New Year Brings Additional Money for Some
Living With a DisabilityApproximately 4 million veterans should find themselves with a little more money in their banks starting December 31, 2012. Thanks to President Obama’s signature, a 1.7 percent hike will be added to the paychecks of veterans, military retirees and survivors for the 2013 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Movie Magic Moves to Empower
Living With a DisabilityThe days of Tiny Tim type roles that beg for sympathy are beginning to dwindle. While starring roles out shined by their handicaps can be heartfelt, the shared opinion…
Start Checking Off That Holiday Shopping List
Living With a DisabilityGreat Gift Ideas for People with Disabilities
Trying to think of what to get everyone on that Holiday shopping list of yours can be a burdensome task. Fortunately,…
Holiday Activities For The Family
Living With a DisabilityIdeas for making your celebration more meaningful
As the year begins to wind down and we gather with family and friends to celebrate, we reminisce about our past…
Gifting Gadgets to Those in Need
Living With a DisabilityAs the holidays approach, you may find yourself tasked with finding a gift for a person with a disability. Technological advances allow for the release of new and…
Paws up for Road Dogs
Living With a DisabilityService dogs can build your independence by boosting your mobility. These four-legged friends pull wheelchairs, function as a mobile cane for balance, and even perform…
Holiday Travel
Living With a Disability
When you require accessible accommodations and travel arrangements, visiting family and friends half way across the country can put a pin on any holiday…
What People with Disabilities Wish You Understood
Living With a Disability
Increase Your Awareness
Disabilities are a part of some people’s life. Anyone, at any time, could acquire a disability. We see, read or hear about it…
Celebrate the Many Contributions of America’s Workers with Disabilities
Living With a DisabilityNational Disability Employment Awareness Month’s roots go back to 1945 and it was officially established in 2001 to span the entire month of October to make the…
See The Student, Not The Wheelchair
Living With a Disability
It’s that time of year when students are headed back to school and when it comes to dealing with students in wheelchairs, there are a number of things…