Symptoms of a spinal cord injury can range all the way from minor or temporary numbness all the way to complete paralysis. Although there is a wide range of the severity of these types of injuries, even numbness that lasts for only a year can get in the way of an...
Paralyzed woman said her disability has taught her a lot
Accidents can happen to anyone and at any time. No one is immune from disease or exempt from developing a disorder. This is something that one woman wants people to remember. Her intent isn’t to scare people or make it seem like a disability is something to...
Affordable care act expands developmental disability coverage
For those with developmental disabilities such as autism, life can be filled with a few more obstacles. Finding coverage for medical services can be one of these hurdles for the simple fact that many insurers are less willing to cover the medical needs that these...
American history includes life with disability, says 10-year-old
American Girl dolls hit the scenes years ago, with a couple characters that represented the diversity of women that grew up in the country. Now, not only do young girls have an array of strong female characters to choose from, but they can make one in their own...
Social Security COLA boost comes with the New Year
The dawn of the New Year brings with it an increase in the benefit checks for millions of recipients of Social Security benefits. This includes retirees, but also includes some individuals receiving disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income.Chances are you...