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Ability Online Support Network

Resource Type

Online - Parent/Child

Description

Ability OnLine is a free internet community where children/youth with disabilities/illness and their parents can meet others like them, make friends from all over the world, share their hopes and fears, find role-models and mentors, and feel like they belong. Ability OnLine began in 1991 and has grown from a small BBS to a web based network with members from around the world. The website provides: A non-threatening and non-judgmental environment based on mutual respect and friendship breaks down social and emotional barriers The ability to share information, experiences, stories and interests with others of similar backgrounds and life experiences opens doors and minds Online support 24/7 and ongoing monitoring makes this a family friendly experience

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)

Web Address

http://www.ablelink.org/public/default.htm

Languages

English

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