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Cindy J. Brockman Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Cindy J. Brockman Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Cindy J. Brockman of Shepherdstown, West Virginia has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of consumer products. These individuals are recognized for their achievements,... - March 08, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide

Music for Autism Announces Candace Chien: 2022 Spotlight Artist

Music for Autism Announces Candace Chien: 2022 Spotlight Artist

Music for Autism is excited to announce their 2022 Spotlight Artist, Candace Marie Chien. The spotlight Artist distinction is Music for Autism’s recognition of not just exceptional musicianship but also dedicated service to autistic individuals and their families. “Music for Autism's... - March 08, 2022 - Music for Autism

Once Homeless Dogs, Now Service Dogs

Once Homeless Dogs, Now Service Dogs

Rescued dogs get a second chance as service dogs for people experiencing disabilities. Once surrendered, after months of training, 6 dogs graduate as service dogs. They are ready for their new life, helping a person with a disability gain independence, security, and confidence. Medical Mutts Service Dogs is celebrating their new teams in their upcoming graduation ceremony. - February 19, 2022 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc

Gatesway Announces ARPA Grant Submission for Housing Transformation Project

Local non-profit looking to expand housing programs within Metro Tulsa and surrounding areas. - February 18, 2022 - Gatesway Foundation, Inc.

St. Cecilia Church to Raise Funds for "Lift Them Up" Program in El Barrio

St. Cecilia to launch “Lift Them Up” program to provide access to the handicapped and infirm of El Barrio Community. - February 03, 2022 - St. Ceilia and Holy Agony Church

Children’s Dysgraphia Book Free for 2022 National Handwriting Day

Writing Right: A Story About Dysgraphia, an illustrated children’s book from Watertree Press, is being given away in digital form for free on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in honor of National Handwriting Day. Writing Right provides an empathetic look at Noah, a third-grade boy with dysgraphia, a... - January 20, 2022 - Watertree Press LLC

EZRide+ Product Launch

EZRide+ is the latest innovation in wheelchair mobility. - December 22, 2021 - EZRide+

Lifespire’s Zahir Mohammed Recognized with Direct Support Professional of the Year Award 2021

Lifespire’s Zahir Mohammed Recognized with Direct Support Professional of the Year Award 2021

Community Care Rx honored the dedicated and compassionate individuals that comprise the Direct Support Professionals community. In light of the recent heath crisis created by the pandemic, Community Care Rx saw the incredible lengths direct support professionals (DSPs) went to ensure the safety, well-being and inclusion in the community of the people they support. - December 21, 2021 - Lifespire, Inc.

Lifespire Commemorates 70 Years of Giving Hope to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Lifespire Commemorates 70 Years of Giving Hope to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Lifespire Commemorated 7 Decades of Giving Uninterrupted Hope to 100,000 New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities Since 1951. Lifespire Marked 21 Months of Uninterrupted Care Given to a Nation Crippled by a Pandemic. - December 16, 2021 - Lifespire, Inc.

My Possibilities Founder and Chairman of the Board Charmaine Solomon Takes on New Role

A celebratory send-off for an incredible visionary - December 10, 2021 - My Possibilities

Alabama Attorney, Jeff Blackwell, Selected for 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers List

The Blackwell Law Firm announces that firm founder Jeff Blackwell has been selected to the 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list for the 8th consecutive year. This honor is limited to only five percent of the lawyers in each state. - December 01, 2021 - Blackwell Law Firm

Gay, Disabled Texas Man Files Federal Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Against Mortgage Giant LoanDepot & Its Founder/CEO Anthony Hsieh

LoanDepot, Inc. and its Founder/CEO Anthony Hsieh have been sued in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by Trevor Dickens, a gay, disabled man, allegedly a former LoanDepot employee who was subjected to discrimination based on his disabilities and sexual orientation while employed at LoanDepot's Plano, Texas office. - November 22, 2021 - Robinius, Epsinosa & Wietzel

LPA Statement Regarding Voxzogo™

LPA Statement Regarding Voxzogo™

Little People of America (LPA), the world’s oldest and largest support organization for people with dwarfism and their families, has been tracking biotechnical developments for the treatment of individuals with Achondroplasia. LPA President, Mark Povinelli, says, "With the FDA approval... - November 21, 2021 - Little People of America Inc.

Woman-Owned Drone-Focused Company Taking Flight in Tampa

Woman-Owned Drone-Focused Company Taking Flight in Tampa

Less than seven percent of commercial drone pilots are women, according to statistics from planestats.com, and Darcy Rouhani is one of them. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Remote Pilot and aviation industry expert, Rouhani founded a business, RoC Aviation Services, to help other... - November 20, 2021 - RoC Aviation Services

Future Horizons Presents "I Have An Autism Boost!"

Future Horizons Presents "I Have An Autism Boost!"

