Physical Disabilities: The First Step Is Understanding
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat are Physical Disabilities?
Taking time to learn about a physical disability is perhaps one of the most effective ways to alleviate concerns and uncertainties you might have. We've chosen some of the best Web resources that will provide a good overview and some in-depth information about physical disabilities.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Because “physical disabilities” is such a broad category, we’ve tried to include sites that will prove useful for those seeking general information and support. If you are looking for information about a particular physical disability, you may find a more specific Web Guide to suit your needs.
- Physical disabilities extend far beyond what is readily visible to the eye. The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) has published a list of some of the most common disabilities, and we have provided additional Web site resources related to some of those disabilities in this section.
- Even the best Web sites shouldn’t be used as a substitute for your doctor’s advice. Your doctor knows your full medical history and can address your particular concerns and needs. At best, a medical Web sites can offer an approximation of an individual’s circumstances, Use these two sources in tandem; information from the Web can supplement what you learn at the doctor's office.
- When reading any medical information on the Web, be very careful that the information you read is credible. Our findingDulcinea Health Web Guide has information about assessing the credibility of a health site.
Dulcinea's Picks
Types of Physical Therapy and Treatment Centers
With treatment or some type of therapy, it is possible to overcome or reduce the effects of certain ... read more »
Coping with Physical Disability
Physical disabilities create both logistical and emotional challenges that present themselves ... read more »
Children and Physical Disabilities
With the helpful instruction provided by these Web sites, you'll be able to teach your children how ... read more »
Physical Disability Laws and Rights
There are laws, health-care policies, and other resources in place to help people with ... read more »
Support Groups for Those with Physical Disabilities
Talking to others who have a physical disability or care for people with disabilities can sometimes ... read more »
