By Carol Harnett Editor’s Note: The Council for Disability Awareness – led by Fred Schott and its research committee – has closely monitored the impact of mental health on short-term, long-term, and individual disability claims for several years. Given the exponential increase in attention the pandemic and recent societal events brought to this topic, we…
Having a disability should never be an impediment to getting a high quality university education, and there are certainly plenty of colleges and institutions that have measures in place to facilitate learning from all. This article is going to visit seven colleges and universities that are ideal for disabled students, so read on to…
Living with a disability does not mean you’re exempt from fitness activities. In fact, if you have just recently been diagnosed with a disability, exercising can help you cope and live a more rewarding and fulfilling life. Being active and fit has proven to not just improve physical well-being, but mental and emotional fitness, as…
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…
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…
By Matt Imhoff, Assistant Vice President of Representation, Integrated Benefits, Inc. The hidden benefits that often accompany a SSDI award make the long and paperwork-intensive application process worthwhile for many claimants. Why am I doing this? Social Security Disability Insurance claimants ask their representatives this question all the time. SSDI provides a maximum…
By Missy Biggs Applicants, caregivers, and families experience unexpected support and frustrations during the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits application process. On the one hand, each family member (including a spouse, divorced spouse, children, and adult children disabled before age 22) may be eligible for a monthly benefit of up to 50 percent of the disability benefit amount.…
By Fred Schott, Director of Operations and Research, CDA. Around noon on January 6th, I got out of my car and strode into the Bone & Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital. Wait! Did I say “strode?” Actually, it was more like “walked guardedly, trying not to provoke my arthritic left hip into another flareup.” That’s…
When you become a parent, not only do you experience a magnitude of love you never thought possible, but you also discover a reserve of strength you never imagined you could possess. This is especially true when your child is in need. And if you are the parent of a child with disabilities, then you…
During uncertain times like these, you never know where the future may lead. For many small businesses, this past year proved difficult. In fact, more than 97,966 United States businesses permanently shut down during the pandemic. For small business owners and those with business partners, now may be the time to begin considering coverage options…
