How to Put Together a Disability-Friendly Emergency Kit
Over the past year, we’ve all been confronted with our fair share of emergencies and natural disasters. In what felt like an instant last spring, life shut down due to the [ more ...]
Information for the Disabled
Accessibility Options for Virginia Voters With Disabilities
Primary season is here and Virginia voters will soon have their chance to select a presidential candidate on March 3, 2020. Residents with disabilities who wish to [ more ...]
Caution: What Individuals with Disabilities Should Know Before Settling a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Settling a personal injury lawsuit can take a long time, and it’s no surprise that the end of the process is often met with relief by injured parties who are anxious to [ more ...]
Rideshare Services Are Opening New Avenues of Opportunity for People with Disabilities
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are quickly becoming a part of daily living in communities all over America. In areas where public transportation is limited or [ more ...]
Question: What Healthcare Benefits Will I Receive After I’m Approved for Benefits?
Question: What Healthcare Benefits Will I Receive After I’m Approved for Benefits? Individuals who are under the age of 65 and are successfully approved for Social Security [ more ...]
Don’t Forget to Switch from SSI Benefits to Disabled Adult Child Benefits
Because of a disability, a person receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may not have worked long enough to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) [ more ...]
U.S. Access Board Webinar: Looking Ahead – “Frontier Accessibility Issues” (December 7)
The next webinar in the U.S. Access Board’s free monthly series will take place December 7 from 2:30 – 4:00 (ET) and will review new design trends, products, and [ more ...]
October 22nd is National Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, October 22nd from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 12th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft [ more ...]
LEND’s Ability Resource Fair 2016
I will be attending and speaking at this event, please come join [ more ...]
U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Parking and Passenger Loading Zones
U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Parking and Passenger Loading Zones – Advanced Session (August 4) The next webinar in the U.S. Access Board’s free monthly [ more ...]
New Intake Information for Services for Persons in Fairfax Virginia with Developmental (Including Intellectual) Disabilities
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board is now the point of entry to apply for services for residents of Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church [ more ...]
Richmond payee service investigated for fraud involving seniors and the disabled
Article by Kelly Avellino of WWBT NBC12 News Henrico Police are investigating a Richmond payee company for potential fraud involving senior citizens and disabled clients. [ more ...]
Can a person get both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI) based on their disability?
Many people eligible for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) may also be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The disability decision for one program is [ more ...]
Federal Government Finalizes New Health Care Disability Discrimination Rules
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released final rules implementing the Affordable Care Act’s anti-discrimination protections, clarifying and expanding [ more ...]
Invitation for the YouthACT Transition Truths National Online Dialogue
Press Release: Are you a young person with a disability or an ally of the disability community? There is an important conversation going on about what youth and young adults [ more ...]
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