They are gathering at the world’s largest disability rights conference, known as the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities […]
Disability freedom caravan stops in Kenosha
Kari Haueter Although Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was amended in May to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in all programs funded by […]
Women who are told they are too young to be disabled
Canadian content creator Allison Lang was confronted by an angry stranger after parking in a disabled spot and forced to prove she was disabled. Ms Lang, who makes […]
Demystifying the Disability Benefits Claims Process
Disability law attorneys are essential in helping clients navigate the highly complex application process and ensuring that all supporting documentation and evidence is carefully prepared and presented. They […]
Disability advocacy leader honoured in King’s Birthday List
Inclusive Futures: Rethinking Disability Director Professor Elizabeth Kendall AM. Professor Elizabeth Kendall, a prominent disability researcher and advocate at Griffith University, has been appointed to the Order […]
How long does it take for a claim to be approved?
Receiving disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is crucial for veterans who have sacrificed their health in service to our country. But the road to […]
El Valor’s Annual Don Quixote Gala Raises Funds for Chicago Adults and Children with Disabilities
CHICAGO (WLS) — A local nonprofit is giving Chicago’s most vulnerable communities the encouragement and support they need to reach their full potential. ABC7 Chicago is currently streaming […]
Massachusetts man steals $450,000 in disability benefits from ALS veteran, authorities say
A New Bedford man is accused of stealing military disability benefits from a veteran with ALS, authorities say. According to the US Attorney’s Office and WCVB, Joseph Smith, […]
June SSDI Payment Schedule
Americans who are recipients of the Social Security Disability Insurance program (SSDI) will begin receiving their disability benefits later this month. If you, a loved one, or someone […]
Kansas capping waiting list for disability services could solve decade-long wait times
The Kansas Department of Aging and Disabilities reported that 5,347 people are on the waiting list to receive Comprehensive Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services, a Medicaid program that […]