Special Interest

General Diversity Resources

Belief Net - For those wishing to explore different spiritual paths, Belief Net is a multi-faith site offering resources, tools, and information on Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and many other religions, as well as non-denominational spirituality. (Commercial site)

In Motion - An online multicultural magazine dealing with arts, politics, education, health, regional interest, and more. (Commercial site)

Mavin Foundation - Links, articles, and other resources focused on 'mixed heritage people, transracial adoptees, interracial relationships and multiracial families'.

Multicultural Education and Ethnic Groups - Selected Internet sources for multicultural information, arranged by subject/type of material; includes links for cookery, holidays, folklore, myth & literature, music, and religion, as well as sites for specific ethnic groups (California State University). See also Multicultural Education Internet Resource Guide (Northern Arizona University).

Religion in American Culture - 'Based on interviews with more than 35,000 American adults, this extensive survey by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life details the religious makeup, religious beliefs and practices as well as social and political attitudes of the American public.' Also features articles on religion and politics, covering various political issues and political candidates. (Non-profit non-partisan organization)

Religion Link - Developed by and for journalists, but this website should be of interest to anyone interested in knowing more about religious issues behind today's headlines. Each weekly update contains background information and links to web resources on news stories of current interest.

Religious Podcasts - Directory of links to podcasts on a wide variety of religions as well as atheism / agnosticism. Sound quality varies; may not work in older browsers. (Commercial site)

African-American

Africa Web Links - An extensive, annotated directory of online African studies resources, including business, culture, health, education, and other subjects; covers both Africa and African-Americans. Not updated frequently; expect some broken links. (University of Pennsylvania)

African-American Web Connection - Use the left-hand menu bar to view annotated links on African-American Art & Poetry, Authors, Churches, Entertainment, History, and Organizations. (By William Jones, IT professional; personal site)

Afro - This website for The Afro-American Newpapers of Washington and Baltimore also offers national news, entertainment, sports, book & movie reviews, history, and more. (Commercial site)

Black Culture and History Guide to the Web - An extensive directory of websites dealing with all aspects of black history & culture. Not updated very frequently. (Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History Library, University of North Carolina).

Black Voices - African-American message boards, profiles and chats, African-American sports, news, entertainment, style and beauty, relationship advice and more. May not work in older browsers. (AOL)

Asian-American

Asia Source - Information on Asian policy & politics, arts & culture, business & economics, education & learning, countries & history, and style & living. (Asia Society)

Asian Nation - 'Your one-stop information source on the historical, political, social, economic, and cultural elements and issues that make up today's diverse Asian American community. You can almost think of Asian-Nation as an online version of 'Asian Americans 101'.' (By C.N. Le, a professor of Sociology / Asian-American Studies)

Japan Reference - An extensive web directory covering 'almost every aspect of Japan'. (Commercial site)

NewsLink India - Links to Indian newspapers online. Newslink also offers links to other Asian Newspapers.

Samachar - Extensive Indian web directory. (Commercial site with aggressive advertisements)

Hispanic-American

Vea también: PÁGINAS en ESPANÕL

Es Mas - News in Spanish, including sports, entertainment, health, personal finance, and more. (Noticias en Español, incluyendo deportes, entretenimiento, salud, niños, finanzas personales y mucho mas.) (Commercial site)

Hispanic Vista - Commentary and analysis on issues of interest to the Latino population.

Other Ethnic/Religious

American Catholic - Information on the Catholic faith (Franciscan Communications). Another site featuring news about Catholics and Catholicism is Catholic Online (commercial site).

Aish HaTorah - Educational resources on the Jewish faith, with articles and resources on spirituality, holidays, family, dating, travel, and more (commercial site). See also My Jewish Learning for more on Judaism in daily life, history and culture, and Maven - The Jewish Portal, a comprehensive subject directory for online Jewish resources, covering business, art, travel, holocaust, health, and much more (commercial sites). The Jewish Webcasting Guide offers links by subject to a wide variety of online audio and video programs.

Arab Gateway - A site designed to explain the Arabs and their culture to non-Arabs. (By a British journalist)

Atheism: Investigating Atheism - Places current debates on atheism in their historical context, and offers a range of perspectives (from all sides) on the chief issues. (University of Cambridge, UK)

Blue Letter Bible - An online Bible searchable by keyword or phrase. An alternate site is Bible Gateway.

