Illness and Disability

Living with an illness or disability

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Living with an illness or disability can be challenging. You may have to change the things you do or the kinds of foods you eat. Just remember that everyone has something to deal with. Check out the links in this section for some help along the way.

Tips on talking about your disability or illness
What is disability culture?
Find information about making new friends on our "Relationships: Friends and Family" page.

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Other Illness and Disability pages:
Types of illness and disability
Born with an illness or disability
Learning you have an illness or disability
Living with an illness or disability
Rehabilitation
Becoming independent
Games and activities
Medical issues
Medical terms
Do you know someone with an illness or disability?
For more information...

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Last updated June 2007