Introduction If you’re living in an area with limited accessibility, it can be difficult to find ways to make your home wheelchair-friendly. Here are some easy tips to help! Easy tips to make your home wheelchair-friendly. One of the easiest ways to make your home wheelchair-friendly is to widen your doorway and hallway. This will […]
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 […]
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, […]
Benefits and Insurance for People with Disabilities Disabilities can affect nearly every aspect of life, but they don’t have to keep people from working. The Social Security Disability Insurance Program provides monthly payments to adults with disabilities who are not able to work due to their impairment. These benefits are an insurance against disability for […]
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a holiday which takes place on December 3rd, every year. The purpose of this holiday is to raise awareness and promote and honor the rights of people with all sorts of disabilities. Its origins date back to 1975, when it was officially recognized by the United Nations […]
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