What is disability? A disability is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with the world around them (participation restrictions). There are many types of disabilities, such as those that affect a person’s: VisionMovementThinkingRememberingLearningCommunicatingHearingMental healthSocial...Read More

Your odds of becoming disabled before you retire are about 1 in 3. And some of the causes of disability might surprise you. Some conditions that cause people to miss work include:  Arthritis Back pain Heart disease Cancer Depression Diabetes Here’s a closer look at some of the most common disabling conditions — and some tips on how to protect...Read More