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How Socio-Economic Class Impacts Quality of Life for People with Disabilities

Socioeconomic class is a leading predictor of health, well-being, and quality of life. In the US, where social capital is largely determined by income, folks from lower socio-economic status (SES) households are more likely to experience poverty and poor health and are less likely to experience educational success. Unfortunately, those who live with disabilities are…

Technology for the Win! Advancing Your Career With Disabilities

With advances in technology, people with disabilities now have more opportunities than ever to advance their careers. From telecommuting to virtual interviews and online networking, technology can be a great tool to help individuals with disabilities reach professional goals. Here are some of the ways that people with disabilities can use technology to gain an…

Mind the Gap: Why Living Longer Will Be Harder

Will Living Longer be Harder?

Ninety-year-olds running marathons, CEO’s launching start-ups at age-70, rock stars and presidents working into their 80’s. Today millions of Americans are living longer and some of them are doing amazing things. Thanks to improved healthcare and education, it’s projected that a baby born this year in the U.S. has a 50% likelihood of living past…

Office tech is helping employees with disabilities

How Are Office Tech and Digitalization Helping Employees with Disabilities?

Adapting to life with an unexpected disability takes time. It’s likely that certain adjustments will be required to help you regain a sense of “normalcy” in your daily life, but it’s still possible to find joy, fulfillment, and purpose.   And, yes, that also means finding success and value in your career. Indeed, thanks to…

Attracting New Hires With Disabilities

Showcase Your Inclusivity: Attracting New Hires With Disabilities

By Jesse Clark of Soulful Travel With competition for workers still high, employers need to take into consideration all possible candidates when recruiting new hires. Here we discusses how employers can make their workplace more inclusive and inviting for persons with disabilities.   Inclusive Language in Job Descriptions It is important to consider using language…

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Advocating for Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations in the Workplace

It’s one thing to say that you are on board with the idea of promoting diversity, inclusion, and accommodations in the workplace. It’s another thing entirely to successfully advocate for these things.   Here’s something to think about: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that approximately 25% of all U.S. adults live with…

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Advocating for Vision-based Disability Accommodations in the Office

Billions of people live with vision loss and impairments, including colorblindness, glaucoma, cataracts, blurred vision, and other visual impairments impacting their lives. Work, in particular, can be a struggle, especially when employers aren’t supportive.   The best solution to the workplace struggles of those living with a disability is choosing an employer that genuinely cares…

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Three Tips for Staying Active With Physical Disabilities

Staying physically active is essential for everyone. Unfortunately, sedentary behaviors are often associated with people who have disabilities. These can lead to a variety of health risks, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. It can also take a toll on your mental health.   Having a physical disability doesn’t always mean you can’t stay…

Depression and Your Office Environment: What You Need to Know

Depression, while often hiding in plain sight, ranks among the top three workplace problems for employee assistance professionals, resulting in 3% of total short-term disability days. For context, that’s more disability than what’s caused by heart disease, hypertension and diabetes—all in the form of an illness that isn’t nearly as visible as a broken bone.…