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Cognitive, Learning, and Neurological

Cognitive, learning, and neurological disabilities involve neurological disorders, as well as behavioral and mental health disorders. These disabilities can affect a person’s physical, intellectual, learning, language, and/or behavioral functions and may significantly impact the way a person processes and comprehends information.

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Blog Learning

Parenting a Child With a Disability: Support, Advocacy, and Hope

Parenting a child with a disability can be challenging, but with the right support and information, it can also be deeply rewarding. This Ability Central article shares practical guidance on advocacy, partnering with schools, finding community, supporting your child’s independence, and navigating financial and long-term planning concerns.

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Learning Blog

The Rhodes Disability Project: A Community Rewriting What Inclusion Looks Like

The Rhodes Disability Project is a scholar-led peer network and working group within the Rhodes Trust that supports disabled scholars, staff, and allies at Oxford. Born from informal conversations about unmet access needs, it now offers community, practical resources, and accessibility training while partnering with the Trust to embed inclusion into daily campus life. Ability Central is honored to highlight and share this work.

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Rollettes Experience

Rollettes Experience supports the mental, physical, and emotional wellness of women and girls with disabilities through community events, education, and support programs.

Rollettes

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Rollettes Experience

Rollettes Experience supports the mental, physical, and emotional wellness of women and girls with disabilities through community events, education, and support programs.