Code of Conduct

Welcome to the Disabled Online community!

Disabled Online encourages its members to participate in the interactive areas of the site, such as forums and chat rooms. By doing so, you agree to abide by our Rules of Conduct Agreement, which is a brief and less complex version of our Terms and Conditions agreement.

You must be a member of Disabled Online to post responses or new messages, if you'd like to become a member, please join now. You must be at least 13 years old to register as a member. Some communications to this site may be inappropriate for children.

Safety first

We promise to do everything humanly possible to ensure our chats and boards are safe, well-lit places. We will try to maintain the highest of standards for our forums and chat areas, so you may enjoy a comfortable and safe environment. We rely on our members to report any problems or violations at Disabled Online.

Respecting others

Disabled Online is a place to express yourself and share your opinions. We encourage each member to speak out and voice their opinion, but not at the expense of others. Personal attacks will not be tolerated. Posts containing harassing, offensive, vulgar, abusive or hateful verbiage will be removed immediately. To assist us in maintaining a safe environment, we rely on our members to report any problems or misconduct. Such reports can be e-mailed to abuse@disabledonline.com. If you are having problems navigating the site, do not hesitate to let us know. You can e-mail our Webmaster.

Do's and don'ts for Disabled Online members

From everyone in our community, we encourage -- and in some instances require -- the following:

Do:

• Select an appropriate member name
• Conquer your fear of posting
• Welcome newcomers
• Feel free to be a wallflower
• Discover the knowledge of fellow members
• Report problems promptly

Don't:

• post personal information
• use profanity or inappropriate language
• post duplicate messages
• post commercial items unless in designated area
• post others' copyrighted information

Selecting your member name

Choose a member name that is in good taste - one that is creative and fun, but not vulgar, obscene or misrepresents you to our other members. If you have selected a member name that is already taken or one we deem inappropriate, we will reject your choice and ask you to make another selection.

Conquering your fear to post

If you are new to our community, taking the step for the first time to post publicly to a message board or to join in live chat can seem intimidating. We understand the Internet can be an overwhelming and scary place, especially for newcomers. We have a very supportive community that serves up heavy doses of support, encouragement and enthusiasm. We love meeting new people and making new friends.

Welcome new members

When new members join in the conversation, be sure to say "hi" and welcome them to our growing community. Many of our community's "regulars" have a wealth of knowledge and have much to share. Help new folks learn the ropes about how to find information and resources, save time and get involved.

Feel free to be a wallflower

While we hope you'll become an active participant and join in our discussions, you are welcome to simply hang out silently until you feel comfortable posting a message or joining in a chat. When perusing message boards or attending live group meetings, it's OK to do so silently.

Share in the knowledge of fellow members

Whether you're looking for answers to help you in your daily living, or perhaps money and benefits is of interest, a wealth of knowledge exists within our membership, so come on in! The Disabled Online Community is your place to get the answers you need and talk about the things that interest you most.

To report a problem

If you come across any of the above listed violations or have any problems navigating the site, do not hesitate to let us know at Contact Us prior to transmission, nor can we ensure prompt removal of offending message board posts. We also reserve the right to remove Disabled Online membership should you violate this agreement or any of our Terms and Conditions. If you haven't read the Terms and Conditions, please do so now.