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This message was self-deleted by its author 6 Quackers Feb 2016 Feb 2016 1 2846

I had a ramp installed on my side porch 3 irisblue Feb 2016 Feb 2016 9 2980

Trying to be an advocate for a friend, but it's so complicated!!! 7 OneGrassRoot Jan 2016 Jan 2016 5 3835

I'm having a problem about Alzheimer's / wife, maybe me now 6 clydefrand Dec 2015 Dec 2015 4 5311

Looking for a cell phone for visually impaired 3 SHRED Dec 2015 Dec 2015 0 3066

they denied my hubbys claim. I'm so 12 Saphire Oct 2015 Dec 2015 5 4093

commercials for opioid caused constipation HA! 10 irisblue Nov 2015 Nov 2015 1 4166

they denied my hubbys claim. I'm so 13 Saphire Oct 2015 Oct 2015 3 5141

Any social networks or apps for the homebound to connect? 0 OneGrassRoot Oct 2015 Oct 2015 3 2361

Any other DUers living in a nursing or assisted living facility? 27 BuelahWitch Oct 2015 Oct 2015 31 7537

things depression is (from tumblr+ my own experience) 5 irisblue Sep 2015 Sep 2015 0 3135

This message was self-deleted by its author 19 CountAllVotes Aug 2015 Sep 2015 3 7164

Just want to share some good news, and say thanks. 8 snot Aug 2015 Aug 2015 41 5628

question. my hubby has filed for his ssdi, but 4 Saphire Aug 2015 Aug 2015 0 3446

I had my court hearing today. (Updated w/ chart) [View all] 63 Quackers Jul 2015 Aug 2015 153 21948

Autistic man banned from college for sexual assault after mistakenly hugging, kissing stranger 17 jakeXT Jan 2015 Aug 2015 5 7656

I just received my Medicare card today. 28 Quackers Aug 2015 Aug 2015 2 8215

Can anyone help me with a question about Disability and student loan forgiveness? 5 LeftofObama Jul 2015 Jul 2015 0 3414

My significant other went blind this week. 38 snot Sep 2014 Jul 2015 37 14742

How did your attorney handle your case before your 1st hearing? 1 Holly_Hobby Feb 2014 Jul 2015 0 2400

SSI Question 8 Akoto Oct 2014 Jul 2015 4 4216

Any point in a 30 year old applying for SSDI/SSI? In Georgia? 7 I_Like_Hammers Jul 2015 Jul 2015 0 4210

NYC hosting its first disability pride parade 0 LiberalElite Jul 2015 Jul 2015 2 2140

Anchorage accepts review of zoning restrictions said to discriminate against disabled 0 Panich52 May 2015 May 2015 0 2478

This message was self-deleted by its author 31 CountAllVotes Mar 2015 Apr 2015 1 10199

ada question- my daughter has epilepsy 11 mopinko Feb 2015 Feb 2015 0 5033

I am having a bad day. 27 irisblue Dec 2014 Jan 2015 21 7393

Glasses help color-blind see trees of green, red roses, too (SF Gate) {xpost} 0 eppur_se_muova Jan 2015 Jan 2015 2 2129

disability hate crimes surged in 2013 5 redruddyred Jun 2014 Oct 2014 9 3972

Bionic arm restores sense of feeling (BBC) {xpost from Health} 0 eppur_se_muova Oct 2014 Oct 2014 0 1975

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The man who plays French horn with his toes (BBC) 0 eppur_se_muova Jul 2014 Jul 2014 1 2082

Display screen technology could correct vision problems (BBC) {xpost from Science} 1 eppur_se_muova Jul 2014 Jul 2014 2 2082

'Smart glasses' help fix failing vision (BBC) 0 eppur_se_muova Jun 2014 Jun 2014 7 2494

Over in LBN...Omaha company first in U.S. to sell 'fun' electric car for those in wheelchairs 1 Omaha Steve May 2014 May 2014 3 2014

Exoskeleton helps paralyzed skier walk again. Exciting stuff! 3 dballance Feb 2014 Feb 2014 11 3242

Follow up to my thread about my hearing 14 Holly_Hobby Feb 2014 Feb 2014 2 4410

Income limits for SSDI 10 Lil Missy Feb 2014 Feb 2014 0 50630

Dear Family 9 irisblue Feb 2014 Feb 2014 30 4352

Alzheimer's. I am thankful that nobody in my blood line has ever gotten it 5 nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 Feb 2014 3 3530

