Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease where the immune system attacks the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves) and is referred to as an immune-mediated disease. As the immune system attacks the nervous system, the myelin...
According to the Mayo Clinic, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a "mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event - either experiencing it or witnessing it." PTSD symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares/night terrors, severe anxiety...
What do you think of when we say therapy? Do you think of playing a video game, making crafts, or painting a picture? You might if you’ve ever experienced recreational therapy! The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) defines recreational...
Vocational rehabilitation is made up of a series of services that are designed to facilitate the entrance into or return to work by people with disabilities or by people who have recently acquired an injury or disability. Some of these services include...
There are several federal civil rights laws that cover the rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities, public/private entities, and service providers. These laws prevent discrimination based on disability and provide for equal access to...