By Fred Schott In March 2021 I wrote a conversation-based CDA blog post with Ian Bridgman, executive director of The Claim Lab and a Council for Disability Awareness Board member, about the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on working Americans’ mental health. Bridgman indicated he was surprised with one trend in particular: “One of the data items…
By Dr Millicent Grim. Although adults and teens can be trusted to protect and keep their sense of sight healthy, you cannot count on younger children to be as careful and thorough in doing so. As a parent, you have to take the lead in helping your children protect and take care of their…
As states begin to re-open post-COVID, we are all eager for a celebration. However, with large group gatherings still a little uncertain, it might be a “make your own fun” type holiday. And that not only will keep you safe and healthy but is also bound to save you money, compared with planning an elaborate…
A disability – whether an injury, illness, or affliction – can be debilitating for people in any occupation. And they’re very hard to predict, meaning that someone can get hurt on or off the job anytime, anywhere. That’s where disability insurance comes in. Disability insurance ensures that you won’t suffer financially, should you become temporarily…
The pandemic couldn’t stop summer from arriving! As vacation season kicks off, it is a good time for HR teams to encourage the value of taking a break. As we all know, vacations are important for emotional and physical health of employees. In fact, studies show that they build a far more engaged, happy, and…
According to the CDC, millions of children are diagnosed with ADHD each year. A 2016 survey found that 6.1 million children had the disorder. So, while you’re certainly not alone if you have a child with an ADHD diagnosis, it doesn’t always make the situation easier. Some of the most common problems associated with…
By Carol Harnett I recently had the privilege of hosting a podcast with Missy Plohr-Memming from The Council for Disability Awareness’ member company MetLife. Missy is a senior vice president of MetLife’s group benefits national accounts sales organization where she oversees sales strategy and growth initiatives. We talked about the 19th Annual Employee Benefit Trends Study…
Employers that implement an employee financial wellness strategy and clearly communicate available benefits resources can make a positive impact in the workplace: for employees, and for the company.
Access to quality education means everything to the personal and professional growth of our students. Without accessibility, equal access to resources, and proper support from school leaders, teachers, and staff, some students are deprived of the opportunity to thrive. Students with disabilities are significantly affected by gaps in the school system. The most recent example…
I enjoy having a beer with dinner nearly every evening. Sometimes a glass of wine, but far more often, a single good beer. It’s something I’ve enjoyed for years. I knew moderate drinking had some health benefits. And with so many craft brews on the market now, there is always a new beer to try.…
