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Information on living with a chronic illness or disability

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1. Dealing with a Health Condition
2. Going to an Occupational Therapist
3. Physical Therapy
4. Wheelchairs

Publications and web sites

1.  Kids' Quest on Disability and Health – Do you know someone who has a chronic illness or disability? Check out this site for answers to common questions you may have about living with an illness or disability.
2.  Meeting the Challenge: You Can Do it too – Not everyone has it easy when it comes to doing physical activity but if you're facing a challenge, it doesn't mean you can't be a superstar. Check out how athletes overcome physical challenges to make it to the top!
3. Bandaides and Blackboards (Copyright © Lehman College) – Go to this site to read stories from other teens who are living with chronic illnesses or disabilities. You can also submit your own story, art, or poetry and read about how to talk about your illness or disability and how to handle teasing.
4. Chronic Illness Resources for Teens (Copyright © Dartmouth College) – Check out this site to read stories about how other teens have learned how to deal with their chronic illness.
5. Club Brave Kids – Check out this site to play interactive games and chat with other teens about how their lives have been affected by chronic illness or disability.
6. International Resources Online for Teens (Copyright © Mobility International, USA) – Having an illness or disability doesn't prevent you from traveling and experiencing other cultures. Check out this site to learn about overseas exchange opportunities that are available.
7. National Center for Learning Disabilities: For Teens (Copyright © NCLD) – Use this web site to try and pinpoint what you really want to do in the future and find out why having a learning disability shouldn't stop you from doing it.
8. ZigaWhat! – This site links to other information on growing and coping with a chronic illness or disability. It also links to interactive games and sites where you can talk to other teens.

Organizations

1. Office on Disability
2. Ability On-line Support Network
3. Kids As Self Advocates (KASA)
4. National Youth Leadership Network
5. Starlight Starbright Foundation
6. The Sibling Support Project

= This article, publication, web site, or organization is from the U.S. government.

Content last updated June 2, 2007

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