Fred Schott and Carol Harnett Editor’s Note: It’s springtime and that means it’s the season for talking about income protection and products like disability insurance that help you protect what’s one of your greatest assets – your income. And that’s what The Council for Disability Awareness president Carol Harnett did recently in a podcast with…
Read MoreWhen talk of disability income insurance comes up, you probably understand how important it is to protect the breadwinner. Particularly in households where only one person earns an income, disability income insurance (DI) is critical coverage for those who want to financially protect themselves and their loved ones. Insuring a portion of your paycheck with…
Read MoreDictionary.com defines water as a “colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.” Sounds a little boring, huh? Have you ever wondered why we really need it? Let’s dive in! It’s more than just a thirst quencher. It makes up 60%…
Read MoreCarol Harnett Editor’s Note: Disability industry professionals have a lot in common with March Madness’ Cinderella team, the Saint Peter’s Peacocks from Jersey City, New Jersey. They’re strong in understanding the fundamentals of disability and absence, They work hard, and They execute. I don’t often talk about my undergraduate alma mater. The most likely…
Read MoreBy Carol Harnett If there is one thing you need to know about me, it’s this. I am a Bruce Springsteen fan. As a native Staten Islander, I found myself on the Jersey Shore more often than just about anywhere. And as the Jersey Shore goes, so goes being a fan of The Boss. I…
Read MoreAnyone with a visual impairment knows the importance of accessibility. Fortunately, it’s becoming a bigger topic of conversation in the workplace, educational systems, and even in public places. But, there’s still a long way to go. The best way to show the importance of accessibility is to educate individuals and industries alike on why it’s…
Read MoreAfter two years of inactivity due to Covid-19, many people feel like they’ll never get their fitness back. Or that they’ll regain a fraction of it. You look at your body and think, there’s no muscle there. Where did it go? The good news is that no matter how long it’s been since you’ve…
Read MoreMost of us relish the extra evening hour that comes with Daylight Savings Time, but losing that hour can come with schedule consequences…and even health consequences. In fact, Daylight Savings Time has been linked to increased heart attacks, and another study found that fatal car accidents increased the Monday after the Daylight Savings Time switch. So besides taking…
Read MoreRaising chickens has almost an infinite number of benefits. These benefits range from simple companionship to self-sufficient food production. Raising and keeping chickens even has several health benefits that can positively impact those with mental or physical disabilities. In fact, several universities such as the University of Minnesota are utilizing therapy chickens during exam…
Read MoreWhile the world is becoming more accessible thanks to inclusion education and advancements in technology, some industries still lack equal access for those with disabilities. Unfortunately, the healthcare system is one of them. It seems ironic, considering the industry should be one of the most well-versed in knowing what people with disabilities need and how…
Read MoreHave you noticed that you’ve become seemingly more and more sensitive to allergens over the past decade? It’s not just you, don’t worry. Studies have shown that the rate of airborne allergens, like pollen, have risen significantly over the past twenty years as overall global temps have continued to climb. This means that there is…
Read MoreMaking home safe for an older person can seem like a huge undertaking, but it’s necessary for the health and wellbeing of our seniors. According to the AARP Home and Community Preferences Survey, 77% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age. Still, many do not have the necessary safety features…
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