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Lifescapes Counseling Associates Offers Tips for Selecting a Psychologist for Child Evaluations
Group mental health practice provides tips for selecting a Psychologist, as well as guidance for pursuing psychological testing for children. - November 14, 2013 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
Duke Energy Partners with Enable America to Put Wounded Warriors Back to Work in North Carolina
Duke Energy and Enable America, a non-profit organization working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, today announced a partnership to support employment initiatives for transitioning military members at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Funded by a $38,000 grant from the Duke Energy... - November 08, 2013 - Enable America
Right at Home-Dayton Launches Home for the Holidays Campaign
Right at Home-Dayton In-Home Care and Assistance launches their awareness campaign called “Home for the Holidays.” Their mission is to help senior citizens and others live independently in the privacy, security and comfort of their own home. Allowing your loved one to live independently, with support from a professional in-home care provider, is the best gift you can give this holiday season. - November 07, 2013 - Right at Home-Dayton
Local Humanitarian Treating Phantom Limb Pain Overseas
Vancouver-based humanitarian amputee to travel through Southeast Asia treating locals suffering from Phantom Limb Pain with Mirror Therapy. - October 31, 2013 - Me & My Mirror
SF Based "Comedy for a Spinal Cause" Uses Laughter to Help Victims of Spinal Cord Injury to Get Back on Their Feet
Started in San Francisco, CFASC is a quarterly fundraising event bringing together top comedians & the local community to assist incredible individuals on their road to Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) recovery. Rather than encouraging people to donate to a blanket cause, CFASC works with local SCI physical therapy centers to identify those in need and hosts fundraising comedy shows featuring the best of upcoming and established full time comedians. - October 29, 2013 - Comedy for a spinal casue
"Given Our Chance," Inspiring Documentary from Alex King and Izidor Ruckel: Announcing It's Release
Director Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing along with partner Producer Izidor Ruckel of Ruckel International/Abandoned For Life are proud to announce the completion and release of their documentary "Given Our Chance." - October 19, 2013 - A.K. Film Production and Editing
Enable America Thanks Corporate Employers on Disability Mentoring Day
On the occasion of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and this week’s Disability Mentoring Day, Enable America is congratulating its corporate supporters for their inclusion initiatives over the past 12 months. “We are bridge builders, but that would not be possible... - October 16, 2013 - Enable America
San Diego Down Syndrome Offers Free Signup for Christmas Event During Down Syndrome Awareness Month
San Diego Symphony's Cellist Karla Holland-Moritz and her student ensemble will be featured in a "Special Treasures Christmas Event" at Funbelievable in Lakeside. Featuring CHP, Fire, as well as local dignitaries. A free Hayride and gifts for all kids with Down Syndrome in attendance. - October 11, 2013 - San Diego Down Syndrome. Org
Enable America Commemorates 40th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including disabled veterans and wounded warriors, today commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Sponsored by U.S. Representative John Brademas (D-IN) and signed into... - September 28, 2013 - Enable America
2nd Annual World CP Day Celebrated Locally
United Cerebral Palsy celebrates it’s 2nd Annual World Cerebral Palsy Challenge this month. Teams from UCP of Eastern Connecticut are stepping up with staff and clients walking and wheeling their way up virtual mountains to get active, enjoy social interaction, support the CP community and raise a few dollars in the process. - September 27, 2013 - United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut
Invisible Disabilities Champions at It’s Not an Illusion on Invisible Disabilities Day, October 24th
Colorado-based Invisible Disabilities Association honors individuals and organizations from Colorado and around the nation at sixth annual awards banquet in Lone Tree, Colo., October 24, 2013. - September 25, 2013 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Enable America Programs Support U.S. Labor Department Rules to Improve Employment of People with Disabilities
Companies working to meet new U.S. Labor Department regulations for hiring people with disabilities can benefit from engaging with Enable America, a non-profit organization with programs that build bridges between employers and those they want to recruit. "In a competitive job market,... - September 05, 2013 - Enable America
North Wind Publishing Releases New Book “A Secretly Handicapped Man,” a Memoir by Norbert Nathanson
Born over 80 years ago without feet & with only one hand, the author faced discrimination because he looked different, then he made the difficult choice to have his legs amputated which provided freedom from pain and a life free from judgment. - August 29, 2013 - North Wind Publishing