Christian Classics Ethereal Library - A large library of classic Christian literature and reference works including Bibles and Commentaries, Creeds, Catechisms, Liturgies, Fiction, History, Hymns and more. You can search by keyword or browse topics, authors, or titles. (Calvin College)

Crosswalk - A web directory for the online Christian community. (Commercial site)

Hinduism 101 new - A brief overview of the basic principles of Hinduism, plus Q & A, demographics, and a recommended reading list. NOTE: Website does not display correctly in Internet Explorer 6. (Hindu American Foundation)

Irish-American Links new - Dozens of links on Irish and Celtic culture, including organizations, festivals, music, dance, language, and more (Irish American Association of Northwest Jersey). See also Browse Ireland, an extensive subject directory for online Irish resources, covering business, art, history, travel, government, media, and more (commercial site).

Islam on the Internet - Extensive information on the Islamic religion and related subjects (Submission.org). See also al-Islam, which explores 'the history, law, practice, and society of the Islamic religion and the Muslim peoples, with particular emphasis on Twelver Shia Islamic school of thought' (Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project). For a brief explanation of the basics of Islam, see Islam FAQ (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation).

Italian American Foundation new - Links to a variety of resources on Italian-American heritage, culture, language, and more. Also offers educational and youth programs including scholarships, grants, heritage travel, and mentoring. (Non-profit organization)

Mavin Foundation - Links, articles, and other resources for people of bi-racial and multi-racial ancestry.

Native American Nations - Many links to tribal homepages, arranged alphabetically by tribe name. Scroll to the bottom for links to other websites with Native American information. (By librarian Lisa Mitten; personal site)

Religion Online - Thousands of articles on Old and New Testament, Theology, Ethics, History and Sociology of Religion, Communication and Cultural Studies, Pastoral Care, Counseling, Homiletics, Worship, Missions and Religious Education; written primarily from a Christian perspective. (Claremont School of Theology)

Disabled

Assistance Animals for the Disabled - A basic overview of the various uses of animals to provide assistance to people with disabilities. The related Companion Animals: Service & Working Animals page provides lots of additional up-to-date information (USDA Animal Welfare Information Center). See also Consumer Considerations for People Considering a Service Dog (Delta Society) and Service Animals in Places of Business and Commonly Asked Questions About Service Animals in Places of Business (U.S. Department of Justice).

Assistive Media - 'Audio access to reading materials for anyone with a reading access barrier. Talented volunteers record magazine articles and other short works which are then available for download or podcast.' Free. (Non-profit organization.)

Deafness Information - Information related to deaf and hard of hearing children from birth through age 21. Covers the following topics: Babies (0 to 3), Children (3 to 21), Transition to Adulthood, Hearing Loss Information, Language & Literacy, Hearing & Communication Technology, Laws, and Resources. (Gallaudet University)

Disability Information & Resources - An extensive directory of websites offering information on topics ranging from all kinds of disability-related products & services (assistive devices, medical supplies, clothing, etc.) to health, political, and legal issues (personal site). See also American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) resources page.

Disability Resources Monthly Web Watcher - A huge searchable directory of disability resources on the Internet, with an A to Z subject index for hundreds of topics, as well as an index to resources by state. Or go directly to the New Jersey page. Not updated frequently; expect some broken links (non-profit site).

Disabled Sports USA - Offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent disability, plus regional chapters, online magazine, advice on How to Get Involved in Sports, related links, and more. Activities include winter skiing, water sports, summer and winter competitions, fitness and special sports events. For more links on disabled sports, see Google Directory: Disabled - Sports new .

Family Village - Another large directory of online resources, with information on over 300 diagnoses, as well as assistive technology, legal rights and legislation, special education, leisure activities and much more. The site is aimed at 'children and adults with disabilities, their families, and their friends and allies.' (University of Wisconsin)

Handicapped Plates & Placards (New Jersey) - Information on how to obtain special parking privileges in New Jersey if you are temporarily or permanently disabled. (N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission)

Independent Living Links - Annotated links to a wide variety of disability resources, arranged by subject (Independent Living Institute, Sweden).

Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - Lends braille and audio materials (including magazines), by postage-free mail, to eligible visually or physically handicapped borrowers in the United States, including kids (Library of Congress). See also Described & Captioned Media Catalog (DCMP). You must have a DCMP account number and password to view or order materials online. Individuals, educational programs, and organizations are eligible for service from DCMP. Individuals must be deaf or hard of hearing (or the parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child) to register for service. Locally, the South Plainfield Public Library offers audio books, large print books, and homebound delivery. Call us at (908) 754-7885 for more information.

