Long-term disability insurance can help if you are suddenly unable to work for an extended period of time due to illness, injury, or accident. Rich LaSalle/Getty Images Hide […]
South Sudan: People with Disabilities, Older People Face Danger
(Nairobi) – People with disabilities and older people in South Sudan face greater risks of being caught in fighting and greater challenges in getting necessary humanitarian assistance, Human […]
For Chinese Orphan with a Disability, Life in the U.S. Brought the Strength to Help a Friend Left Behind
According to my caretakers at the orphanage, Chunchun arrived a few years before I did, when she was a baby. They estimate that I was around three or […]
OPINION | A life with a disability is a life worth living
My reaction to this is strong and difficult to describe. Growing up with a disability, I often felt isolated. I felt disrespected by my peers, unsure of my […]
Disability Narratives – Public Books
Ask most people living with a disability to name their least favorite question and “what happened to you?” will be high on the list. “Wanting to educate yourself […]
An oasis of care for the intellectually disabled
“He’s very smart,” Kramer said, “and he knows how hard he is.” Ms. Kramer takes her medicine and falls asleep around 11 p.m. For the next two hours, […]