Work Without Limits Blog

The Empowered Woman

Published April 30, 2018
Author: Pat Hunt, Co-Owner, DisabilityImages.com
Everywhere I turn these days, I encounter a new focus on the empowered woman. There is one notable area within this subject that is sometimes overlooked. That is the independence, empowerment and relevance of the woman with a disability. Disability... Read more >

Improving Health Care for People with Disabilities through Research and Education

Published April 25, 2018
Author: Dr. Linda Long-Bellil, Assistant Professor for the Center for Health Policy and Research at UMass Medical School and a member of the Work Without Limits team
In this video testimony, Dr. Linda Long-Bellil, Assistant Professor for the Center for Health Policy and Research at UMass Medical School and a member of the Work Without Limits training team, highlights her experience researching reproductive health for women with... Read more >

Is Braille Relevant in 2018?

Published April 11, 2018
Author: Timothy Vernon
On January 4, 2018, millions of blind people worldwide paid homage to Louis Braille on what would have been his 209th birthday. The Braille system, which Louis began perfecting at the tender age of eleven, was adopted as the primary... Read more >

C3 Prepares College Students with Disabilities for Career Success

Published April 2, 2018
Author: Jordan Lome, Mentor Match Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Partners for Youth with Disabilities
Campus Career Connect (C3) was created with the intent to aid transitioning young adults with disabilities from school to work and connect them to mentors within their desired career field. By promoting job readiness, inclusion, and advocacy trainings and advice,... Read more >

The Stigma of Mental Illness: Both Sides of the Coin

Published March 26, 2018
Author: Megan Northup, Project Coordinator, Work Without Limits
My name is Megan Northup and I have a mental illness. I have been in the hospital many times over the past five years, which has led me to miss weeks of work at a time.  I used to feel... Read more >

Work Without Limits 3rd Annual Disability Mentoring Day

Published March 14, 2018
Author: Kathy Muhr, Director of Community Engagement, Work Without Limits
Work Without Limits (WWL) is excited to announce that applications are open for the 3rd Annual Disability Mentoring Day (DMD), taking place on Friday, April 27, 2018 in collaboration with the Massachusetts Business Leadership Network (MABLN) and the American Association... Read more >

My daughter, Noelle: Finding herself in her work

Published March 12, 2018
Author: Scott Borchardt, Parent and PwC Tax Partner
Our daughter, Noelle, is on the cusp of adulthood. She’s an engaging 21-year-old with Down Syndrome, who is excited about what the future holds. We’ve helped her develop a vision of the life she wants to lead and employment is... Read more >

Providing Quality Disability Benefits Planning Services Since 2000

Published March 6, 2018
Author: Brian Forsythe, CWIC, Work Without Limits
In 2000 and as part of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act, the U.S. Social Security Administration awarded a number of benefits planning grants to community providers throughout the country. These grants, now referred to as Work... Read more >

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Published February 26, 2018
Author: Ray Grand, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO of Ray Grand Apparel
When people think about making money, they usually think of getting a job, which is a good way to go - stability. However, what about entrepreneurship? It may be a harder path to take because it involves spending time researching... Read more >