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Cities demand licensing for motorized chair users 5 Tony_FLADEM Aug 2013 Sep 2013 0 2544

Supplementary Security Income and Plasma Donation 5 duffyduff Dec 2013 Jan 2014 0 43680

disability hate crimes surged in 2013 5 redruddyred Jun 2014 Oct 2014 9 3189

Can anyone help me with a question about Disability and student loan forgiveness? 5 LeftofObama Jul 2015 Jul 2015 0 2735

things depression is (from tumblr+ my own experience) 5 irisblue Sep 2015 Sep 2015 0 2545

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 CountAllVotes Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 3119

I'm looking for advice on buying a 'medical alert system' 5 left-of-center2012 Nov 2017 Sep 2018 0 4825

Disabled veteran knocks MSNBC crew for blocking handicapped spots at polling site 5 left-of-center2012 Nov 2018 Nov 2018 1 2796

On Disability and on Facebook? Uncle Sam Wants to Watch What You Post 5 Eugene Mar 2019 Nov 2019 6 4968

Anyone else get the book "Medicare and You 2023? 5 Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2022 Sep 2022 2 4411

All-Terrain Wheelchairs Arrive At U.S. Parks: 'This Is Life-Changing' 5 sl8 Nov 2022 Nov 2022 7 6545

Disability Activist Judith Heumann Dies at 75: NPR (D) 5 appalachiablue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 6 4118

Any disabled worried about financial survival? 5 XanaDUer2 Mar 3 Mar 4 0 775

Athletes call for change after airline damaged wheelchairs 5 Jilly_in_VA Apr 13 Apr 14 9 658

This message was self-deleted by its author 4 CountAllVotes Apr 2013 Apr 2013 0 2003

question. my hubby has filed for his ssdi, but 4 Saphire Aug 2015 Aug 2015 0 2747

I'm looking at my medicare choices, Oy! 4 irisblue Oct 2015 Nov 2016 0 2592

Question about extra payments. 4 Kali Jun 2018 Jun 2018 0 2636

In 'lawless' world of service dogs, many families suffer 4 Eugene May 2019 Aug 2019 13 3144

Cancelled hip replacement because of COVID risk. Corporate disability claim may be closed. 4 brewens Jan 2021 Jan 2021 4 7093

Children understand about special needs. 4 podex101 Feb 2021 Feb 2021 9 5900

Wisconsin: Voters With Disabilities Say Their Right To Vote Is At Risk 4 appalachiablue May 2022 May 2022 3 3591

So Glad I found this group 4 yankee87 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 16 3051

Help for seriously mobility impaired people. I didn't know this existed. 4 AndyS Oct 2022 Oct 2022 32 3487

Losing Hope 4 madamesilverspurs Feb 2023 Feb 2023 5 3430

New Nuroligist, same not listening. 4 Lady Freedom Returns Aug 2023 Aug 2023 5 3175

Buttigieg Says Wheelchair Incident in Viral Video Will be Investigated 4 TexasTowelie Nov 2023 Nov 2023 13 2581

Selma Blair calls 'sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities' 'out of touch and wrong' - NBC News 4 TexasTowelie Nov 2023 Nov 2023 8 2656

Cannot find the answer to ssdi question 4 XanaDUer2 Mar 4 Mar 4 1 807

Pittsburgh bicycle maker builds wheels for man without arms" 3 happyslug Sep 2013 Sep 2013 9 2457

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First hearing for SSDI is coming up 3 Holly_Hobby Dec 2013 Jan 2014 0 2225

Exoskeleton helps paralyzed skier walk again. Exciting stuff! 3 dballance Feb 2014 Feb 2014 11 2533

Looking for a cell phone for visually impaired 3 SHRED Dec 2015 Dec 2015 0 2468

I had a ramp installed on my side porch 3 irisblue Feb 2016 Feb 2016 9 2436

I want to vent..... 3 irisblue Jun 2016 Jul 2016 4 2385

NEW RULES Allow Employers to Pay For EMPLOYEES Health Information (Truthout, 7/18/16) 3 appalachiablue Jul 2016 Aug 2016 3 2442

Raising money for my local Spina Bifida Association 3 Tony_FLADEM Oct 2016 Oct 2016 3 2031

Sacramento Women's March-9 year old boy marching for his little sister 3 FrankfurtCat Jan 2017 Feb 2021 10 7007

Save Disability-related provisions of ACA! 3 Tanuki Mar 2017 Mar 2017 5 2682

Disabled family member can't work outside the house 3 MountCleaners Feb 2018 Feb 2018 0 3317

Human rights body calls on US school to ban electric shocks on children 3 Eugene Dec 2018 Oct 2020 7 5454