National Council on Independent Living - Selected links to organizations, agencies, and other resources for the disabled and their families.

National Federation of the Blind - A directory of resources for living, working, learning, and recreation, plus information about vision loss, state & local organizations, publications, and products & technology.

National Organization on Disability - News and useful information for individuals with disabilities, covering social and community involvement, jobs, access, and related issues. Use the menu on the left to choose a topic.

N.J. Division of Disability Services - Primarily serves people who have become disabled as adults, whether through illness or injury, but also has a toll free hotline (1-888-285-3036) providing information and referral assistance for people with any type of disability.

PARENTING: Special Needs Children - Links to selected resources for parents of children with disabilities. (South Plainfield Public Library)

Spinal Cord Injury Resources - Links to a wide range of information covering health, equipment, accessibility, sexuality, disability rights, and more. Also offers links to Local resources by state. (National Spinal Cord Injury Association)

World Around You - Colorful online magazine for deaf youth. (Gallaudet University)

Men & Women

Gay & Lesbian Resources - A directory of organizations & publications arranged by subject, covering academic/professional resources, archives & libraries, bookstores, business, history & culture, education, health, politics, and more. Not updated recently; expect some broken links. (University of Washington)

Men's Bibliography - An extensive list of books and articles on men, masculinities, gender, and sexualities. (By a professor at Australian National University)

Men's Web - An online magazine dealing with men's issues; last updated in 2006. (Commercial site)

Violence Against Women: Victim Hotlines new - If you, or someone you know, are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or dating violence, help is available from these toll-free telephone hotlines. Includes links to related resources (U.S. Department of Justice). See also Sexual Harassment on the Job (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission).

Women-Focused Magazines & Journals - An extensive, alphabetical listing of web-based periodicals aimed at girls and women. Brief annotations. (University of Wisconsin)

Women's Studies / Women's Issues Resource Sites - A selective, annotated, highly acclaimed listing of over 500 web sites arranged by subject; also includes an alphabetical listing. (University of Maryland)

Seniors

See our SITES for SENIORS page.

Veterans, Military Service Members & Their Families

American Widow Project - Provides emotional and practical support for military widows (non-profit organization).

Center for Women Veterans - Information on health care and other VA benefits for women veterans.

Disabled American Veterans - Offers a range of free services to disabled veterans. Also offers links to dozens of websites of interest to veterans, arranged alphabetically. The American Legion also offers services to veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families. (Non-profit organizations)

Military Youth on the Move - Advice and support for children of military families to help deal with the difficult time of moving, saying goodbye, and starting over in a new place. Separate sections for elementary, middle, and high school students. (U.S. Department of Defense)

N.J. Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs (DMAVA) - At this website, you can apply for a distinguished service medal, download a wide variety of DMAVA forms, order DMAVA publications, and find other useful resources for veterans, active military personnel, and military families.

N.J. Military Legal Assistance Program new - This program provides free legal assistance to New Jersey residents who have served overseas as active duty members of reserve components of the armed forces deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2001. (N.J. State Bar Association)

N.J. Veterans Guide - Describes the programs, services, benefits, and honors available to New Jersey Veterans. (N.J. Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs)

US Department of Veterans' Affairs / Veteran's Administration (V.A.) - Information on federal government programs for veterans, including online applications for pensions & compensation, education, health, vocational rehabilitation and employment services.

U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans - Links to official US government information and services for active military personnel, veterans, reservists, National Guard, transitioning and prospective personnel, and military families. For links to additional service providers, see Military support programs.

Vet Jobs - Offers searchable job listings, employment advice and other employment resources for transitioning military, National Guard, Reserve Component Members and veterans, and their family members (Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States). See also Vet Central (Job Central, non-profit organization).

V.A. Facilities Locator - Searchable database of over one thousand Veteran's Administration facilities in the US, including benefits office, medical facilities, and cemeteries. Or go directly to the N.Y. / N.J. Veterans Healthcare Network page.

V.A. Watchdog - This site is designed to 'keep an eye on the politicians and the political appointees who fund and run the Veterans Administration.' Offers news about policy, regulations, and benefit changes at the Department of Veterans' Affairs, plus advice for vets and links to other useful resources. (Personal website)

Warrior Care - Official US government resource for wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.