“I’m going to Disney World!” It’s become a cliché response to the question “What are you going to do next?” after a lottery win, an Olympic medal or any other exciting event. For some people with a disability, the prospect of...
GAO report says SSA needs better internal controls
Congressional investigators with the Government Accountability Office recently released the results of a Social Security disability insurance program audit. The report details issues that were found between December 2010 and January 2013 involving the improper payment...
Teenage boy anxiously awaits double amputation
Imagine being a patient, a spouse or a parent in a hospital room. The doctor walks through the door and begins discussing the situation. The medical dialogue includes the word "amputation." For most people, this experience would be terrifying. A parent may worry about...
Diet rich in fish may hold key to preventing rheumatoid arthritis
There have been countless studies linking a healthy diet and moderate exercise to better overall health. Information gleaned from a recent Swedish study also suggests that diet and the inclusion of fish reduces the chances that an individual will develop rheumatoid...