You Are More Than Your Illness or Disability!

By Alex Tyree, with Ralph Plumley and the help of teen advisers

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been living with it for years, your illness or disability presents some real challenges--perhaps in ways you never could have imagined. However, the unexpected is also full of opportunity, and limitation in one area can lead to growth in another. This guide offers tips on how to gather the facts, accept your limitations as well as your abilities, express yourself with the support of others, and find the balance you need to keep moving forward.