What is a Disability Freeze?
In my last blog, I described Mary, a 63-year-old woman who quit work due to her health and opted for early retirement benefits. Then, she…
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Cynthia Newton Presents the Bicycle Transportation Alliance's Final Bike Clinic of 2013
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance's final bike clinic of 2013 was presented by STCN's Cynthia Newton at BTA headquarters on November 6. Entitled "The Cyclist in…
Read More Cynthia Newton Testifies Before City Council Concerning the Resolution for the npGreenway Project
STCN bicycling and pedestrian advocate and trial lawyer Cynthia Newton testified before City Council on October 30, concerning the Resolution to adopt an Alignment Plan…
Read More Some good news for folks who get long-term disability AND Social Security Disability
All long term disability (LTD) insurance policies provide that, when the claimant gets "other benefits" like Social Security Disability, there is an offset, which means…
Read More Cynthia Newton's Talk to FTWA on Pedestrian Rights and Safety Issues
On October 12, Cynthia Newton spoke to Foot Traffic's Women's Academy ("FTWA") before their Saturday morning training session. Cynthia's talk focussed on pedestrian rights and…
Read More Cultural Competency Training for the Disability Determination Services of Oregon DHS
Cheryl Coon will host a panel of distinguished presenters on issues related to refugees, diverse cultures, and trauma. Please note: this was rescheduled from October…
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