Living with a Disability Meetup Groups
| Groups 47 | Members 1,072 | Interested 937 | Cities 42 | Countries 4 |
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Do you find that people act surprised when you tell them you have a disability? Do they say "But you don't look sick" or ask what's your disability really about? Are you wanting support to move ahead in your life despite your disability? Are you want… |
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Los Angeles Accessibility and Inclusive Design Group We are accessibility and inclusive design practitioners of differing abilities who want to help practitioners who are either unaware of or hesitant to engage in accessible and inclusive design. Man…
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What is SMASH in Tucson? Well, I was/still am the organizer of a Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Pain Group in PH called SMASH-Stop Moaning and Start Healing! I now live in the Tucson and as an organizer, get to have 2 other groups for free-ne…
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SPANNER is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for young people with developmental disabilities. With the addition of mentors, every club member has a chance to grow socially. SPANNER is an acronym that loosely stands…
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Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism, Special Needs Families, Living with a Disability, Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Autism and ADD/ADHD, Disability Rights, Learning Disability, Living with Disabilities, Young Adults with Special needs, Show more...Show less...
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If you suffer from fibromyalgia, R.A., chronic pain, or are disabled (genetic, severe bodily injury, blind, hearing impaired, etc.) and are not yet a senior citizen.... This is a group meetup for you. We will host events that can accommodate for all.… |
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Getting together on a regular basis to share ideas on what has and hasn't worked in relation to people's disability funding package. People who are interested in sharing innovative ideas on support services is what we are all about. It is important t…
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The Brighter Future Society (BFS) is a group of motivated young professionals who are committed to promoting the mission of the YAI Network through social service. YAI is a Manhattan-based not-for-profit organization that provides serviBy volunteerin… |
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Disability doesn't come with a How-To Manual...even if it did, most of us wouldn't even know what questions to ask. This is a group for people with disabilities of all types to network and learn from one another. I'm not looking to create a support g…
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This group was established in 2010 by a small group of amputees who met while receiving outpatient physiotherapy at St. John's Rehab Hospital in Toronto, Canada. Right from the get go, we realized how important it was for amputees and caregivers to… |
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The Portland Blind Cafe meet up is for those who love The Portland Blind Cafe event and the idea of eating, connecting with others and experiencing music without vision. The Portland Blind Cafe is concert, a community discussion with the Blind serv…
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Dark Dining, Dining In The Dark, Dining Out, Meeting New People, Adventure, Foodie, Wine and Foodie, Dark Chocolate, Training Dog Guide: Puppies, Blind, Blind Wine Tasting, Living with Disabilities, Living with a Disability, Leaning to live with Prosopagnosia-Face Blindness, Helping Children with Prosopagnosia-Face Blindness, Show more...Show less...
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Blind Cafer's |
Newest Meetup Groups
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May 17, 2013
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We know when we help persons in wheelchairs we are helping other disable and the general public to live a better Accessible life. Mission : In our pursuit of excellence, American Wheelchair Society gives people a portal to learn about Advocating for…
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Disability Travel, Disability awareness, Living with Disabilities, Disability Rights, Socializing For The Disabled, Living with a Disability, Family and friends of disabled individuals, Adaptive Resource, Handicapped and Mobility Challenged, Wheelchair Accessible, Networking for the Disabled Small Busines Owner, Disability Recreation and Fitness, Disabled, Wheelchair, Physically Disabled Adults
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This is a meetup group for ballroom dance enthusiasts both seated and standing. We always need standing partners! We are a community that is working to develop and promote the sport of ballroom dance for couples where one person uses a wheelchair. Al… |
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April 30, 2013
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Are you looking for someone to talk to today? Are you looking for someone that understands what you are experiencing and the struggles of living with a disability? Are you looking for a friend or disability peer mentor to guide you? I started this fa… |
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Disability Survivors |
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April 25, 2013
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Calling people with disabilities who want to hang out have fun. For example, Strawberry fest or just hanging out at Starbucks . |
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April 25, 2013
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How many of you each day get to wake up and choose how to spend your day? You go to work, watch a movie at night...Imagine that because you had a disability, you didn't get to make those choices. What your life be like if you didn't get to make those…
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Children with Disabilities, Living with a Disability, Children with Special Needs, Support for Parents of Special Needs Kids, Parents of Special Needs Children, Special Needs Children, Developmentally Delayed, Special Needs Parenting, Special Needs Families, Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, Special Needs Kids, developmental disabilities
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April 23, 2013
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This is a group for anyone with a mild physical disability that would like to meet new friends. I started a group like this years ago when I was younger and the response was wonderful. Now at 26 years old, it is very hard to meet people who understan…
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Mild Disability Group 25 to 35 |
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April 11, 2013
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If you are an entrepreneur and have a disability (whether it be an invisible illness or one apparent with a cane or wheelchair), this group is for you! We will be brainstorming on how to overcome challenges that many of us face in the work environmen… |
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April 8, 2013
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Calling all neighbours whose lives are in some way influenced by the presence of dyslexia in their families or their friendships. There is a dearth of information out there with regard to dyslexia and we want to change that fact. Dyslexia can have a… |
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April 1, 2013
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The 2013 Who's Your Hero Tour, will reach from Seattle, WA to San Diego, CA, in search for heroes with stories of integrity, resilience and community. Making Nametags TM educational presentations along the way, 13x Paralympic medalist Chris Waddell,…
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Living with Disabilities, Education, Outdoors, Hidden Disabilities, Outdoor Fitness, Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Recreation, Children, Family Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor activities, Recreational Sports & Outdoor Events, Children with Disabilities, Family Friendly, Living with a Disability, Family and friends of disabled individuals
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“Let's get together for activities such as going to storytime at the library, having picnics, going to the park, playgrounds, and play dates in our homes, go to group classes that enhance our children's social skills, focus on occupational, speech an… |
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