Raising a child is one of the most challenging enterprises one can embark on. Many parents find that they stretch themselves to the limits in attempting to cater to their children’s emotional, psychological, and other needs. In the case of special needs children such as kids with autism and other medical conditions, the task of[…]
How to Use Transfer Board from Wheelchair to Toilet
Going to the restroom is one of the most strenuous chores, which can result in frustration for the disabled individual. However, the disabled who still have full or intermediate use of the limbs can reduce this stress with a transfer board – which might seem complex to use initially. Using a transfer board requires a[…]
Can a Chicken Be a Service Animal? (Answered)
From the beginning of time, human existence has been able to portray that animals are living creatures that human beings cannot do without. There are numerous ways in which animals can be of help to humans. Some of which are scientific study, medical advancements, farming, transportation, food, shelter, physical, and emotional support. Animals have, therefore,[…]
Can a Hamster Be a Service Animal? (Answered)
Hamsters cannot be service animals. Instead, they belong to an entirely different group of animals referred to as emotional support animals. Although people often use the terms service animal and emotional support animals interchangeably, they are both not the same thing. Emotional animals are different from service animals. The laws guiding the acquisition and use[…]
How Fat Do You Have to be to Get Disability? (Answered)
I keep hearing the same question every day – how fat or obese do I have to be to get a disability and be eligible for the social security disability insurance? I’m pretty sure you have the same question on your mind and wouldn’t mind asking me if we got a chance to meet physically.[…]
Can a Bearded Dragon Be a Service Animal?
Living with a disability or a medical condition could be limiting and mostly requires help from external sources. Some physical disabilities like blindness, deafness, autism, epilepsy and many more require external support. Beyond physical disabilities, service animals can also help people with mental disabilities. Some of these mental disabilities are bipolar disorders, clinical depression, post-traumatic[…]
Can a Duck Be a Service Animal? (Answered)
Animals are living creatures that can eat, move, reproduce, and react (through their senses). They are sensible but are lower creatures than human beings. They can either be pets, helpers, threats, or predators to humans. In some parts of the world, some animals like cats, dogs, wolves, and birds can serve as assistance animals. There[…]
Top 6 Disability Awareness Event Ideas
Should you host a picnic, a talk show, or a get-together? When it comes to disability awareness event ideas, there are hundreds of options to choose from. But if this is your first time hosting such an event, it might be quite difficult for you to settle for an idea. The thing about disability awareness[…]
3 Most Common Types of Disabilities in Guatemala
Guatemala is a country famous for a couple of fascinating things including the city of Antigua – a UNESCO world heritage site, Mayan culture, rain forests, and volcanic sites. But as beautiful as it may seem to be, Guatemala has a lot of downsides, some of which you’ll become aware of in a bit. Guatemala[…]
4 Traumatic Examples of Disability Discrimination in Sport
A shadow is haunting the disabled in the sports industry. It is that specter in our society that evokes negative emotions and perceptions about disabled people. As a result of the stigma and negative perceptions generally associated with disability, people with disabilities are often excluded from certain educational, employment, and community spaces. Even when people[…]
