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Finding independence with the right supports
My name is Lindsay Kondis, and I was diagnosed with a rare disease called Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) at eight years old. Because proper diet and exercise are vital for people with PWS, I moved to a community home when I was 24 years old. Now at 44, I can see how that move helped me build the foundation for the fulfilling life I...
For Olivia Fadul, disability justice begins with being seen
Too often, disability is treated as something to diagnose, manage or fix rather than a lived experience to understand...
How can someone prevent or prepare for falls?
Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 and over, affecting move than 14 million people...
7 signs your loved one may need assisted living
Recognizing when a family member needs additional support can be one of the most challenging decisions you'll face as...
A Future I Can’t Look Away From
At the age of two, a diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease confirmed that I was the latest of six generations of...
December 3rd – A Day of Dignity, Rights, and Shared Humanity
Every December 3rd, the world pauses to recognize something deeper than a date on a calendar. We pause to honor...
Azerbaijan’s digital shift in disability assessments and payments
For years, people with disabilities in Azerbaijan carried a double burden, their health challenges and the...
What living with cerebral palsy means to me
My name is Drew Sato, and I have cerebral palsy, but honestly, that’s probably the least interesting thing about me. I’m comical, witty, personable, curious, talented, and most importantly—sassy (with just a side of CP). My condition makes me unique and results in me navigating life differently than those in the...
Re-entering the world I left behind: 3 steps to coping with hearing loss
I wasn’t born deaf. I went to bed one evening in October 2004 and woke up deaf two weeks later. My life drifted between hearing and the silent world of the deaf. I had to figure out how to adjust and cope with hearing loss. Four years later, Melanie, our firstborn twin daughter, gave me a book on personal development to...