As per law, medical professionals must offer full access to medical services without discrimination on the basis of disability. Understanding your rights can help you get the care you need. Share on ...

People with cirrhosis may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Cirrhosis is a life threatening condition that causes severe liver ...

A new effort is underway to dramatically expand training on intellectual and developmental disabilities at the nation’s medical schools. The health insurance company Elevance Health is putting up ...

Disability often framed as a ‘problem’ in medical school curriculum for doctors to diagnose, treat Negative ideas about disability have a direct, negative effect on workforce diversity in medicine ...

Doctors in the U.S. have reported feeling unprepared to care for people with disabilities and have revealed significant ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Short-term medical disability insurance replaces a portion of your income if you are temporarily unable to work after a qualifying temporary illness or injury. Eligibility and coverage depend on your ...

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Two Georgetown University professors discussed their writings on disability studies at an Oct. 23 event. Reynolds emphasized the value of disability studies in bettering the lives of individuals and ...

The question of whether to disclose a disability at work is practical, political, and deeply personal, often shaped less by ...