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Enable America Praises Progress Energy's PRIDE
Speaking on themes of tolerance, empathy, and confidence, Enable America founder and CEO Richard Salem urged advocates of people with disabilities to continue to push forward as they work to improve employment opportunities for a segment of the population that faces unique challenges in a difficult... - June 29, 2011 - Enable America
Journey of Hope: Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Men Cycle Across Country for People with Disabilities
The Journey of Hope is a program of Push America, the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, which raises money and awareness for people with disabilities. The three Journey of Hope teams (North, South, and Trans-America) consist of men from Pi Kappa Phi chapters across the country. The... - June 22, 2011 - Push America
Enable America Helps Chart Commitment to World Class Military Health Care in the NCR
Sharing a collective vision to provide ongoing world class health care to the nation's wounded warriors, a group of non-profit and community leaders met to build understanding and chart a path to enhance support for our nation’s wounded war fighters. “'World class health care' as... - June 22, 2011 - Enable America
Eden Autism Services Adult Program Awarded Highest Level Health & Human Services Accreditation
Eden Autism Services Adult Residential and Employment Services has been awarded the highest level of accreditation for a period of 3 years by CARF International (Commision on Accreditation and Rehabilitation Facilities). - June 18, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Florida Nonprofit Launches Therapy Summer Camp for Kids with Disabilities and Baby Class
The Jordan Klausner Foundation, a nonprofit organization for children with disabilities, starts another summer of education and therapy services Monday and launches a new class for infants and their parents. The camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every weekday from June 20 to July 29 and is... - June 17, 2011 - Jordan Klausner Foundation Inc
AUCD Convenes National Disability and Health Partners for Conference Event: Building Healthy Communities for Everyone
Today over 150 disability and health leaders from around the country will convene for “Building Healthy Communities for Everyone,” a three day conference event in Chicago, IL. The meeting is sponsored by the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with AUCD, NCPAD and NACCHO. - June 14, 2011 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Handy Tech North American Named U.S. Distributor for CashManager Financial Software
For over 20 years, Accomplish CashManager has been widely used throughout New Zealand and Australia. The software has made waves by being available to assist the blind community and in December 2008 the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind (RNZFB) endorsed the product's accessibility for the blind and partially sighted. Now United States customers can purchase this accessible, feature rich and easy to use financial management software from Handy Tech North America and its’ dealers. - June 09, 2011 - Accomplish
AUCD Connects Disability and Health Partners for First Time
Over 150 key disability and health leaders from around the country are expected to attend the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) convened Disability and Health Partners Meeting, “Building Healthy Communities for Everyone,” held in collaboration with CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. - June 08, 2011 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Enmark Partners with CashTrans to Upgrade Its ATM Fleet
Cash Transactions, LLC announces that Enmark Stations, Inc., headquartered in Savannah, GA, has partnered with CashTrans to upgrade its entire ATM fleet. This major storewide upgrade will ensure that all Enmark stores have the latest and most advanced ATM equipment available to their customers and... - June 07, 2011 - Cash Transaction LLC
Eden CEO Testifies on Autism in Washington, DC
Eden Autism Services President & CEO, Dr. Tom McCool, testified before the subcommittee on Africa, Global Health & Human Rights hearing entitled "Global Perspectives on Autism - A Growing Health Crisis." - June 04, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Author Jaimie Hope Releases Autobiography Roll With It
Disabled author releases autobiography detailing her struggles with being bullied, fulfilling her dream of being a published author and all the joys and heartbreaks in between. - May 11, 2011 - Jaimie Hope Inc.
