Nurturing Career Growth After Unexpected Disabilities

Nurturing Career Growth After Unexpected Disabilities

Disability is hardly ever predictable. Accidents happen, and conditions can arise or worsen at any time. The professional world doesn’t stop spinning, waiting for people with disabilities to adapt to a new lifestyle. However, it’s certainly possible for employers to support potential and current employees when navigating disabilities.   Employers can close the disability inclusion…

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Championing Self-Belief: Strategies for Empowering Teens with Disabilities

7.3 million students were living with disabilities in the U.S. public school system in the 2021-22 school year, making up 15% of national public school enrollment, according to data from the Pew Research Center.   This number includes pre-k students through 12th graders. However, teenagers living with a disability, in particular, face unique challenges that…

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Disability Insurance is an Investment in Your Future

Alexandra Ginieres Chief Marketing Officer, MGIS   The ability to earn an income is what funds your lifestyle, your family, and ultimately, your future. Reliable income is the foundation of a sound financial plan; without it, financial consequences can be devastating and long-lasting. Luckily, we have the means to ensure a more stable future and…

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The Story that Cemented my Conviction

My entire career, I’ve been told that “stories sell, not features.”  This is so true because nobody cares about the products themselves, people only care about what a product can do for them. To know what something can do for you, you must put yourself in a scenario where you see yourself benefiting from it.…

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Is Disability Income Insurance Worth It?

This article originally appeared on the MassMutual blog site   You insure your most valuable assets like your home, your car and your life. Most people would agree that they’re worth protection; however, disability income (DI) insurance is something people tend to be less certain about. They’re not sure if they really need it, or if it’s worth…

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How My Experiences as a Patient Helped Me Become a Better Physician and Deepened My Understanding of the Impact Illness has on the Whole Person

By Dr. Jonathan Torres, Medical Director, UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits Like many other people, I was going through life busy raising children, working and making time for hobbies and travel when possible. I had completed medical school, residency training and served as a physician in the U.S. Air Force. During those more than 27 years as…

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Protecting Your Paycheck With The Combined Benefit of Social Security Disability Insurance and Ticket to Work

By Steve Perrigo, Allsup   Protecting your paycheck is more important than ever for most working Americans. The higher cost of everything from gas to groceries, plus high interest rates, make it a challenge to stay within household budgets. In these uncertain times, it’s important to know the federal protections that are in place should…

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Empowerment through Accessibility: Making Outdoor Activities Safe and Enjoyable for All

How does spending time in nature make you feel? Relaxed? Refreshed? Perhaps even a little giddy at the prospect of an afternoon spent swimming in a pool or playing at a local park?   The stress-busting benefits of outdoor activities have recently been confirmed by research published in JAMA. Researchers found that spending time in…

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Key Considerations for Employers Looking to Close the Disability Inclusion Gap

By Anthony Favry Editor’s Note: Today, around 17% of the world’s population experience some form of disability – making individuals with disabilities the largest minority group in the world. Despite making up a large percentage of the world’s population, individuals with disabilities often lack access to employment. In fact, compared to non-disabled workers, the global…