Using social media can sometimes be overwhelming and hard to navigate. PAVE has recently developed a guide to help people with disabilities understand the positive and negative features of social media.
Brief Overview
· Social media helps people with disabilities connect, express themselves, and find support—but it also comes with risks that users need to understand.
· A trusted adult is someone you know in real life who cares about your safety and can help you make good choices.
· Not everyone online is who they say they are.
· People may act mean online or post things just to get attention.
· Be careful what you share and talk to someone you trust if something feels wrong.
· Anything you post online can be copied and shared. Think before you post, especially if someone is pressuring you to share something quickly.
· Not everything online is true. Learn how to check facts and find trusted websites so you can tell what’s real and what’s not.
· Asking for help is smart and keeps you safe.
Read the full guide on the PAVE Website: https://wapave.org/level-up-your-social-media-game-digital-safety-tips-for-youth-and-young-adults-with-disabilities/