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American Sign Language - You can learn how to finger spell here!

Assistive Listening Technology (NJ State Library) - The NJ State Library talks about these kinds of devices, and about the programs in NJ to provide them to those who need them.

Assistive Technology Devices (ACT, Inc. ) - Learn about the different types of devices that can be used with computers to help those who can't read or move well.

Boogers (KidsHealth) - Find out what they are here.

Braces (KidsHealth) - Here you will find out more about braces and correcting your teeth.

Braille Alphabet (American Foundation for the Blind) - Learn about the Braille method of reading. A similar explanation is here = Braille.

Cochlear Implants (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders) - The hard of hearing use these to increase what they can hear.

Contact Lenses (HowStuffWorks) - Learn how contact lenses work at this site.

Disabled Athletes (CDC) - KidsQuest talks about disabilities and sports.

Disabled Sports (DS/USA) - This group serves anyone with a permanent disability.

Disabilities (Kids' Health) - Read what it is like to live with a disabled brother or sister.

Disabilities and Computer Technology (U of Washington) - Here's a good list of all the types of technology available to people who are disabled.

Eye Patches (Prevent Blindness) - Do you wear an eye patch? You are not alone.

Glasses (Prevent Blindness) – You can always see better if you take care of your glasses. Learn how here.

Glasses and Contact Lenses (KidsHealth) - Many kids need either glasses or contacts, read more about them here.

Guide Dogs (Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind) - Since 1946, this Foundation has provided guide dogs free of charge to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence.

Hearing Aids (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders) - Learn about hearing aids and how they work.

How Guide Dogs Work (HowStuffWorks) - This site explains the duties of a guide dog.

Orthodontia (KidsHealth) - This site on braces was written for teens.

Reading Devices for Low Vision (AllAboutVision) - There are several devices made to help people see, read more here.

Retainers (KidsHealth) - Ok, so they aren't glam, but you need them, and here is why.

Seizures (PediatricNeurology.com) - Want to know more about seizures? If so, click here.

Stitches (KidsHealth) - Stitches help repair torn skin, read how they work and why you need them here.

Veterans (VA) - Learn more about veterans, and how they have served their country at this site from the Veterans Administration.

Wearing Glasses (Kids' Health) - This site gives you smart remarks to make when people tease you, plus a list of stars who wear glasses.