Living with Disabilities

Don't judge until you have walked many roads in my shoes, nor compare yourself to another person, this is a life living with a disability. Living with a disability can become quite stressful on a day in and day out basis. And not many people will ever get to understand your situation or mine. But I bet you have heard these words once or twice before; when it comes to explaining an issue, It happens to me too. People with disabilities are always faced with stereotypes from social groups or families. Today, some people in this world have become frozen when it comes to helping people with disabilities, or better yet challenging like it is a game. And the other part of the world has given respect towards people with disabilities. Katrina Smith has lived with her disability for forty-something years, and as the years have progressed medical conditions after medical conditions came along too. And you wouldn't even guess that she lives with one until she opens her mouth, Learni...

When it comes to Living With Mental and Physical disabilities and trying to make a living, people with these conditions deal with multiple challenges in the workplace. Some of these challenges they're faced with are based on their appearance. Like, people who have specific disabilities. Like, people who are in wheelchairs, they're unable to reach items above arm's reach. And People with disabilities face discrimination because of their employee's behavior. Truth be told getting hired becomes overwhelming for many people with disabilities and want to work. But, can't find a job, even though unemployed. In 2019, 19.3 percent of People with a disability were employed, however, the employment ratio for people without a disability was 66.3 percent. The unemployment rates for both people with and without a disability cut from the previous year to 7.3 percent and 3.5 percent, separately. According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In this article, we're going...

What's Self Advocating ? Speaking for yourself and making your own decisions about your life, learning how to get information so you can understand things that are about you, and finding out who will support you through your life voyage, and reaching out to others when you are in need of help. Let's not forget knowing your rights and responsibilities, knowing how to solve problems, learning how to listen, developing mindfulness. Let's give you some examples of self-advocating shall we; collaborate in problem-solving skills, supporting decisions, raising self-awareness, and asking family, friends, Co-workers to treat you like everyone else. When it comes to living with a disability speaking up for yourself is a big key to getting your point across, and this goes for any situation because you only know yourself. Families, Care Givers, and Etc... can only speak only for a part of you. But, You need to learn to speak for yourself. What is there to know about you? E...

Katrina Smith interviews Amy Hichile, a woman who is living with Cerebral Palsy. Special Thanks to Amy Hichile for sharing her story with everyone! :) Want to be a guest and share your story? You can contact us on our Website or Facebook page below. We would love to share your story and help bring awareness to people living with disabilities. Website: https://www.livingwithdisabilites.blogspot.com/ Follow Living With Disabilities: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingwithdisabilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithdisabilities

Everyone is capable of closing their eye's and living a dream. Especially, when it come's to finding love, some people with disabilities find it extremely hard to put themselves out there on the dating market. Not many can relate to this situation, or should we say non disabled body's? Sure. Living with a disability and trying to move around in society sucks! .No you won't even begin to relate to anyone of us, if you have not taken a step in our shoes, or live with us. Each person with a disability life is different and, how they maneuver around life is different too. But there is one thing that's the same like a non disabled person, having a heart to love someone dearly. Statistics show's that only 50% of adult's with disabilities are not in sexual relationship at all. according to Disabled-World . A person with a disability can feel like they are emotionally and psychologically a burden with their own condition's. An at time's these feeling c...

What is the ratio of the world with a disability? About 15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability, of whom 2-4% experience significant difficulties in functioning. The global disability prevalence is higher than previous WHO estimates, which date from the 1970s and suggested a figure of around 10%. according to World Health Organization . When it comes to everything in life there's is some form of etiquette, it's a form of having proper matters towards one another. And in this post I'll share Disability etiquette with you. Knowing the basic principal of disability etiquette: * Ask before helping a person with a disability, ask if they need your help, and listen for instructions they give. * Be consider they may need extra time, it may take a person who has a disability to get things done or said. Allow them to set the pace in walking or talking. * Give respect. * Address the person by their name. * Don't pat the person on th...

Tylia Flores, shares  her story on Living With Spastic Cerebral Palsy. And how she became and Advocate, Author and radio talk show host. If Tylia story has influence you to share your story, you can contact me at at: https://www.facebook.com/livingwithdisabilities to set up a meeting via Zoom. Catch Tylia every other Tuesday on 103.3 Asheville FM https://www.ashevillefm.org/?fbclid=IwAR0-ZzhfuWlufVoC9--WCh5b33n4AMOtw2JQD35EoqwpOxm6VPV-qcQybJw

Host Katrina Smith reads an inspirational letter from a viewer living with disabilities.

Interview with Elisa K, the founder of Girls Like Me Inc #GoGirlsGo https://www.girlslikemeinc.com/

Katrina Smith interviews Ladiena Nicholls who shares her story about living with Becker Muscular Dystrophy If you or someone you know is living with a disability and would like to share your story, please contact us on our facebook page. We would love to hear your story! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingwithdisabilities/ Special Thanks to our guest Ladiena Nicholls for sharing her story with us!

Host Katrina Smith interviews Angela Darlene Morgan Allen who is living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Host Katrina Smith interviews Priya Ray, an artist and musician who is raising money to get a Handicapable Van. Help Priya Ray get a Handicapable Van by clicking the link to her indiegogo campaign: http://bit.ly/1l7crbg Priya Ray is the founder of DIYabled http://diyabled.com/

Host Katrina Smith interviews Jennifer Beilis, author of the powerful book "Hear I Am". For more information on "Hear I am" please visit www.heariamjennifer.com

Host Katrina Smith interviews her third guest JessicaFay who is living with a Mathematics Disorder. Please be sure to visit JessicaFays blog at WWW.katchats.com

Host Katrina Smith interviews her second guest, Ann Sanchez, who is who is living with a spinal cord injury.

Host Katrina Smith talks with guest Tammie Bangle about her life after being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.

Living With is a non profit organization talk show, for people who love with medical conditions and disabilities to share their stories.  How to become a guest on the show? You must be 18 years old or older, and send a brief story about your disability, to this email address or to Facebook nonprofit organization page. And an appointment will be set up for you to bring awareness to your condition. Living With email: Living_with@hotmail.com