What is ableism? 2 ‘disabled’ women sound off

Trainer Rachael Hite takes a deep dive with two experts about what it takes to build a business plan that is both aware and inclusive, along with steps you can take to help your team tackle tough social issues that a significant portion of your custome… Continue reading

NAR changes Code of Ethics to refer to ‘disability’ rather than ‘handicap’

New markets require new approaches and tactics. Experts and industry leaders take the stage at Inman Connect New York in January to help navigate the market shift — and prepare for the next one. Meet the moment and join us. Register here. The highest g… Continue reading

Are you missing a quarter of potential clients with your marketing?

Who do you picture when you’re writing your property descriptions or choosing photographs? Make sure that you’re creating an inclusive image of all types of potential buyers, including those with disabilities. Continue reading

When Your Employer Insists You Go Into Work During the Pandemic

Millions of Americans have been instructed by their employers to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. But what if your boss insists you continue coming into your workplace, especially if you’re dealing with an autoimmune deficiency, going th… Continue reading

When Handicapped-Accessible in Hotels Really Isn’t

The most unexpected lesson I learned from my 82-year-old mother’s stroke was what mobility-challenged people may face when they need to stay in the country’s more than 54,000 hotels. My education came from transporting my mother cross-country by car (t… Continue reading

Ways to Cope When Vision Loss Changes Your Life

In 2012, Tony Owens began having trouble seeing out of his right eye — his good eye. He had lost all of the vision in his left eye during his late 40s, but the Ormond Beach, Fla., resident had been getting along pretty well with one eye. He was able to… Continue reading

OPINION: What This Wheelchair User Wants You to Know

I’ve spent three decades of my life in a wheelchair. I know firsthand that my situation can be disconcerting to others. People tend to either completely ignore me or overcompensate by saying and doing things that make everyone uncomfortable. Here are s… Continue reading

How Essential Tremor Is Diagnosed and Treated

Robert Chance has lived with an essential tremor in his left hand since he was 6. He managed to help out on his family’s Minnesota farm, although he did have trouble flying kites. After college, Chance turned his love of flying into a stint as a Navy p… Continue reading

How the Topic of Mobility Could Come Up This Holiday Season

The holidays are a time for gathering and spending quality time with family members we don’t often see. It may also be the first time you notice a change in their health, such as their pace and mobility. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the most co… Continue reading

Facing Loneliness and Isolation While Living With a Disability

  For many years, Erin Loughran lived independently: she owned a home and car, worked as an adult English language learner instructor, even dabbled in online dating. She now lives with a disability. Three years ago, Loughran suffered a bleed in her bra… Continue reading