Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace For the purposes of this article, let’s use the Invisible Disabilities Association’s (IDA) definition of invisible disabilities. They are defined as “…a physical, mental or neurological condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities that is invisible to the onlooker.” Examples of Invisible Disabilities Invisible disabilities involve an aspect […]

What is a developmental disability? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), developmental disabilities “…are a group of [chronic] conditions due to impairment in physical, learning, language, [and/] or behavior areas.” Amazingly and soberingly, one in six children in the United States, about 15%, has some kind of developmental disability. In some […]

How to Use a Disability Needs Assessment to Find Out Which Services are Best for You When people with disabilities want to get help, they need to first get a disability needs assessment. Assessments are important because they paint an accurate picture of what’s really going on with someone. This matters because then the most […]

The Different Levels of Care for Adults with Disabilities People, whether they have a disability or not, vary greatly in skills and needs for independence. Even two people with the same disability may want different levels of care. Because of that, there is a huge range of services available for adults with disabilities. It’s important […]

Ten Examples of Fine Motor Skills Motor skills are something most of us do without even thinking about them. Motor skills are divided into gross and fine. Gross motor skills include standing, walking, going up and down stairs, running, swimming, and other activities that use the large muscles of the arms, legs, and torso. We […]

Can I Foster a Child I Know? The different types of Foster Licenses in AZ The short answer? Yes. Providing foster parenting care to kids who must be removed from their homes is challenging and rewarding and maybe even more so if those children are friends or family. It may be a good idea to […]

According to the ADAAA having a “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity” could mean a person has a disability. People that are disabled in those aspect(s)  are entitled to request reasonable accommodation in the workplace. If you have no idea how to go about doing that, you are not alone. […]

When it comes to feeling and being independent, there’s nothing like living in your own place. Home may be a multi-story mansion or a humble studio apartment, but it’s all yours. Privacy and personal power are integral parts of a person’s home. With a little help, people with disabilities can be more independent than people […]

You may have heard the term before. But what does a stand-by assist really mean? We all use some form of insurance, but not many of us know what it is to BE insurance. To provide stand-by assist is to be there, just in case someone needs you to help prevent a fall or injury. […]

Many of us don’t even have to think about what we do to get ready for our day and wind down for the night. We learned how to do these things before we were four years old. Now, we just do it. For some folks, though, getting ready for the day and for bed are […]