Living with Disabilities

Welcome to the Living With Disabilities Advocacy website. First and foremost. Self-published author Katrina Smith, a person of many accomplishments, has written six volumes in total: two cookbooks and four collections of poetry. Her favorite activities include reading and writing. Katrina would be described by one word: determined. Despite any challenges she may encounter, she does not let unkind comments decide her fate. Before we proceed, we want to make it very clear that  Living With Disabilities  is not a licensed professional counselor or healthcare provider. The information you read or hear is based on opinions. Contact your physician or a qualified counselor to obtain a professional opinion. Receiving a caregiver in a nursing facility is the topic of discussion this week.  You always want what's best for a loved one when it comes to providing care. In particular when it comes to finding someone to look after your child or even your parent. We'll discuss the opposi...

Welcome to the Living With Disabilities Advocacy website. First and foremost. Self-published author Katrina Smith, a person of many accomplishments, has written six volumes in total: two cookbooks and four collections of poetry. Her favorite activities include reading and writing. Katrina would be described by one word: determined. Despite any challenges she may encounter, she does not let unkind comments decide her fate.   This week's discussion is about using the disability card, and when and when not to use the disability card. Living With Disabilities isn't talking on the base of a placard.   Let's start by stating that having a disability isn't a life filled with freebies; a person who has a disability should get treated like everyone else. How does the disabled card function? What is it? The disability insurance benefit comes first. However, this is not what the phrase "Living With Disability" refers to. Some members of our community will abuse their ...

  Welcome to the Living With Disabilities Advocacy website. First and foremost. Self-published author Katrina Smith, a person of many accomplishments, has written six volumes in total: two cookbooks and four collections of poetry. Her favorite activities include reading and writing. Katrina would be described by one word: determined. Despite any challenges she may encounter, she does not let unkind comments decide her fate.    Last week we covered  Virtual dating , if you have not read that article please make sure to read it by clicking Virtual dating.  Will you marry me? is the question that arises when the going gets tough. There are challenges, some of which will cause those receiving disability benefits to fail. benefits, whether substantial or insignificant, that support their day-to-day needs. can have an impact on the "til death do us part" debate? Individuals with disabilities are the same as those who have "abled bodies," and when we use the word "abl...

  Welcome to the Living With Disabilities Advocacy website. First and foremost. Self-published author Katrina Smith, a person of many accomplishments, has written six volumes in total: two cookbooks and four collections of poetry. Her favorite activities include reading and writing. Katrina would be described by one word: determined. Despite any challenges she may encounter, she does not let unkind comments decide her fate.    Let's discuss online dating for people with disabilities. Dating  can be terrifying, but dating is adventurous and joyful. If you suffer from a disability or any sort of chronic illness that alters how your mind or body functions, it can be very nerve-wracking. Physical and mental disorders are frequently referred to as disabilities. As compared to Cerebral Palsy and quadriplegia to Depression etc.   Every circumstance will have its own singularity that will affect how each person feels about dating.    Some ...