It happens to everyone - we type a few keywords into our favorite search engine and end up disappointed again. A simple keyword can result in millions of pages that are mostly irrelevant. What we really need are better search engines. Until someone invents a search engine that understands our everyday language (and possibly reads our minds), you can….

Start with reliable sites

If the information you are looking for is not on these sites, they suggest other reliable links to use.

MedlinePlus offers easy access to medical journal articles and also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news.

National Organization for Rare Disorders provides information about diseases and organizations.

Family Village includes informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature, and much, much more!

The Healthline puts accurate and up-to-date information about health services at the fingertips of consumers and health providers across South West Ontario.

ABLEDATA provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell any products, we can help you locate the companies that do.

Visit our links section for more suggestions

Use a tool to assess the quality of your material 

Quality Assessment Toolbox is a good example