Category Archives: Disability News

Good News for 2014 COLA

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Editorial Board

We have good news to share with Social Security Disability beneficiaries. The government recently announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2014, which will give most SSD beneficiaries a raise. The COLA is computed using a formula that looks at year … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Editorial Board

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’ve all seen the pink merchandise with the cute logos and phrases: “I love boobies”, “Fight like a girl”, etc. The message is getting out there and the disease is getting attention. But let’s … Continue reading →

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Disability Rights Shouldn’t be a Political Issue

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Joshua Eyestone

Our national census tells us about 54 million people in the United States are living with a disability, which is about 1 in 5 Americans.  CNN’s research shows over 65 million Americans are taking care of family members with a … Continue reading →

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October is National Disability Awareness Month

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Editorial Board

The time to reflect on disability awareness has come around again as October is National Disability Awareness Month. Different institutions and organizations use October to hold events and bring the subject of disability awareness to a wider audience. Heard & … Continue reading →

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