https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability Each Wednesday www.Rons-Home.net shares a tip for those living with a physical disability. Learn strategies to maximize your quality of life and independence. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/4/1 Let what you are passionate about and gives you purpose lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life. A physical disability is a fact about you but not your identity. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/4/1 2026-04-01 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/3/25 Do you have a desire to work? Is there a hobby you are passionate about that could be transformed into self employment? An occupational therapist could work with you to design a work space that meets your physical needs. Then your local "Chamber Of Commerce" could help brain storm a possible mentor from the community to help you get started. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/3/25 2026-03-25 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/3/18 Engage in confidence building activities. Challenge yourself. Celebrate your successes and the effort needed to complete your goals. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/3/18 2026-03-18 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/3/11 Are you struggling to gain employment? Have you considered using an employment agency to demonstrate a skill set you have as an entry point into the work force? Beyond filling an immediate need this may present you with the opportunity to build your resume as you go about your life. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/3/11 2026-03-11 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/3/4 Do you have the desire to work? If you reflect on your life during the past 4 weeks would you have been able to commit to an adapted schedule to pursue employment? Turning your favorite hobby into a source of income may be an option for you to consider. Alternatively would you be open to working with a business to establish a dedicated work space for you? https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/3/4 2026-03-04 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/2/25 What is your ideal creative solution to overcome the obstacles you have in life? https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/2/25 2026-02-25 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/2/18 Be willing to express your needs for your personal and professional life. Use advocating for your needs as a tool to set yourself up for success. Use wisdom in who you present your needs to. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/2/18 2026-02-18 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/2/11 Ask your health care team for training in using a reacher - grabber. This tool acts as an extension of your arm. This will allow you to avoid moving and bending in ways that aren't compatible with your body. This is an option to improve your independence, quality of life and possibly boost your morale. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/2/11 2026-02-11 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/2/4 Don't let people set your limits and cause you to live in a box. When living with a physical disability test what you are able to accomplish with a trusted friend or family member present. Then as you go about your life have someone help you complete the steps you are unable to do yourself. The sense of accomplishment will be worth it for activities you are interested in being engaged in. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/2/4 2026-02-04 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/1/28 Don't undermine the value of a hobby. There is more purpose in this besides being an outlet for co-existing with your physical disability. Countless individuals transition a hobby into self employment. With the increased cost of living a physical disability creates any income will help improve your quality of life. With this being a hobby it won't be a hardship for you plugging away on this during your good hours or good days. It would be something to look forward to and bring you a sense of satisfaction. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/1/28 2026-01-28 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/1/21 Seek the input of a dietitian in designing meals and snacking foods that will allow you to maintain a healthy body weight. Having a rigid regime designed around the foods you like will prevent the additional complications to your physical disability a heavier body weight will create. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/1/21 2026-01-21 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/1/14 Consider the added value to your life in joining an online group for support and gleaning practical tips for improving your quality of life. Other people having the same diagnosis will understand what you are all about without the explanation you will have become accustom to providing family members and friends. That understanding will go along way in having people who understand you and have effective brain storm sessions. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/1/14 2026-01-14 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/1/7 Using friends as a sounding board develop the skill of expressing your needs and advocating for yourself. Trusted friends are able to provide feedback on what they perceive as your needs. The skill of advocating for yourself will be an effective tool in the myriad of health care appointments that accompany the ongoing maintenance of a physical disability. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2026/1/7 2026-01-07 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2025/12/31 Consider postponing tasks you desire to be engaged in or complete yourself when feeling tired or weary. Don't let this take away the sense of satisfaction or joy when completing something you normally enjoy doing. It isn't worth the frustration. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2025/12/31 2025-12-31 00:00:00+00 https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2025/12/24 Create for yourself a go to list of morale boosting activities. Engage in these activities when your physical disability has been especially challenging, feeling alone or feeling down about your set of challenges. https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/tip-of-the-week/2025/12/24 2025-12-24 00:00:00+00