If you have a child with a disability, you’ve probably asked yourself how to ensure that your child has the best life possible – not only now, but after they transition into adulthood. This means setting up tools, trusts and resources that can provide your child with long-term financial security, even if they are unable to earn a living on …
Tips on Living an Active Lifestyle as a Disabled Senior
Having a disability as a senior poses its own set of issues, but for the nearly 50 million Americans estimated by the National Service Inclusion Project living with a disability, some of the biggest challenges come in the smallest packages. For instance, finding new and different ways to stay active without the routine becoming boring can be extremely difficult, especially …
Support for Families with Children who have Disabilities caused by Physical Birth Injuries
The Birth Injury Justice Center has compiled the most in-depth resources nationwide to help guide and assist families with disabilities caused by physical birth injuries. Click here to see the resources they offer.
Job Search Tips for the Differently Abled
If you’re a differently-abled individual, you may find it’s a challenge to find work that fits with your unique skill sets while still taking into consideration any limitations your disability presents. Your focus during a job hunt should center around finding a position in which you can excel, gain valuable experience, and have an impact. MORC, Inc. is an excellent …
Guide to Trade School for People with Disabilities
Success at a trade school can lead to stable employment with higher-than-average earnings. That makes trade school an attractive option for anyone. For someone living with a disability, vocational or trade school training allows them to exhibit the talents and abilities they have, rather than those they don’t. A trade school provides a structured learning environment, hands-on experience, and instruction …
A Guide to Flying for People with Disabilities
Traveling by plane is one of the fastest and safest methods of getting to a destination, but noisy airports, narrow airplane aisles and baggage restrictions can make flying challenging, especially when you have a disability that limits your mobility or ease of communication. Whether you have an ongoing disability or a temporary injury, you may encounter extra difficulties while flying. …
Water Safety Guide for Children with Special Needs
Summer pool time is approaching — and kids and parents really need it this year. Most public pools have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving millions of kids wishing for swim time. However, most states are easing COVID-19 restrictions, and pools may be open again soon. But before parents take a dive with their kids, there are a …
Navigating the Workplace – Tips for Women with Disabilities
Although women and minorities — including people with disabilities — are making great strides in the name of equality, there is still a long way to go. Pursuing a thriving professional career isn’t always easy. Navigating a workplace environment as a woman with a disability is wrought with prejudice and inaccessibility. So we’ve pulled together some great resources to help …
Tips for Coping with COVID Stress
COVID-19 is upending the lives of every American. Many public health officials remain cautious, anticipating the need to continue prevention efforts for an extended time. For people with disabilities, the impact can be severe, increasing barriers to accessing critical public health information, healthcare and support services. The coronavirus brings new challenges as well such as difficulty engaging in preventative measures …
Sensory-Friendly Home Modifications for Kids with Special Needs
When you have a child or family member on the autism spectrum, creating a safe and functional home environment is an important task. Autism can have a huge impact on an individual’s development, lifestyle, and social connections. People on the spectrum can be particularly sensitive to lights, sounds, and other stimuli. Many crave order and routines to make sense of the world. …