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Living with Disability
Websites
Provides answers to the most common questions asked by both blind and sighted children about how affected people manage with daily life.
http://www.nfb.org/kids.htm
Activity-based site for kids. Paint pictures, write stories and poems, and talk to other kids with difficulties.
http://www.sparktop.org
Explains why using the right language is important, and gives a list of phrases to use, as well as terms which are not recommended.
http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/comucate.htm
Presents short biographies of famous people who had a disabling mental or physical illness.
http://www.disabilityhistory.org/people.html
A long list of well-known names is grouped according to different conditions. Includes historical figures and present day celebrities.
http://ericec.org/fact/famous.html
Common conditions are listed with the names of well known people and historical figures who had these illnesses.
http://selfadvocatenet.com/faq/im_ok.asp
Lists ten ways that kids with learning disabilities can make life easier for themselves at school. Includes quotes from affected children.
http://www.ldonline.org/article.php?id=354&loc=65
Made specially for kids with physical disabilities, and features things to do, places to visit, and lots to learn about.
http://kids.novita.org.au/
Designed specifically for teenagers with physical disabilities, and featuring resources, information, activities and a forum.
http://teens.novita.org.au/
This booklet describes the common feelings experienced by young people when they have a brother or sister with a chronic illness or disability. Includes strategies that promote coping and resilience.
http://www.acd.org.au/siblings/content/Supporting_Siblings.pdf
The e-zine is written by and for teens with disabilities, and includes personal stories, interviews, advice, and submitted articles and poems.
http://www.disabilitycentral.com/activteen/magazine/
Explains what causes it, what can be done to help, and how to cope when it affects a parent, brother or sister. Includes quotes from other young people in this situation.
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/family/y0.php
Information about what is okay to say or do when a friend has a disability.
http://www.easterseals.com/site/...erver?pagename=ntl_friends_hints
For those with a chronic illness or disability. Has message boards, games, a weekly poll, and interviews with athletes. [Free Shockwave plugin for games]
http://www.bravekids.org/kids/index.html
Focus is on what kids can accomplish. Provides online games for geography, writing, an ability survey, dream sharing, and how to make the world a better place.
http://www.ucando.org/kids.html
Online community where teens with disabilities can socialize, educate one another and just have fun together. Includes games, articles, and resources.
http://www.disabilitycentral.com/activteen/
Humorous article about why parents ask so many questions, how diabetes affects the whole family, and what to do to keep things smooth.
http://www.diabetes.org/uedocuments/YourParentsYourDiabetes.pdf
Humorous article about how hormone changes, eating disorders, drugs, and alcohol affect blood sugar control.
http://www.diabetes.org/uedocuments/JustforTeens.pdf
Fourth and fifth graders provide information on autism, blindness, cerebral palsy, and deafness. Includes causes, effects, and famous people who have suffered from these conditions.
http://library.thinkquest.org/5852/
Explains what a disability is and answers common questions about living with one.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/
Discussion group for teens with spina bifida to exchange ideas, stories, or just chat. Siblings welcome.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sb-teens/
Explains feelings that many teens may have, how to be supportive of a sick sibling and helpful things to do.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/...etails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2208
Discusses different feelings that happen, talking about the disease, dealing with other people and how life changes.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/...etails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2207
Tells what it is, your rights, living with family and friends, and dealing with teasing and bullying. Section for brothers and sisters.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/...etails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2336
Tells how it affects school work, friendships, and relationships with siblings. Tips for managing this disorder, using medication, and feeling good.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/...etails.aspx?p=243&np=293&id=2153
Tips for teens include how to help yourself, why exercise is important, getting support for school projects, and building self-esteem.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/...etails.aspx?p=243&np=293&id=2201
Offers practical and emotional advice for teens living with cancer. Includes information on how to care for your skin, hair loss, diet, and coping socially.
http://www.2bme.org/
Made by and for adolescents with a brother or sister having a disability or chronic illness. Includes interviews, reviews, and submitted stories and poems.
http://www.blackwoodssoec.vic.edu.au/ruben/
Online support group and message forum for teens with neurological disorders.
http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=64
Offers information for blind high school and college students. Includes state divisions, national and state scholarships, newsletter, listserv message board, and links to resources. [Listserv requires free registration.]
http://www.nfbstudents.org/
Offers a collection of stories, poems, pictures, and songs about and by young people with disabilities ages 5 to 25. Includes index of disabilities and additional resources.
http://www.listentoourstories.com/