Veterans

Military Service Defies Stereotypes

06/04/14 - Disability Employment and Housing, Disability in the Media, Disability-Aware Service, Education, Featured Blogger of the Month, Good Web Finds, Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, Uncategorized, Veterans - 1 Comment

Great In Uniform

For Israeli youth with disabilities, the fact they can’t join the Israeli Defense Forces when they turn 18 is a massive disappointment. Now, thanks to the help of the Israeli non-profit Lend a Hand to a Special Child, youths with developmental and physical…

Veterans Affairs War Heats Up

05/27/14 - Business News, Featured Blogger of the Month, Guest Blogger, Uncategorized, Veterans - 0 Comments

Recent revelations at the Department of Veterans Affairs has revealed a massive problem. Healthcare treatment is being delayed at VA hospitals in such places as Phoenix, and it’s caused a huge scandal.

Reports that they’re lying about these delays are making the situation worse for the…

5 Athletes to Watch at the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games

02/20/14 - Awards, Disability in the Media, Education, Events, Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, Uncategorized, Veterans, Wheelchair Users - 3 Comments

It’s that time again. The time when the best athletes in the world gather in one place to celebrate the best aspects of sport and humanity. Yes, it’s the Olympics–Winter Olympics, of course. But it’s not just the regular Olympics we’re interested in. We’ve got…

Veteran’s Day Celebration? Hire A Veteran With A Disability First

11/11/13 - Disability-Aware Businesses, Disability-Aware Service, Uncategorized, Veterans - 1 Comment

As the Digital Marketing and Community Engagement Manager at jjslist.com, I have been blessed to learn about disability awareness at an organization that values community integration. I focus most of my time on online marketing, advocacy for individuals with disabilities, and maintaining the strategic partnerships with…