Since the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted in 1990, many social barriers have been removed or reduced for people with disabilities. But there is more work that needs to be done for people with disabilities to become more independent and involved in their world. Good health is important to be able to work, learn, and be engaged within a community.
This web page provides information for people with disabilities about healthy living, safety, school, transitions, independent living, and finding support.
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健康生活
残疾人需要有关其他任何人的卫生保健和健康计划 - 保持良好，积极，以及社区的一部分。
残疾并不意味着一个人不健康或者他或她不能健康。健康意味着我们所有人的同样的事情，所以我们可以领导完整，活跃的生活。这意味着具有制作健康选择和了解如何预防疾病的工具和信息。
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Safety
People with disabilities can be at higher risk for injuries and abuse. It is important for parents and other family members to teach their loved one how to stay safe and what to do if they feel threatened or have been hurt in any way.
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辅助技术
(在)设备或与辅助技术nt that can be used to help a person with a disability fully engage in life activities. AT’s can help enhance functional independence and make daily living tasks easier through the use of aids that help a person travel, communicate with others, learn, work, and participate in social and recreational activities. An example of an assistive technology can be anything from a low-tech device, such as a magnifying glass, to a high tech device, such as a special computer that talks and helps someone communicate. Other examples are wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters, which are mobility aids that can be used by persons with physical disabilities.
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学校
In order to help a child fully participate in school, plans can be developed around the child’s specific needs. These plans, known as 504 plans, are used by general education students not eligible for special education services. By law, children may be eligible to have a 504 plan which lists accommodations related to a child’s disability. The 504 plan accommodations may be needed to give the child an opportunity to perform at the same level as their peers. For example, a 504 plan may include your child’s assistive technology needs, such as a tape recorder or keyboard for taking notes and a wheelchair accessible environment.
儿童服用特殊教育课程需要不同的计划。个人教育计划（IEP）是一份法律文件，告诉学校对您孩子的职责。
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A Parent’s Guide to Section 504 in Public Schoolsexternal icon
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过渡
对于一些残疾人和他们的父母来说，变化可能很困难。提前规划可能使每个人更容易转型。
过渡发生在许多生命阶段。例如，从青少年到成年期的过渡可能是特别具有挑战性的。有许多重要的决定，例如决定是否上大学，职业学校或进入劳动力。开始思考童年的过渡是很重要的，以便建立教育过渡计划。理想情况下，来自青少年到成年期的过渡计划到14岁以上，但不迟于16岁。这使得该人具有他或她需要开始下一阶段的技能。这种阶段的生活阶段还涉及将一个人的医疗保健服务从儿科医生转移到主要对待成年人的医生。
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独立生活
独立生活意味着一个人住在他或她自己的公寓或房屋里，需要有限或没有外部机构的帮助。该人可能不需要任何帮助，或者可能需要帮助只有维护诸如管理资金，而不是日常生活的问题。有残疾人是否继续住在家里或者进入社区中的大部分依赖于他或她管理日常任务的能力很少或根本没有帮助。例如，这个人可以清理房子，做饭，商店和支付账单吗？他或她是否能够使用公共交通？许多家庭更愿意从一些支持的生活安排开始并走向增加的独立性。
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寻找支持
对于许多残疾人和那些关心他们的人，日常生活可能并不容易。残疾影响整个家庭。满足残疾人的复杂需求可以在很大的压力 - 情感，金融，有时甚至身体上放置家庭。
然而，了解资源，了解所需的内容，并规划未来可以大大提高整体生活质量。如果您对某人有残疾或关怀，那么与可以与您的经历相关的其他人交谈可能会有所帮助。
查找支持网络
By finding support within your community, you can learn more about resources available to meet the needs of families and people with disabilities. This can help increase confidence, enhance quality of life, and assist in meeting the needs of family members.
可能存在专注于残疾的国家组织，例如脊柱双歧群协会，其中州或地方分支，如您所在的州中的脊柱峰联合会。州或地方独立生活的中心external iconcould also be helpful. United Way offices may be able to point out resources. Look in the phone book or on the web for phone numbers and addresses.
与其他人联系的其他方式包括营地，有组织的活动和残疾人体育活动。此外，还有在线支持小组和网络，用于具有许多不同类型的残疾人。
Talk with a Mental Health Professional
心理学家，社会工作者和辅导员可以帮助您应对与残疾人生活或照顾某人的挑战。与您的初级保健医生进行推荐。
Original sourcehttps://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/people.html