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8 Tips on Navigating Retirement with a Disability #disability #retirement https://lnkd.in/gJFd28AY

July 26 is National Disability Independence Day. Independent living is one benefit you might find from becoming financially independent. Read our latest blog to find out other reasons to become financially independent. https://hubs.la/Q01XMFZC0

Challenges faced by those with disabilities on Lords agenda! 🧐 On Thursday 16 May, members of the House of Lords debate the challenges faced by people with disabilities including access to benefits, work, education, housing and healthcare. Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) will put forward the debate. This is a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.      Contributing members include: Lord Addington (Liberal Democrat), president at the British Dyslexia Association Baroness Grey-Thompson (Crossbench), former Paralympic athlete Baroness Sherlock (Labour), Lords shadow spokesperson for Work and Pensions Lord Touhig (Labour), vice president at the National Autistic Society. Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Work and Pensions, will respond on behalf of the government. Get involved, watch and read the debate > https://ow.ly/fAIH50RE5mO #Disability #Accessibility #Healthcare

The patchwork of government programs for adults with disabilities, and their varying eligibility rules, create complications and traps. Here are some tips to help…

The patchwork of government programs for adults with disabilities, and their varying eligibility rules, create complications and traps. Here are some tips to help…

The Cost of Living With a Disability in America. Thirty+ years after G.H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act, four Americans with disabilities reflect on the struggle to secure a financial future. https://buff.ly/45jqpy9 #disabilities #disability #disabilityrights #inclusion #disabilityinclusion

The Cost of Living With a Disability in America. Thirty+ years after G.H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act, four Americans with disabilities reflect on the struggle to secure a financial future. https://buff.ly/45jqpy9 #disabilities #disability #disabilityrights #inclusion #disabilityinclusion

Many disabled people choose self-employment over other forms of employment. Why? 🤔 In their recent visit at the House of Commons, our CIMR Director Helen Lawton Smith and CIMR Fellow member Jacqueline Winstanley FRSA delved into the nuances of why many individuals with disabilities opt for self-employment, drawing from their joint Innovation Caucus/Innovate UK research, The Road to Wonder, and citing reasons ranging from the desire for autonomy to the necessity of creating opportunities in an often unaccommodating traditional workforce. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/exetXQEX #InclusiveInnovation #Disability #Entrepreneurship

Secure employment for individuals with disabilities and their families offers profound benefits. It’s more than a paycheck; it provides purpose, independence, and belonging. Here are some key benefits: 1. Boosts Economic Stability: Secure jobs provide financial independence, reducing reliance on government assistance and easing financial burdens on families. 2. Enhances Mental Health: Employment boosts self-esteem and mental well-being, offering a sense of accomplishment and inclusion in society. 3. Develops Skills: Job opportunities foster skill enhancement and personal growth, empowering individuals to reach their full potential. 4. Promotes Social Inclusion: Work environments encourage social interaction, helping individuals build networks and friendships beyond the job. 5. Improves Family Well-being: When a family member with a disability is employed, it alleviates caregiving pressures, leading to better family dynamics and overall well-being. 6. Enriches Communities: Inclusive workplaces promote diversity, bringing different perspectives and talents to the table and enriching the community and the organisation. We are committed to creating more opportunities for secure employment for individuals with disabilities and their families. Together, we build a more inclusive, supportive, and prosperous society for everyone. Making a difference is as easy as redirecting the purchases you would normally make with the big boys through Your AT. Join us in this mission to make a real difference!

The costs not mentioned are the emotional and physical costs of living with a #disability...#DisabilityTax