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Exercises for Amputees: A Guide to Improve Mobility After Limb Loss

It’s estimated that about 185,000 amputations are done in the United States each year, and about one in 190 Americans are currently living with the loss of a ...

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Glaucoma Empowerment Guide: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a progressive eye condition where the optic nerve (the nerve behind the eye) is damaged, leading to vision loss. More and more ...

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10 Best Remote Jobs for People with Disabilities

According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), 16% of the world's population (1.3 billion people) lives with significant disabilities. ...

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What’s Next for Growing Your Business? 5 Tips for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

It’s not easy to start a business, let alone as someone who lives with a disability. Yet if you’ve taken those first few steps, you’ve also taken stock of the ...

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What Is a Spoonie? The Spoon Theory of Chronic Illness, Explained

Spoon theory. Spoonie. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness, you may hear these terms and be confused. What is a spoonie? ...

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6 Tips for Dealing with Ableism and Disability Discrimination

Have you ever felt like your life was more difficult because of a disability or chronic illness? Maybe you’ve been treated unfairly in the workplace or had ...

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5 Ways to Improve Your Experience When Traveling with a Disability

Everyone deserves the chance to travel and see the world. There’s a lot to see and do, and the memories you make can fill you with happiness for years to come. ...

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What 4 Dudes Brewing Beer Can Teach Us About Disability & Inclusion

A mother sees an announcement in her local paper that a new brewery will soon be opening. The brewery states it wants to be a real community business and ...

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How to Buy or Build Wheelchair Ramps: A Complete Guide

Are you looking to make your business or home more accessible for everyone? Our complete guide to wheelchair ramps details everything you'll need to know and ...

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How to Make Your Home Wheelchair Accessible Without Major Remodeling

If you need to make your home wheelchair accessible without remodeling and on a limited budget, you're in the right place!   When a person has a disability ...

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How to Find Wheelchair Accessible Housing

If you have a physical disability, finding a place to live can be very challenging. Whether you’re looking for an affordable apartment or want to buy a home, ...

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UK Employers’ Responsibilities Surrounding Disability in the Workplace

All employees should have the same fundamental employment rights as stated by UK law.  The Equality Act of 2010 was introduced to further level the playing ...

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