Kyra Coates 5/1/25 Kyra Coates 5/1/25

Mental Health Challenges: An Invisible Disability

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. CPWD is working to raise awareness about invisible disabilities, particularly mental health conditions that may not be outwardly visible but deeply affect daily life. In this article, we explore what these invisible disabilities are, what it’s like to live with them, who qualifies for benefits, and the resources available for support.

Kyra Coates 4/28/25 Kyra Coates 4/28/25

From Awareness to Acceptance: Shifting the Autism Conversation

April is Autism Awareness Month. To bring awareness about Autism and neurodiversity, we are presenting some facts about this often misunderstood condition. We’ll explore what Autism is and is not, look at causes and conditions, and present resources where you can find out more or request services.

Kyra Coates 4/14/25 Kyra Coates 4/14/25

Limb Loss and Limb Difference: Turning Awareness into Action

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Month. More than 5.6 million Americans live with limb loss or limb difference, including approximately 2.3 million individuals with limb loss and 3.4 million with congenital limb difference. Nearly 45% of those living with limb loss are age 65 or older, and a significant portion are also managing other chronic health conditions.

Kyra Coates 3/28/25 Kyra Coates 3/28/25

Disability Doesn’t Discriminate – Why Advocacy and Accessibility Matter for Everyone

A foundational aspect of advocacy is educating people about the lived experiences of people with disabilities. Currently, approximately 1 in 4 people in the United States has a disability, totaling more than 70 million people. This means about ¾ of the population may not understand or even think about how disabilities may impact their own lived experiences.