Congenital Amputee Athlete Kyle Maynard Inspires Stanbridge College Graduates
Two-time ESPY Award Winner and quadruple congenital amputee, Kyle Maynard, presented at the Stanbridge College 2013 Commencement Exercises inspiring graduates and guests with a lifetime of achievement. - August 26, 2013 - Stanbridge University
The Road to Recovery Just Opened an Express Lane
Through a partnership with Medical Service Company, MyCareHomeMedical.com was able to develop a program for customers built around speed & continuing care aptly named Care Express. One part customer loyalty program, one part patient outreach designed around the premise of delivering helpful information for patients & caregivers, one part ecommerce website, one part affordable online resource for home medical supplies; one whole solution for the continuation of at home patient care. - August 14, 2013 - MyCareHomeMedical.com
Join Puppy Love Caring Canines, Inc. for Family Fun at Edina Rosland Park, Sat., August 17th
Puppy Love Caring Canines, Inc. is hosting its annual fundraiser on August 17, 2013 from 10am-2pm to thank its loyal sponsors for all their effort over 2013. Please join them for a family festival to thank their sponsors who support their efforts in 2013. This is a thank you celebration and all are welcome to enjoy the dog training demonstrations, petting zoo, and meet Katie from KTK9.com-their hope is you can join them for a great time. - August 08, 2013 - Puppy Love Caring Canines, Inc.
Enable America Supports National Governor's Association Report on Employment of People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, strongly supports this month’s findings from the National Governor’s Association (NGA), as is urging government leaders to review and implement the NGA’s recommendations. The... - August 08, 2013 - Enable America
Rocky Mountain ADA Celebrates 23rd Anniversary of The Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA Anniversary Toolkit Provides Information and the Latest News on the ADA for the Public and the Media for July 26, 2013 Anniversary - July 24, 2013 - Rocky Mountain ADA Center
CARD Louisiana Autism Conference to Showcase Effective Treatment Interventions for Individuals on the Spectrum, August 24th in Baton Rouge
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host a free conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, August 24, 2013, for parents, educators, caregivers, practitioners, and other professionals to learn about the most effective intervention strategies and groundbreaking technologies for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. - July 20, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Speakers Bridge Gap Between Disability and Relationships
Disability Experts and Authors of Ink in the Wheels: Stories to Make Love Roll, Bridge Aspects of Disability, Intimacy and Love at the Abilities Expo - June 17, 2013 - Cutter's Edge Consulting
"Spirit of Love" the Mike Glenn Story Will Screen at Woodhaven Baptist Deaf Church as Benefit for Lillian Beard Deaf Center
Family Movie night will benefit others while bridging the gap between deaf and hearing, black and white, believer or non believer. It’s a film with a big message delivered with ASL, Open Captions, and the Spoken Word. - June 07, 2013 - Film It Productions
Carolina RailHawks Partner with Enable America in Support of Employment for People with Disabilities
Furthering their commitment to increase the employment of people with disabilities, the Carolina RailHawks are partnering with Enable America on a promotion that will help support the non-profit organization’s Career Mentoring Day and Job Skills Workshop programs for those who are disabled,... - June 02, 2013 - Enable America
Luna Family Hearing Sponsors Seattle Mariners "Senior Sundays" to Promote Hearing Loss Awareness During Month of May
In recognition of Better Hearing and Speech Month, Luna Family Hearing has come on board as an official sponsor of the Seattle Mariners and as the exclusive sponsor of “Senior Sundays.” This campaign for hearing loss awareness kicks off with a Seattle Mariners “First Pitch” drawing. The lucky winners will have the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial, pre-game, first pitch at an upcoming Seattle Mariners home game and get their pictures taken on the field. - May 27, 2013 - Luna Family Hearing
Brother and Sister Battle Odds to Overcome Autism with Help from Center for Autism and Related Disorders
It’s “Mission Possible” for Torin and Kaia Phillips of Forestdale, Massachusetts, as they work to overcome autism with the help of intensive treatment provided by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD). - May 22, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
New Online Resource Trains Hospital Staff on Disability Inclusion
The Institute for Community Inclusion is announcing a new online training: Inclusive Health Care, a disability-awareness training for hospital staff. - May 03, 2013 - Institute for Community Inclusion
Enable America Urges Florida Governor to Sign Bill Banning "Retardation"
Today the Florida State House unanimously passed a bill that will eliminate the phrase “mental retardation” from state law, sending the measure onto Governor Rick Scott for his signature. Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with... - May 02, 2013 - Enable America