Supplementary Security Income and Plasma Donation 5 duffyduff Dec 2013 Jan 2014 0 44701

First hearing for SSDI is coming up 3 Holly_Hobby Dec 2013 Jan 2014 0 2708

Got first denial letter, onto recon. 12 moriah Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 4386

Do any of you blog about your experiences, or would you be willing to? 8 OneGrassRoot Jan 2013 Nov 2013 1 3725

Questions about senior citizens and assisted living. 10 freemay20 Aug 2013 Nov 2013 1 4323

Pittsburgh bicycle maker builds wheels for man without arms" 3 happyslug Sep 2013 Sep 2013 9 2945

Disability 29 libodem Dec 2011 Sep 2013 4 10131

Crowdfunding Kenguru Vehicle 1 Shankapotomus Nov 2012 Sep 2013 3 2792

Cities demand licensing for motorized chair users 5 Tony_FLADEM Aug 2013 Sep 2013 0 3328

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Tony_FLADEM Jul 2013 Jul 2013 0 1759

info about SSDI for depression anxiety. 15 irisblue Jan 2012 Jul 2013 2 72269

Free cell phones for the disabled? 11 CountAllVotes Jun 2013 Jun 2013 3 8740

I did it again...hurt my knee 10 nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 May 2013 0 4192

This message was self-deleted by its author 4 CountAllVotes Apr 2013 Apr 2013 0 2583

Question for members of Disability Group... 6 HereSince1628 Apr 2013 Apr 2013 1 3131

Scooter Store Files For Bankruptcy After Overbilling Medicare At Least $47 Million 1 unrepentant progress Apr 2013 Apr 2013 2 2312

U.S. Department of Education issues ‘landmark’ directive for disabled student athletes 1 Tony_FLADEM Jan 2013 Jan 2013 0 2410

If you would please help keep this thread in GD kicked... 0 OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 Dec 2012 1 2115

Alaska Politician Suggests this it is Time to Stop Educating Handicapped Children 7 Tony_FLADEM Aug 2012 Nov 2012 4 4950

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Tony_FLADEM Nov 2012 Nov 2012 0 1742

SEEKING ADVICE (long-time DUer needs guidance...quickly) 1 OneGrassRoot Nov 2012 Nov 2012 2 2473

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Senator, disabled challenger clash on health care, other issues 2 Tony_FLADEM Oct 2012 Oct 2012 0 2772

Big ADAPT action in Harrisburg, Pa. this week 0 KamaAina Oct 2012 Oct 2012 1 2332

Finally considering applying for Disability... reconciling conflicting emotions 9 FirstLight Oct 2012 Oct 2012 1 4547

First disability payment 9 Holly_Hobby Jul 2012 Oct 2012 1 4572

The Mayor of NYC is being called out on his hypocrisy for the disabled... 1 midnight Aug 2012 Aug 2012 3 2439

For anyone in the Houston area - free legal clinic tomorrow for the disabled 0 TBF Jul 2012 Jul 2012 1 2284

So two separate people asked me if I had cerebral palsy. 9 backscatter712 Jun 2012 Jul 2012 0 4912

Taking a step from Generation-X into Generation-X-Ray... 0 slor Jun 2012 Jun 2012 0 2151

I was asked a question about arrest and disability and I wrote the following in response 0 happyslug May 2012 May 2012 2 7043

Please help us win a wheelchair vehicle [View all] 113 deek Apr 2012 May 2012 103 48209

Mind-reading robot links with partial quadriplegic, takes orders (LATimes) 2 eppur_se_muova Apr 2012 Apr 2012 5 3652

This group better stay! 9 Odin2005 May 2011 Apr 2012 5 4650

Insprational story about a disabled guy running for office! 9 DisabledDem Jan 2012 Apr 2012 0 6086

App helps blind to send text messages (BBC) 0 eppur_se_muova Feb 2012 Feb 2012 2 2853

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 CountAllVotes Jan 2012 Jan 2012 0 3492

Best source of need to know for anyone trying to navigate the system. Hope we survive the cut. 1 kickysnana Dec 2011 Dec 2011 2 2936

FAMILY IN DESPERT NEED FOR CHRISTMAS FOR HER BOYS 1 searching4acure Dec 2011 Dec 2011 1 2458

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