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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
Enable America Helps People with Disabilities in North Carolina
Enable America announces a series of programs across three cities in North Carolina, to improve employment opportunities over the next two months for people with disabilities and disabled military veterans. - October 21, 2010 - Enable America
Enable America Reaches New Heights in Employment Programs
Enable America's nationally honored "Path to Employment Program" will extend services to a record number of participants this fall, improving employment opportunities for even more people with disabilities. - October 17, 2010 - Enable America
Stairlifts Company, Multicare, Says Safety is the Most Important Feature of Stairlifts
After releasing a new safe 'slide track' device, Multicare Stairlifts highlights the importance of safety. - October 16, 2010 - Multicare Stairlifts
North West Stairlifts and Mobility Company, Multicare, Goes Green
Lancashire based stairlift company, Multicare, an eco-friendly idea. The idea means thousands of stair lifts will be recycled after they have been used. - October 16, 2010 - Multicare Stairlifts
Advice and Tips for Stairlift Buyers
Multicares offers advice and tips for people thinking about purchasing a stairlift - October 15, 2010 - Multicare Stairlifts
Bay Area House Call Dentists Provide Dental Care to Senior Homes
San Francisco-based home care dentists delivers crucial services to patients who can’t travel. - October 07, 2010 - Blende Dental Group
Easter Seals South Florida Small Miracle in Miami Luncheon Raised $275,000
During a very special hour on August 26 at the University of Miami – Hurricane 100 room, another small miracle happened for Easter Seals South Florida - $275,000 raised. 180 new friends, old friends and community leaders gathered to learn more about Easter Seals impact in Miami. Ricardo, an... - October 05, 2010 - Easter Seals South Florida
Mayors Jewelers of Citrus Park Town Center to Hold Sparkle for Autism Event
Mayors Jewelers will hold an event on Saturday, September 25th from 4-9 pm. - September 24, 2010 - Sydney's School for Autism
Congressman Tony Coelho Joins Enable America to Celebrate ADA Anniversary
This October Enable America will host an evening with two major advocates for people with disabilities, former Congressman Tony Coelho and Enable America founder Richard Salem. - September 24, 2010 - Enable America
movemanSKG Receives a Warm Welcome
The Wellcome Trust Centre in Hinxton, Cambridge contracted movemanSKG to install a wheelchair lift for disabled access. The new unit, a Prima Plus, provides a smooth, comfortable ride and allows people with mobility problems to move around the building independently. - September 16, 2010 - movemanSKG
BlogTalkRadio Examines Social Security Disability Benefits
Attorneys from disability law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, are offering three segments on BlogTalkRadio to help individuals navigate the process of applying for social security disability benefits. - September 15, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
P.A.N.D.O.R.A. Urges Swift Action by U.S. Health Agencies to Improve Quality of Life for CFS Patients
Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in other countries, have endured too many years of misinformation, neglect, and mistreatment. “With a retrovirus infection now demonstrated to be present in the majority of CFS patients, now is the time... - August 25, 2010 - PANDORA Org
Markhoff & Mittman Attorneys Offer Course on Disability Law
Brian Mittman, Managing Partner of Markhoff & Mittman and author of the bestselling book 5 Deadly Sins That Will Derail Your NY Worker's Comp Case along with Scott Daniels, Associate Social Security Disability attorney at M&M, offer an online course entitled How To Handle a Federal Disability Case as part of Lawline.com's online continuing education program. - August 17, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
U.S. Ambassador, Nicole Avant, Raises Autism Awareness in The Bahamas
Actress, bestselling author, and international autism activist Holly Robinson-Peete, and her husband former NFL quarterback, Rodney Peete, will be the special guests of United States Ambassador Nicole Avant at a reception on Monday August 16 to raise awareness about Autism. - August 14, 2010 - US Department of State, U.S. Embassy, Nassau
Shenita Williams is Coming Back to Her Recently Renovated Home by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
