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Empowered Careers: Smart Job Search Strategies for People with Disabilities
Image via Free Pik Empowered Careers: Smart Job Search Strategies for People with Disabilities Finding a job can be challenging for anyone, but individuals with disabilities often face additional barriers — from limited access to inclusive opportunities to uncertainty about how to disclose a disability or request accommodations. This guide provides actionable strategies to help you navigate every stage of your job search with confidence — from discovering accessible employer
Nov 64 min read


How to Build a Retirement Safety Net Without Relying on Social Security or Medicare
Photo via Pexels Retirement isn’t what it used to be—and it likely never will be again. For older adults, the traditional safety nets...
Aug 223 min read


Quiet Revolutions: Disability, Mental Health, and What Holds You Up
When the world asks more than it gives, self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s load-bearing. For people with disabilities, mental health is often...
Aug 84 min read


Keep the Rhythm, Stretch the Dollar: A Retirement Budgeting Playbook
Image via Freepik As retirement reshapes your daily life, it also transforms how you handle money. You’re not alone if you feel a mix of...
Jul 143 min read


When Care Becomes a Calling: Building a Business That Serves Family Caregivers
Image by Freepik The invisible workforce of family caregivers is holding together the fabric of aging, chronic illness, and disability...
Jun 253 min read


Simplifying the Moving Process for People with Abilities
Image by Freepik Moving to a new home is a transformative journey, especially for individuals with disabilities who face unique...
Jan 153 min read


Accessible Tech Solutions to Help People with Disabilities Build Careers
People with disabilities can leverage technology to expand career possibilities and achieve greater success in their fields. Through...
Nov 12, 20243 min read


A Gentle Transition: Strategic Insights for Easing Your Senior Parents into Downsizing
A Gentle Transition: Strategic Insights for Easing Your Senior Parents into Downsizing For seniors, there often comes a moment when...
Aug 30, 20243 min read


Empower Your Fitness: A Guide for Individuals with Disabilities
Initiating a fitness program when you have a disability can open new avenues for improving physical and mental health. This journey is...
Jul 11, 20243 min read


Proven Strategies for Attracting and Retaining New Hires with Disabilities
Having an inclusive workplace is essential for companies to reach their full potential. The good news is that there are a wealth of...
May 9, 20243 min read


House Hunting Tips for Hopeful Homeowners With Disabilities
When you live with a disability, there are some unique considerations to make during your house hunt. In this article, The Center for...
Apr 5, 20244 min read


How You Can Help Your Disabled Senior Friend Age in Place
Photo via Pexels Advances in medical care and assistive technology mean more and more people are able to age in place. However, even with...
Feb 26, 20243 min read


Disability to Great Ability: Carving Your Business Niche by Martin Block
Image via Freepik In a world where opportunities are increasingly accessible, you, as a young adult with disabilities, stand at the...
Jan 25, 20243 min read


N.J. disabled workers say law promising to help double-taxes them. They blame Murphy admin.
By Susan K. Livio I NJ Advance Media for NJ.com After 20 years of working as a consultant and advocate for people with disabilities,...
Oct 6, 20236 min read


New Community Life Video Series - Rutgers
Check out the NEW Community Life Video Series created by the Bogg's Center on Developmental Disabilities. The Boggs Center’s Community...
Sep 7, 20221 min read


NJ disabled people want to work, tired of waiting for new law to take effect
NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS - BRENDA FLANAGAN, SENIOR CORRESPONDENT | AUGUST 25, 2022 | SOCIAL, HEALTH CARE ‘We’re not asking for free meal...
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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