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Children with Disabilities
04/01/2012
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Look for ways to include children with disabilities in community activities.
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Talk to your child about how children with disabilities have the same rights, and should have the same opportunities, as other children.
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Support parents of children with disabilities by offering to help in childcare responsibilities.
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Help families that include children with disabilities stay together.
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If your child has a disability, talk to your local health care provider about whether your child needs rehabilitation or other health care support, as well as where you can access these services.
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If your child has a disability, talk to the administrators and teachers at your child's school to find out what special education services are available to support your child and whether specially-trained teachers are on staff to ensure an appropriate, quality education for your child.
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Think about how your neighborhood's environment can be made more accessible for children with disabilities.
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