The 7 Crazy Habits That are Killing You Living with a disability can be an incredibly painful experience. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition like diabetes, or something more specific like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it’s extremely difficult to live life with a disability. It can also be ridiculously difficult to make the right […]
Peer and co-worker support is crucial for the self-esteem and success of people with disabilities. The self-esteem and performance of people with disabilities is greatly impacted by peers and co-workers. That’s why we must make it a priority to support people with disabilities. This blog post will discuss some of the high-level ways you can […]
The Importance of Employment and Personal Goals for People with Disabilities Education is the key to obtaining a job, but there are many obstacles in this arena. It isn’t just the job that needs to be considered — it’s also what they will do with the job.Research shows that education doesn’t have to be a […]
The Importance of Awareness One of the most exciting aspects of the Internet is that it allows people to connect with people they would never have been able to access. For example, there are people with disabilities who are not able to use computers due to the difficulty patients have learning how to use them.As […]
1. What is depression? Depression is such a vague term that the average person thinks of it as something from the movie “The Graduate” or some other low-budget film. Many people have no idea what depression really is and what it means. But I assure you, it’s not as simple as that. It’s a complex […]
There is a significant market demand for assistive technology, with projected growth in the number of people needing products over the next decade. According to a recent study, the global marketplace for assistive technology is expected to reach over $11.7 billion by 2020 and grow at a compound annual growth rate of between 8% and […]
Assistive technology can be expensive, and many people with disabilities don’t have the money to purchase it. There are many ways to secure funding for assistive technology, and below are 10 of the most common methods. · Get government grants. In order to be eligible for government grants, it is important to have a clear […]
The Disability ExperienceIf you have ever been diagnosed with a disability or are currently experiencing one, you can see how some of these common issues can be difficult to manage and don’t always have an easy solution: • Costs: You may find yourself having to pay out of pocket for multiple items that you would […]
It’s not that we as people with disabilities are more aware of the world than the average person. We aren’t better equipped to orchestrate interesting discourses. When we are asked to talk about our disability, it feels like we are being judged or scrutinized. It may feel like we are being put on the spot, […]
Exercise has been shown to have many benefits including improved mood and increased physical activity.1 It is possible to have a healthy exercise regimen without full mobility, but the ability to move safely and with ease can make exercise more enjoyable and productive. Through proper technique, you can increase muscle mass, strength and injury prevention. […]