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Applying for Disability Benefits with Chronic Illness – Attorney Scott Davis
Attorney Scott E. Davis focuses on clients who cannot work due to chronic conditions that cause disabling pain or fatigue. His firm has discovered that these cases are often most challenging, due to the nature of the disability and the lack of understanding by others. Davis’ website provides a wealth of information. www.ScottDavisPC.com Audio aired in 2009 for The National Chronic Illness Awareness Week’s Online Seminars. NICIAW provides Online Seminars M-F once a year in September on BlogTalk Radio. NICIAW founded by Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries. IDA has been thrilled to participate in NICIAW, help spread the word about it and/or […]
Life After the Diagnosis – Trish Robichaud
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 businesses. www.ChangingPaces.com Audio aired in 2008 for The National Chronic Illness Awareness Week’s Online Seminars. NICIAW provides Online Seminars M-F once a year in September on BlogTalk Radio. NICIAW founded by Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries. IDA has been thrilled to participate in NICIAW, help […]
Getting Assistance with Chronic Illness from College Faculty – Lynn Royster, Ph.D
Lynn Royster Ph.D is a professor at DePaul University. She is the Director of the Chronic Illness Initiative (CII) in the School for New Learning. Dr. Royster shares some tips about getting assistance while in college. CII provides support services for students needing minimal accommodations due to the onset of illness or hospitalization. Dr. Royster also sits on the boards of several health organizations and enjoys writing. Audio aired in 2008 for The National Chronic Illness Awareness Week’s Online Seminars. NICIAW provides Online Seminars M-F once a year in September on BlogTalk Radio. NICIAW founded by Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries. IDA […]
In’s and Out’s of Support Groups – Christina J. Werdebaugh
Christina J. Werdebaugh shares about the wonderful benefits of leading or participating in support groups, in addition to the challenges. Christina lives with debilitating Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and is the Director and Support Group Leader of the West Virginia IC Resource Center. Audio aired in 2008 for The National Chronic Illness Awareness Week’s Online Seminars. NICIAW provides Online Seminars M-F once a year in September on BlogTalk Radio. NICIAW founded by Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries. IDA has been thrilled to participate in NICIAW, help spread the word about it and/or be a guest speaker since its birth.
Having a Chronically Ill Child – Jolene Phillo
Jolene Phillo is the author of A Different Dream for My Child. Jolene seeks to encourage parents and family members of chronically ill children, as she addresses their emotional and spiritual needs. www.JolenePhilo.com Audio aired in 2009 for The National Chronic Illness Awareness Week’s Online Seminars. NICIAW provides Online Seminars M-F once a year in September on BlogTalk Radio. NICIAW founded by Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries. IDA has been thrilled to participate in NICIAW, help spread the word about it and/or be a guest speaker since its birth.
Working with Chronic Illness – Rosalind Joffe
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 aired in 2009 for The National Chronic Illness Awareness Week’s Online Seminars. NICIAW provides Online Seminars M-F once a year in September on BlogTalk Radio. NICIAW founded by Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries. IDA has been thrilled to participate in NICIAW, help spread the word […]