Bullying has been proven by numerous studies to be a serious problem nationwide. Harassment of youth with disabilities in particular has been steadily increasing, nearly 75% of youth disabilities report being bullied! Sign this petition in support of YO! Disabled & Proud's Own MY Power Freedom from Bullying Campaign. The more names we collect the stronger our message is about the impact of bullying on youth with disabilities.
There have been 167 petitions signed!
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The Governor signs Seth's Law.
Congratulations to YO! members who educated policy makers about the impact of bullying on youth with disabilities. Your letters, emails and visits ensured that youth with disabilities were included in Seth's law.
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Tell your elected official about the impact bullying has on youth with disabilities:
Did you stop bullying by saying something or telling someone? Were you being bullied and you found a way to stop it? Were you a bully, but you learned to stop bullying?
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This PSA features three real students sharing a simple message: people with disabilities
are powerful, self-determined individuals—not victims.
"Why They Gotta Do Me Like That?"
(The Empowered Fe Fes Take On Bullying) was produced in a workshop with the junior group of the Empowered Fe Fes, a project of Access Living in Chicago.
Crusade Against Bullying
Jaylen Arnold has Tourette's Syndrome. When he started to get bullied at school, he didn't fight or run away. Jaylen launched a web site and its worked wonders.
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Beware & Protect
Against Cyber-Bullying Tip Sheet (Download PDF)Cyber bullying is the willful and repeated act of harming others electronically through email, instant messaging, Web sites, chat rooms, social networking sites, cell phones and other electronic means. About one-third of all youth using the Internet have been bullied.
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Playing it Safe (Visit Website)
How you present yourself on Facebook says a lot about who you are—just like what you say and do at school or with your friends. In all public places, online and off, it's important to represent yourself as the kind of person you want to be.
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Teens Against Bullying (Visit Website)
A website created by and for teens, it's a place for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying, to take action, to be heard, and to join an important social cause.
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PACER's National
Bullying Prevention Center (Visit Website)PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center unites, engages and educates communities nationwide to address bullying through creative, relevant and interactive resources. PACER's bullying prevention resources are designed to benefit all students, including students with disabilities.
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Stop Bullying (Visit Website)
StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the community can prevent or stop bullying.
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National Council on
Disability Briefing Paper (Visit Website)Bullying and Students with Disabilities written for the Whitehouse Conference on Bullying Prevention.
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National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (Visit Website)
Bullying and Teasing of Youth with Disabilities: Creating Positive School Environments for Effective Inclusion
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United States Department
of Education (Visit Website)Reminder of Responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Prohibited Disability Harassment
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Cell Phone & Mobile Device
Safety Tip Sheet (Download PDF)These tips were developed by ConnectSafely.org, they are meant to help youth stay fun and safe on the cell phone. Defend and protect yourself with smart socializing, keeping your cell phones personal, beware of cyber-bullying, protect against "sexting", the value of "presence", and more.
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Beware & Protect Against "Sexting"
with Mobile Devices Tip Sheet (Download PDF)"Sexting" usually refers to youth sharing nude photos via cell phone, but it's happening on other devices and the Web too. The practice can have serious legal and psychological consequences, so youth should consider these tips developed by ConnectSafely.org.
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United States Department
of Education (Visit Website)Office of Civil Rights: Harassment and Bullying Dear Colleague Letter Fact Sheet
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United States Department
of Education (Visit Website)Office of Civil Rights: Harassment and Bullying Dear Colleague Letter
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United States Department of Health and Human Services (Visit Website)
Health Resources Services Administration, Stop Bullying Now: Bullying Among Children and Youth with Disabilities and Special Needs
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School Outcomes of Children With Special Health Care Needs (Visit Website)
The Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Bullying and Children with Disabilities:
Journal of Instructional
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White House Conference
on Bullying (Visit Website)
Photo of Dolores uses a rope to balance during the ropes course. Her team stands around her for support.
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