Publications


Online Communities


Title: Disaboom.com
Link: http://www.disaboom.com/
Description: Disaboom.com offers information, discussions, news, and reviews on health, living, the media, recreation, and careers. Disaboom.com also offers chat rooms and multiple discussion areas.

Disaboom now has a new Disability Organizations directory. The resource includes more than 450 mostly non-profit organizations that provide services to people with disabilities. The directory is divided into three categories (Major Disability Organizations, Disability-Specific Organizations, and Organizations for Living with Disabilities) for ease and relevance. The directory is available on the "Resources" page of the Disaboom Web site, under the "Disability Organization Resources" section.
Source: EST

Title: NetSmartz Workshop
Link: http://www.netsmartz.org/
Description: The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children maintains the NetSmartz.org Web site which offers information and videos on internet safety to teens and adults. Information is also available in Spanish.
Source: EST

Title: Riot! Fun Page
Link: http://www2.hsri.org/docs/Riot_Issue_25.PDF
Description: The Riot! Fun Page offers information on self-advocacy, including music, video clips and more.

The page is updated each month, so check back from time to time. And they invite YOU to send in fun things to put on the page. Send in stories, jokes, links to video clips or music.
Source: HSRI

Title: Autism Support Network
Link: http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/
Description: Do you need help with autism? Seeking information about symptoms and treatments? Do you wish to know more about Aspergers or Fragile X? Are you seeking to connect with others who are going through the same thing as you?

The Autism Support Network connects families and individuals touched by ASD with each other, provides support and insight, and acts as a resource guide for treatments, strategies and therapies for autism.

Through their community of people helping people, they foster an exchange of knowledge and promote further understanding and serve as a platform for individuals’ stories of success and challenge.
Source: EST

Title: Family Support Center on Disabilities Online Forum
Link: http://www.familysupportclearinghouse.org/network/Pages/default.aspx
Description: “Nothing about us without us.” You’ve heard that. So, what about you? Don’t be out there alone. Speak up!

Join a BRAND NEW online discussion with your peers and their families -- a cross country and cross generation discussion to bring everyone together.

Talk about your aspirations, dreams, ambitions, difficulties, needs and concerns.

Together we have the experience and strength to make bold decisions, create solutions, and find support.

It’s about us – us as a family. And that’s a good thing to have!

Sign up and join the family!
Source: NCLD/Youth

Title: Yakkit Social Networking Site
Link: http://yakkit.org/
Description: Yakkit is the first online community for youth and young adults with special needs. It is produced by the Southwest Institute for Families and Children.
Source: EST

Title: StrenghtofUs
Link: http://www.strengthofus.org/
Description: StrengthofUs is an online social community for teens and young adults to learn about mental health conditions, services and supports and handling the unique challenges and opportunities in transition-age years. Begin your trek into adulthood by checking out information about employment, housing, college life, money matters and much more.
Source: EST