It’s no secret insurance companies and governments make disability benefits as difficult to receive as humanly possible. Not only do they bury you in complicated paperwork, but they also drag out the process for months or even years. And since 44% of Americans recently said they couldn’t cover an unexpected $400-dollar emergency expense, it’s often devastating for disabled … [Read more...] about How to Survive While Waiting for Disability Benefits
The Best Home Business Ideas for Disabled Persons
If you’re like most disabled people, there have probably been times in your life where you’ve had trouble finding employment. Even though laws prohibiting discrimination against the disabled have been tightened up in recent years, many disabled people still find themselves struggling to find a workplace that can accommodate them. But if you can’t find work, there are still … [Read more...] about The Best Home Business Ideas for Disabled Persons
How to Deal With Meniere’s Disease
Make no mistake about it, Meniere’s is a tough disease to deal with, and it can wear down even the strongest individual. And while certain aspects of it like hearing loss are all but inevitable, that doesn’t mean you have to take the rest of the symptoms lying down. I’ve been fighting Meniere’s disease for over seven years now, and while there are days – and even weeks – … [Read more...] about How to Deal With Meniere’s Disease
Having a Cold With Meniere’s Disease
As anyone with Meniere’s disease knows, it’s not a fun disease to have at the best of times. But when you add a cold to the mix, it ranks somewhere on the awful scale between a paper cut in the eye, and being forced to watch every episode of the new Full House remake. Most people with Meniere’s don’t give colds a second thought - until they catch their first one after being … [Read more...] about Having a Cold With Meniere’s Disease
How I Earn a Living While Being Disabled
Disability sucks. I know I’m not saying anything deep or meaningful with that statement, but if you’ve never been disabled, it can be difficult to appreciate just how accurate that statement is. This is especially true if you’re physically disabled like I am, and you’re often stuck relying on others for things you used to be able to do without a second thought. But perhaps … [Read more...] about How I Earn a Living While Being Disabled