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100 Best Disability Blogs and Websites
Blood Disorders
Hemophilia
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Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which your blood doesn't clot normally because it lacks sufficient blood-clotting proteins (clotting factors).
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Lyme Disease
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Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks.
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Sickle Cell Anemia
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Sickle cell anemia is an inherited red blood cell disorder in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body; the red blood cells are shaped like sickles or crescent moons.
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Cancer​​​​​​​
Breast Cancer
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Breast cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the breast.
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Colon/Rectal Cancer
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Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the colon or rectum, located at the digestive tract's lower end.
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Esophageal Cancer
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Esophageal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the esophagus, the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach.
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Leukemia/Lymphoma
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Leukemia and lymphoma are both forms of blood cancer. Leukemia affects the blood and bone marrow, while lymphomas mainly affect the lymph nodes.
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Lung Cancer
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Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the lungs.
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Prostate Cancer
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Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the prostate.
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Developmental Disabilities

Extra Lucky Moms
"Dear Mama is a collection of letters written by moms representing many types of disabilities, as well as a self-advocate herself. With all of the overwhelming information you get when you receive a diagnosis, we wanted a mom picking up this book to look at this cover, feel peaceful, and know that it was safe for her heart to read it."
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ADHD
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ADHD is a disorder including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
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Architectural Digest | How to Design an ADHD-Friendly Home
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior.Â
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Cerebral Palsy
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture.
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Down Syndrome
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Epilepsy
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A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.
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Sensory Processing Disorder
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Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how the brain processes sensory stimuli. Sensory information includes things you see, hear, smell, taste, or touch.
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Spina Bifida
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Spina bifida is a congenital disability that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly.
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Digestive Disorders
Colon/Rectal Cancer
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Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the colon or rectum, located at the digestive tract's lower end.
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Crohn's Disease, Colitis, & Ostomies
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Crohn's Disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the lining of the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in your digestive tract. An ostomy is surgery to create an opening from an area inside the body to the outside in order to treat certain diseases of the digestive or urinary systems.
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Support Groups
Support Groups affiliated with the UOAA
Diverticulitis
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Diverticulitis is the infection or inflammation of diverticula, pouches that can form in your intestines.Â
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World Gastroenterology Organisation
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Feeding Tubes
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Pediatric Feeding AssociationÂ
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Heart Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
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Pediatric Congenital Heart AssociationÂ
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Kawasaki Disease
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Kawasaki disease is an illness that causes inflammation in blood vessels throughout the body.Â
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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
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POTS is the name for a group of symptoms related to the reduced blood volume that occurs when standing up.
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Respiratory Disorder
Cystic Fibrosis
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Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that damages the lungs and digestive system.
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Esophageal Cancer
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Esophageal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the esophagus, the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach.
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Laryngectomy
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Laryngectomy is the removal of the larynx and separation of the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus, entirely or in part.
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International Association of LaryngectomeesÂ
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Diabetes
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