Thanks to everyone who participated in the KIN Family Forum over the past 2 years! As our project comes to a close so does the Family Forum. Here we'd like to let you know of other forums and networking websites where you can continue your discussions and make new connections.
Do you know of a networking site we haven't listed here? Please email us at familysupport@aed.org and let us know about it.
Ability Online
Ability Online is a free username and password protected internet community for young people with disabilities and illnesses. Make friends, find mentors, and participate in collaborative discussions.
http://www.ablelink.org/public/new/index.html
AbleSea Disability Community
This an online forum specifically dedicated to the community of individuals with disabilities. The main goals and objectives are to provide help, resources and information.
http://www.AbleSea.com
Accessible.travel Community
This community is for designed for people that travel and want to share information, ideas and tips with fellow travelers that have similar issues.
http://accessiblecities.ning.com/
AgingCare.com
"If you have a caregiving question or want to share a brief story with other caregivers, this is the community for you! Discuss caregiving topics and get support from caregivers by starting a new discussion or asking a question."
http://www.agingcare.com/Community/
Cerebral Palsy Social
This website was "created for people who cope with Cerebral Palsy directly or indirectly, on a daily basis." Here you can meet people and share common experiences, find and provide support and hear helpful ideas.
http://www.cerebralpalsysocial.org/
DisaboomLive
This is an online resource for the disability community, which includes individuals with disabilities, a concerned spouse or friend, and caregivers. It's a place where you can share your stories, learn from others and create a support network of friends.
http://www.disaboomlive.com/
Facebook
Are you a member of Facebook? Sign in or sign up and do a search for "disability," "disabilities," or "special needs." You'll find a number of Facebook groups and fan pages run by organizations and individuals in the disability community. If you don't find a group that fits you start you own!
http://www.facebook.com/
Support For Special Needs (SfSN)
Support for Special Needs (SfSN) is a social networking site for families with children who have disabilities. Individuals and groups can join too. There are articles, book and product reviews, featured organizations, public and private groups with forums, email messaging, chat, calendars, and document storage.
http://supportforspecialneeds.com/