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Listing: 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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Listing: Accessible Parks for People with a Disability
This list of resources will help identify local and national parks that are accessible to people in wheelchairs or with a disability.
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Henry B. Betts LIFE Center: Services and Programs
he Henry B. Betts LIFE Center is a multimedia education center that provides opportunities for learning, innovation, family, and empowerment for people with disabilities, their families, health professionals, and the community.
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Listing: Hotline Lists for Crisis Intervention
This resource listing refers to organizations that hold comprehensive lists of national hotlines and information centers in the area of health promotion, abuse, crisis intervention, and spiritual guidance.
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Listing: Youth with Disabilities Community Resources in Chicago
This select group of agencies provides support to parents of children with a disability in the Chicago area.
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Listing: Stroke Resources for Patients and Families
This is a list of consumer health resources to provide education, support and wellness, and information on research on stroke.
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Useful Technology for Upper Limb Disabilities
Useful Technology for Upper Limb Disabilities: Using household devices such as a television, light switch, computer keyboard and mouse can be difficult or impossible for people with arm or hand disabilities. There are many types of equipment now available to provide assistance as described below. For more information on equipment and techniques, consult with an occupational therapist who specializes in assistive technology.
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Computer Access Options for One-Handed Typing
Many adaptations for the computer are currently available for a one–handed typist to use to improve speed and accuracy. Looking at the advantages and disadvantages of each will assist with making a choice of adaptive equipment.
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Listing: Free to Low Cost Health Services
Resources to access free or low-cost health services.
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Listing: Free and Low Cost Computer Classes
Listings for free and/or low cost computer classes.
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