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Filing A Complaint Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

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 If you have been discriminated against by an employer because of your disaiblity, you can file a complaint with the EEOC under the Americans with Disabilities Act.  I covered much of Title I of the Americans with … [Read more...] about Filing A Complaint Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

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Part 1: Americans with Disabilities Act

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Part 1:  Americans with Disabilities Act

 Disabled employees are supposed to be protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, but we all know that as chronically ill patients, we face discrimination on the job frequently due to our health problems.  I've … [Read more...] about Part 1: Americans with Disabilities Act

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Broken, Depression & Discrimination

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Broken, Depression & Discrimination

   This week has been one of those weeks that could not end fast enough.  I am still slowly recovering from my flare and the longer it takes me to get over it, the more the depression sets in.  I put on a good front around … [Read more...] about Broken, Depression & Discrimination

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My Dreams for the Future Do Not Include Disability

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I have a huge goal and I know that many people will think that I am in denial about my illnesses but I'm not - I'm optimistic. Maybe a little too optimistic about this particular goal? I really have a dream and a big goal to … [Read more...] about My Dreams for the Future Do Not Include Disability

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Disability Proving to Be A Major Hindrance Around Every Corner

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Disability Proving to Be A Major Hindrance Around Every Corner

  Social Security Disability is not a process to be taken lightly. Many of us with CFS, Fibromyalgia, IC Disease or a combination of the three have found it necessary to go to these extreme measures for financial … [Read more...] about Disability Proving to Be A Major Hindrance Around Every Corner

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Disability Myths Debunked In Invisible Illnesses & Chronic Pain

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Disability Myths Debunked In Invisible Illnesses & Chronic Pain

Disability and handicapped are two words that have come to haunt many invisible illness sufferers.  In case you are reading about chronic illness for the first time and you are wondering what in the heck an "invisible … [Read more...] about Disability Myths Debunked In Invisible Illnesses & Chronic Pain

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CFS, Fibromyalgia, Disability – and the Donut Hole

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CFS, Fibromyalgia, Disability – and the Donut Hole

  At the age of 41, I never would have dreamed that I would have to worry about Medicare and “Medicare Supplement Insurance” and “the Donut Hole” that I have heard the commercials talking about. I actually didn’t really … [Read more...] about CFS, Fibromyalgia, Disability – and the Donut Hole

Filed Under: Disability Tagged With: Drugs/Supplements, Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, Medicare

Tips On Winning Your Disability Claim

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ProHealth has a great article by attorney, Jonathan Ginsberg, on how to win your disability claim for ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia and what to expect at your Social Security hearing. Ginsberg specializes in Social Security … [Read more...] about Tips On Winning Your Disability Claim

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If You’ve Been Denied Social Security Benefits for FM, Read This!

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If you have been denied Social Security benefits for Fibromyalgia, you will want to read the Q & A from the National Fibromyalgia Association. The Q & A features Edward Swierczek, senior claimant representative a … [Read more...] about If You’ve Been Denied Social Security Benefits for FM, Read This!

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Guest Blogger Post: Should you File Your Disability Claim Online or at a Local SSA Office?

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Please welcome this week's guest blogger, Tim Moore, from Disability Secrets and My Disability Blog. Please see the rest of Tim's bio at the end of his post. Recently, the Social Security Administration added a disability … [Read more...] about Guest Blogger Post: Should you File Your Disability Claim Online or at a Local SSA Office?

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