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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) of chromosome 18 is missing. Some of the features are low muscle tone and hearing loss. I was also born with clubfoot, which is a deformed foot that is twisted so the sole cannot be placed flat on the ground. They found out I...
Life through one lens
I would say from an outsider's perspective, I live a pretty normal lifestyle. I go to work, socialize, squeeze in...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...