"This book can be used to educate a child, and their peers, about the many positive aspects of autism." - Dr. Temple Grandin - November 17, 2021 - Future Horizons, Inc.

150,000 Caregivers Helped Develop New Caregiver.com Family Caregiving Guides

Leading national caregiving educators share lessons learned from the family caregivers at 297 Fearless Caregiver Conferences in Family Caregiving Guides. Available at Caregiver.com. - November 16, 2021 - Caregiver.com, Inc.

Baby K’tan, LLC Hosts Tour for 20 BOOST & G.A.P. Participants

Baby K’tan, LLC Hosts Tour for 20 BOOST & G.A.P. Participants

Baby K’tan had the honor of hosting over 20 BOOST & G.A.P. participants at their offices and warehouse in Davie, FL. The young adults with developmental disabilities had a tour and presentations from each department. The questions presented during open Q&A were extremely thoughtful and exhibited the interest in Baby K’tan and how a business runs. - November 16, 2021 - Baby K'tan, LLC

CT Family Caregivers to Receive Answers to their Questions at Online Fearless Caregiver Conference Dec. 1

For 20 years, Today's Caregiver magazine has been running educational events in Connecticut and throughout the nation. This year's Fearless Caregiver Conference will be held online. The 2021 Connecticut Fearless Caregiver event will be held virtually on December 1 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. - November 15, 2021 - Caregiver.com, Inc.

AiArthritis Alerted to Rheumatology Patients Being Forced to Sacrifice Their Treatments Due to COVID-19

AiArthritis Alerted to Rheumatology Patients Being Forced to Sacrifice Their Treatments Due to COVID-19

Many AiArthritis patients use biologic DMARDs to manage their condition, but responses vary per individual. The right therapy can be life-changing; disrupting continuity of care is strongly discouraged, as it can result in compromised quality of life and comorbid diseases. To accommodate hospital inventory needs for medication to treat severe COVID cases, chronically ill rheumatology patients worldwide are forced off their treatments... and they are angry. - October 28, 2021 - AiArthritis

"Thrive With Neurodivergent Colleagues" is a Concise Book That Empowers Innovative Leaders to Think Deeply and Act Swiftly to Promote Neurodiversity

"Thrive With Neurodivergent Colleagues" is a Concise Book That Empowers Innovative Leaders to Think Deeply and Act Swiftly to Promote Neurodiversity

More and more innovative companies are actively recruiting from an overlooked population of neurodivergent people. This talent pool includes many well educated, creative, but underemployed people, many on the autism spectrum. "Thrive With Neurodivergent Colleagues" is a concise workbook that empowers leaders to successfully recruit, hire, and work well with neurodivergent talent. - October 22, 2021 - Suzanne K. Whang

AAHD Calls on Women with Disabilities to Schedule Their Clinical Breast Exams and Mammograms During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) in Rockville, MD is urging women with disabilities to ask themselves when is the last time they were screened for breast cancer. Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, and women with disabilities often face... - October 15, 2021 - American Association on Health and Disability

PAWS NY Resumes Housecall Program to Help Clients and Pets in Need

PAWS NY Resumes Housecall Program to Help Clients and Pets in Need

The organization also launches “No PAW Left Behind,” a campaign to fulfill all current client needs. - October 14, 2021 - PAWS NY

Your Insurance Lady Announces New Blog Post, 5 Things About Workers Compensation You Should Know

Your Insurance Lady Announces New Blog Post, 5 Things About Workers Compensation You Should Know

When it comes to workers' compensation, every state has different laws. Learn more about this type of insurance and why it is an important requirement of doing business. - October 14, 2021 - Your Insurance Lady

First Disabled Man and Woman to Host an Outdoor Video Series

First Disabled Man and Woman to Host an Outdoor Video Series

Ashlee Lundvall & Chad Waligura are the first male and female hosts with a disability to create and produce their own outdoor video series in order to help others get back into the great outdoors (hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation, wild game cooking & travel). - October 13, 2021 - Able Outdoors

FL Experts Answer’s Caregiving Questions at Tampa’s Virtual Fearless Caregiver Conference Oct. 14

National caregiving panel will include Florida Secretary on Aging, Richard Prudom. The 2021 Tampa area event will be held virtually on October 14 from 10:00am to 1:00pm hosted by Today's Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com. Register now at Caregiver.com - October 08, 2021 - Caregiver.com, Inc.

