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Living with Disability (35)

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http://www.2bme.org/   » 2bMe Open in a new browser window
   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/

http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/contteen.html   » Bandaides and Blackboards: Teens Open in a new browser window
   Share stories and poems, read teens tips to parents and teachers, and the good, the bad, and the ugly about having a chronic illness.
   http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/contteen.html

http://www.ucando.org/kids.html   » Can Do Kids Open in a new browser window
   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

http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=293&id=2153   » Child and Youth Health: ADHD - How It Can Affect Teenagers Open in a new browser window
   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/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=293&id=2153

http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2207   » Child and Youth Health: Cancer - Living With It Open in a new browser window
   Discusses different feelings that happen, talking about the disease, dealing with other people and how life changes.
   http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2207

http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2208   » Child and Youth Health: Cancer - When Your Brother or Sister has Cancer Open in a new browser window
   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/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2208

http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=293&id=2201   » Child and Youth Health: Dyslexia - Coping With It Open in a new browser window
   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/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=293&id=2201

http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2336   » Child and Youth Health: Living With a Disability Open in a new browser window
   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/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2336

http://www.bravekids.org/kids/index.html   » Club BraveKids Open in a new browser window
   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

http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/comucate.htm   » Communicating With and About People with Disabilities Open in a new browser window
   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

http://www.diabetes.org/uedocuments/JustforTeens.pdf   » Diabetes.org: Just for Teens Open in a new browser window
   Humorous article about how hormone changes, eating disorders, drugs, and alcohol affect blood sugar control.
   http://www.diabetes.org/uedocuments/JustforTeens.pdf

http://www.diabetes.org/uedocuments/YourParentsYourDiabetes.pdf   » Diabetes.org: Your Parents and Your Diabetes Open in a new browser window
   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

http://www.disabilityhistory.org/people.html   » Disability Social History Project Open in a new browser window
   Presents short biographies of famous people who had a disabling mental or physical illness.
   http://www.disabilityhistory.org/people.html

http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/bodywise/disability/matters/sibs.htm   » Family Matters: Getting Along with Your Brothers and Sisters Open in a new browser window
   Three tips to help kids and teens talk to siblings about serious illnesses.
   http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/bodywise/disability/matters/sibs.htm

http://www.gti2005.com/faq/famous.htm   » Famous People with Disabilities Open in a new browser window
   Common conditions are listed with the names of well known people and historical figures who had these illnesses.
   http://www.gti2005.com/faq/famous.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/   » Kids Quest on Disability and Health Open in a new browser window
   Explains what a disability is and answers common questions about living with one.
   http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/

http://www.listentoourstories.com/   » Listen to Our Stories Open in a new browser window
   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/

http://www.aspergersbook.blogspot.com   » My Brother Has Asperger Syndrome Open in a new browser window
   Explains one boy's experiences growing up with a sibling with a disability.
   http://www.aspergersbook.blogspot.com

http://www.nfbstudents.org/   » National Association of Blind Students Open in a new browser window
   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/

http://kids.novita.org.au/   » Novita Kids Open in a new browser window
   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/

http://teens.novita.org.au/   » Novita Teens Open in a new browser window
   Designed specifically for teenagers with physical disabilities, and featuring resources, information, activities and a forum.
   http://teens.novita.org.au/

http://www.patchworx.org/   » Patch Worx Open in a new browser window
   Online community for young people isolated by illness or disability. Share poems and stories, ask a question, play games, and join the club.
   http://www.patchworx.org/

http://www.nfb.org/nfb/NOPBC_Questions_Kids_Ask.asp?SnID=53512754   » Questions Kids Ask About Blindness Open in a new browser window
   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/nfb/NOPBC_Questions_Kids_Ask.asp?SnID=53512754

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sb-teens/   » SB-Teens Open in a new browser window
   Discussion group for teens with spina bifida to exchange ideas, stories, or just chat. Siblings welcome.
   http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sb-teens/

http://library.thinkquest.org/5852/   » Seeing Disabilities from a Different Perspective Open in a new browser window
   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/

http://www.sparktop.org   » SparkTop.org Open in a new browser window
   Activity-based site for kids. Paint pictures, write stories and poems, and talk to other kids with difficulties.
   http://www.sparktop.org

http://www.acd.org.au/siblings/content/Supporting_Siblings.pdf   » Supporting Siblings Open in a new browser window
   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

http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/familyfriends/brothersister/   » Teens Living with Cancer: Brothers and Sisters Open in a new browser window
   Stories from other brothers and sisters describing their experiences with a sick brother or sister.
   http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/familyfriends/brothersister/

http://groups.msn.com/teenswithchronicdiseases   » Teens with Chronic Diseases Open in a new browser window
   Support group for teens between the ages of 12-21. Open to anyone with any chronic disease including cancer.
   http://groups.msn.com/teenswithchronicdiseases

http://www.theinvisibleones.homestead.com/   » The Invisible Ones Open in a new browser window
   A place of support and communication for kids who have siblings with chronic or life-threatening illness.
   http://www.theinvisibleones.homestead.com/

http://www.ldonline.org/article.php?id=354&loc=65   » The Survival Guide for Kids with LD Open in a new browser window
   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

http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntl_friends_hints   » When Meeting Friends with Disabilities Open in a new browser window
   Information about what is okay to say or do when a friend has a disability.
   http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntl_friends_hints

http://www.youngminds.org.uk/family/y0.php   » Young Minds: Mental Illness in Your Family Open in a new browser window
   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

http://www.blackwoodssoec.vic.edu.au/ruben/   » Your Shout Open in a new browser window
   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/


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