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By Emma Meria December 07, 2022

How much does disability pay in the state of New Jersey?

In New Jersey, your monthly payout will be determined if you are eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits, which vary depending on the program. Two...

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By Daniel Martin November 18, 2022

Enrollment and eligibility for Medicare for people with disabilities

Medicare is a government program designed to provide medical coverage to residents of the United States over age 65. People with disabilities have different needs when...

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By Daniel Martin September 20, 2022

Ways to determine your family’s eligibility for better social security benefits

The Social Security Administration (SSA), formerly known as the "Social Security Board", was first established in 1935. It was established in response to the need to...

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By Josh Abel September 20, 2022

Managing with Epilepsy in high school and beyond

When I entered high school I had a full beard and a medical condition (a seizure disorder) that wasn't under control with medication. In junior high I was called...

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By Johannes Ludwig September 06, 2022

The right to participate in society

On the fringes of Ghanian society, a boy with disabilities struggles daily to survive. But Maclean Atsu Dzidzienyo perseveres. And eventually, sport changed his...

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By Dylan Reid September 01, 2022

Four practical tips for people with disabilities when dealing with a flood

While not something we give much thought to in our day-to-day lives, flooding has the potential to wreak havoc if you’re not prepared. In England alone, as many as...

Two Scientists Wearing Face Masks use Microscope, Analyse Sample in Petri Dish, Discuss Innovative Technology
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By Sierra Powell September 01, 2022

Innovations in the medical industry to better understand diseases

Medical science has come a long way in the past few decades. In particular, our understanding of diseases has improved dramatically. This is partly due to innovations...

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By Dylan Reid August 17, 2022

How can an inclusive workplace culture benefit businesses?

An inclusive workplace is one that champions equality and hires people regardless of their social, economic or cultural background, and focuses solely on skills...

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By Anahita Monga July 28, 2022

I finally got hearing aids at age 26, after a lifetime of feeling stigmatized

My kindergarten teacher was the one who informed my parents that I may need hearing aids. When my parents got my ears tested, the hearing specialist confirmed that I...


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