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During Covid-19 Virus: How Employment Options and Ticket to Work Can Help Those on SSDI or SSI
Since COVID-19 was announced as a pandemic, many employers across the nation have had to reconfigure how they do business and do so very fast. This means that hiring for short and long term positions is exploding for many businesses who are trying to meet the new demands. This also means job opportunities are expanding for both professional and entry level positions. If you have considered returning to work but have held back because of your concern about your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) benefits, now is the time to reconsider. Many people with disabilities […]
In Sickness
In Sickness I’m sitting in a recliner at Porter Hospice in Denver. I have sat here many times over the past four months. In a few days, Carole Mitchell, my mother-in-law will pass from this world into heaven and eternity. She will fall into the arms of her Savior and have no more tears, sickness or sorrow. I have known Carole for over half of my life. I will be truly sad and sorrowful. Her journey of illness, pain and ultimately cancer have taken place over the last 20 plus years. (Update: Carole passed away on 09/09/19. Sherri’s step mom, […]
National Disability ID Improves Interaction with Law Enforcement, First Responders
National Disability ID Improves Interaction with Law Enforcement, First Responders “Nobody should have to worry about being gunned down by police, or attacked by security staff, just because there was a misunderstanding”, says Athena Stevens, a contributor at The Mighty. This worry extends to families and loved ones of persons living with invisible disabilities like Carissa Rupp, a mother of a daughter with autism. Rupp writes, “It’s becoming increasingly difficult to not worry about how my daughter would react to a police officer pointing a gun at her. The fact of the matter is, she will run.” A study from […]
Disability Employment Awareness Month – Ticket to Work – Allsup
Disability Employment Awareness Month Reminded Us to Make the Most of Ticket to Work October marked the annual occurrence of Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in the U.S., where organizations nationwide work to educate the public on the value and necessity of a workforce that includes people with disabilities, as well as the challenges faced by this group when trying to find a place in the modern workforce. For people with disabilities, experiencing the personal rewards of returning to work is not only satisfying but can lend a sense of security for the future. After a sometimes grueling recovery from […]
Announcing IDA’s National Disability ID Initiative
Alaska adopts voluntary invisible disability designator on ID card/Driver’s License JUNEAU, AK – In partnership with the Invisible Disabilities Association, the state of Alaska Legislature authorized their DMV to provide a method for a person to voluntarily designate on a driver’s license or identification card, a discreet symbol that identifies a person with a medically verified cognitive, mental, neurological, or physical disability or combination. The primary purpose of this designator is to alert law enforcement to a person’s non-apparent disability during a traffic stop, or other routine contact. Learn more here! The State of Alaska is the first state to […]
Celebrate 2018 Invisible Disabilities Week October 14-20
Join Invisible Disabilities Association this October 14-20 to “get the word out” as our nation recognizes invisible disabilities week. They will be providing lots of activities and resources through IDA for you to share with families and friends, companies and groups to be involved in this week dedicated to informing others about people living daily with invisible disabilities. PRESS RELEASE: Parker, CO, October 03, 2018 –(PR.com)– 2018 Invisible Disabilities Week is October 14-20. Join the Invisible Disabilities Association this October 14-20 to “get the word out” as our nation recognizes Invisible Disabilities Week. The Invisible Disabilities Association will be providing […]