Looking for a new home in a new city, perhaps away from the support of friends and family, can make even the most independent person nervous If you are a person with a disability, this anxiety can be...
For many Americans approaching retirement age, it’s a very real worry: Will there be enough in Social Security to cover my needs How can I get the most to support myself And what about my spouse...
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to 1 billion people—nearly one in six of the world’s population—suffer from a neurological disorder Defined as a disease of the brain,...
When it comes to movies, people with disabilities are rarely seen So, when a film depicting a disabled individual comes around, no matter the disability, we like to highlight it Be sure to check out...
As the government shutdown wears on, many Americans who are on Social Security disability or retirement benefits are becoming increasingly worried Shutdowns since 1980 have lasted, on average, five...
In our recent blog 8 Tips to Winning Your Social Security Disability Case, we said that honesty is always the best policy We also recommended that you don’t overshare, eg bringing up a criminal...
Since 1965, Medicaid has been helping families on welfare, low-income seniors, disabled individuals, pregnant women, and newborns by providing a form of health coverage Under President Obama,...
Many people believe that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is focused mainly on preventing discrimination for those with disabilities seeking employment What they may not realize is that ADA...
For most people who are unburdened by physical and mental challenges, July 26, 1990 was a day like any other But for an estimated 55 million Americans at that time, it was a historic day that changed...