Ever since my divorce, I've noticed it's difficult to talk to men I date about my handicap placard. Because lupus is an invisible disability, sometimes men have wondered whether I actually need it.
Navigating the world with a less immediately obvious or visible disability often means advocating for yourself, educating others, and learning as you go. The world wasn’t designed for disabled people, ...
Rhiannon Stark (@DaddyRhi on TikTok) says she has fibromyalgia and deals with chronic pain. She has a handicap parking pass, noting that she is “legally disabled.” She has a highlight on her Instagram ...
July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to commemorate the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act and to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and visibility of the disabled community. This ...
The ADA is clear: Determining disability is a medical question, not a judicial one. Whether someone has ADD, PTSD or a brain ...
The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. This past July was Disability Pride Month and also marked the 30th anniversary of ...
Individuals with invisible disabilities are everywhere in society, but because of stigmatization of disabilities, people choose not to disclose for fear of being unfairly judged. That choice has ...
July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to commemorate the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act and to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and visibility of the disabled community. This ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 2.3 million adults in Illinois have a disability. That's about 1 in 4 adults. Some of those disabilities are not ...