Jul. 1—July 26 is National Disability Independence Day. This day celebrates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act into law in 1990. Paralyzed Veterans of America provides facts about ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination. Once an employee discloses a disability, the expectation is ...

The FINANCIAL — There were nearly 40 million Americans with a disability in 2015, representing 12.6% of the civilian non-institutionalized population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Yet the ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act guarantees equal protection for people with a wide range of disabilities. But advocates say many challenges remain.

My husband is a physician. As often as he writes prescriptions, he also prescribes old-fashioned advice: “Attitude is everything.” It’s true. The medical community isn’t really sure how, but studies ...

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month in Connecticut. We’re joined by David Doukas, Director of the CT Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, to hear about the services available to help people ...

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...

The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) provides retirement and disability benefits to eligible workers. If you become disabled, you may be eligible to receive FERS disability retirement ...

Social Security is committed to the principles and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which improves the lives of our beneficiaries and our employees who have disabilities. We are ...

Avoid Surprises: A Guide to Verifying Accessibility and Support Before Choosing Your New Home. Articles that list the best places for people with disabilities often appear helpful but can be ...

The New River Valley Disability Resource Center located in Christiansburg opened its doors in June 2016. Once operating as a satellite of the Blue Ridge Independent Living Center in Roanoke, the NRV ...