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Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Children with Disabilities

Parenting or providing care for a child with a disability can be challenging to the caregiver, the child, family members and friends. Children and adolescents with disabilities are at greater risk for abuse or neglect than those without disabilities. Preventing child abuse and neglect is a critical issue across the US. Information and listing of resources provided below.

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Chagall Tapestry at Shirley Ryan 外网天堂

One of the greatest artistic treasures for all the people with a disability. Learn the story of the Marc Chagall Tapestry located in the Shirley Ryan Abilitylab, 10th floor.

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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: COPD

Learn more about COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from this valuable and informative website.

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College Resources for Students with Disabilities

This listing of college resources includes scholarships, grant sources and resource guides for a future in college and higher education.

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Complications: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is commonly known as a blood clot. Blood clots may occur in someone who has had an injury or illness, is unable to move around as before

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Concussion Resource Center

The Concussion Resource Center and ImPACT were set up to draw awareness to the serious condition of concussions, especially in athletes.

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Concussions 101: A Primer for Kids and Parents

View this YouTube video for basic information on concussions including a general guide for return to activity.

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Adapting a Home for Wheelchair Accessibility

There are several ways to create a more accessible space for a person in a wheelchair for home modification and adapting for a wheelchair.

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Corto Ian Fundacion Ian short film on Cerebral Palsy

A short film posted on YouTube about a boy Ian, with Cerebral Palsy, and how playground bullying affects his determination and others to help him gain equality.

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Dating and Social Resources for People with Disability

A listing of online social organizations for people with a disability that help connect and network people to other people for dating or social engagements, and someone who understands and knows what it's like to be you.

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