Where can I find resources for nursing students and professional nurses with disabilities?
Printable Version Since the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, more and more people with a wide range of disabilities are entering the nursing profession. Several web-based resources and organizations are available to nursing students and professionals to provide information on legal, employment, and accommodation resources. ExceptionalNurse.com is a group providing support and expertise for nursing students and professional nurses with disabilities. They also have professional mentors with disabilities in the nursing field. Their website has a section on adaptive equipment and accommodation success stories. The National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities (NOND) promotes the education, advocacy, and full inclusion of nursing professionals with disabilities as well as offers a variety of resource links. The Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss has an excellent overview of accommodations and resources for hearing loss. There is an informative section
