Do you want to meet other people with disabilities, discuss issues with parents or professionals, or just… chat? Drop in on these online chat rooms. The sites listed below focus on cross-disability or multi-disability issues. For interactive opportunities relating to specific disabilities or issues, check websites on those topics or disabilities.
Editor’s note: Because individual preferences vary so widely,
we have made no effort to evaluate these chat rooms.
Disabilities-R-Us Chat Room: Chat room created by and for people with physical disabilities.
Reddit Disability: A large Reddit community where anyone can discuss disability-related issues, share news, and find resources.
Choice Forum: UK-based online community for people caring for or supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and special educational needs.
Youreable Forums: Online community where disabled people can support each other, discuss issues, and share information.
7 Cups Disability Support: A supportive community for people with chronic illnesses, chronic pain, and impairments to connect and share experiences.
HealthfulChat Physical Disability/Mobility Issues: Chat room dedicated to offering support for those living with physical disabilities or mobility issues.
Able Here: Free online social network for disabled people to chat and share experiences.
Scope Community: Vibrant and supportive community connected by disability, offering a place to make friends and share experiences.
Disability Chat Room (HealthfulChat): 24/7 chat room for individuals with physical or mobility disabilities.
DisabledUnited Chat: Chat room for disabled individuals to connect and share experiences.
Disability Sanctuary: Forum and chat platform for discussing various disability-related topics.
The Mighty Community: Online community for people facing health challenges and disabilities to connect and share stories.
Patients Like Me: Platform for patients with various conditions, including disabilities, to connect and share experiences.
Disabled World Chat: List of disability chat rooms for persons with disabilities and seniors.
Disability Horizons: Online magazine and community for disabled people, offering forums and discussion spaces.
Ableize Chats and Forums: List of disability-related chat rooms and online forums covering various topics and conditions.
Related Subjects
Internet Communities for People with Disabilities
Listservs
Resources In Your State