We all know the feeling of forgetting where we left our keys or the name of someone we just met. Usually, it’s no big deal. But what if these slip-ups start happening more frequently? This is where mild cognitive impairment (MCI) enters the picture. It’s a subtle shift in our mental faculties, not as harmless […]
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Imagine a shadow that follows you everywhere, a constant presence that you can’t shake off. That’s what chronic pain is like for many disabled individuals. It’s not the sharp jab of a needle or the ache that fades after a stubbed toe. It’s a relentless, often invisible, battle that doesn’t always have a clear end in sight.
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Best Stay-at-Home Careers for People with Disabilities Introduction Disabilities don’t have to stop people from having a good career. As a testament to this, one man bea computer programmer despite being a partial paraplegic. His career allowed him to be a father, a homeowner, and an independent person. He even mentions that his children can still
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Can PTSD Cause Executive Dysfunction? Did you know that about 6% of the US population suffers from PTSD? This amounts to about 15 million adults! If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms after trauma, you’re far from alone. One thing that you may have noted since the trauma is the emergence of executive dysfunction.
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Why Do Autistic People Wear Headphones? Did you know that approximately 1 in 44 children has autism spectrum disorder? This number might surprise you, as many people are not aware of the fact that autism is this common. Autism comes with many nuances that can vary from person to person, and some people with autism
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How to Use Your Business to Create Opportunities for the Disabled Hiring disabled individuals not only provides professional employment opportunities for skilled workers, but it also allows you to operate a business that is both diverse and inclusive. You may also enjoy some types of tax advantages in the form of tax credits. So today,
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How to Attract Differently-Abled Hires to Your Business Hiring employees is a vital part of building a thriving business. You must establish hiring criteria for each role your business wants to fill. To hire differently-abled employees, your business must make the work environment accessible, inclusive, and comfortable. Cogentica has a few ideas you can implement
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Implicit Biases: What They Are and Why They Are Important Did you know that unconscious prejudice impacts as much as 95 percent of the population? We tend to trust people who look, act, and believe the same way we do, and you may be aware of some of these prejudices in yourself. But did you know
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Making a home safe for an older person is a huge undertaking, but it is well worth the effort. According to the National Institute of Aging, 90% of people over 65 want to stay in their homes as they age. However, only about 25% of people over 65 actually do. There are a number of
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How People With Disabilities Can Stay Fit It is obviously more difficult for individuals with disabilities to get regular exercise, especially when the individual’s disability limits mobility. According to a report by the National Center of Health Statistics, the percentage of adults aged 18-64 that get no aerobic exercise is higher among individuals with mobility disabilities
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