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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 it comes to health care coverage. Understanding the different types of Medicare coverage and how to enroll is essential. Enrollment and eligibility for Medicare...
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...
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...
The right to participate in society
On the fringes of Ghanian society, a boy with disabilities struggles daily to survive. But Maclean Atsu...
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...
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...
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...
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 was born with moderate hearing loss. In India, in 1993, my parents feared that having hearing aids would automatically label me a “disabled” child and put me at...
Preparing for the parenting life when you have a disability
Welcoming a baby into the world means you’re embarking on the most rewarding journey possible. With that said, it will also be one of your most challenging journeys. And if you’re coming into a situation with a disability, you might encounter unique obstacles. But here’s the thing: millions of people living with a disability...