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How To Manage Stress And Anxiety During The Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus has taken the world by storm leaving some without work, childcare, and limited food. Not only are individuals stressed and anxious about possibly contracting the virus but it is important for individuals with disabilities such as compromised immune...
Resources and Announcements
During this uncertain time, it feels like information is coming at us from every direction and it can be difficult to keep track. MD-EN has compiled a list of information, resources, and announcements to help make things a little easier for our community. Please note,...
Expanding Your Job Search with Ticket to Work – Wise Webinar – March 25, 2020
Are you looking for work? Do you have questions about disability employment? Enhance your job search and learn more about hiring initiatives specifically for jobseekers with disabilities. This month, Social Security's Wise Webinar will discuss apprenticeships, working...
Glowing Thru Concrete With Tyeisha Brewer (Differently-Abled Spotlight)
Creator and host of the Glowing Thru Concrete blog and podcast, Tyeisha Brewer continues to overcome obstacles and thrive in her recovery. After being misdiagnosed multiple times, feeling trapped and hopeless, she finally received the diagnosis of schizoaffective...
Social Security WISE Webinar
"Debunking the Three Biggest Myths about Disability Benefits and Work" Wednesday, January 22, 2020 3:00pm - 4:30pm ET Social Security's January WISE webinar will discuss the three biggest myths surrounding disability benefits and work to help job seekers as they make...
Deaf DJ On The Rise (Differently-Abled Spotlight)
Anton “DJ Hear No Evil” Abraham is a DJ who will not allow his disability to stop him from achieving his dreams. DJ Hear No Evil is a deaf DJ (hence the name), a barrier breaker and inspiration to everyone who hears his story. As a teenager, he fell in love with music...
TaLisha Grzyb Superpowers Are Strength & Tenacity (Differently-Abled Spotlight)
TaLisha Grzyb is a disability advocate and Youtube Creator of Rolling Through With Life With TaLisha that has garnered over 850K views. From the outside, you see a woman in a wheelchair but you can’t see her superpower of strength and tenacity. Diagnosed at birth with...
When Working and Mental Health Intersect
Occasionally, mental health professionals will not advise individuals who are symptomatic to work. While some individuals may want to consider this as an option, it’s also good to consider other alternatives that would allow them to maintain their employment, while...
Three Tips On Following-Up After The Interview
Do you want to follow-up with an employer after your interview but unsure of the best way to communicate? You may be really eager about the job, and employers want to know that you are committed and excited. However, you do not want to risk agitating the hiring...