Laura Hershey

Health Care Reform: What Does It Mean for People with Disabilities?

People with disabilities have a greater stake in health care reform than most. Learn the vocabulary for a changing system and where you need to pay particular attention to guard your rights - and increase your leverage - as part of the disability community.

Creating Your Accessible Home Office

An accessible home office can seem impossible on a limited budget, but think again. Several funding sources are listed, along with a list of companies that make furniture just for people with disabilities.

Tips for Traveling with Your Caregiver

Check out these tips for traveling with a caregiver or personal care attendant from an experienced traveler with a disability. Travel should be fun, so be sure to review your budget, negotiate travel arrangements and communicate with your PCA.

Maximize Independence Through Attendant Care

More people with significant disabilities are living longer, healthier, independent lives in their communities, thanks to the assistance of a personal care attendant. Learn more about what to consider when hiring a caregiver.

Recruiting Caregivers for People with Disabilities

Hiring a personal attendant is an important decision. Learn how to navigate the hiring process and end up with an attendant who's the right fit for your particular situation and personality.

Disability Law: Exercise Your Right to Vote

For people with disabilities, it's important to understand their individual rights, especially when it comes to voting in any type of election. Learn more about ADA accessible voting locations, the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) and more.

Ten Must-See Disability -Themed Documentaries

"These not-to-be-missed documentaries provide creative, ""outside-the-box"" approaches to what disability means in the lives of those who deal with it daily. Some are funny, others controversial, but all are thought-provoking and engaging."