Disability and accessibility

Work

Spartanburg is a growing South Carolina community where many residents rely on physically demanding jobs and steady employment to support themselves and…

By Rachel Branson · 12 Jul 2026

Life

Maintaining freedom at home makes a massive difference in quality of life. Everyday tasks can become challenging when movement gets limited.

By Rachel Branson · 10 Jun 2026

Work

Disability benefits replace income when an injury prevents a worker from earning a paycheck. They are intended to provide financial support while an injured…

By Rachel Branson · 22 Apr 2026

Mind

When we talk about chronic illness or disability, the focus is often on physical symptoms. Pain. Fatigue. Mobility. But there’s another layer that’s just as…

By Rachel Branson · 21 Apr 2026

Home

Afford Disability support services aim to empower people with disabilities to have a fulfilling life and live independently.

By Rachel Branson · 14 Apr 2026

Body

There’s a sentence many people living with chronic illness or disability hear far too often: “But you don’t look sick”. It’s usually meant as a compliment.…

By Rachel Branson · 12 Apr 2026

Body

You can qualify for long-term disability (LTD) in Canada with many different medical conditions, but what really matters is how severely your symptoms limit…

By Rachel Branson · 10 Apr 2026

Life

Filing for Social Security disability benefits is already exhausting. Then you get denied, and suddenly what felt like a difficult process becomes something…

By Rachel Branson · 1 Apr 2026

Body

What exercise do you do?” It’s a simple question, right? Often asked with good intentions. But for many people living with chronic illness or disability, it…

By Rachel Branson · 29 Mar 2026

Home

Losing confidence at home does not always happen all at once. It often begins with small frustrations.

By Rachel Branson · 20 Mar 2026

Body

Water rarely gets the spotlight in conversations about health and wellbeing. We talk about superfoods, supplements, and exercise trends — yet hydration…

By Rachel Branson · 9 Mar 2026

Food

For people living with chronic illness, neurological conditions, or disability, symptoms rarely stay the same from day to day. Energy levels, pain,…

By Rachel Branson · 28 Feb 2026

Life

Maintaining good physical health is not just about daily wellness; it is also critical for long-term financial and personal security.

By Rachel Branson · 4 Feb 2026

Life

Catastrophic injuries are far more serious than most personal injuries. They can change a person’s life in an instant, often causing permanent disability

By Rachel Branson · 4 Feb 2026

Life

The National Disability Insurance Scheme has transformed how Australians with disabilities access support and services.

By Rachel Branson · 14 Jan 2026

Work

Living with a long-term disability after a serious accident can be overwhelming. Beyond the physical and emotional challenges

By Rachel Branson · 15 Sept 2025

Mind

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects countless veterans, yet proving it to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) remains one of the toughest…

By Rachel Branson · 26 Aug 2025

Book

Scottish author Tom Newlands has won the 2025 Society of Authors McKitterick Prize for Only Here, Only Now, a bold, funny and moving debut novel

By Rachel Branson · 23 Jun 2025