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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
Modular E-Bike Tyre Brand reTyre and Panthera, Known as the World's Lightest Wheelchair, Launch Traction, an Unique Detachable Wheelchair Tire Cover
3 years ago, reTyre created "zipper tyres" to simplify life for e-bike users. Now they have teamed up with Wheelchair brand Panthera and created another ground-breaking innovation – a detachable tyre tread for wheelchairs. Traction is a unique tyre tread that provides stable grip not only on snow, but also on soft, wet, and slippery surfaces and on sand and gravel. As always with reTyre, the users can easily mount or detach the tread themselves in a matter of seconds. - May 03, 2021 - reTyre
Saint James Holding and Investment Company Announces Acquisition of Victura Construction Group and Provides Shareholder Update
Saint James Holding and Investment Company Trust (SJT) announces that it has acquired Victura Construction Group, Inc. (OTC: VICT), a holding company focused on strategic acquisitions within the construction industry and provides updates to its shareholders. Management Commentary: Contract Mining... - April 28, 2021 - Saint James Holding and Investment Co.
Autism After 21™ Utah Initiative Launches First Statewide Action Plan
Nationally recognized Madison House Autism Foundation (MHAF) begins unprecedented statewide action plan in coordination, collaboration with local leaders to support adults with autism. - April 17, 2021 - Madison House Autism Foundation
NEPA Inclusive Opens Lehigh Valley Office
NEPA Inclusive, a leader in helping people with disabilities live inclusive lives, has opened a regional office in Bethlehem, PA. - April 14, 2021 - NEPA Inclusive
NJCTS Announces Passing of Founder and Beloved Leader, Faith W. Rice
Rice was a pioneer in advocacy for individuals with Tourette Syndrome. - March 25, 2021 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Superior Van & Mobility Will Expand to Offer Michigan Wheelchair-Users Access to Affordable Accessible Vehicles
Superior Van & Mobility will be expanding to Ann Arbor, MI in late 2021 and will be the largest family-owned and operated wheelchair-accessible vehicle provider in the U.S. - March 24, 2021 - Superior Van and Mobility
Tampa Crossroad’s New CEO Reveals New Look and Direction
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, helps people find their direction, through behavioral wellness, employment and housing services. Today, the nonprofit unveils a new direction of its own, as Tampa Crossroads’ Chief Executive Officer... - March 20, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Huntsville Adventure Boot Camp to Help Raise $100,000 for Special Olympics
Huntsville Adventure Boot Camp, a local coaching-based fitness business for women, is teaming up with gyms and professionals around the world with a goal to raise $100,000 for the Special Olympics and organizations that support individuals with intellectual disabilities. Donations will be collected to take part in a special online fitness challenge called Reveal The Champion Within. - March 10, 2021 - Joe Martin Fitness LLC
17 Year Old, Uniquely Abled Young Lady from Southern India, Nanditha Biju Publishes Her First Book, "Soul: The Me Inside of Me"
Author, Painter, Poet and advocate for the uniquely abled, Nanditha Biju releases her first book, “Soul: The Me Inside of Me” on Amazon. In “Soul: The Me Inside of Me” you will find a collection of poems and drawings created by Nanditha Biju when she was 15 years old. This... - March 03, 2021 - Lauren Turton
Special Needs Kids Get Exceptional Love from Be Strong Int’l for Valentine’s Day
Special needs children between the ages of 4 to 14 and their families will experience the love and compassion of Valentine’s Day through Be Strong International’s Exceptional Love Valentine’s Day Event on Friday, February 12 in Homestead. - February 10, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
NFL Veterans to Give Awards to Military Veterans in Tampa This Week
IBMTV.tv is broadcasting live in Tampa where NFL Veterans will be giving awards to the Military Veterans. - February 04, 2021 - IBMTV
Down Syndrome Advocate Releases Debut Romantic Comedy Novel
Allison Jones offers a candid look at the life of a novelist who becomes a writing sensation overnight, and all the drama that ensues. "Her Turn: A Bookish Romantic Comedy" examines the life of Addie Snyder, a struggling writer who becomes an overnight sensation. Unprepared for being thrust into the limelight, she wrestles with keeping her private life, including being the guardian to her younger brother who has Down Syndrome, private while attempting to bask in the glory of her success. - January 23, 2021 - Bublish
BillionAbles is Organizing a Global Call for Tech Solutions to Empower PWDs
The COVID-19 has caused a lot of damage to people’s professional as well as personal lives. But people with disabilities are facing/living the worst nightmare of their lives. There is a feeling of isolation, helplessness, dependence and loss of control among them. BillionAbles, a 5 year old... - January 23, 2021 - BillionAbles
Future Horizons Presents "COVID Isn’t Fair!"
