There are two main types of support animals available to people with disabilities: emotional support animals (ESAs) and service animals. ESAs are typically not permitted in public facilities or private businesses. However, service animals are allowed to accompany you in almost any setting. Currently, in the United States, dogs are the only animals that are […]

Most people who come down with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and don’t have a life-threatening version of the disease, can make a full recovery within a few weeks. However, some people who contract COVID-19 experience lingering symptoms for weeks or months after the disease is gone. Because post-COVID-19 symptoms vary so greatly, it’s been hard to […]

What is an Invisible Disability? When someone has a disability, they may use a wheelchair, walker, hearing aid, or another assistance device. However, not all disabilities look like this. Some disabilities show no outward signs despite their impact on a person’s life. According to the Invisible Disabilities Association, an invisible disability is “a physical, mental, […]

To make a disability claim, you must have a condition that has lasted or is expected to last for a year or longer. And after applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, it takes months to learn if your application was approved. All told, you may have to wait a year or more from […]