I read the email five times before it sank in. I was offered my dream job at a top university as a researcher specializing in employment and disability. I accepted the offer. But there was a catch — a ...

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Millions of Americans with disabilities may qualify for ABLE accounts, which allow up to $100,000 in savings without losing ...

When I was younger, I felt like I had all the confidence in the world. If you were to ask my parents to describe me in one word as a child, they would both say fearless. My family loves to tell the ...

In April, as I stepped onto a cruise ship with my family, I should have been excited. But often, I don’t have the luxury of feeling that first moment of vacation bliss. Living with multiple sclerosis, ...

Dear Eric: I had a stroke in 2017. My husband passed away in 2022. This stroke was quite debilitating for me. I could not walk, sit up or stand. Little by little, I’ve regained some abilities through ...

Embracing your unique traits can transform perceived weaknesses into superpowers, fueling personal growth and success. Self-confidence arises by using your strengths — despite the challenges — and ...

This year, we celebrate the 34-year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law. But I am embarrassed to admit that I have no idea how to provide care to patients with ...

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Being active outside — biking, hiking or paddling — is a key part of life for many in western Massachusetts. For some people who have disabilities, outdoor recreation can be challenging, but also life ...

Letting me park in a disabled bay would be an outrage, says Victoria Richards. Save them for people who really need them ...

Why are people with a disability or long-term condition faced with an obstacle course every time we leave the house, asks a ...