Mane Center Tampa Florida Participates in World Autism Awareness Month
The Mane Center and autism treatment authority, Dr. Nelson Mane, offers information about autism spectrum treatment. Promotion of awareness of the condition is the purpose of World Autism Awareness Month. - May 04, 2011 - Mañé Center
Townspeople Opens 34 Affordable and Supportive Apartments for People with Special Needs: Grand Opening, May 12, 2011
Townspeople, a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), continues providing quality, affordable and supportive housing for low-income people in San Diego with the opening of its latest acquisition/rehab property in Normal Heights. The building will celebrate its grand opening with a... - May 03, 2011 - Townspeople
“All My Children” Cast Member, J. R. Martinez, Featured in “Trial by Fire: Lives Re-forged”
J.R. Martinez, (“Brot Monroe”), is a featured subject in "Trial By Fire: Lives Re-forged," a new, feature-length documentary on burn survivors produced by Connecticut-based, Pyewackitt Productions. The film, set for release in Sept. 2011, tells the dramatic and inspirational... - April 18, 2011 - Pyewackitt Productions
TFI Envision Working with Keystone House to Extend New Branding to Signage
The application of the new Keystone House, Inc. brand, designed by TFI Envision, is in the process of being extended to signage for the new facility in Norwalk, CT. Exterior signage will play an important role in literally bringing greater visibility Keystone. Keystone is committed to creating a... - April 02, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Autism Awareness Month: Atlanta Special Needs Attorney at GeorgiaFamilyLaw.com Has 3 Key Planning Steps for Parents of Special Needs Children
April is Autism Awareness Month, which seeks to educate the public about the needs and challenges facing those with autism spectrum disorders. Yet despite the observance, Atlanta special needs attorney Steve Worrall warns that many parents of special needs children are still in the dark as to 3 key planning steps designed to protect their child if the unthinkable happens. - March 23, 2011 - Georgia Estate Plan: Worrall Law LLC
What You Don't Know Can Blind You - What You do Know Can Save Your Sight
Comprehensive New Guide for Glaucoma Patients and Their Loved Ones In her new nonfiction, Glaucoma – Patient to Patient: A Guide for You and Your Family (published by iUniverse), accomplished author Edith Marks expounds on her widely read, acclaimed book, Coping With Glaucoma (1997 Avery... - February 22, 2011 - Edith S. Marks
Training, Education & Research Institute and Grammy Award-Winning Musician Team Up to Give a Voice to Those Who Cannot be Heard
Michelle Williams Joins San Diego-Based Non-Profit, Lending Her Voice to Advocate for Individuals with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. - February 18, 2011 - TERI
PANDORA, a NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders Organization, is Vying for $5,000 Giveaway
PANDORA has a chance of getting $5,000 from GuideStar and GreatNonProfits to help people with NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders. - February 10, 2011 - PANDORA Org
New Social Security Disability Resource for Indianapolis Residents
Indianapolis has an important new resource for those in search of information about Social Security Disability benefits. - February 08, 2011 - Disability Group, Inc.
TFI Envision, Inc. Creates Newsletters with a Mission
After just one year of publication, the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Insights and Special Gifts newsletters have become important tools in their fundraising arsenal. TFI Envision understood that each newsletter’s target audience is different – institutional vs. individual donors – and incorporated Guiding Eyes branding into two distinctly different designs. Both have also helped to increase donations, or simply hold onto donations – retention is a huge challenge for fundraisers everywhere. - February 04, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Multicare Warns Stairlift Users Not to Stand Up on a Normal Stairlift
North West based stairlift company, Multicare, warns stairlift users to avoid injuries by not standing up on a normal stairlift. - February 02, 2011 - Multicare Stairlifts
Ragsdale Liggett Attorney Wins Case for Disabled Man, NC Court of Appeals Limits State's Power
In a case against the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Judge rules for Disabled Man. This ruling has significant implications. The Court's decision will protect North Carolinians from bureaucratic overreaching. - January 31, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Make a Difference
Preparing for the major fundraising event, Keystone House, Inc., reached out to TFI Envision, Inc. to create the strategic communication materials that make a the difference for such a highly competitive non-profit event. - January 28, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Halamandaris Names Orsini to Help Lead the NAHC Private Duty Homecare Association of America
Val J. Halamandaris, President of NAHC, today announced that Merrily Orsini, CEO of corecubed, has agreed to help lead NAHC’s related Private Duty Homecare Association of America. “We are proud to have Ms. Orsini play this significant leadership role. There is no one who has greater... - January 21, 2011 - National Association of Homecare & Hospice
6Connex Announces Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance for Its Virtual Experience Platform
Award Winning Online Conference Software Now Comes with ADA Reader Capability - January 12, 2011 - 6Connex
Former New College Worcester Student & Dolphin Developer Named as Chair of Ukaaf Braille Coding Group
The United Kingdom Association for Accessible Formats (UKAAF) last month announced James Bowden as Chair of the UKAAF Braille Coding Group. A Braille developer for access technology specialists Dolphin Computer Access, James Bowden is also a former student of New College Worcester, a specialist... - January 06, 2011 - Dolphin Computer Access
ABiSee Inc. Announces That Its Instant Readers, Eye-Pal and Zoom-Ex, Are Now Compatible with Kurzweil 1000™
Users of the ABiSee Eye-Pal & Zoom-Ex can now have access to the broad variety of reading, learning and productivity features found in Kurzweil 1000. - January 05, 2011 - ABiSee, Inc.
