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Do you find that people act surprised when you tell them you have a disability? Do they say "But you don't look sick" or ask what's your disability really about? Are you wanting support to move ahead in your life despite your disability? Are you w… |
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Do you have a brother or sister with a disability, mental illness, or medical condition? If you want to socialize with other adult siblings like you and enjoy doing fun stuff in the Boston area, then this is the group for you! We're planning a lot of… |
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This is a group for people with disabilities, their family and friends. Sometimes it can be hard to meet others with disabilites. Hopefully we can meet each other and have a fun group. |
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Empowered People w/disabilities! |
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This group was established in 2010 by a small group of amputees who met while receiving outpatient physiotherapy at St. John's Rehab Hospital in Toronto, Canada. Right from the get go, we realized how important it was for amputees and caregivers t… |
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Dive training and excursions for divers with disabilites and their dive buddies. |
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I'm starting this group because I have RSD (and have been suffering with it for 4 years) and it is an awful disease to live with. The average person does not understand what nerve pain/chronic pain is like to live with. I have looked for support g… |
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A group for those interested in CMT in the Pacific Northwest. I am working to schedule our first meeting together soon. It will be with Sarah Kleiver with the Seattle MDA. This forum is open to people with CMT, family members, parents of those wit…
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder, Medical, support, informational sessions, Living with Disabilities, Disability Rights, Parents of Children with Physical Disabilities, Family and friends of disabled individuals, CMT, CMT Disorder, Parents of children with CMT, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Show more...Show less...
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Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to almost 1,500 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Best Buddies programs engage partic… |
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This group is designed to provide fun activities for adult wheelchair users in the DC Metro area and their spouses/friends/family as well as an opportunity to make friends with similar experiences. Wounded warriors and other individuals with paralysi… |
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Welcome! This is a social group for typically developing siblings (aged 8-10) of children with disabilities. The purpose of the group is for siblings to spend time together doing fun activities. Please note that this is not a therapeutic support grou… |
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In my search of local events and activities for my dad who has multiple sclerosis, I have found there are no groups in the area for the 30-60 yr old who just want to meet new friends. So, here we are! We are disabled adults who still want to enjoy ac… |
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January 17, 2012
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I started this group for my son to meet, make friends, and GET OUT AND DO SOMETHING with other like minded individuals. I am hoping that we have enough interest and response to plan get togethers for mildly disabled individuals to hang out, go out, f… |
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November 23, 2011
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Getting out and enjoying life can sometimes be difficult when you are a family member or caregiver of someone with a disability or special need. I am the mom of a special needs child myself and know the challenges ( & the joys!) The purpose of this m…
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Parents of Children with Physical Disabilities, Parents of Developmentally Disabled Adults, Homeschooling Parents of Learning Disabled, Parents of Disabled Children, Special Needs Families, Parents of Special Needs Kids, Support for Parents of Special Needs Kids, Parents of autistic children, Single parents of autistic children, Mothers of Adults with Down Syndrome, Parents of Children with Down Syndrome, Support for Mothers with Adult Disabled Children, Support Groups for Parents with ADHD Children, Family and friends of disabled individuals, Disabled Adults and Children
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November 19, 2011
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If you are an amputee or support an amputee ( as in friends, or family ) this support group will provide and opportunity for you to tell your story, learn form others, and process new experiences. |
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October 26, 2011
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This group is designed to provide fun activities for adult wheelchair users in the DC Metro area and their spouses/friends/family as well as an opportunity to make friends with similar experiences. Wounded warriors and other individuals with paralysi… |
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October 20, 2011
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Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to almost 1,500 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Best Buddies programs engage partic… |
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October 5, 2011
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Welcome! This is a social group for typically developing siblings (aged 8-10) of children with disabilities. The purpose of the group is for siblings to spend time together doing fun activities. Please note that this is not a therapeutic support grou… |
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September 12, 2011
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A group for those interested in CMT in the Pacific Northwest. I am working to schedule our first meeting together soon. It will be with Sarah Kleiver with the Seattle MDA. This forum is open to people with CMT, family members, parents of those wit…
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REAP group in conjunction with Thankfully Yours and New 2 U Sports, is designed for family, friends, partners and all local communities to join in the effort to assist people with disabilities in career networking. |
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August 4, 2011
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When people with disabilities leave school they often lose contact with people who were special to them and whose company they treasured. Often they are relegated to spending boring days at home. This meetup group was formed to bring together persons… |
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