1. Have you ever been disabled?• Yes• No 2. What disability do you have?• This is not a question, but this is very offensive.• Autism Spectrum Disorder• Blindness and Vision Problems• Deafness and Hearing Problems 3. How do you feel about being disabled?• I’m positive and thankful to be alive.• It really sucks but I’m […]
1. IntroParenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is often more challenging than parenting a typical child. Asperger’s syndrome, or Asperger’s disorder, is a childhood developmental disorder characterized by extreme social and emotional deficits in individuals. In addition to behavioral problems, individuals with Asperger’s syndrome may have difficulties with language (verbal and nonverbal […]
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, […]
1. Intro Many people are on disability. This is a reality that most never faced. Income from investments such as stocks, bonds or real estate does not count towards the limitation if it was earned over 5 years prior to filing for disability or have been paid out as a benefit in the last 2 […]
Disability and Health Whether you have a disability or not, living with a disability can significantly affect your health. In fact, some disabilities may be more likely to cause health problems in the first place. The National Council on Disability reported that people with disabilities have health conditions and functional limitations that are more severe […]
For those who have never dealt with a disability, there are many life lessons that can be learned from those who live everyday with challenges. In this article, you will learn how people living with a disability have taught their friends and family these valuable lessons. In the world that we live in, we tend […]
Jobs for people with disabilities are an expanding field, as more and more companies are hiring people with disabilities. There are many reasons to hire employees with disabilities; they may be more loyal to the company, might be more motivated than an employee without a disability, or provide a better work ethic. Companies that hire […]
In the modern age when it is so much easier to meet people from all over the world, disabled persons are just as much a part of society as anyone else. The only difference is that it may be more difficult for some disabled persons to understand or socialize with others. This can lead to […]
Some people think that disabled persons are less desirable to love partners. They are too different, too fragile, too difficult. However the truth is that the disability can create a connection with somebody who understands. The disability can make somebody feel understood and appreciated without having to say anything at all. Disabled persons may be […]