Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities Act...Having a chronic illness or disability can sometimes make it difficult – or even physically painful – to function in the workplace.... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD Anxieties: Financial Stress...Already broke and on disability!"... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Non-smoker COPD...In 2015 I filed for SS disability with the help of a lawyer. I went to the disability doctor and had the breathing test.... By cobyboy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Money Saving Tip - For some ??? ...and/or 2) people on disability - some might be any disability and others might be for those just on oxygen or other types of medical...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Odds & Ends (Part 2)...From speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for dealing with things or addressing situations. Here are... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
To work or not...Because I need the medical insurance I hesitate to go to long term disability (which my company offers) or SSD. I don't know how to proceed.... By jillybean1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
It's a Shame - Part 1: Where It Begins...--L It's a stereotype reinforced by Internet memes and news articles regarding people who fraud disability claims.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for Support...In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report providing care or assistance to someone with a long-term illness or disability.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Doing pretty well so far...I am 73 and have been on disability and then Social Security for 13 years. I completed a program at National Jewish Hospital in Denver, Colorado.... By laurawiggins1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Alternative Quit Smoking Methods - Do They Work?...For every person who dies from smoking, experts estimate that at least 30 others are living with a smoking-related disability.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Colleen K's Story...I had a failed back surgery and put on disability from a job I absolutely loved. I was a certified medical assistant.... By colleenk1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Which bronchodilator reading should I use to examine my results?...This week I took the breathing tests and my question is, which reading do I use (to apply for SS Disability for example or just referring to my results...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
I don't know where to turn....many worse off than me but it seems like the system is trying to get rid of me and those like me, my problem is this, I've applied for social... By alaskanwoodsman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?...You can find organizations and ideas on the #GivingTuesday website or check out our Tweets for disability-friendly activities. Tell us!... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's a Shame - Part V: Ideals and Stereotypes...Or because comfy clothes can be cheaper and cheap is good on our limited disability income.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Understanding COPD Trends...COPD is a leading cause of both disability and death in the United States. ... By American Lung Association3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Emotional Pain of COPD...I remember when first becoming disabled worrying how my wife, Lynne, would cope with my disability. In my mind Lynne did not buy into my disability.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
COPD and Workplace Accommodations...In many cases, COPD can be considered a legal disability if there is an impairment that is “substantially limiting.”... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Anxiety with COPD: The Physical Effects...But it was while I went through the process of applying for Social Security Disability Income that my anxiety went through the roof.... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Is COPD an Autoimmune Disease?...Although preventable in most cases, and always treatable initially, it can also lead to disability and death.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