Future Horizons offer books that help support teachers, parents, family members, and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - November 06, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
DevelopmentalFX Receives Funding from The Get Grounded Foundation to Expand Wraparound Initiative Serving Youth with Developmental Disabilities and Delays
Developmental FX (DFX) is the recipient of a 2020 grant from The Get Grounded Foundation of Denver which will be used to support the expansion of their Wraparound Initiative to serve young people ages 6-15 affected by neurodevelopmental disorders. - November 02, 2020 - Developmental FX
Families, Youth and Professionals to Benefit from New SPAN Funding Awards
SPAN Parent Advisory Network announces that it has received new or renewal funding from the U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services and the U.S. Dept. of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration to provide information, training, and support to families, infants, toddlers, children, youth, and young adults with disabilities; as well as support to professionals providing early intervention, special education, and transition to adult life. - October 23, 2020 - SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
360-Access Helps Businesses Reach the 61 Million Americans Who Live with Disabilities
Online service provides a platform for businesses to share accessibility features with the Disability Community. - October 06, 2020 - Abator Information Services
Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network and Noonlight Team to Offer Amazon Alexa Users Access to First Responders
Amazon Alexa users can now send a help request to local emergency first responders (police, fire, medical) via a single voice command. Buddy Assist, Powered By Noonlight, is a new feature included with a Premium subscription to the popular skill "Ask My Buddy." - September 01, 2020 - Ask My Buddy
New Death Valley Wheelchair Access Guide Released
Candy Harrington’s newest access guide, Barrier-Free Travel; Death Valley National Park for Wheelers and Slow Walkers, offers helpful trip planning information for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. - August 29, 2020 - C&C Creative Concepts
Local Nonprofit Autism Shifts Takes Mission Global Due to COVID-19
Local nonprofit Autism Shifts has provided specialized training, resources, and connection opportunities to educate and empower the Autism community in Tampa Bay, Florida, for more than a decade. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit has now made a shift to online programming,... - August 27, 2020 - Autism Shifts
Black Lives Matter PSA for the Deaf
"Unspeakable" is a 60 second PSA that assembles diverse individuals of the deaf community. This digital presentation amplifies the voices to collectively proclaim through American Sign Language (ASL) that Black Lives Matter. It is estimated that 1/3 to 1/2 of those who are killed by police have disabilities. Eric Garner, Freddie Grey, Sandra Bland, Tanesha Anderson all had disabilities, as did many more. - August 24, 2020 - Unspeakable BLM
As COVID-19 Raises Chronic Illness Fears, Life Insurers Defend Against Chronic and Critical Illness Claims
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes serves life insurance policyholders from the beginning to get claims related to COVID-19 paid. - August 21, 2020 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
DIY Service Dogs? Medical Mutts Launches Online Service Dog Classes
Dog owners all over the country can now learn how to train their own service dogs. Live and interactive, this step by step course is an innovative option for those who can't afford the wait or the cost of a fully trained service dog. - July 25, 2020 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Top Mobility Scooter Questions Answered by All Star Medical
All Star Medical helps you understand how to choose the best mobility scooters. They go over the cost, best versions or models, new vs used, or is renting the best option verses buying. After reading this, mobility customers should have a better idea of what mobility scooter fits their needs best. - July 14, 2020 - All Star Medical
Superior Van & Mobility on the Move to Provide Affordable Accessible Vehicles in Eastern Arkansas