Amtrak Asks 2 People With Wheelchairs To Pay 25K For Ride From Chicago To Bloomington, IL, 1-Way 3 appalachiablue Jan 2020 Jan 2020 0 10838

Stroke Patients: New Device Helps Tap Brain Signals To Regain Hand Function 3 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 2 2077

Tips for 'Be My Eyes' Volunteers from a Vision Impaired User 3 sl8 Oct 2022 Dec 2023 4 3636

Mind-reading robot links with partial quadriplegic, takes orders (LATimes) 2 eppur_se_muova Apr 2012 Apr 2012 5 3105

Senator, disabled challenger clash on health care, other issues 2 Tony_FLADEM Oct 2012 Oct 2012 0 2234

Combat Veteran With PTSD Wasn't Allowed To Fly With Her Service Dog So She Sued, Wash. Post. 10/29 2 appalachiablue Oct 2016 Nov 2016 8 2288

Uber is sued over lack of wheelchair-accessible cars in New York City 2 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 3 2570

Work For It. What Trump's Tough New Medicaid Rules Mean, NBC News, Feb. 20, 2018 2 appalachiablue Feb 2018 Feb 2018 5 2868

Taco Bell employee refused to take written order from man who is deaf, video shows 2 Eugene Jan 2019 Jan 2019 2 3057

Disability Video Channel Censored by YouTube Out Of Fear of Online Predation 2 rocktivity Mar 2019 Mar 2019 6 4464

My Nephew is type 1 Diabetic and he took a grocery store job to support his wife and baby 2 BrightKnight Mar 2020 Mar 2020 3 5264

This message was self-deleted by its author 2 OregonBlue Jun 2020 Jun 2020 0 3664

The Disability Community has lost one of its icons. 2 thucythucy Aug 2020 Aug 2020 13 3377

Need some advice on long term rehab for a stroke victim. 2 flamin lib Sep 2020 Sep 2020 4 4793

Oregon Hospitals Didn't Have Shortages. So Why Were Disabled People Denied Care? 2 Eugene Dec 2020 Dec 2020 5 2711

Traveling With a Disability 2 Celerity Apr 2021 Oct 2022 1 2837

Autistic Hull man goes home after 15 years in hospital 2 Jilly_in_VA Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 6366

'My Disabled Life Is Worthy' Hashtag Rochelle Walensky CDC Director Inspired With Horrible Interview 2 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 6 6805

Long time DUer Akoto is asking for a little help 2 Omaha Steve Jun 2022 Jun 2022 4 3206

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MS pain management is a long going thing if you're on other meds. 2 Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2022 Oct 2022 0 4883

U.S. Sues Walmart for Firing Deli Worker with Crohn's Disease (D) 2 appalachiablue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 4 7764

tax question regarding special needs daughter 2 Steerpike Apr 2023 Apr 2023 1 4792

Had fun day out at beach with new friend 2 XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 7 2743

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 2366

FAMILY IN DESPERT NEED FOR CHRISTMAS FOR HER BOYS 1 searching4acure Dec 2011 Dec 2011 1 1973

The Mayor of NYC is being called out on his hypocrisy for the disabled... 1 midnight Aug 2012 Aug 2012 3 2018

SEEKING ADVICE (long-time DUer needs guidance...quickly) 1 OneGrassRoot Nov 2012 Nov 2012 2 2057

Crowdfunding Kenguru Vehicle 1 Shankapotomus Nov 2012 Sep 2013 3 2264

U.S. Department of Education issues ‘landmark’ directive for disabled student athletes 1 Tony_FLADEM Jan 2013 Jan 2013 0 1974

Scooter Store Files For Bankruptcy After Overbilling Medicare At Least $47 Million 1 unrepentant progress Apr 2013 Apr 2013 2 1889

How did your attorney handle your case before your 1st hearing? 1 Holly_Hobby Feb 2014 Jul 2015 0 1969

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 1610

Display screen technology could correct vision problems (BBC) {xpost from Science} 1 eppur_se_muova Jul 2014 Jul 2014 2 1631

Shopping cart {for wheelchair-bound kids} invented by Alabama mom going nationwide in Target stores 1 eppur_se_muova Feb 2016 Feb 2021 4 10884

Virginia: Construction of Roanoke's Amtrak platform expected to start this fall, state says 1 mahatmakanejeeves May 2016 May 2016 0 1979

Federal Judges Meeting in San Diego Say 500-Day Wait for SSA Disability Hearings Will Get Longer... 1 Omaha Steve Oct 2016 Oct 2016 11 2467

Bonnie Liltz (killer of disabled person) begs for mercy 1 NCDem777 Oct 2017 Oct 2017 1 2745

ADAPT is in Chicago 1 NCDem777 Oct 2017 Oct 2017 3 2335

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