to all ethnic groups as well as links specifically relating to African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Latinos, Middle Eastern Americans and Native Americans.

Multicultural Resources for Children
Bibliographies and related links from the Internet School Library Media Center at James Madison University.

Racial Issues and Identities: A Guide to Resources on the Web
A collection of links from the New York Times. Note: Free registration is required to view the page.

Tolerance.org
Dedicated to promoting understanding and acceptance and to fighting hate, Tolerance.org provides news, information and educational games in sections devoted to children, teens, parents and teachers.

Center for Multicultural Human Services
Describes the mental health, social, educational and language services provided in more than 30 languages by this nonprofit organization located in Falls Church, Virginia.

TOEFL: The Test of English as a Foreign Language
Schedules and information on test formats such as the new Internet-based testing program. You can download the information bulletin to view or print using Adobe Acrobat Reader. This site is offered by the Educational Testing Service, the producer of TOEFL.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(Formerly known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service or INS.)
The USCIS Web site provides forms, laws and regulations, information on naturalization and more.  Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants, a publication for new permanent residents, is available online in many languages.  Along with a basic introduction to the U.S. system of government, it provides practical information to help immigrants settle into life in this country.

Access Services from the Fairfax County Public Library
The Fairfax County Public Library System is committed to making services accessible to everyone. Through its Access Services department, library services are available for people with physical disabilities. Access Services works directly with library patrons throughout Fairfax County, and with all branches of the Fairfax County Public Library system.

Disability-Related Resources on the Internet
Links to Web sites, discussion lists and electronic newsletters related to disabilities and organized by subject. Maintained by the University of Washington.

DisabilityInfo.gov
Part of the New Freedom Initiative (see below), this site serves as a Web portal to federal government disability-related resources on such topics as civil rights, education, employment, housing, health, income support, technology, transportation and community life.

Electronic Curbcuts for the DisABLED
A wide range of links and also bulletin boards for posting and viewing messages.

Fairfax Area Disability Services Board
The board represents persons of all ages with physical and sensory disabilities in Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. The Web site provides information about housing, transportation and other services and resources in Fairfax County and more.

A Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet
Compiled by the Disability Resources Monthly.

Metropolitan Washington Ear
This nonprofit organization provides free reading and information services to blind, visually impaired and physically disabled people. Readings of current, national and local newspapers, magazines and bestsellers via closed-circuit radio and telephone are just a few of the many services offered.

New Freedom Initiative
President Bush's set of proposals that aim to increase access to assistive technologies, expand educational opportunities, promote homeownership, integrate Americans with disabilities into the workforce, expand transportation options, and promote full access to community life.

RoadMap to Services
A directory outlining the various health and human services available to Virginia's elderly and people who have disabilities or long term illnesses. Produced by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Virginia Relay
Virginia Relay enables people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or speech disabled to communicate by TTY (text telephone) or another assistive telephone device with anyone who uses a standard phone.

Women and Gender Studies Web Sites
Developed and maintained by the Women's Studies Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries.

Women's Studies/Women's Issues Resource Sites
Provided by the University of Maryland-Baltimore County.