by dnl426 | Apr 3, 2026 | Mental Health
People with Disabilities and Sexual Assault April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, educating the public and working to prevent sexual violence. While this can be an uncomfortable topic, sexual assault — especially...
by dnl426 | Mar 12, 2026 | Mental Health, Preparedness
Brain Injury Awareness Month March is Brain Injury Awareness month intended to bring focus on improving the quality of life for those living with brain injury. There are over 5.3 million Americans currently affected by brain injuries. Although we tend to think of...
by dnl426 | Mar 3, 2026 | Mental Health, Preparedness
Stressed to the Max How many times have you thought “I’m stretched as far as I can go!” Stress can have negative effects on all of us: it causes the release of chemicals in the blood stream that affect our physical and mental health. Stress can lead to heart disease,...
by dnl426 | Feb 18, 2026 | Mental Health, Preparedness
Living on Less Many of us live paycheck to paycheck. Once I retired, I found myself having to manage on about half of what I was making while I was working. What a shock to the system that was! I am the one responsible for paying my bills and making sure they are paid...
by dnl426 | Feb 3, 2026 | Mental Health, Preparedness
The Relationship Between Anger and Pain So many disabilities involve trying to cope with long-term physical pain. Do you sometimes find yourself angry over how pain keeps you from doing things you want to do? That anger is born of frustration, and it can make any...
