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Disability

Ease the daily challenges of living with a disability by understanding assistive aids, accommodations, financial help, and care environments, and more.
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Get Info on the Social Security Disability (SSDI) Application Process
Fact checked by James Lacy
Approved Social Security Disability Claim Form
Are You Disabled According to Social Security Rules?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Disability insurance claim form
5 Advantages of Qualifying for SSDI Benefits
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Taxes You Will Need to Pay on Lump Sum Social Security Insurance
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Rheumatoid arthritis, general practitioner examining patient and hand for signs of rheumatoid arthri : Stock Photo CompAdd to Board Caption:Rheumatoid arthritis. General practitioner examining a patient's hand for signs of rheumatoid arthritis. This condition is caused by the immune system attacking the body's own tissues, causing progressive joint and cartilage destruction. As the cartilage is worn away, new bone grows as part of the repair process. This causes stiffness and deformity of the fingers. Treatment is with anti-inflammatory drugs and physiotherapy. Rheumatoid arthritis, general practitioner examining patient and hand for signs of rheumatoid arthritis
Social Security Disability Evaluation Process for Arthritis
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Short Term Disability Insurance Helps the Temporarily Disabled
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
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How Long Will It Take to Get Disability Benefits?
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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The Least Risky Way to Get off of Social Security Disability
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
SSI Check from United States Treasury
How to Qualify for SSDI or SSI If You Are Disabled
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Grandma get on the wheelchair and the grandchild
What to Consider When Renting a Wheelchair
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Woman riding an electric scooter
Is It Time to Buy a Mobility Scooter?
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
African American man in wheelchair smiling near bedroom closet
Where You Can Find Fashionable Adaptive Clothing
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Speeding senior on motorized scooter
What Are the Requirements to Qualify for Scooters and Power Chairs?
Fact checked by James Lacy
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The 5 Best Stair Lift Companies of 2021
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How to Apply in Your State for a Handicap Parking Permit
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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What Are the Best Workplaces for People With Disabilities?
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Guidelines of the Employed Who Get Social Security Disability Income
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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What to Know If You Want to Join a Disability Support Group
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
Disabled Caucasian man in bed out of reach of wheelchair
How to Cope When Depression and Disability Go Together
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
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What Is Competitive Integrated Employment?
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Woman in bikini in a wheelchair
Is It Possible to Be a Model With a Disability?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
A man in wheelchair using automatic door
How Can My Child Transition to Adulthood and Independent Living?
Fact checked by James Lacy
Man in wheelchair with a service dog in the park
Animals That Can Be Trained as Service Animals
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Wheelchair basketball players
Colleges That Offer Adaptive Sports Programs
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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What All Social Security Disability Recipients Should Know About PASS
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Disabled woman in wheelchair looking in store window
The Cultural and Body Image Challenges People Aren't Talking About
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Older disabled woman gardening
Adaptive Gardening Tools for Gardeners With Disabilities
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
disabled girl playing cricket
Suggested Hobbies That Disabled People Will Enjoy
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Physical Rehab Facility
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Man walking with a disabled woman on campus
Learn About the Best Colleges and Universities for Disabled Students
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Man in a wheelchair sitting at a long table with another man
How to Apply for a TPD Disability Student Loan Discharge
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Physical therapy with a disabled child
How Can You Find the Best Daycare Facility for a Disabled Child?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Special Needs Boy
Should You Place Your Disabled Child in a Youth Nursing Home?
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Medical claim form
Do You Know the Details of Your Employee Benefit Plans?
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Elderly woman in a private retirement home
Interview Questions You Should Ask Your Potential Caregiver
Fact checked by James Lacy
Gardening in urban backyard
How Therapeutic Gardens Can Help People With Disabilities
Fact checked by Dale Brauner