Enable America Endorses Bob Woodruff Foundation Recommendations in Support of Employment for Wounded Warriors
Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is endorsing recommendations made by the executive director of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Anne Marie Dougherty, who wrote there are “three steps we must take right now to soften the landing... - May 01, 2013 - Enable America
Capita Conferences Announce Communicating with People with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities Workshop, 11th July, London
Facilitated by MENCAP, this timely workshop will help delegates understand how to consult, involve and implement the views and preferences of people and, where relevant, their families, carers and advocates into ongoing service provision. - April 30, 2013 - Capita Conferences
The Burly Man Will be Featured at Spawn Booth #201 on Sat. April 20, 2013 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. LA Times Festival of Books @ USC Campus, CA
Mr. Lewis will be featured at the Spawn Booth #201 on Sat. April 20, 2013 with other Spawn members and authors at the 2013 Los Angeles Times Festival Of Books. Mr. Lewis is a recent 2012 winner of The Authors Show, 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading. He is the author of “The Principles & Philosophy Of Weishendo” “The Burly Man” & his soon to be released book “The Divine Spear & Intrinsic Staff of WEISHENDO,” for people who suffer from range of motion issues like himself. - April 20, 2013 - Weishendo Publications
Every 11 Minutes a New Person is Diagnosed with Autism
Lighthouse Autism Center, an ABA therapy center for children with autism, has partnered with WNDU and Sunny 101.5 for the month of April to do an unprecedented public service announcement campaign to increase Autism Awareness. “We are excited to be partnering with three community leaders,... - April 19, 2013 - Lighthouse Autism Center
2014 Beneficiary of Childhood Calendar Fundraiser Announced
Oana Hogrefe Photography is delighted to announce the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA) as the beneficiary of the 2014 Childhood Calendar fundraising journey. Each year, a public casting call is issued and 25-35 children are chosen to be photographed (mostly in the... - April 13, 2013 - Oana Hogrefe Photography
Zachary E. Lewis a.k.a the Burly Man Releases His New Site R.A.A.I.D. (Dedicated to Raising Awareness of Autoimmune Disease)
Mr. Lewis' story starts out in 1985, as he sat down one Saturday afternoon to watch a martial arts movie. Years later, he wrote down detailed notes on what would be the foundation for his principles and philosophy, which he called WEISHENDO. Mr. Lewis spent the next seventeen yrs. trying to understand the answers to a question that was given to him from his late grandmother. In July of 2008, Mr. Lewis had reached the end of his journey, and published his work. - April 06, 2013 - Weishendo Publications
Momentum Health Targets Disability with R10m Spend Per Annum
Moment Health's social investment initiatives, driven by the Momentum Fund, are supporting disability projects as well as other initiatives in South Africa. - April 05, 2013 - Medical Aid Quotes
Dancing Dreams Rings the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
Dancing Dreams, a non-profit that helps children with physical challenges dance, at NASDAQ to ring the opening bell in celebration of their 2013 dance performance "Broadway Babes." The Dancing Dreams performance of "Broadway Babes" takes place Sunday, April 28 at 1:00pm at The Mary Louis Academy in Queens, NY. Broadway actor Dan Domenech of Rock of Ages and MSG Network sports commentator and Dancing Dreams spokesperson Al Trautwig were on hand to ring the bell. - March 28, 2013 - Dancing Dreams
ASD Publishing Signs New Authors for Spring
ASD Publishing is pleased to announce the signing of three new authors to the ASD Family. All authors bring unique stories of persistence and fortitude and will have books released digitally in April, 2013. - March 26, 2013 - ASD Publishing
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Funds $17,000 Grant to Combat Veteran Homelessness
Funding of NACV’s housing project supports initiative by Mayor Gray, DCOVA and Federal VA. - March 22, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $25,000 Grant to Boulder Crest Retreat
Donation to new Virginia facility to provide therapeutic services for wounded warriors. - March 20, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Digit-Eyes Announces Enhanced Image Detection, More Recording Features, Support of VCard QR Codes
New features have been added to the Digit-Eyes iPhone barcode scanner app to simplify code detection, to enable recording with QR codes, UPC codes, Code 3-of-9 or Code 128 and to read vCard QR codes. - March 19, 2013 - Digital Miracles
Convaid Partners with United Cerebral Palsy LA to Spread Awareness on National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The Torrance-based wheelchair manufacturer donates a custom wheelchair to a nine-year-old girl to spread awareness about the needs of children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities. - March 16, 2013 - Convaid, Inc.
