Are you worried about what happens to your benefits if you find a job? If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), knowing the facts about work incentives and employment support allows you to remain ...
For paralyzed Army Sergeant First Class Sualauvi “Sua” Tuimalealiifano, it was the faces of his three children that pulled him out of his darkest moments of loss and depression – just enough to discover that dreams, goals and ultimately hope might ...
Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) is recognizing March as multiple sclerosis (MS) awareness month. As part of our awareness outreach, we are posting about the symptoms, testing options, and strategies of what to do after receiving an MS diagnosis. ...
Anyone who has ever attempted to renovate an existing home, or engaged in the lengthy process of designing and constructing a new residence has most likely come across unfamiliar terminology. Understanding the terms used in the design world can be ...
Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) is participating in American Diabetes Association Alert Day. March 27, serves as an annual reminder that diabetes is one of the most prevalent health risks today. In fact, more than 29 million Americans have ...
If you sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) before 1990, the prognosis you got from your physician and rehabilitation team was usually bleak. You were paralyzed and could not expect much, if any, change in your condition for the rest of ...
This past summer, after months of meetings, hearings, and deliberations, Congress passed a law referred to as the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017. This law is designed to overhaul the VA benefits appeals process. The new appeals ...
It’s Sunday, a day of rest and relaxation and maybe time to work on that honey-do-list that seems to be getting longer by the minute. Except, this Sunday is not like any other. This particular Sunday, LifeWaters and the Paralyzed ...
The Real G.I. Jane “This former U.S. Army captain, a T7 para, could teach Demi Moore and the rest of Hollywood a thing or two about courage.” “What’s it like to be in a wheelchair?” “How fast can you go?” ...
During Women’s History Month, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) will be recognizing women members whose notable achievements helped to advance the organization’s mission. This week, we are featuring Paralyzed Veterans member and disability advocate, Laura Ellington. Laura M. Ellington of ...
