Ability Online is a Canadian online community for children and young adults facing any sort of disability (intellectual or physical), chronic illness, or other social challenge. Activities Ability Online runs forums and chat rooms for children and young people with disabilities and for parents and caregivers.. History The site was founded in 1991 by child psychiatrist Dr. Arlette Lefebvre (aka "Dr. Froggie") from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, and Brian Hillis with the aim of reducing isolation in disabled and chronically ill children. Membership Membership is open to kids of all ages and their families and caregivers Ability Online holds the Kidsafe seal for online privacy and safety.
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