Bullying Prevention Through Inclusion
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Bullying Prevention Through Inclusion

One out of every five school-aged children reports being the target of a bully during their youth. While anyone can be a victim of bullying, children with disabilities are more than twice as likely to be bullied than their typically-developing peers. Bullying can present in varying ways including physical bullying, verbal bullying, and cyberbullying, and all forms can have a devastating impact on the victim. Breaking the bullying cycle begins with creating an inclusive environment where all children understand what it means to be different from your peers. The resources in this guide can help you start or further the conversation with the children in your life about inclusion and acceptance.

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Medical Identification Accessories
Parent & Pro Picks Julie Wilson Parent & Pro Picks Julie Wilson

Medical Identification Accessories

A medical identification or medical alert accessory can be a life saver in an emergency. It can provide critical information to a person assisting a child or adult who may not be able to communicate their condition or needs. If you or a loved one has a severe allergy, medical condition, disability or special need, adding a medical identification accessory to your daily outfit can alert emergency or medical professionals before they provide care. In this guide you will find more information about who may need to wear or carry some form of medical identification or alert, and the variety of accessories that are available for those who do.

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