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Fabulous food

Plan your way to easier and tastier meals!
ByAlison Hayes March 23, 2018April 26, 2021

Over 30% of households with a working-age disabled adult who cannot work do not regularly have enough food to meet their basic nutritional needs. Think about that! Those of us who do have enough to eat need to pause and be grateful that how to prepare foods is the issue for us! And for…

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Strategizing for success | Taking care of yourself

Pre-planning to get the most out of your day!
ByAlison Hayes March 16, 2018April 26, 2021

Today, I want to talk to you about the concept of pre-planning. Pre-planning is a way to help yourself think through what an activity will be like, so you can be as prepared as possible, and make the absolute most of your time. If you’re like me and worry about not making it through…

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Meet The Author

Alison Hayes

As a person with a sometimes-invisible illness that straddles neurology and psychiatry (Functional Neurological Disorder), I've dealt with a lot of the stigma surrounding physical and mental illnesses and both visible and invisible illnesses. I want to help other people with disabilities to regain perspective and control over their lives through manageable steps and make their lives better, one step at a time.

Photography courtesy of Terry Manning(terrymakes.com)