Medical Mutts Service Dogs Holds Open House with Demonstrations, Live Music, and Dog Costume Contest

Medical Mutts Service Dogs Holds Open House with Demonstrations, Live Music, and Dog Costume Contest

On October 16th, 3-7:00pm, Medical Mutts Service Dogs, invites the local community to meet their staff and service dogs in training. Medical Mutts is a service dog organization specialized in training rescue dogs as service dogs for people who suffer from conditions such as diabetes, seizures or... - October 02, 2021 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc

Companion Dog Training Course for Children with Autism Now Available on SDTSI Online Portal

Service Dog Training School International (SDTSI) has created its course, companion dog for children with Autism training, to help autistic children and their families improve their daily lives. - September 30, 2021 - Service Dog Training School International

Young Advocates Call for a Stop to Tourette Syndrome Stereotypes

Young Advocates Call for a Stop to Tourette Syndrome Stereotypes

For the start of Bullying Prevention Month, four advocates from New Jersey tell their story in new PSAs for NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - September 28, 2021 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

PAWS NY, Animal Haven and Search and Care Receive Three-Year $400,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities® to Help Keep Pets and People Together

PAWS NY, Animal Haven and Search and Care Receive Three-Year $400,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities® to Help Keep Pets and People Together

PetSmart Charities has awarded a three-year, $400,000 grant to three New York City-based organizations as part of their Preserving Families Initiative. The grant will support a new partnership between Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY, Animal Haven and Search and Care. The funding promises to... - September 28, 2021 - PAWS NY

Author Mark I. Jacobson Begins "Overcoming Adversity Without Drugs, Depression, or Self-Doubt" Speaking Engagements

Mark I. Jacobson, author at TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com, is available for virtual speaking engagements to small groups, businesses and organizations. - September 23, 2021 - TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com

All of Us Research Program Expands Partnership with American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD)

The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is excited to expand its collaboration with the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program. AAHD plans to significantly increase the participation of persons living with disabilities in the All of Us Research Program by... - September 17, 2021 - American Association on Health and Disability

zTrip Replacing 100 Year-Old Yellow Cab Co. in Baltimore, MD

zTrip Replacing 100 Year-Old Yellow Cab Co. in Baltimore, MD

zTrip, North America’s largest taxicab company, is entering the Baltimore market on Wednesday September 15, 2021. zTrip will replace the iconic Yellow Cab Company. On Wednesday, zTrip will unveil a new fleet of zTrip taxicab vehicles, which will replace Baltimore’s iconic Yellow Cab... - September 15, 2021 - zTrip WHC

Ben Wallace Joins the 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala as Special Guest Speaker

Ben Wallace Joins the 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala as Special Guest Speaker

Zeigler Automotive Group will be hosting the 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala, alongside Greenleaf Trust, Brown & Brown Dealer Services, and Huntington Bank, on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center. The event, which will feature special guest speaker and soon-to-be NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace, hopes to raise $750,000 this year in benefit the American Cancer Society and various local charities and organizations. - September 11, 2021 - Zeigler Auto Group

Future Horizons Presents "No Longer a Secret," Updated Second Edition

The updated and new release of this best-selling title provides cost-effective, functional, and on-the-spot problem-solving tips to use at home, at school, or in a community setting with children with sensory issues. - August 22, 2021 - Future Horizons, Inc.

New Innovative Scope Adapter Enables Disabled Hunters

New Innovative Scope Adapter Enables Disabled Hunters

New product provides visually and physically disabled hunters more access and a better experience participating in hunting and shooting sports. Digital FOV’s new product, Digital Crosshairs 1000A, is a revolutionary rifle scope enablement device that expands opportunities to enjoy shooting sports and hunting for those with physical and visual disabilities. - July 16, 2021 - Digital FOV, LLC

Hollywood Partners with the Ms. Wheelchair USA Pageant Being Held to Highlight Women with Disabilities

Hollywood Partners with the Ms. Wheelchair USA Pageant Being Held to Highlight Women with Disabilities

The 14th annual Ms. Wheelchair USA national pageant is being held this week in Ohio. Pageant features 12 national finalists with disabilities that will compete for the national title. There are two, live, on-stage competitions complete with evening wear, music, production numbers, and amazing competition. The preliminary competition is July 16 at 7:30pm EST with the finale competition on July 17 at 7:30pm EST that culminates with the crowning of the new Ms. Wheelchair USA. - July 14, 2021 - The Dane Foundation / Ms. Wheelchair USA

The Bionic Kid, Second Issue Released

The Bionic Kid, Second Issue Released

Limbitless Solutions Releases Second Installment of The Bionic Kid Comic Book. Written by 12 year old Zachary, Christo, and Niko Pamboukas, this inspirational story is meant to show that heroes can be born with a limb difference. In an effort to raise funds for more myoelectric bionic prosthetics, all comic revenue will be donated to Limbitless-Solutions. - July 09, 2021 - Bionic Kids, LLC

Tampa Crossroads Helping to Connect Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Electric with Local Veterans for Share Program

Tampa Crossroads Helping to Connect Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Electric with Local Veterans for Share Program

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Electric are partnering for the second year on the Share Program, which will pay the utility bills for 31 local Veterans during the month of July. Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, works closely with the local... - July 04, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads

