Disability

I've recently changed how I describe myself or, more accurately, my experience. I now talk about "my paradoxical experience as...

The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) was signed into law by the President on December 19, 2014. Tax-free...

Though it may be the most wonderful time of the year, the Holiday season can be dangerous for individuals and...

For our youngest disabled children, assistive devices that would allow them to gain independence by moving freely in their homes...

In late September, HUD’s Secretary Julián Castro made the announcement that nearly $8 million in grant funding will be used to...

When David Freud stated that some disabled people were “not worth” the minimum wage, he was not saying this for...

Much like institutionalization of people with disabilities, sheltered workshops started with someone’s heart being in the right place. Starting around...

Recently, the United States Department of Justice announced the launch of the Elder Justice website which was created to help...

I get a lot of people trying to help me. The less they know me the less helpful their help...

A new school year means that disabled college students are adjusting to their new environments, and are making accommodation requests...

On July 25th, 2014, the Justice Department released a statement announcing that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder signed a Notice...

On Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014, I published an article titled, Wal-Mart Being Sued for Disability Discrimination by the EEOC in...

The fictional marvel of robotic technology, exoskeletons and robot suits are all just a vision into a faraway future. We’ve...

Earlier this month, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) took action by filing a lawsuit against Wal-Mart for allegations...

On June 18th, the anticipated issue of Archie Comics featuring a new character that is a wheelchair user had hit...

Recently, I had to opportunity to catch up with Philip Patston who is a phenomenal speaker, advocate, and expert on...

by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn-FAiutC_Q Though the 2013-2014 school year is ending for the summer, the bullying of students...

This month, we learned that former model and restaurateur B. Smith has been living with Alzheimer's Disease.  Smith, dubbed the "black...

by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW 2014 is a midterm election year, and it is imperative for South Carolinians with disabilities...

The right to marriage and cohabitation as persons with disabilities are not always granted or respected in society.  I learned...