Superior Van & Mobility relocates Jonesboro, Arkansas location to larger, modern facility as part of ongoing expansion to increase access to affordable wheelchair accessible vehicles. - July 09, 2020 - Superior Van and Mobility
The Compression Closet Expands Inventory, Furthering Its Commitment to Supporting Lymphedema Patients
Your therapist choice in compression garments for lymphedema increases inventory, offers multiple new compression garments. - July 08, 2020 - The Compression Closet
Abator Launches 360-Access Online Service to Make the World a More Disability-Inclusive Place
360-Access is First to Provide Objective Information About Accessibility for the Disability Community - July 01, 2020 - Abator Information Services
Mompreneur Announces Brand Relaunch of Therapy Weights for Special Needs Kids and Seniors
MightyLytes announced that it is raising $30,000 via a rewards crowdfunding campaign to relaunch their line of unique pediatric therapy weights with expanded offerings for seniors and young athletes. MightyLytes is a newly-branded reboot of MightyTykes, the brand founder Isabella Yosuico was forced... - June 27, 2020 - MightyLytes
Doner Designs Completes Charity Sale of Time Machine Bass Guitar
Last week the Doner Designs time machine theme bass was sold to Arend Raby, a bass player and collector of unique instruments. Doner Designs Founder, Steve Doner, said that 100% of the proceeds were donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. - June 08, 2020 - Doner Designs
Voluntary Disability ID Card Provides Help
A new Disability ID Card is being offered by the Invisible Disabilities® Association (IDA) as part of their National Disability ID initiative, a grassroots effort that raises awareness and provides help for people living with invisible disabilities. The Disability ID Card, which is... - May 12, 2020 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Autism in Lockdown - Coming Soon from Future Horizons
Future Horizons offers books that help support teachers, parents, family members and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - May 10, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
New Police Memoir "The Backpack" Tells an Inspiring Story of Overcoming Pain, Addiction and Depression
Police officer Brandon Hultink was wounded in the line of duty, paralyzed, in despair and ready to end it all, but he climbed out of depression and addiction into a new life, as detailed in his new autobiography, "The Backpack." - April 16, 2020 - Linden Publishing
Noted Alzheimer's Activist and Author of "Blue.River.Apple," Nancy Nelson Has Signed with Social Media Strategists FoxPromotions
FoxPromotions has agreed to assist acclaimed author and Alzheimer's Activist Nancy Nelson in creating a social media strategy to increase awareness of her fight against Alzheimer's. A sought after speaker, Nancy continues her battle against her affliction through personal appearances and her numerous editions of her book, "Blue.River.Apple," an exploration of Alzheimer's through poetry. - April 15, 2020 - FoxPromotions
Global Coronavirus Confirmed Cases Are on the Rise; Learn How Animal Trust Planning is Ensuring Your Animals' Uninterrupted Care
Most Americans are uncertain of their future. A majority of our businesses are at risk, along with our health. Unfortunately, the coronavirus has had the worst affect on our elderly community. Over 95% of Americans between the ages of 65-85 years old don't have written instructions on funds to be allocated to a pet guardian if they are unable to care for their animals. Animal Trust Planning has created a quick and easy solution for pet owners to fill out a short form to create a legal agreement. - March 17, 2020 - Animal Trust Planning
Psychosocial Management Advocated to Combat Diabetes Burnout at JDRF TypeOneNation Summit
Diabetes burnout is a major hindrance to successful diabetes outcomes. JDRF conference speaker provides solutions for mitigating burnout and improving compliance and wellness. - March 03, 2020 - Dragonfly Lights, LLC
More Research Funding for Adult Autism and Pressing Housing Issues Pushed by 87 Organizations Led by Autism Housing Network and First Place Global Leadership Institute
With the exponential increase in the population of children with autism transitioning to adulthood annually and following the investment of billions of dollars in research, early diagnosis, interventions and education, a road map to understanding how best to impact life course outcomes is needed... - March 03, 2020 - Autism Housing Network
Breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin: "Understanding All Kinds of Minds" - Boston, Massachusetts
Future Horizons will be hosting a Breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin on April 30, 2020. - February 29, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Disability Application Help Launches a New Website to Offer a Free Social Security Disability Online Case Evaluation
Disability Application Help provides a free nationwide disability benefits evaluation service. A new website has been launched that makes it easier for people to request a free case evaluation. The free service allows disabled people to quickly find out if they may qualify for social security... - February 23, 2020 - Disability Application Help
An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Understanding All Kinds of Minds" - Milwaukee, WI
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin on April 8, 2020. - February 15, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
How2Media Announces That PER4MAX Wheelchairs Will be Part of Its "World’s Greatest!..." Series
How2Media, the producers of the television show “World’s Greatest!...”, announced today that they have recently selected PER4MAX Wheelchairs to be a part of the popular television series. PER4MAX provides quality, handcrafted, performance wheelchair solutions for sports and... - February 15, 2020 - How 2 Media
Superior Van & Mobility Expands Acquiring Presidential Conversions' Three Arkansas Locations Becoming the Largest Family-Owned Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle Dealer
Superior Van & Mobility Expands to Offer Arkansas Wheelchair-Users Expanded Access to Affordable Accessible Vehicles; Superior Van & Mobility acquires Presidential Conversions to become the largest family-owned wheelchair-accessible vehicle provider in the U.S. - February 14, 2020 - Superior Van and Mobility
"Independent Living with Autism" - Now Available from Future Horizons
Your Roadmap to Success - February 13, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Y Combinator Alumni Jet.Law Now Spire Law
Spire Law LLC (formerly Jet Dot Law PLLC) launched as Jet.Law in early 2019 as an alumni of Y Combinator’s Winter 2019 batch. “Spire Law’s new name represents our focus on defending Florida businesses. The name changed, but the firm’s core values remain the same. We provide... - January 16, 2020 - Spire Law
Autism Hope Alliance Donates Over $58,000 in Products to Local Autism Families
A national autism organization donates over $58,000 products to local autism families to make a difference. - January 15, 2020 - Autism Hope Alliance
"No More Meltdowns" Now Available in Spanish
Dr. Jed Baker offers parents and teachers strategies for preventing and managing meltdowns. - January 08, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Superior Van & Mobility Announces the Acquisition of Phase III Mobility with Locations in Alabama and Florida
Superior Van & Mobility announces the acquisition of Phase III Mobility with locations in Alabama and Florida. The addition of these two stores will mark the 13th "brick and mortar" Superior Van & Mobility QAP dealership with in-stock and ready to deliver mobility vans, wheelchair... - January 06, 2020 - Superior Van and Mobility
Melissa Levin Insurance Reveals What Medicare-for-All Won't Cover
Medicare for All has become a huge talking point for the 2020 presidential candidates. But don't let the name fool you; not everything is covered. Long Term Care is a type of insurance that is essential given the rise in healthcare costs. Set up a free consultation with Melissa to discover your options regarding long term care. - December 19, 2019 - Melissa Levin Insurance
ALS TDI Collaboration with Google’s Project Euphonia Highlighted in Documentary Series Featuring Former NFL Player Tim Shaw “The Age of A.I.” Hosted by Robert Downey Jr.
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), the world’s foremost drug discovery lab focused solely on finding treatments and cures for ALS, today proudly announced that it is featured in episode two of “The Age of A.I.,” a new YouTube Originals documentary series that takes... - December 18, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - February 17, 2020
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Lubbock, Texas on February 17, 2020. - December 18, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.