Maddyloo is Hope Loves Company's First Hug of Hope Care Package Sponsor: California Business Sponsors Care Packages for ALS Children Caregivers

Maddyloo is Hope Loves Company's First Hug of Hope Care Package Sponsor: California Business Sponsors Care Packages for ALS Children Caregivers

Hope Loves Company, the only nonprofit and 501c(3) in the US with the mission of providing emotional and educational support to children and young adults who have or have had a loved one battling ALS, is proud to receive its first Hug of Hope sponsor, California-based company Maddyloo. - July 01, 2021 - Hope Loves Company

PixelPlex Reveals Information About Its Web Accessibility Audit Services

PixelPlex provides website accessibility and ADA Compliance audit for businesses of all sizes. - June 23, 2021 - PixelPlex

Tickets Now Available for Tampa Crossroads’ Raffle Ticket Fundraiser

Tickets Now Available for Tampa Crossroads’ Raffle Ticket Fundraiser

Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization that works to remove barriers in accessing behavioral wellness, housing, and employment services in the local community, is hosting a Virtual Live Raffle Ticket Fundraiser on Thursday, June 24 at 12 PM ET – and your support is needed. Visit... - June 18, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads

Respeecher Gives Voice to Michael York in Healthcare Initiative

Respeecher Gives Voice to Michael York in Healthcare Initiative

Voice cloning startups working with Hollywood studios offers technology for amyloidosis awareness project. - June 16, 2021 - Respeecher Inc.

Superior Van & Mobility Celebrates Brand New Jonesboro, AR Location with Ribbon Cutting

Superior Van & Mobility Celebrates Brand New Jonesboro, AR Location with Ribbon Cutting

Superior Van & Mobility, a Kentucky based family-owned wheelchair-accessible vehicle dealer, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their 2421 Sunny Meadow Dr., Jonesboro, AR 72401 location last Thursday, June 10. It was held in conjunction with The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce to help celebrate this momentous occasion. - June 14, 2021 - Superior Van and Mobility

Presenting the Inaugural “Great Inclusion Race & Party in the Park”

Presenting the Inaugural “Great Inclusion Race & Party in the Park”

When: June 26, 2021, 10 am – 4 pm; Where: Midlothian Community Park | 3601 S. 14th St | Midlothian, TX 76065; Why: To promote disability awareness, highlight the amazing city of Midlothian and inspire everyone to be valued, respected and supported in our community. It’s about focusing on the needs of every individual and ensuring the right conditions are in place for each person to achieve his or her full potential. - June 12, 2021 - Bridges Training Foundation

Clear Child Psychology Taps Olive Helps to Expand Access to Behavioral Health Support

Clear Child Psychology Taps Olive Helps to Expand Access to Behavioral Health Support

Clear Child Psychology announced today that they have partnered with Olive, the company delivering innovation to healthcare through artificial intelligence (AI). Clear Child has tapped Olive Helps, Olive's newest cybernetic platform. The platform provides healthcare workers with real-time... - June 02, 2021 - Clear Child Psychology

SonicCloud’s Enterprise Software Solution for Those with Mild to Profound Hearing Loss is Now Available in Canada

It's time to level the playing field for those with moderate to severe hearing loss in the workplace. - May 28, 2021 - SENSUS Communication Solutions Inc.

Superior Van & Mobility Celebrates Newer Ownership with Ribbon Cutting

Superior Van & Mobility Celebrates Newer Ownership with Ribbon Cutting

Superior Van & Mobility, the nation’s largest family-owned wheelchair-accessible vehicle dealer, opened under new management and ownership last January 2020 in Montgomery, AL. Unable to celebrate last year due to Covid restrictions, Superior Van & Mobility hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 19, 2021 at their 2015 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, Alabama location to commemorate this event. - May 20, 2021 - Superior Van and Mobility

Research Team in Canada Gives Hope to 100,000’s of Children Around the World with New Finding

Research Team in Canada Gives Hope to 100,000’s of Children Around the World with New Finding

Charity cheers as research team uses exosomes from amniotic fluid stem cells to treat underdeveloped fetal lungs, restarting growth & normal functioning. - May 17, 2021 - CDH International

Hope Seed Foundation Honors 20 Caregivers

"A caregiver needs care." Tasheba Gordon, a former caregiver of her mother for 7 years, wanted to honor those who care for others in the shadows. Most people don't even know what a caregiver is. Hope Seed Foundation is honoring 20 caregivers, 15 women, and 5 men, who were nominated by... - May 15, 2021 - Hope Seed Foundation, Inc.

NEPA Inclusive Opens Berks County Office

NEPA Inclusive Opens Berks County Office

NEP Inclusive, a leader in helping people with disabilities live inclusive lives, has opened a regional office in Reading, PA. - May 06, 2021 - NEPA Inclusive

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