We believe in love, we just don’t practice it. Maybe because we think love has no limits, no boundaries, that all is fair. Love conquers all and love never ends. Besides time, love is the greatest healer. And along with diamonds, love is forever. If that’s true, what about the chart-topping occurrence of divorce? It’s said that […]
Allsup Highlights Resources, SSDI Help as More Research Links Isolation, Stress and Disability Allsup outlines benefits of online communities and disability organizations, especially for those stressed while seeking Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Belleville, Ill.—April 3, 2013—It won’t surprise someone battling a long-term serious chronic illness or disability, but recent studies confirm the health impacts […]
IDA Founder and President interviews Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, Hall of Fame Speaker and Humorist. Karyn is the past president of the Association for Applied Therapeutic Humor, the creator of the Nursing Jocularity online publication and author of the What’s So Funny About … book series. Interview by Wayne Connell, Founder and President Invisible Disabilities […]
My journey over the past two decades with my wife, Sherri – whose life is filled daily with intense pain, brain fog, overwhelming fatigue and isolation – is full of more downs than ups. It seems like the easy thing to do would be to throw my hands up and scream. I joke sometimes that […]
Seminar with IDA Board Member, Jeff Vankooten, Speaker and Trainer. Jeff also lives with Bipolar Disorder. Join Jeff for some insightful tips on thriving in life! Wayne Connell, Founder and President Invisible Disabilities Association http://www.InvisibleDisabilities.org ADDITIONAL RESOURCES http://www.InvisibleDisabilitiesCommunity.org http://www.Facebook.com/InvisibleDisabilities http://www.InvisibleNoMore.TV http://www.Facebook.com/InvisibleNoMoreTV http://www.YouTube.com/InvisibleDisability http://www.Twitter.com/INVDisabilities http://www.InvisibleHero.org http://www.CleanerIndoorAir.org All Rights Reserved Copyright 2012 Invisible Disabilities Association
IDA Founder and President interviews Kathe Skinner, MA, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapist and IDA Executive Board Member. Kathe also lives with Multiple Sclerosis. She and her husband, David specialize in counseling couples with a spouse living with chronic illness. Interview by Wayne Connell, Founder and President Invisible Disabilities Association www.InvisibleDisabilities.org ADDITIONAL RESOURCES http://www.InvisibleDisabilitiesCommunity.org http://www.Facebook.com/InvisibleDisabilities […]
IDA Founder and President interviews Antarctic Mike (Pierce), Speaker, World Record Holder and Caregiver to his wife, Angela. Mike takes what he learned from his extreme sports and applies them to his life with a spouse living with disabilities. Don’t miss Mike and Angela’s incredible story of perseverance and love! Interview by Wayne Connell, Founder […]
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving 2012 has already come and gone. Usually it falls on the last week of November, so it was early this year. Even though Thanksgiving is now over, when I started thinking about what to write about this month, the obvious choice was being thankful. So here it goes. I have so many […]
I don’t know when it became fashionable to identify pregnancy as an adventure à deux. It always seemed lopsided that pregnancy excluded men from throwing up, having swollen ankles and shrewish moods. I’m not even talking about all those forever changes like stretch marks, a bigger butt, and wider hips. With the possibility of gestational […]
Chronic Illness Tips: 263 ways to do more than “just get by.” Lisa Copen, the Founder of the National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week and Rest Ministries, collaborated with several authors and experts to compile this very resourceful book. Wayne Connell, Founder of the Invisible Disabilities Association, contributed his helpful tips, “10 Ways to Encourage […]
Financial Planning Webinar for Caregivers Thursday, Feb. 24 What is the value of a true labor of love? For family caregivers in the United States, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) estimates their efforts were worth approximately $375 billion in 2007. In addition, the average family caregiver for someone 50 years or older spent […]
Written by Stan Popovich Everybody deals with anxiety and depression, however some people have a difficult time in managing it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their most persistent fears and every day anxieties. When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms […]
Disability-Related Interview Tips: 5 Strategies to Improve the Odds of Finding a Job Author: Lisa Jordan The labor market is challenging as it is, but if you are a person with a disability, you are often faced with additional obstacles in order to find meaningful employment. Statistics show that for every one interview a non-disabled […]
Scented consumer products shown to emit many unlisted chemicals Press Release FROM: Hannah Hickey University of Washington 206-543-2580 hickeyh@uw.edu (NOTE: researcher contact information at end) For Immediate Release Oct. 26, 2010 The sweet smell of fresh laundry may contain a sour note. Widely used fragranced products – including those that claim to be “green” […]
Kyli lives with Dysautonomia/POTS. She is a courageous, persevering young lady who reaches out to others living with this often disabling disorder. She enjoys making videos that have helpful tips as well as those that are simply creative and enjoyable. “.. one night I sat down with pen & paper, and realized I knew all […]
Although Kyli struggles to get through her days, she loves to reach out to others living with her debilitating condition, Dysautonomia/POTS. “Just something I put together on the spur of the moment yesterday after reading some messages from you guys. Please don’t forget how amazing you are! Hugs, Kyli” Video Found at: http://www.youtube.com/user/chronicallykyli
Kyli shares with others living with Dysautonomia/POTS (or other limiting conditions) some tips that she has found to be helpful around the kitchen. Even simple arranging or pulling up a chair can often make a big difference. “Just some kitchen cleaning tips. Let me know what you guys think of this new series I’m trying […]
Marcia Ramsland knows many of the challenges of living with chronic illness, as her daughter has started having health issues as a teen. Marcia is often called The Organizing Pro. As her website says, she offers time saving tips for everday life! Marcia is the author of a series of books to simplify your space, life and kids. […]
Trish Robichaud is an author, speaker and life coach who lives with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and major depression. Her business partner, Jeff is also a coach, speaker and author living with MS. Their business, Changing Paces helps people with various disabilities and illnesses overcome challenges such as stress and barriers to working, as well as providing disability awareness to […]
Rosalind Joffe is a Life Coach and author who has been living with chronic illness challenges. She enjoys helping others with chronic conditions who are still able to work, succeed in their careers. Rosalind is the author of The Keep Working with Chronic Illness Workbook Sytem and the co-author of Women, Work and Autoimmune Disease. www.WorkingWithChronicIllness.com and www.cicoach.com Audio […]