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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 in meaningful work, as the employment gap for disabled individuals remains unacceptably wide: according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2021, just 19.1 percent of Persons with a Disabilities were employed, compared...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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 help the millions of retired or elderly Americans who had lost everything during the Great Depression. The program was later expanded to assist disabled...

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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 Abraham Lincoln because of the beard, however no one knew about the seizures. I didn't even tell my friends about it. It was embracing when I had a seizure. I kept to myself...