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Nov232016

This Thanksgiving Be Thankful for Work

There are plenty of reasons to be thankful for work. There are even reasons beyond a paycheck. This Thanksgiving try to give a little thanks for employment. There are others out there who would be willing to do what you do.

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November 23, 2016Leave a commentHealth and Wellness, Uncategorized, WorkplaceBy Council for Disability Awareness
Nov212016

Six Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Are you a success or do you feel like you are pretending to be a success? There are a significant percentage of successful people who still believe that they are fooling people. This feeling is called imposter syndrome. Here are six ways to overcome it.

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November 21, 2016Leave a commentHealth and Wellness, Uncategorized, WorkplaceBy Council for Disability Awareness
Nov182016

Feeling Down? Take A Look Around

One day a top 20 collegiate athlete, next day a man on an operating table near death. Think he was feeling down? Sure for a while, and then he had a look around. Today his mission is to share his optimistic story of hope and life.

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November 18, 2016Leave a commentDisability Causes, Health and Wellness, Living with DisabilityBy Duke Pieper
Nov162016

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Flu Shots

Even if you are healthy, flu shots protect your friends, family, and co-workers, who may not be as healthy as you are. Vaccinations help you and those around you, from catching and spreading the virus.

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November 16, 2016Leave a commentHealth and Wellness, UncategorizedBy Council for Disability Awareness
Nov142016

Have A Disability? TPD May Forgive Your Student Loan Debt

The recent presidential debates mention student loan burden, but never specifically the student loan burden for those with disabilities. There is a program called the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge, which addresses debt burdens for those with disabilities.

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November 14, 2016Leave a commentFacts, Health and Wellness, Personal Finance, Protect Your IncomeBy Phil Bradford
Nov112016

Veterans Disability Benefits: Frequently Asked Questions

Like any benefits or insurance, Veterans Disability Benefits may take some time to understand. Here we try to boil down in their simplest terms five frequently asked Veterans Disability Benefits questions.

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November 11, 2016Leave a commentDisability Insurance, Health and Wellness, Insurance, Living with Disability, UncategorizedBy Council for Disability Awareness
Nov92016

Reduce Your Risk of Developing Mental Illness

Even though our understanding and acceptance of mental illness continues to grow, we tend to make little effort to improve our own mental health. You can reduce your chances of developing mental illness like you can reduce your chances of a physical illness. Here are six ways.

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November 9, 2016Leave a commentDisability Causes, Facts, Health and Wellness, UncategorizedBy Council for Disability Awareness
Nov72016

The Effects of Chronic Stress on the Body

We know what chronic stress does to the heart, but what happens to six of our bodily systems when exposed to chronic stress? It affects these systems as much as it does the heart!

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November 7, 2016Leave a commentDisability Causes, Facts, Health and Wellness, UncategorizedBy Council for Disability Awareness
Nov42016

Five Myths About Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, can disrupt the lives of adults who have the disorder. Low self-esteem, poor work execution, and troubled relationships may be manifestations of the disorder. Did you know that all adults who have ADHD had it as children? Find out other amazing facts with these five major myths of adult ADHD.

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November 4, 2016Leave a commentDisability Causes, Health and Wellness, Living with DisabilityBy Council for Disability Awareness
Nov22016

Your Disability Insurance Options

You are well insured. Your house, your cars, your life are all insured. But what if the unspeakable happens? You become disabled and no longer have an income. Disability insurance helps you support yourself and your loved ones by providing income protection. Here are your options.

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November 2, 2016Leave a commentDisability Insurance, Facts, Insurance, Protect Your IncomeBy Council for Disability Awareness
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