Handicapped people struggle with employment obstacles, accessibility problems and challenges in the home. Manufacturers have begun to explore the marketplace for appliances designed with a disabled person in mind. Homes are often built with lower cabinets and wider door openings. Kitchen appliances are now being manufactured for the disabled person. ...read more
There are a number of protections under state and federal law for individuals with disabilities. The ability to telework or telecommute can make it easier for those with disabilities to be productive members of the workforce. Increases in technology allow for high speed and VPN computer access so that employees can be fully integrated into an employer’s computer network, all from the comfort of their own home. ...read more
There are many career options in the social services field, each with unique duties to perform. If you want to be a nursing home social worker, be prepared to work with people directly, facilitate communication between parties and help handle crisis situations. ...read more
Children with physical disabilities constantly face a variety of problems on a daily basis. Life is more challenging for them than average children. Due to their disabilities, problems can arise from the simplest situations such as a day at school, an interaction with another child or sleeping. ...read more
If you want to work with the disabled, you can open a group home to help do your part. In order to start your business, you will need to first apply for the proper licenses and permits in order to legally operate a disabled group home. Operating a disabled group home is a great way to provide the disabled with a safe place to stay along with around-the-clock medical assistance. ...read more
Unfortunately, people with mental disabilities often feel like they will never have a normal existence. However, mentally disabled individuals can take back their life by having a strong support system in place, simplifying their daily routine and never giving up hope. ...read more
Government disability is provided to citizens of the United States who are disabled and/or injured and can no longer work. In order to receive government disability, you must meet certain eligibility requirements that the government has for this program. It is important that you know what these qualifications are before you apply for government disability. ...read more
A person with a disability may have trouble performing day to day tasks for an employer. A disabled person may find more success when working on their own. When a person is self-employed they may have more flexibility in their schedule, and there are many online self-employment opportunities available online. ...read more
Social Security offers two programs to financially assist those who are mentally or physically disabled. The two programs, social security disability insurance and supplemental security income, are paid from separate revenues and have different requirements for qualification. Social security disability programs can be of significant help to someone who can’t work due to a health condition or age. ...read more
Disabled people are still people too. While you are at work with a disabled person, they should be treated like any other person, keeping their disabilities in mind. Most of the time, disabled people, whether mentally or physically disabled, want equal treatment not special treatment. ...read more
The federal government provides disability allowances in a monthly check such as disability and SSI. The amount of allowance funds you receive is based on your income, the income of your spouse and any other adults who live within your household. ...read more
The Department of Social Services provides assistance to aging individuals who need assistance coping with income and health related issues. These services range from community service employment options to assistance with income. Contacting your local agency is the first step to receiving these benefits. ...read more
The Department of Social Services provides a variety of outlets for members of the deaf community. In larger metropolitan areas there are a greater number of services available, whereas in smaller more rural communities that number may be more limited. ...read more
Teaching children to be aware of children with disabilities is a great way to teach compassion and tolerance. Including disabled children in daily activities is a great way to teach kids about the existence of disabilities and allow them to adjust to being around other children who have a disability. ...read more
Parking lots of buildings, shopping malls, businesses, apartments or any other establishment are supposed to be equipped with handicapped parking spaces. Handicapped parking spaces are designed to give disabled individuals special parking privileges, such as allowing disabled individuals to park close to entrances. ...read more
By RW64971 December 04, 2013
I highly recommend Advantage Transportation for wheelchair transportation needs in Georgia. I used them to bring my mother home for Thanksgiving. They were excellent. They arrived on time, the vans were clean, the drivers were friendly and courteous. My mother has not been home for 3 years. We surprised her and had Advantage Transportation pick her up from the nursing home Thanksgiving morning. She said the wheelchair transportation trip was wonderful. The family was so excited to see Advantage Transportation wheelchair vehicle pull into the driveway. The driver even helped get her inside and made sure she was comfortable. They arrived back that evening to take my mom back home and waited patiently as everyone said their goodbyes....which was at least another 15 min. I have already spoken with the administrator of the nursing home and told them I only want Advantage Transportation for all of my mothers non emergency transportation needs in Atlanta. Since she has been in the nursing home I have seen several medical transportation companies come in and out of the nursing home. By far none compare to Advantage Transportation. They looked and act very professional. The vans are well kept and they are courtesy and polite to everyone. If you are looking for a dependable non emergency transportation company in Georgia look no further. You must call Advantage Transportation. After this review I will be asking them to put me on payroll :) ...read more
By CCrutcher November 10, 2013
We use this company on a regular basis for my wheelchair bound mother. Service is friendly and professional. We have our favorite driver who is extremely helpful. Even when our doc appts run late, we can count on our transport to be there waiting or in the immediate area. We are very happy with Advantage and will continue to use for our transportation needs. ...read more
By Cbrian664 October 11, 2013
Advantage Transportation was very punctual. They were there 10 min before the scheduled pick up time. Their vans are always clean and the drivers are very helpful. I have been using them for almost a year now!! ...read more
Advantage Medical Transportation was created in 2000 with the vision of providing the best quality care and customer service in the non-emergent transportation industry. The founders of Advantage Transportation saw a need for more professional, timely, and courteous service and have set the standard for delivering on these promises. Our professional and qualified staff is trained to be compassionate and understanding to the needs of our clients. From the dispatcher to the drivers you can always expect and deserve 5 star service from Advantage Transportation. While our rates are competitive with industry standards you will be impressed with our exceptional service. Like many of our regular Gold Member Customers you too will become a repeat client who counts on Advantage Transportation to deliver on our promise of exceptional service. While our clients include many large corporations such as United Healthcare, Logisticare, and Southeastrans, our main stay and foundation of our business continues to be the individual customer who seeks help with daily outcalls. In addition we also have numerous contracts with hospice, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and personal care homes. The services we provide these clients include ambulatory patients, wheelchair, and stretcher patients. Many of these appointments are for regular doctor̢۪s appointments, dialysis, hospital transfers and discharges. TEXT ATM TO 55469 FOR MORE INFO. CALL TODAY 770.274.9846. WWW.ATM-GA.COM adult day cares, Avondale Estates, Barrow County, Berkeley Lake, Buford, Clarkston, Clayton County, Convalescent, Conyers, Covington, Dacula, Decatur, dialysis clinics, Disabled, discharges from the hospital, doctors offices, Duluth, Dunwoody, Elderly, Ellenwood, facility to facility transfers, Fulton County, funerals, Gainesville, Grayson, group outings, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Handicapped, Jonesboro, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Loganville, Monroe, Newton County, Non Emergency, Norcross, reunions, Rockdale County, Snellville, Social Circle, Special needs, Specialized, sporting events, Stone Mountain, Stretcher, Sugar Hill, Tucker, Walton County, Wheelchair Transportation, Winder ...read more
By Advantage Medical Transportation December 04, 2013