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For People with Disabilities: How to Get a Federal Job

Want a government job? It is now easier for those with disabilities to get a job with the federal government. Sounds too good to be true, but read on. In 2010, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) of the U.S. Government retained Bender…
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You, too, can Play Golf

Fifty years ago, golfers had to carry their clubs or drag a pull cart for 18 holes. Needless to say, not many people with disabilities played golf. But in 1962, Merlin L. Halvorson invented the first self-propelled golf car. Hallelujah! Now…
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Everything You Need for Everyday Life is at the Abilities Expo

  People with disabilities need specialized products and services for every aspect of life, but you can’t just go to the nearest mall and find everything. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see it all in one place? Well, you can. Abilities…
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Amusement Parks are Making it Easier for Those with Disabilities

In the rush of everyday life, we have to make time for fun – and what better place than an amusement park. In the last few years, they have become more friendly to those with disabilities. One in particular was specially built for children…
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Have Disabilities and Work? IRWEs Make Huge Dent in Income Tax

At tax time, we want to squeeze out every deduction possible: medical, dental and that accessible van you bought. But did you know that expenses you paid to a caretaker to help you get ready for work are also deductible? If someone comes in…