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Category Archives: disability
Walking On Eggshells
Do you walk on eggshells around people with chronic illness or disabilities? If so, you are not alone. Maybe you’re a little uncomfortable — you don’t know quite what to say and don’t want to stick your foot in your … Continue reading
Posted in advocacy, disability
Tagged blogs, Conditions, Family Life, Health & Wellness, Living with MS, Multiple Sclerosis
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10 Tips for Daily Living with Multiple Sclerosis
By: Ann Pietrangelo Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference in quality of life and maintaining independence. If you have relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis, as I do, it’s easy to overlook simple things that can make life easier … Continue reading
Posted in disability, healthcare
Tagged blogs, cane, Conditions, cooling products, handicapped parking, Health & Wellness, Living with MS, Multiple Sclerosis, sensible shoes, shower chair, stress, visual aids, walker, wheelchair, wii, yoga
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Life With Multiple Sclerosis
By: Ann Pietrangelo One of the most frustrating aspects of life with chronic illness is the constant state of flux. It is true of all types of multiple sclerosis, and relapsing/remitting MS certainly lives up to the name. The fact … Continue reading
“Disabled” Doesn’t Mean We Can’t Work
By Liz Henry October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. Let’s look at blogs out there by women about disability and work! Patricia E. Bauer hits right on target as usual: President urges employers to welcome workers with disabilities. I’m all … Continue reading
Posted in advocacy, disability, employment, self-employment
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A Quick Guide to Microloans
From Business Dot Gov: A Quick Guide To Microloans Money money money…these days, it’s all about the money. Who’s got it, where can you get it, how can you get it, and how to spend it? Well if you’re a … Continue reading
Posted in disability, self-employment, u.s goverment
Tagged grant advisors, loans, microloans, SBA, small business administration
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Give Up Your Bus Seat or Else
Souce: New York Times: City Room It is the usual reminder, just a little firmer than in the past. This week, as it has done every couple of years, New York City Transit is starting an advertising campaign asking New … Continue reading
Organize for Olmstead
Dear friends and allies, Coming up in a month (June 22, 2009) is the 10th anniversary of the Olmstead decision, declaring that people with disabilities have a right to live in the community and not in nursing homes and other … Continue reading
Posted in advocacy, disability, events
Tagged activism, disability rights, Olmstead decision
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Entrepreneur uses latest mobile assistive technology to compete in the business world
From Disabled World Twenty-five year-old businessman, Arran Smith, set up his IT company five years ago to provide computer services and support to local businesses and individuals. Diagnosed as severely dyslexic at eight years-old, Arran’s condition historically prevented him from … Continue reading
Posted in disability, employment, self-employment
Tagged Assistive technology, dyslexia, entreprenuership, self-employment
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Economy Makes Finding A Job Harder
From Profoundly Yours This is a question I am often asked: Does the shaky economy make it harder for people with disabilities to find a job? Undoubtedly, yes. The job marketplace is more competitive, and frankly, it’s easier for an … Continue reading
Posted in News, disability, employment
Tagged Assistive technology, reasonable accommodations
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Universal Healthcare & Entreprenuership
Matthew Yglesias has written an interesting piece on his blog about Universal Healthcare and Entreprenuership. No matter where your opinions lie on the Universal Healthcare controversy, this is worth a read. “I’m the sort of person who’s prone to saying … Continue reading
Posted in News, disability, self-employment, u.s goverment
Tagged entreprenuership, universal healthcare
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