Did you know that if you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that you may qualify to have your federal student loans discharged? Yes, you read that correctly and it’s easier than you think. In order to be eligible for the Total and Permanent Disability Loan Discharge you …
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Today while browsing one of my favorite boutique websites I came across an item that I wanted a brief description of. Oftentimes I will ask a friend or family member to describe this or in some cases use Aira services, however my first try is usually an oldie but goodie app called Be Specular. If …
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The Social Security Administration manages two different types of disability programs, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), each with differing rules and regulations. If you receive either or both of these benefits, the first step in fully understanding your benefits is to become familiar with the basic differences between the two …
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Recently I have been completely revamping my style and wardrobe which has caused me to shop at many boutiques and online retailers. As you may know, shopping online for clothing with a vision impairment can be a bit frustrating to say the least. Some retailers do not offer any useful product descriptions or if the …
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While browsing articles discussing the latest updates to Windows 10, I discovered a Windows shortcut key to insert emoji that I am sure existed for quite some time, but I never knew was actually accessible before today. While running Windows 10 and JAWS 2019, it is now possible to insert emoji into any text field …
Are you looking to start accessing popular ride shares like Uber and Lyft with your guide dog? If you are like me, you are certainly a little nervous with the abundance of negative stories online and in the news regarding guide dog denials. While it is happening across all the companies, the following tips may …
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As an individual with a vision impairment I often find myself in situations in which the general public assumes that for some reason I am incapable of performing even the simplest of tasks without either great assistance or by achieving some amazing accomplishment. Anything from knowing where I am going in a large building that …
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It’s been a while since I have written about what I’ve been up to so I figured I would get you all an update. 2018 was a very busy and exciting year for me. If you did not know already, I have started an adventure into the podcast land with the Blind Abilities Team. …
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Are you new to accessing ride shares? I’d bet you’re feeling little bit nervous about requesting your very first ride. Below are some introductory questions for newbies to ride sharing. Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for a variety of ride sharing articles to come. What Are Ride Shares? Ride …
Traveling is going to get a little bit more difficult if you are an individual that travels with a service animal. This week Delta Airlines announced new requirements for travelers traveling with trained service animals including additional paperwork and registration requirements. The FactsBeginning on March 1, 2018, passengers traveling with trained service animals will …
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