The following are worthwhile causes, organizations, museums, and charities. Sites for the American Sign Language alphabet and the Braille alphabet can be found on the General Reference page.
American Foundation for the Blind : Good source of info on blindness.
American Museum of Natural History : In New York City.
Amnesty International : Protecting human rights world-wide.
Blindness Resource Center : From the New York Institute for Special Education.
Braille Instruction Resources : Links to
resources.
CAL: The Center for Applied Linguistics : Using linguistics to identify and address language problems. Links (including American Sign Language resources), a newletter, and more.
Disability Related Organizations : A comprehensive listing.
Greenpeace : Protecting the planet.
Room to Read : Bringing libraries to underdeveloped countries.
Sierra Club : Another protector of the planet.
Smithsonian Institution : Preserving American culture.
UNICEF : United Nations Children's Fund.
United Way : National site, the charity for charities.
World Wildlife Fund : Protecting Earth's animal life.
World Trade Center bombing-related:
September 11th Archive : Covers just about anything you might want to know about this atrocity