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Voting with a Disability and Why I Never Take It for Granted

Voting is one of the best ways to advocate for yourself. As an advocate, I know that participating in elections

Accessible Restaurants in Roswell, GA: From The Earth Brewery

Ever since I attended one of their outdoor concerts, I’ve become a huge fan of From the Earth Brewery in

How to Get Approved for a Medicaid Waiver by Only Following This Simple Checklist

Anna hasn’t always been a benefits expert—life turned her into one. As the mother of a son with Autism, she

How to Build Influential Relationships with Your Legislators Like a Professional Advocate

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A Call for Policy Changes and Next-Level Advocacy at the 2024 SourceAmerica Grassroots Conference

Unsure of his future in the workforce after being off for almost four years, Jim Lindquist reached out to the

How Wheelchair Sports Made Me a Better Leader

The very first sport I played was wheelchair soccer. I loved it from my first practice. Even before that, sports have

Top Four Best Practices for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities that Every Employer Should Know

I have advocated for the disability community and served as the Special Projects Coordinator at the Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI)

Five Legit Reasons to Hire People with Disabilities

By Kylie Moore In my previous writings, I covered topics like how to advocate for yourself and provided techniques on

Accommodations at Work 101: What They Are and How to Do Them Right

With Examples and Solutions for Employers and Employees For perfect on-the-job performance, salary is only one element of the overall

2024 Luminary Shamicka Demery – Growing by Uplifting Others

Shamicka Demery found her way to the Bobby Dodd Institute after completing a 15-month tour in Iraq. A U.S. Army

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