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Disability In Motion

Overcoming adversity and living life

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Iowa Caucus Highlights Accessibility Issues

Joshua Wilder on February 4, 2020

Elected officials play major roles in the lives of people with disabilities. Disenfranchising these voters can lead to feelings of powerlessness with mental health consequences.

Elected officials play major roles in the lives of people with disabilities. Disenfranchising these voters can lead to feelings of powerlessness with mental health consequences.

Motivation
Redefining Uninspiring New Year's Resolutions

Joshua Wilder on December 30, 2019

Sometimes the motivation to make a resolution and stick to it is just not present, especially for those experiencing difficulties in their life. Reframing your resolutions can help.

Sometimes the motivation to make a resolution and stick to it is just not present, especially for those experiencing difficulties in their life. Reframing your resolutions can help.

Happiness
A Night to Shine

Joshua Wilder on December 20, 2019

An annual event hosted by churches and sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation helps people with cognitive and physical special needs experience prom.

An annual event hosted by churches and sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation helps people with cognitive and physical special needs experience prom.

Caregiving
Caregiver Support Groups: 4 Things Newcomers Need to Know

Joshua Wilder on May 16, 2019

It can be difficult to find a caregiver support group that is a good fit. Additional layers of complexity are also added when newcomers do not know what to expect.

It can be difficult to find a caregiver support group that is a good fit. Additional layers of complexity are also added when newcomers do not know what to expect.

Career
Understanding the Importance of Caregivers

Joshua Wilder on March 31, 2019

Caregivers are hard-working people who tend to give more than they have to give — emotionally, mentally, and physically. The statistics may surprise you.

Caregivers are hard-working people who tend to give more than they have to give — emotionally, mentally, and physically. The statistics may surprise you.

ADHD
The Dilemma of Disclosing an ADHD Diagnosis to an Employer

Joshua Wilder on February 28, 2019

Deciding whether or not to disclose an ADHD diagnosis to an employer can be a difficult choice, as there may be professional risks associated with either option.

Deciding whether or not to disclose an ADHD diagnosis to an employer can be a difficult choice, as there may be professional risks associated with either option.