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    A veteran-disabled and women operated public charity changing how the world sees disability.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Voting and Upcoming event My FRIEND, You will get so motivated to vote TODAY after you listen to this video. Dr. Applewhite made it with her professional friends, Attorney JJ Rico of Disability Ri... Watch & read 23Aug
2026
Sunday, August 23, 2026 Mental Health Check-In: Managing Isolation An open conversation on coping with isolation as an underserved veteran or civilian with a non-visible disability. Read more
2Aug
2026
Sunday, August 2, 2026 Housing Resources for Underserved Veterans Connecting veterans and civilians with hidden disabilities to housing assistance programs in Arizona. Read more
Sunday, July 19, 2026 Navigating VA Benefits: A Practical Guide A walkthrough of VA benefit eligibility, common denial reasons, and how to appeal. Read more 24May
2026
Sunday, May 24, 2026 Building Self-Advocacy Skills in the Workplace A discussion on self-advocacy strategies for veterans and civilians navigating hidden disabilities at work. Read more
26Apr
2026
Sunday, April 26, 2026 Why Don't the Agencies Return My Calls? PART 2 ASK DR. APPLEwhite and Members of the Differently-Abled Network about the struggles faced by underserved disabled veterans and civilians when they try to reach out for he... Read more
22Mar
2026
Sunday, March 22, 2026 Understanding Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits A past meeting covering how to access and maximize vocational rehabilitation services. Read more
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