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Computers & Internet
 Websites presented in alphabetical order DO-IT Program: Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology 
 The University of Washington's "DO-IT" program promotes "the use of electronic and information technology to maximize the independence, productivity and participation of people with disabilities." Links to assistance for those pursuing college or careers. Resources for educators, librarians, and parents, including free and/or reproducible publications, videos, etc. Searchable. http://www.washington.edu/doit/ Topics: Computers, Disabilities, Internet, Washington State: Health, Washington State: People, Washington State: Science Last updated Apr 21, 2004 Meetup: Washington
Find Washington state groups formed through this online service that "helps people find others who share their interest or cause, and form lasting, influential, local community groups that regularly meet face-to-face." Browse by city, then by interest area (games, hobbies, crafts, pets, politics, and more). Participation requires free registration. http://www.meetup.com/cities/us/wa/ Topics: Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Science Last updated Jun 12, 2006 Northwest Americans With Disabilities Act and Information Technology Center
This site describes the regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) that serves Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state. The large-print site features information about the center's free ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) training programs, technical assistance for K-12 educational systems, and support of Web accessibility for community colleges. Includes related links. Searchable. http://www.nwada.org Topics: Computers, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Disabilities, Internet, Washington State: Education, Washington State: Health, Washington State: People, Washington State: Science Last updated Feb 28, 2005 Northwest Science & Technology
Collection of articles from this University of Washington publication highlighting "science and technology news in the greater Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, British Columbia)." Stories cover topics such as Northwest windstorms, sustainable building, radio frequency identification (RFID), and space medicine. The "SciScape" section includes articles for children. http://depts.washington.edu/nwst/ Topics: Washington State: Science Last updated Sep 7, 2006 NWCN.com
Online version of the regional news channel, Northwest Cable News, is searchable and browsable by subject area or state. States covered are Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Content includes both original reporting and AP wire stories. Includes video features and selected AP coverage of world news and the Pacific Rim. Free registration is required to view much of the site's content. http://www.nwcn.com/ Topics: Media, Media, Recreation, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Science Last updated Jul 25, 2003 Pacific Northwest Gigapop (PNWGP)
PNWGP "serves leading-edge organizations throughout the region by providing robust, highest-speed access to current state-of-the-art Internet; Next Generation Internet services and technology." The Web site includes examples of applications under development, participating organizations, PNWGP national and regional partners, workshops offered, and other industry news. http://www.pnw-gigapop.net/ Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Washington State: Science Last updated Jun 15, 2003 Spam: Washington's Law
Laws and links regarding spam (unsolicited e-mail) in Washington state. Includes an overview of spam laws, information on tracking the people or companies sending the spam, and instructions for filing a citizen's lawsuit or a complaint with the Washington Attorney General's office. http://www.atg.wa.gov/InternetSafety/Spam/WashingtonLaw.aspx Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject, Washington State: Law, Washington State: Science Last updated Feb 13, 2007 |
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