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This 'morphing' wheel could allow wheelchairs to climb stairs - Reuters 3 TexasTowelie Nov 14 Nov 14 11 905
My son who is on disability has a chance to get a job working with a friend. He was told by someone that after 8 hours 13 ratchiweenie Nov 10 Nov 11 5 1509
You've heard of ADHD, but have you heard about Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome? 4 Backseat Driver Oct 2024 Oct 2024 9 1036
Wheelies look fun, but they're a serious skill for kids in wheelchairs 0 sl8 Sep 2024 Sep 2024 8 684
This bra has changed the lives of women living with a disability 3 BlueWaveNeverEnd Sep 2024 Sep 2024 40 1441
My son received his 2 year disability update form. I am his rep payee and help him with these. 6 ratchiweenie Aug 2024 Aug 2024 5 898
About Medicare payments 0 XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 Jul 2024 1 623
Got his job back thanks to ADA 2 Omaha Steve Jun 2024 Jul 2024 1 754
Any disabled worried about financial survival? 15 XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 1 2014
Feds warn NYPD to stop illegally parking police cruisers 2 Eugene Apr 2024 May 2024 3 1497
Athletes call for change after airline damaged wheelchairs 5 Jilly_in_VA Apr 2024 Apr 2024 9 1534
Cannot find the answer to ssdi question 4 XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 Mar 2024 1 1745
The Transportation Department proposes new rules for how airlines handle wheelchairs 0 Jilly_in_VA Feb 2024 Feb 2024 5 1443
Officials Delay, Disabled People Confined to WV State Hospitals, Advocates Warn 'Warehousing' 'Patient Dumping' 1 appalachiablue Jan 2024 Feb 2024 5 2425
Wheelchairs that turn into electric vehicles - WION 9 TexasTowelie Dec 2023 Jan 2024 10 3163
How companies can benefit from improving disability access - DW News 0 TexasTowelie Dec 2023 Dec 2023 4 2222
Tips for 'Be My Eyes' Volunteers from a Vision Impaired User 3 sl8 Oct 2022 Dec 2023 4 4593
Selma Blair calls 'sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities' 'out of touch and wrong' - NBC News 4 TexasTowelie Nov 2023 Nov 2023 9 3511
Buttigieg Says Wheelchair Incident in Viral Video Will be Investigated 4 TexasTowelie Nov 2023 Nov 2023 13 3411
Do any of you spend too much time at home? 9 XanaDUer2 Oct 2023 Nov 2023 2 3875
Had fun day out at beach with new friend 2 XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 7 3501
Tool for Dyslexia? 1 Get Me Outta Here Oct 2023 Oct 2023 9 837
New Nuroligist, same not listening. 4 Lady Freedom Returns Aug 2023 Aug 2023 6 3979
woman won't back up and let disability van drop down ramp 1 BlueWaveNeverEnd Jun 2023 Jun 2023 5 6645
Do any homebound DUers have rich fantasy lives? 6 XanaDUer2 Mar 2023 May 2023 6 5372
Just got back from seeing my new GP...🤣🤣🤣 14 Lady Freedom Returns May 2023 May 2023 24 5578
tax question regarding special needs daughter 2 Steerpike Apr 2023 Apr 2023 1 5552
Food stamps 16 CountAllVotes Apr 2023 Apr 2023 11 3631
U.S. Sues Walmart for Firing Deli Worker with Crohn's Disease (D) 2 appalachiablue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 4 8597
Applying for SSDI 23 XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 Mar 2023 2 7161

Disability Continued...

