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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

No estate or financial plan can be considered complete unless there has been an evaluation of the risks of disability.Planning to liveis as important asplanning to die, and the risk is greater.

Globally, people with disabilities have worse outcomes across a wide range of indicators, including poverty, employment, education, health, and violence. 1, 2 The Convention on the Rights of Persons ...

If you’ve been disabled due to your service in the military, you’re due some compensation. But just because you’re owed compensation doesn’t mean that it’s easier to figure out how much is due to you.

Some retirees from the armed services also receive compensation from the Veterans Affairs Administration for disabilities related to their military service along with traditional retirement pay. There ...

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 ...

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 ...