2027 Social Security COLA: 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase

Social Security benefits and SSI payments will rise 3.6 percent in 2027, adding about $75 monthly for retirees, with COLA notices online in late November.

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Wheelchair Right to Repair: Film on Open-Source Chairs

Respect America film on disability advocate Thomas Quiter and his push for open-source power wheelchairs that users can repair locally, releasing October 16.

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Vincent van Gogh: What Reproduction Cannot Preserve

An artist's essay on why Vincent van Gogh's original paintings and drawings reveal brushstroke, texture, and scale that digital reproductions cannot preserve.

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What Is a Doula? Birth Support, Disability, and Access

Learn what a doula is, what doulas do before, during, and after birth, and why continuous support matters for disabled parents and their care teams.

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Holden Electric Wheelchair Concept Designs and Features

Explore speculative Holden electric wheelchair concepts featuring mid-wheel drive, ergonomic captain seating, advanced suspension, and integrated touchscreens.

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SnapSlide: One-Handed Child-Resistant Prescription Vial

SnapSlide, a one-handed child-resistant prescription vial for people with arthritis, stroke, Parkinson’s, or limited dexterity, is now at pharmacies nationwide.

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Wedding Anniversary Names by Year: Gifts and Symbols

Explore wedding anniversary names by year, with traditional and modern gift materials, symbolic flowers, and country customs for every year of marriage.

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Social Security Benefits Calculator and Strategy Guide

Explore a goal-based Social Security benefits calculator that compares claiming strategies to help couples and singles maximize their retirement income.

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Pulse Rate Chart: Normal BPM by Age, Child and Adult

Reference chart of normal pulse rates by age for children and adults, with beats per minute ranges and clear methods for checking your heart rate at home.

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World Community Grid: OpenPandemics COVID-19 Project

Discover how World Community Grid volunteers donate spare computing power to the OpenPandemics COVID-19 project and Scripps Research drug discovery work.

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Teen Girls Height Weight Chart Ages 13-20 Years Reference

Reference chart showing average height and weight for teen girls aged 13 to 20 years, with age-specific metric and imperial measurements in printable form.

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How Disabled Veterans in New York Can Improve Finances

How disabled veterans in New York can improve their finances through PACT Act disability ratings, 55-b and 55-c state jobs, and relocation to stronger economies.

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Home Budget Calculator and Household Finance Planner

Free online home budget calculator that tracks income and household expenses, helping people on fixed or disability incomes manage spending and plan savings.

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Mediterranean Diet Score: A Guide for Healthy Aging

How the Mediterranean diet score measures your eating habits, plus its proven links to cognitive health, mobility, and reduced frailty in older adults.

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Social Security Calculator: Best Age to Claim Benefits

AARP interactive Social Security calculator helps seniors and people with disabilities estimate monthly and lifetime benefits to find the best age to claim.

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Student Loan Repayment Calculator and Discharge Options

Use a federal student loan repayment calculator and income-based chart, plus guidance on deferment, forbearance, consolidation, and disability discharge.

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Beethoven's Hearing Loss and the Architecture of Feedback

Beethoven's progressive hearing loss stripped away the feedback his composing and performing relied on, while notation, memory, and sketches kept his work going.

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Baby Growth Percentile Calculator for Ages 0 to 36 Months

Track your baby's weight, length, and head circumference from birth to 36 months with a growth percentile calculator based on WHO and CDC reference data.

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Disability Offset Calculator: Return-to-Work and SSDI Tool

Use this disability offset calculator from Assurant Employee Benefits to compare return-to-work offsets, Social Security disability offsets, and indexing methods.

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Mercury in Fish: Safe Consumption Guide Chart

Check mercury levels in fish and shellfish by species with this EPA and FDA guide, ranking low to highest mercury seafood to help you choose safer options.

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Life Insurance Calculator: How Much Coverage You Need

Use this free life insurance calculator to estimate the coverage your family needs, factoring in debt, expenses, assets, and future income requirements.

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Dog Age to Human Years Chart, Calculator, and Lifespan

Convert dog age to human years by size and breed using a chart, calculator, and breed life expectancy table built on veterinary and DNA-based research.

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Calories in Alcohol: Comparison Chart for Popular Drinks

Compare calories in alcohol with a clear chart of popular beer, wine, and spirits, and learn how alcohol is metabolized and why it stimulates appetite.

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Smallpox, Measles and Covid Vaccines - History and Safety

Learn the history and safety of smallpox, measles and Covid vaccines, including MMR and mRNA ingredients, debunked myths and why vaccination protects others.

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Imperial Measurement Conversion Charts and Definitions

Convert imperial units for length, mass, area, and volume, with clear charts, troy and apothecary weights, and how the system differs from US customary units.

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Daily Calorie Calculator for Weight Loss and Health

Free daily calorie calculator that estimates your BMR, maintenance calories, and carbohydrate, protein, and fat needs by gender, height, weight, age, and activity.

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Body Frame Size Charts: Wrist, Elbow and Finger Methods

Learn how to find your body frame size as small, medium, or large using wrist circumference, elbow breadth, and finger measurement charts and methods.

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Home Urinalysis Test Strip Color Guide

Urinalysis color chart with explanations, information, and instructions on how to interpret the color variations on home urine test strips.

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Low FODMAP Diet Chart: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid

Learn how the low FODMAP diet eases IBS symptoms with a clear chart of high and low FODMAP foods to avoid and enjoy for calmer, healthier digestion.

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Girls Height to Weight Chart From 2-12 Years

Reference chart showing average height and weight for girls aged 2 to 12 years, with age-specific metric and imperial measurements in printable form.

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