The Press
Illustration by Maggie Cheng (showcased in article). Click image to read!
01.
The Challenges of Living with a Disability in America, and How Serious Illness Can Add to Them
For more information on the challenges disabled persons have to face on a regular basis, check out this article by the Commonwealth Fund. It's essential for volunteers to read because it brings awareness and stresses the need for establishing better support for people with disabilities.
02.
Disability and Health Stories from People Living with a Disability
This collection of stories shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) document real people's personal struggles with their unique disabilities and offer first-hand insights in how they overcome their fears.
Jerry with partial paraplegia. Click image to read!
03.
Every Child Belongs: Welcoming a Child with a Disability
This article by The National Association for the Education of Young Children can be used as reference by volunteers when discussing the specific needs of different kids with disabilities and how we can provide better inclusion.