One obstacle that a lot of disabled people face when figuring out Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) is figuring out how they’re going to be paid. Having someone help you with daily living tasks is expensive, and many disabled people may have trouble paying out of pocket. Luckily, the UK has Carer’s Allowance, which will pay […]
Beginners guide to ESA
A lot of disabled people cannot work full-time. Disability can affect how long you can do certain tasks or even the number of tasks you can do in a given day. Unfortunately, rent, groceries, and other expenses don’t care how much you can work. They need to be paid, whether you have the money or […]
Beginners Guide to Accessible Transportation
Disabled people, especially those with mobility aids, have a few extra hurdles to jump through when it comes to transportation of any kind. Whether it be by bus, by train, or by personal vehicle, you still need to have certain accommodations made. Luckily, these accommodations are already made available in most situations. Busses and trains […]
Finding the right service dog trainer
My service dog, Yogi, is my best friend. He’s been with me for 10 years, 3 schools, and moving to a new state. He never leaves my side, and always wants me to be safe and loved. I’ve always loved dogs, and knew that a service dog was something that would benefit me as I […]
The Hidden Army of Disability Rights Movement
There’s strength in numbers. When more people fight for the same cause, change happens. We saw this with the civil rights movement and the gay rights movement, but we also saw it–and are still seeing it–with the disability rights movement. Unlike how other movements have one or two people to point at as being the […]
Patrisha White and the ADA
Despite living in a world that isn’t designed for us, disabled Americans take a lot for granted. We’re (generally) able to get into the buildings we need to get into. We’re (generally) able to do the things we need to do in day-to-day life. Is it perfect? Not even close. But with the ADA, the […]