MHA Disability Awareness Resource Links
Compiled originally as a list of service learning resources by Lovetie Browne Major and Robin Nemser May, 2003 as a graduate class assignment to assist professionals and volunteers in the design and implementation of service-learning projects, which will advance the cause of children and young adults with disabilities through some resources they found useful on the Internet; this page was revised and broadened May 2013 by MHA to include other General Disability Resources available to help advance the care and well being and support of persons with disability in the larger society. Many thanks to contributors of the general disability resource links they found interesting to share. The general disability resource entries are listed alphabetically by subject categories.
Disability Awareness Curriculum/Materials
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
The Disability Awareness and Character Development Lecture Series
Disability Awareness Related Links
Disability Awareness in Action (DAA)
Down Syndrome Organizations
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
National Association for Down Syndrome
The National Down Syndrome Society
Down Syndrome Sites for Children
What’s It Like To Have Down Syndrome? — National Geographic Kids
Humanitarian Organization
Service-Learning Curriculum Links
Service-Learning Student’s Guide and Journal
The K-12 Giraffe Heroes Program
Service-Learning Links
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC)
Service Learning Web Resources – GoodCharacter.com
The International Partnership for Service Learning
General Disability Resources
A. Anxiety
Disability and Low Self-Esteem
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in Children and Teens
Getting Over Grief: Understanding its Stages and How to Heal
Paying for a Disabled Dependent’s Funeral: 3 Supportive Resources
Talking about your illness or disability
B. Autism
A Helpful Online Safety Guide for People With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism friendly sensory garden
Caring for Seniors with Autism
Estate Planning for Parents of Kids with Autism
Guide on the Managing Autism Meltdowns, Tantrums and Aggression
How to Calm a Child with Autism
Is a Therapy Dog Right for Your Child with Autism
Sleep Help For People With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Teaching children on the autism spectrum how to take medication
5 Ways To Manage Stress While Raising A Child With Autism
C. Education
Building Assertiveness: How to Help Your Quiet Child Speak Up
Business Programs and Resources for Entrepreneurs or Graduates with a Disability
Classroom Accommodations for Kids with Sensory Issues
College Education Degree Guides Online
College Guide for Students with Disabilities
College Information for Students with Disabilities
College for Students with Disabilities | Maryville University
College Resources for Students with Disabilities
Guide to Trade Careers for Students With Disabilities
Occupational Therapy Degree Series
Teaching Degree Programs Online
Which US Campuses are most Disability-Friendly?
D. Employment
Business opportunities for people with disabilities
Business Programs and Resources for Entrepreneurs or Graduates with a Disability
Career and Employment Resources for People with Disabilities
Career Guide for People With Disabilities
Employment With a Disability Resource Guide
Entrepreneurship and Starting a Business on Disability Income
How to Disclose a Disability to Your Employer (and Whether You Should)
How To Increase Happiness and Productivity in the Workplace
The fully accessible guide to starting a business with a disability
E. Exercise
How To Know If Your Toddler Is Getting Enough Exercise
Increasing Physical Activity among Adults with Disabilities
Stay Active with a Disability: Quick Tips
7 Ways To Raise Kids Who Love To Exercise
F. General Family Resources
College Students Guide to Ergonomics
Dealhack Single Parent Savings Guide
Helpful Assistance Resource Guide for Seniors & Adults with Disabilities
Persons with Disabilities Discount Guide
The Survival Guide For Specially-Abled Kids
G. Health (General)
32 Chronic Pain Statistics to Help You Understand Your Health
Clinical Trial Guide for Seniors and the Elderly
Common Oral Conditions and Diseases: Children & Adolescents
Drugwatch: Health, Mental-health, Mental-illness and ADHD
First Aid Kit for College Students
Hope For Mesothelioma Patients and Families
Rehab for the Deaf: Is There Such a Thing?
Resource for Alcohol Rehabilitation
The Autoimmune Disabilities Guide for Moms
H. Housing
A Landlord & Tenant’s Guide to Renting With a Disability
A Senior Citizen’s Guide to Home Loans and Reverse Mortgages
Affordable Home Improvement: 54 Genius Project & Renovation Ideas You Can Do for Cheap
Affordable Solutions for Wheelchair-Accessible Homes
All About Accessibility Remodeling and Retrofits
Complete Guide to Home and Auto Loans for Those With Disabilities
Disability Accommodation Cost Guide
Finding Wheelchair-accessible Homes in the City
Guide to Room-by-Room Repairs for Easy Accessibility for Disabled Loved One
Hearing Loss Home Modification Checklist
Home Modifications to Promote Independent Living
Home Ownership for the Disabled
Housing Guide Created Specifically for People Living with Disabilities
Moving Guide for Families of People with Blindness and Vision Impairments
Moving with Special Needs Kids
Navigating a Move with a Disability
Step-by-Step Guide to Booking Wheelchair Accessible Hotels
The Truth About Home Modification Funding
I. Lifestyle
How to Create a Backyard Sanctuary for Kids with Disabilities
How to Create a More Accessible Garden
Home Optimization For Stay-At-Home Parents
Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
10 Ways To Balance Your Life As A Single Parent
6 Wheelchair-Friendly Activities and Hobbies to Try If You Live with SMA
J. Nutrition
ADHD Kid Won’t Eat? It’s All About Handling Appetites
Children’s nutrition: 10 tips for picky eaters
How To Teach Your Children To Make Good Food Choices At An Early Age
K. Planning Ahead
Guide for caregivers on financial protection for those with Alzheimer’s
Guide to Life Insurance for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Listing: Grants for Adaptive Sports Equipment, Automotive, and Home Needs
The Complete Guide to Financial Help for Single Moms
Planning for Your Disabled Child Future
What Business Resources are Available for People with Disabilities?
L. Safety
A Home Safety Checklist for Wheelchair Users
3 At-Home Safety Issues for Children with ADHD and How to Prevent Injury
Child Safety Guide: How To Keep Kids Safe When They’re Home Alone
Create a Sensory Safe Yard for Children with Special Needs
4 Family Media Agreement Printables For Your Electronics
Fire Safety & Disabilities Guide
Guide to Bedroom Fall Prevention
Homeability Safe at Home Checklist
Home Fire Safety for People With Disabilities
How to Make Your Facility ADA Compliant
How to Make Your Garden Safe and Fun for Disabled Children
How to Prepare Your Home When Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease
Mobility Tips For People Who Are Blind
Outdoor Safety Tips for Children
M. Sleep
A Complete Guide To Benefits Of Sleep
How to Overcome Down Syndrome Sleep Challenges
Sleep and Disabilities: Everything You Should Know
N. Travel
A guide to flying for people with disabilities
Disability.gov’s Guide to Transportation
Guide to Flying with Disabilities and Special Needs
Step-by-Step Guide to Traveling With a Disability
Travelling Abroad with a Disability
Traveling During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Disabilities
O. Vision (Eye Care)