DBTAC Rocky Mountain ADA Center Helps Businesses Meet Their New Years ADA Compliance Resolutions
As businesses close their books on 2010 and look forward to the new year, making sure they are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be on their checklist of objectives and goals to be met in 2011. Businesses have responsibilities under the ADA to ensure that their... - January 05, 2011 - Rocky Mountain ADA Center
Young Readers Take a Journey Under the Sea with Reagent Press and Author Robert Stanek in New Bugville Critters Books with Unique Educational Focuses
Help celebrate Robert Stanek’s birthday today (Jan. 3) by taking a journey to Bugville. Share the joy of Bugville by reading and sharing the new book Buster Explores the Sea or any other Bugville Critters book. Buster and Lass are little bugs with Big dreams. Their dreams take them to... - January 03, 2011 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
The Victory Center for Autism Will Host a "Victory Royale Casino Night" in Support of Children and Families Affected with Autism in South Florida
Join The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges on Thursday, March 3, 2011, and have a great night of Vegas-style excitement, while helping out a good cause at the same time. - December 27, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Grand Hotel Excelsior’s Volunteers Visit Dar il-Wens Residents
The 'Aid the Community' Committee of the Grand Hotel Excelsior took time out of their busy work day to visit the residents of Dar il-Wens in Kalkara; a community home that caters to persons with intellectual disability. - December 23, 2010 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Mother with Disabilities Gets Power Wheelchair for Christmas
WISHTM partners with KS 107.5fm Morning Show Christmas Wish and Kids Mobility Network to grant 17 year old KeVaughn’s Christmas wish for Disabled Mother. - December 16, 2010 - Wishes Are Possible, Inc
Enhanced Vision and “Your Low Vision Store” Join Forces to Help Southern California’s Low Vision Community
Enhanced Vision, America’s leading manufacturer of electronic devices for the visually impaired is pleased to announce a partnership with Your Low Vision Store. The group will be an authorized dealer for Enhanced Vision in Southern California. Your Low Vision Store group is comprised of the... - December 16, 2010 - Enhanced Vision
Enable America Reaches New Heights in 2010
Despite a challenging job market, Enable America expanded its outreach in 2010, launching new programs and services, while assisting more people with disabilities than in any previous year. - December 16, 2010 - Enable America
North West Stairlift Company, Multicare, Publishes Advice for People with Serious Illnesses
Colne stairlifts company, Multicare, is publishing online advice with the view to educate the public about using stairlifts when living with a serious illness. - December 10, 2010 - Multicare Stairlifts
Multicare Stairlifts Supports Local Community with NHS Provider Accreditation
Stairlift specialists, Multicare, has become an accredited NHS Provider of community equipment to help people who have recently been discharged from the hospital or who simply find life difficult around the home. The Lancashire based stairlifts and mobility specialist company is working in... - December 10, 2010 - Multicare Stairlifts
Free Report from Markhoff & Mittman Examines How to Take Care of Your Knees
Markhoff & Mittman releases a series of free reports, "For Your Health - The Disabiity Guys Guides," to help people learn more about the various illnesses and injuries that keep them from their jobs. The first report focuses on knee pain and injuries. - December 09, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Statewide Disabilities Conference Recognizes Stairways Behavioral Health and Opportunities Unlimited of Erie
Stairways Behavioral Health, and affiliate, Opportunities Unlimited of Erie, each received state-wide 2010 recognition awards from Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (PARF). - December 05, 2010 - Stairways Behavioral Health
The Mino (the World's First Fully Digital Personal Amplifier) is Now Available in South Africa from HearAbility