Going for Gold Exclusive Video Highlights Bright Future for Paralympians
With the London Paralympics now here, award-winning London based video production company, The Production Zone, has produced a unique video to raise awareness of the new rules that will give elite athletes with Intellectual Disabilities the chance to compete on the world stage for the first time since Sydney 2000. - March 03, 2013 - The Production Zone
Eden Autism Services One of Six Organizations in U.S. Recognized for Innovative High-Quality Autism Programs
Eden Autism Services is pleased to announce that it was one of six organizations nationwide, and the only New Jersey organization, to be selected as an AFAA Applauds winner. AFAA Applauds, a national initiative launched by Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA) recognizes innovative, high-quality support programs for adults living with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). - March 01, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Autism Awareness Month Celebrated in Fullerton with Third Annual "Heroes Comedy Night for Autism with Brad Williams and Friends" Featuring Carlos Mencia - April 3
In observance of Autism Awareness Month in April and in support of Fullerton autism charities and special education programs, 600 attendees are anticipated to raise $45,000 at the Fullerton Cares 3rd annual ‘Heroes Comedy Show for Autism with Brad Williams and Friends’ benefit comedy... - February 28, 2013 - Fullerton Cares
Sage School Doubles in Size and Moves Onto Larger Campus
Suwanee-based school for children with dyslexia is seeing raising enrollments. - February 27, 2013 - Sage School
Toronto Personal Injury Law Firm Helps Disability Claim Victim Fight Back
Another victim has successfully seen the resolution of their disability benefit dispute thanks to a leading firm of Toronto insurance lawyers. - February 27, 2013 - Share Lawyers
Groundswell of Support for Memoir Author Monica Holloway’s Campaign - "Take Back the Face of Autism"
When reports surfaced that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter had autism or Asperger's syndrome, autism memoir author Monica Holloway took action. She encouraged those affected by autism to “Take Back the Face of Autism” as part of a Facebook campaign inviting families to post... - February 25, 2013 - Author Monica Holloway
Pixels & Dots, LLC 2012 Public Awareness Award Winner
Pixels & Dots, LLC is recognized by the Ohio Public Images Network as an organization who made an exceptional effort to promote awareness and acceptance of individuals with disabilities. - February 23, 2013 - Pixels & Dots, LLC
NYC Ballerina Jenifer Ringer Will Serve as Artistic Consultant for Dancing Dreams Charity
Dancing Dreams founder and executive director Joann Ferrara named Jenifer Ringer, principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, to the advisory role of Artistic Consultant of the non-profit dance program that gives NYC/metro-area children with physical challenges a chance to dance. Ringer, a... - February 13, 2013 - Dancing Dreams
Toad Teaches Youth with Autism and ADD to Learn; Children and Teens Smile as They Learn and Frustrated Parents Breathe a Sigh of Relief
Children with ADD, ADHD, Gifted Students, and Autistic children now have a place to go for Academic Tutoring and Social Skills services. - February 05, 2013 - Academia Center 4 Tutoring
WaveJet Signs Surfing Icon and "Life Rolls On" Founder, Jesse Billauer
WaveJet announced today that it has signed California professional surfer and founder of the inspirational Life Rolls On foundation, Jesse Billauer, as a WaveJet team rider. - February 05, 2013 - WaveJet
Enable America Supports Directive for Students with Disabilities and School Sports
Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is commending the U.S. Department of Education’s new directive that students with disabilities must be given equal opportunity to participate in school sports, either on traditional teams or... - January 30, 2013 - Enable America