Monthly Archives: April 2009

High levels of anxiety caused by chronic pain increases emotional distress and disability in patients seeking treatment for chronic pain, say researchers. But, British researchers, writing in The Journal of Pain, say use of pain coping strategies can mediate this … Continue reading →

Although many people with disabilities are being employed and remaining employed, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is unacceptably high, as shown in the 1994-95 National Health Interview Survey. This survey found that 79 percent of adults without disabilities … Continue reading →

by Susan Baroncini-Moe Source: Lifehack History shows us that the economy may not have as much of an impact on startups as you might think. Many of the companies you know and trust were started in economic conditions much like … Continue reading →

Andy over at The Working Geek (one of my favorite blogs) posted ” 23 Rules for Job Hunters” As I sat and watched it, I realized that these “rules” (which are more like simple truths if you ask me but … Continue reading →

Truly creative people are perennially in a state of reinventing themselves. Anyone who cares to focus for a time on any difficult task is bound to exhibit elements of eccentricity. Artists need to take stock of what they are doing … Continue reading →

When I began looking to re-enter the workforce again three and a half years ago after eight years of healing from spinal surgeries and learning how to be disabled after an on-the-job injury, I was optimistic but unsure.  I had … Continue reading →