Living life with a disability can be challenging enough, but when you have to fight for the benefits that you are owed by the government, things can become even more difficult. So, who do you turn to when things don't go as you had hoped? Who will help you? This is something that I had to go through with my daughter. She suffers from a brain disorder that prevents her from doing the things that many of us take for granted each day. When I applied for her disability benefits, I was shocked to get a letter of denial. That was when I started learning about what steps to take in this situation. My blog provides you with our back-story and steps to take to improve the outcome of the situation.
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How to Bring Your Service Dog in Public When People Want to Interact With Your Dog
3 April 2017
When you have a service dog, many people don't truly understand how a service dog works. You will probably find that many people want to interact with your dog, even if it's only to pet the dog and say hi. The problem is, your service dog is working, and it can get interrupted when too many people are trying to get your dog's attention. Unfortunately, if you are new to having a service dog, you'll have to consistently educate other people out in the world how a service dog should be treated.
4 Ways To Make Your Motorized Wheelchair Rental More Comfortable While In Use
15 July 2016
Need to rent a motorized wheelchair? Here are four easy ways to make it more comfortable while you're traveling: Incorporate Some Pillows An excellent way to improve the comfort of your rental wheelchair's seat is by placing a new memory foam pillow on it before sitting down. The pillow will conform to your shape, provide you with extra cushioning and support that will keep you cozy, and minimize aches and pains that may result from poor posture while traveling around.
Wheelchair And Van Safety: 3 Rules Of Traveling For The Challenged Rider
14 July 2015
When it comes to traveling with a child or family member that's wheelchair bound, you owe it to them to make sure you're loading them into the van and traveling in the safest way possible. In most cases, it's safest to transfer your loved one from their wheelchair to a vehicle seat. However, doing so is not always possible. If your loved one cannot transfer to a seat or child safety seat without risking injury, it's best to leave them in their wheelchair.