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Supreme Ct. Rules for Deaf Student Who Sued Michigan Public School System for Inadequate Education 1 appalachiablue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 4 7131
Here's How An AI Tool May Flag Parents with Disabilities: AP News (D) 0 appalachiablue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 3 4336
Disability Activist Judith Heumann Dies at 75: NPR (D) 5 appalachiablue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 6 4927
Losing Hope 4 madamesilverspurs Feb 2023 Feb 2023 5 3900
This message was self-deleted by its author 0 irisblue Feb 2023 Feb 2023 0 6522
Obituary: Blind engineer John J. Boyer developed software for people with visual disabilities 0 mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2023 Feb 2023 7 6896
This message was self-deleted by its author 47 CountAllVotes Jan 2023 Jan 2023 52 9985
Grossed out 10 CountAllVotes Jan 2023 Jan 2023 12 5319
This message was self-deleted by its author 8 CountAllVotes Jan 2023 Jan 2023 11 3300
WV Journalist Let Go after Reporting on Abuse of People with Disabilities in State Care (D) 0 appalachiablue Jan 2023 Jan 2023 2 6801
Exactly what is Fufu? 1 irisblue Jan 2023 Jan 2023 1 6201
Progressive Neuropathy 13 yankee87 Nov 2022 Dec 2022 15 2656
All-Terrain Wheelchairs Arrive At U.S. Parks: 'This Is Life-Changing' 5 sl8 Nov 2022 Nov 2022 7 7384
Echolocation for people 0 BWdem4life Nov 2022 Nov 2022 0 1383
Here is a DUer in need of some ideas on how to cope with limited abilities. 0 applegrove Oct 2022 Oct 2022 0 4925
Help for seriously mobility impaired people. I didn't know this existed. 4 AndyS Oct 2022 Oct 2022 32 4235
MS pain management is a long going thing if you're on other meds. 2 Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2022 Oct 2022 0 5666
So Glad I found this group 4 yankee87 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 16 3831
Traveling With a Disability 2 Celerity Apr 2021 Oct 2022 1 3206
Kids with disabilities face off-the-books school suspensions 1 Eugene Oct 2022 Oct 2022 1 4464
Anyone else get the book "Medicare and You 2023? 5 Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2022 Sep 2022 2 5214
'People Will Die Waiting': America's System for the Disabled Is Nearing Collapse 0 appalachiablue Aug 2022 Aug 2022 8 5998
32 years ago today, the signing of the ADA... 6 FailureToCommunicate Jul 2022 Jul 2022 4 5639
Children with autism are at a heightened risk of drowning. This woman is working to change this 1 LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2022 Jul 2022 1 6132
Long time DUer Akoto is asking for a little help 2 Omaha Steve Jun 2022 Jun 2022 4 3992
Wisconsin: Voters With Disabilities Say Their Right To Vote Is At Risk 4 appalachiablue May 2022 May 2022 3 4365
Sheltered workshop or community jobs? Missouri debates disabled adults in the workforce 0 Sherman A1 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 6963
A new threat to the ADA 20 thucythucy Feb 2022 Feb 2022 48 7148
'My Disabled Life Is Worthy' Hashtag Rochelle Walensky CDC Director Inspired With Horrible Interview 2 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 6 7621
Anyone here have experience with long-term disability payments 19 XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 Jan 2022 2 3896

Disability Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Disability Rights Iowa holds a town hall to understand accessibility issues in northwest Iowa 0 Sherman A1 Dec 2021 Dec 2021 0 6515
Autistic Hull man goes home after 15 years in hospital 2 Jilly_in_VA Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 7174
This message was self-deleted by its author 1 irisblue Sep 2021 Sep 2021 2 4533
Hey if your are on SSI, Sen Brown of Ohio wants to hear from you 1 irisblue Sep 2021 Sep 2021 6 6440
Education Department to erase $5.8B in student loans for borrowers with disabilities 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2021 Aug 2021 3 5382
People With Disabilities Find The Coronavirus Has Cut Them Off From Caregivers, Chronic Shortage 0 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 5 9198
Stroke Patients: New Device Helps Tap Brain Signals To Regain Hand Function 3 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 2 2836
Judith Heumann's Fight for Disability Rights, The Section 504 Sit- In: Drunk History 0 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 1 7299
Recognizing & Addressing Housing Insecurity for Disabled Renters; Blacks, Hispanics, Women 0 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 4 4167
Justice Department settles with Lewiston Public Schools (Maine) 0 Eugene May 2021 May 2021 1 3235
need advice on a lightbulb changer to change lightbulbs, flared types & twist& lock types 15 irisblue May 2021 May 2021 2 9725
Uber ordered to pay $1.1m to blind woman refused rides 1 Eugene Apr 2021 Apr 2021 5 6160
Shopping cart {for wheelchair-bound kids} invented by Alabama mom going nationwide in Target stores 1 eppur_se_muova Feb 2016 Feb 2021 4 11682
Sacramento Women's March-9 year old boy marching for his little sister 3 FrankfurtCat Jan 2017 Feb 2021 10 7926
Children understand about special needs. 4 podex101 Feb 2021 Feb 2021 9 6816
Cancelled hip replacement because of COVID risk. Corporate disability claim may be closed. 4 brewens Jan 2021 Jan 2021 4 7845
Oregon Hospitals Didn't Have Shortages. So Why Were Disabled People Denied Care? 2 Eugene Dec 2020 Dec 2020 5 3508
Disability insurance coverage was continued for hip replacement I cancelled over COVID concerns. 0 brewens Dec 2020 Dec 2020 0 4827
'Biden Is Committed To Involving Disabled People In His Administration': Judith Heumann, Activist 0 appalachiablue Dec 2020 Dec 2020 4 5808
Human rights body calls on US school to ban electric shocks on children 3 Eugene Dec 2018 Oct 2020 7 6268
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