A recent study indicates that those who are chronic worriers are at a higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following traumatic events. The findings suggest that prior frequent worrying is an important risk factor that needs to be accounted...
Multiple sclerosis is a serious autoimmune disease that affects between 250,000 and 350,000 in the U.S. It is among the conditions that can potentially be so disabling that someone becomes eligible for Social Security disability benefits. The disease damages nerve...
Congress makes decisions based on the interests of their constituency, as well as the influence of organizations. Earlier this month, religious groups, including The Jewish Counsel for Public Affairs (JCPA) and the Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition gathered on...
Mental illness and psychological problems have also been linked to creative abilities. Judith Scott was diagnosed with Down's Syndrome and became a ward of the state in 1950. Despite these mental and physical disabilities, Judith is the first artist with Down's...
When confronting the "fiscal cliff," lawmakers must consider the impact certain changes could have on individuals who collect Social Security disability. A technical calculation change to the cost-of-living-adjustment, also known as "COLA," could result in...
Those seeking Social Security disability benefits assistance often face bureaucratic hurdles, delays and denials. This can be a significant burden for those diagnosed with severe illness or injury. In an effort to ease the burdens on Social Security disability...
Social Security disability recipients in Los Angeles, California and nationwide, rely on government support and many still struggle to make ends meet. While some critics of welfare programs argue that the system caters to many who are not in need,...
Without a doubt, lots of Los Angeles readers have been paying attention to the "fiscal cliff" crisis in Washington, D.C. Broadly speaking, that term refers to serious economic choices facing our government that must be made soon because certain tax credits are due to...
In addition to the day to day struggles of intellectual or physical disability, a new study confirms that disabled parents may also face challenges in the court. Disabled parents were found to be at a significantly higher risk of losing custody of their children. In...
The federal government is suing a Southern California city for using zoning laws and discriminatory enforcement measures to prevent the use of group homes for people with disabilities. According to the complaint, the city is using zoning codes to prohibit and restrict...
