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Trinity Ford
By Trinity Ford February 14, 2025

Disability advocates call for policy ambition to be matched with action

Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 (ADS) sets out a vision for a more inclusive society. Yet too often, strategies and policies that are ambitious in their vision for our rights and inclusion remain words on paper, rather than actions that create real change. That’s why the federal government’s commitment to...

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Kaz Rafia
By Kaz Rafia, Vanessa Rastovic May 23, 2024

Advance legislation to improve health of the disability community – kids like Lillian need you

Lillian, a 6-year-old from Missouri, has been fighting for her life and health since she came into the world on a hot...

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Morgan Pulliam
By Morgan Pulliam April 12, 2024

Limiting the vote for individuals with intellectual disabilities is limiting democracy

A citizen’s right to vote in America is hardly guaranteed for those who have intellectual disabilities. Even...

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Diego Mariscal
By Diego Mariscal May 08, 2023

Starting a business as a person with disability while navigating systemic obstacles

Starting a business is far from easy, but for many People with Disabilities, it is a necessary  way to engage...

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Sydney Alper
By Sydney Alper March 09, 2023

My story living with Chromosome 18q proximal deletion

I was born with a rare chromosome disorder called chromosome 18q deletion. It occurs when the long arm (q)...

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By Charlie Robinson March 01, 2023

Max’s cochlear journey has just begun

Cochlear implants can allow people who are deaf to receive and process sounds and speech. However, these devices do...

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Catherine Holland
By Catherine Holland January 30, 2023

Embracing your identity: Learning to live and thrive with a disability

Living with a disability or condition comes with its own set of challenges. Adjusting to a day-to-day routine...

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By Nick Jackson January 05, 2023

Is it hard to get disability in Texas? How to qualify?

Every day, millions of people are born who are disabled by their birth. But what are the benefits you will get once you're disabled in texas? Some people are disabled by birth, while some disabilities begin at a young age because of an accident, injuries, or simply growing older. Disabilities in some people affect one or more...

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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 programs offered by the Social Security Administration offer monthly benefits to people with incapacitating medical conditions if one has likely worked and contributed to...