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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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Social Security Disability (SSDI) Application Process
Fact checked by James Lacy
Approved Social Security Disability Claim Form
Social Security Disability Insurance Determination
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Disability insurance claim form
5 Advantages of Qualifying for SSDI
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Taxes on a Lump Sum Social Security Disability Payment
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 Benefits and Arthritis
Fact checked by James Lacy
Caregiver helping older man walk on crutches
Differences in Short-Term Disability Insurance
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Woman on crutches in kitchen
How Long Will It Take to Get Disability Benefits?
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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How to Get off Social Security Disability
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
SSI Check from United States Treasury
Choosing SSDI or SSI for Your Disability
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
What You Need to Know About Buying a Mobility Scooter
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
African American man in wheelchair smiling near bedroom closet
Fashionable and Functional Adaptive Clothing
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Speeding senior on motorized scooter
Medicare Requirements for Scooters and Power Chairs
Fact checked by James Lacy
Stair Lift
The 5 Best Stair Lift Companies of 2020
Fact checked by James Lacy
Handicap parking sign with trees in the background
How to Obtain a Handicap Parking Permit
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Get everyone together and get growing
Best Companies or Workplaces for Disabilities
Fact checked by James Lacy
Woman in home office with tablet looking at bills
Employment for Social Security Disability Recipients
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
disability support group
How to Find a Disability Support Groups
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
Disabled Caucasian man in bed out of reach of wheelchair
Coping With Depression and Disability
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
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Competitive Integrated Employment Overview
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Woman in bikini in a wheelchair
How to Become a Model When You Have a Disability
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
A man in wheelchair using automatic door
Make the 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
Businesswoman using laptop in start-up office
The Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) Program
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Disabled woman in wheelchair looking in store window
The Unique Body Image Challenges Related to Disability
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Older disabled woman gardening
Ergonomic and Adaptive Gardening Tools
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
disabled girl playing cricket
List of Hobbies for the Disabled
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
Female doctor talking during a meeting
10 Key Questions to Ask a Physical Rehab Facility
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Man walking with a disabled woman on campus
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
Disability Student Loan Discharge and Forgiveness
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Physical therapy with a disabled child
Daycare Facilities for Disabled Children
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Special Needs Boy
Youth Nursing Homes and More for Children With Disabilities
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Medical claim form
Understanding Employee Health and Disability Benefits
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Elderly woman in a private retirement home
Caregiver Interview Questions
Fact checked by James Lacy
Gardening in urban backyard
The Benefits of Therapeutic Gardens
Fact checked by Dale Brauner