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Illness & Disability

Living with an illness or disability

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.

Teens talking with sign language 

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.

Content last updated June 2, 2007

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health.

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