The True Cost of a Disability
If you have a disability, you already know how difficult it is to acquire the things you need to live your best life. For some,…
Is it Possible to be TOO Independent?
Since the invention of the smartphone, leaving the house to get essentials done has now become optional instead of mandatory. While this is a big…
Asking for Help – Part III
This is a multi-part article about asking for, and getting, – needed assistance. To recap Parts I and II, asking for help is a function…
How Technology Makes Greater Independence Possible
Technology Boosts Independence for People with Disabilities The last 150 years have been the most exciting, in terms of technological inventions, in the history of…
The Power of Expectations
How to Set Expectations for Individuals with Disabilities Expectations can be tricky. A balancing act is always in play. Set expectations too high or set…
Sympathy, Empathy, Compassion, and Pity – How Are They the Same and How Are They Different?
Sympathy, compassion, empathy, pity “all denote the tendency, practice, or capacity to share in the feelings of others, especially their distress, sorrow, or unfulfilled desires,”…
A Proactive Approach to Mental Health
Mental Health for Everyone The social stigma surrounding mental health, as with physical disabilities, is slowly diminishing. Over time, it has become more and more…
Asking for Help – Part II
Asking for Help – Part II This is a multi-part article about asking for – and getting – needed assistance. To recap Part I, asking…
The Ripple Effect of Helping
Helping is more than providing assistance to an individual with a disability. There is an element of kindness involved, too. A number of research studies…