Mino, a new Bellman and Symfon product, have recently been launched and is now available in South Africa. It is the world's first fully digital personal amplifier for the consumer market with both omni- and directional microphones. Mino is provided with incredible features including High Definition Audio technology (HDA), Zoom function and the latest cell phone battery technology – all combined in a design that's thin and light enough to fit discretely in the pocket. - November 30, 2010 - HearAbility
Amputee on Wheels Gives Positive Spin to Life
Monica J. Foster is a vibrant amputee on wheels known as The Life Beyond Limits Coach®. Monica, who is a wheelchair user and amputee and the daughter of a disabled Coast Guard veteran, is a professional life, life purpose and vision board coach focused on helping people of all abilities strip off hurtful labels that's been pinned on them by others and shed self limiting beliefs about who they are and can be in this world. - November 24, 2010 - BUTTERFLYWHEEL® Motivation, Advocacy & Consulting
Registration Opens for World’s First Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes, Offered by International Association for Life Quality
Training, Education & Research Institute Initiative Empowers Individuals to Help Persons with Special Needs and Their Families Achieve Happy, Fulfilling Lives. - November 22, 2010 - International Association for Life Quality
Special Parents of Teaneck (SPOTNJ) Presents Advocacy Workshop on November 17
Attorney Christine Soto to Address: Practical Strategies for Collaborating with Your Child Study Team. - November 10, 2010 - SPOT NJ
Local Restaurant Owners Assist National Titleholder
Fundraiser supporting 2011 Ms. Wheelchair America to be held at Growlers Pour House in Charlotte, NC on November 10th. - November 03, 2010 - Growlers Pourhouse
International Association for Life Quality Reshapes Industry to Create New Opportunities for Fulfilling Lives for Persons with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
IALQ Offers Special Needs Life Quality Plans, Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes, Research and Membership Opportunities to Shift the Focus to Life Quality throughout the Lifespan - November 02, 2010 - International Association for Life Quality
A New Generation of Portable Electronic Magnifiers Means Independence for the Visually Impaired
Enhanced Vision Introduces "Transformer USB" – An Intuitive Magnifying Solution with Laptop USB Connectivity. - November 02, 2010 - Enhanced Vision
A Level Student Gives movemanSKG Thumbs Up
Clydebank High School has installed a movemanSKG wheelchair life in its main hall to allow less able pupils to access the stage. It ensures the school meets its DDA obligations. - October 31, 2010 - movemanSKG
Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Hosted Disability Mentoring Day
Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC participated in National Disability Mentoring Day, and had three students shadow employees at the dealership. - October 26, 2010 - Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
Pay-It-Forward: Gap Adventures Staff Inspired, Launch Spontaneous Global Employee Fund-Raising Initiative for Cambodia Eye Care Centre
Global adventure travel company Gap Adventures’ employees pay-it-forward. Staff video contest on company Core Values takes an interesting direction. Contest prize: VIP tix to Neil Young’s Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert. Contest winner launches spontaneous, global employee fund-raising initiative. Staff raises more than $2k in donations donations for Planeterra’s “Ignite the Nite” event, a fundraiser to establish a permanent eye care centre in rural Cambodia. - October 23, 2010 - G Adventures
New Version of Digit-Eyes Operates on iPod 4 with Camera, iPhone 4 and 3gs
Digital Miracles, L.L.C. announced the release of Digit-Eyes for the iPod Touch as well as upgrades for the iPhone 4 and 3gs. Digit-Eyes allows people without vision to read bar codes, both manufacturer's codes and codes that they create for free on the Digit-Eyes.com website and print on low-cost off-the-shelf labels. With this release, users can have Digit-Eyes without paying monthly phone charges. - October 22, 2010 - Digital Miracles