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Staying Safe For The Holidays
I always think of Halloween as the kickoff of the holiday season. I love the holidays and with decorating, baking, and watching all the...
The New Normal At School
It’s almost time to head back to school! Parents are buying school supplies and new clothes. Children are making the most of their last...
Summer’s Here
Summer has arrived and with it those hot, steamy days that many of us dread. While I don’t like the bitter cold of winter, I really don’t...
Backlash
Did you know that June 1st was the start of the Atlantic hurricane season? I know, you’re probably thinking “What does that have to do...
Combatting Caregiver Stress During Covid
With the arrival of the Coronavirus crisis last year, our stress levels began to rise. We had to learn new ways of coping, of living, and...
Caregiver Overload
COVID-19 has caused a lot of stress on everyone, but it has been an especially difficult time for those who are caring for others....
Acquiring A Disability
Almost twenty percent of the people in American are disabled, some having been born with their disability, others having acquired it by...
Learning To Solve Your Problems
Sometimes when we confront our problems, they seem too overwhelming to ever resolve, but, approaching the issues with a clear idea of what...
How Do I Get A Service Dog?
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of people calling the DNL office to ask about how they can get a service dog. In most...
After Hitting The Wall
It’s been a difficult year for all of us. When I stop to think that it has been almost a year now since COVID-19 reared its’ ugly head in...
When Your Disability is New: Part 3 “Assistive Technology for Independent Living”
I recently picked up the special chair I must use following the eye surgery I’m scheduled to have. The procedure I’ll be going through is...
When Your Disability is New: Part 2 “There Is Always Hope”
As I drove to work this morning, I was amazed at how much had changed with my eyesight during the past week. When I drove to work in the...