Learning about a cancer diagnosis can be life-changing news. You may be feeling apprehensive about the road ahead, and wondering how you will be able to keep up with your finances. The good news is that your condition may qualify you for disability benefits. While not every type of cancer allows you to obtain benefits, […]
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Qualifying for SSD: Can you Get Disability for Epilepsy?
Posted on November 2nd, 2021 by Jeff Rabin
November is epilepsy awareness month, which is the perfect time to explore whether you can get disability benefits for epilepsy. The CDC states that more than three million adults in this country have epilepsy. Living with epilepsy can make it difficult to work. Epileptic seizures can leave people feeling tired, sore, and unable to work […]
How to Make a Dog a Service Dog
Posted on September 22nd, 2021 by Jeff Rabin
There are two main types of support animals available to people with disabilities: emotional support animals (ESAs) and service animals. ESAs are typically not permitted in public facilities or private businesses. However, service animals are allowed to accompany you in almost any setting. Currently, in the United States, dogs are the only animals that are […]
What is Long COVID and is it a Disability?
Posted on August 19th, 2021 by Jeff Rabin
Most people who come down with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and don’t have a life-threatening version of the disease, can make a full recovery within a few weeks. However, some people who contract COVID-19 experience lingering symptoms for weeks or months after the disease is gone. Because post-COVID-19 symptoms vary so greatly, it’s been hard to […]
Dealing with a Disability that’s Invisible
Posted on July 26th, 2021 by Jeff Rabin
What is an Invisible Disability? When someone has a disability, they may use a wheelchair, walker, hearing aid, or another assistance device. However, not all disabilities look like this. Some disabilities show no outward signs despite their impact on a person’s life. According to the Invisible Disabilities Association, an invisible disability is “a physical, mental, […]