October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and what better topic to write about than what it feels like to look for employment when you have a disability. All the steps you take even before you decide to take that first step and get that application, the emotions you go through trying to decide if […]
When I first came to DCIL in 2007, I wanted nothing to do with helping to plan my budget or pay my bills. I made sure my bills were sent directly to them and then I stayed out of it. At that particular point in my life my Bipolar Disorder was ruling my life. As
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How common are substance abuse disorders among persons with disabilities? According to the Office of Disability, 10 percent of adults in the general population are affected by alcohol, and 5 percent have problems with drugs. By comparison: People with disabilities experience drug or alcohol problems at two to four times the rate of the general
Getting ready to go back to school is a fun and exciting time for most parents and students, but for some it can cause a lot of anxiety and stress just thinking about it. As parents we want our children to succeed and enjoy going back to school but how do we do that if
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Join us in celebrating the 26th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There will be games and food for as long as it lasts. When and where? Tuesday, July 26h from 5:00-7:00 pm, Eagles Park Universal Playground, Mandan, ND. For more info call 222-3636.
On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed the American with Disabilities Act into law which helped millions of Americans with both physical and mental disabilities to have the same opportunities as all other Americans. Also known as ADA, this allowed for access to public transportation, access into public buildings and not being
People share over 2 billion photos across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp every day. Visual content provides a fun and expressive way for people to communicate online; however, consuming and creating it can pose a challenge for people who are blind or visually impaired. There are more than 39 million people who are blind and
Misreading a prescription drug label can be dangerous. Luckily, there are accessible prescription labels available to help people with low vision/blindness take medication correctly and independently. Rite Aid and Walmart pharmacies have these labels available nationwide, but due to North Dakota law, they’re not available here. However, accessible prescription labels are available via mail order
It can be difficult to hire a home health care employee. Having a stranger come into your family’s home and care for a loved one can be nerve racking, but sometimes it’s necessary. If you are a caregiver, it is important for you to care for yourself, and arrange for time away from caregiving. When
November is National Family Caregivers Month. The theme for 2015 is “Respite: Care for Caregivers.” This theme is set as a reminder that caregivers need to also care for themselves. The Caregiver Action Network has written out ways for caregivers to find respite: R is for Rest and Relaxation E as in Energize (or reenergize)
