Self-advocacy is essential for driving patient-centered insurance practices, despite the burden on cancer patients and caregivers. Prior authorization for cancer care is often unnecessary, causing ...

Even if care teams have all of your information on their end, advocating for yourself is still necessary during cancer treatment. I have follicular lymphoma, a form of blood cancer that is considered ...

Meet Sara Wolf, a self-advocacy specialist who empowers individuals with disabilities to speak up Meet Sara Wolf, a self-advocacy specialist who empowers individuals with disabilities to speak up for ...

In a conversation that sheds light on the critical nature of self-advocacy for underrepresented professionals, Kevin E. Hooks sits down with Devika Brij, the visionary founder of Bridge the Gap ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Success in the workplace often hinges not just on your ability to perform but on how well you advocate for yourself. Self-advocacy ...

I have been going through a chain of autistic meltdowns recently. I have attempted to take time off work and to rest, but my life is an unending labyrinth of stress and responsibility that I cannot ...

ALBION — Eight graduates stood proudly May 31 with certificates from SANYS-U in front of local representatives, friends and family at Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension. SANYS-U is a ...

When children are young, as parents and caregivers we tend to be their voice. But as our kids grow and have opinions of their own, we make the shift from being their voice to their megaphone to their ...

We've all done it—stayed silent instead of speaking up, whether it's at work, in our relationships, or even among our friends. We let things slide because we prefer to keep the peace and avoid making ...

You are able to tell people about your thoughts and feelings. You are able to ask for what you need and want. You know your rights and you speak up for your rights. You are able to make choices and ...