Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans has a disability? Nearly everyone either knows someone with a disability or has someone with a disability in their family. Together we can build supportive communities, share information and experiences.
People with disabilities are more likely than those without disabilities to report having poorer overall health and less access to adequate healthcare. They are also more likely, statistically speaking, to engage in risky behaviors such as smoking and physical inactivity.
To do our part in helping people with disabilities, we would like to share some useful information. The resources below are a good place to gather information on behavioral issues, helpful guidelines, support, education, and workplace accommodations.
Children with disabilities benefit from routine. This guideline provides tips for creating routines that can help a child with disabilities develop skills.
This nonprofit organization provides support for parents of children with special needs. Resources include blogs, reports, newsletters, support groups, and tools covering a wide range of topics.
Scholarships, grants, and other options are available for those with an attention disorder. Having a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD does not mean you cannot have a college education.
Many people with ADD and ADHD are intelligent, but their brains work differently. Symptoms associated with attention disorders can make education more challenging, requiring students to adapt and develop alternative methods for learning and retaining information.
This resource from the Job Accommodation Network, a free service of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, provides practical information to help employees understand the Americans with Disabilities Act and request or negotiate reasonable accommodations in the workplace.
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death among the top 10 in the United States that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed.
Find information about Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving, help resources, and events.
In the United States, there are more than 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. Honor these exceptional caregivers by sharing a tribute message.