On Tuesday, August 24, Shenita Williams, the aunt of Paris Whitehead Hamilton, is coming back to her home after weeks of substantial renovations completed by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB), in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, members of the Tampa Chapter of the National... - August 13, 2010 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
Art Show Benefits Adults with Developmental Disabilities
This is a post-event write-up for a recent free event at Countryside Association for People with Disabilities (located in Palatine, IL). Art created by adults with disabilities was auctioned off, with the proceeds going back to each artist and counting towards future art shows. - August 12, 2010 - Countryside Association for People with Disabilities
Enable America Praises ADA Anniversary, Charts Course for the Future
Advocates for people with disabilities are honoring the 20th anniversary of the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA). Enable America is joining that celebration, and is using the occasion as inspiration for the work that will be needed over the next 20 years in furthering the rights of people with disabilities. - July 25, 2010 - Enable America
P.A.N.D.O.R.A.-Patient Alliance for Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders Organization for Research & Advocacy, Inc Wins a $20K Grant on Chase Community Giving
P.A.N.D.O.R.A., the charity organization behind the NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center™, a community patient-driven scientific research center, to be located in the state of New Jersey, wins a $20,000.00 Grant from Chase Community Giving as announced on July 13, 2010. - July 17, 2010 - PANDORA Org
Randy Jacobs Joins Disability Law Firm, Markhoff & Mittman
Brian Mittman, Managing Partner of Markhoff & Mittman, P.C., is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Randy Jacobs to his firm. Jacobs will practice workers’ compensation and disability law. White Plains Workers’ Comp attorney, Brian M. Mittman, is pleased to announce the... - July 16, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Chicago Lighthouse Salutes ADA’s 20th Anniversary
In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the signing into law of the landmark Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, the Lighthouse will sponsor a special panel discussion on Monday, July 26th, from 10:30 am to noon. The discussion, which takes place on the actual anniversary date when President... - July 01, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Study Proves Movement Key to Overcoming Learning Disabilities
Preliminary results of a controlled eight-month-long study prove that a new-to-the-US brain therapy, Rhythmic Movement Training, builds dramatic improvements in learning skills. Consultants from Brain Fitness Strategies LLC in Tulsa, Oklahoma worked with fifth-grade students with learning disabilities in a public school 40-minutes a week and improved their reading speed by 46% using only physical movements. - June 24, 2010 - Brain Fitness Strategies LLC
Special Parents of Teaneck (SPOT) and Blue Moon Mexican Cafe Team Up for Fund Raiser
Who: Special Parents of Teaneck (SPOT) and Blue Moon Mexican Café, Englewood, NJ. What: Community Night – Fund Raiser. 20% of the bill (with coupon) will be donated to SPOT for Special Needs Children. When: Monday, June 28, 2010; From 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Lunch, Dinner, Take-Out... - June 20, 2010 - SPOT NJ
“Money for Funny” – Stand Up Comedy Fundraiser for Autism and Special Needs Children
Fundraiser for Special Needs Children Who: Special Parents of Teaneck (SPOT) and S.H.U.G.A. Productions. Chuck Burks, who has been on HBO, Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing and DEF JAM, will host performing comedians. Scheduled to participate are Rich Younger, Marc Theobald, Jackson... - June 19, 2010 - SPOT NJ
Compelling New Book from Lulu Press Looks at the Life of a Black, Crippled Homosexual and His Relationship with God
Allen Jones has lived an interesting life and has come to realize that all that he was led to believe needs a 21st century rethinking in the areas of race, sexual orientation and ability. He challenges traditional thinking with true stories of the contrary and is ready to "Unconfuse the confused" as he puts it in his autobiography. - June 04, 2010 - Case Game
Enable America Wins Non-Profit of the Year Award from CAAID
CAAID, The Corporate Achievers for Individuals with Disabilities, has honored Enable America with its "Non-Profit Achiever Award" for 2010, commending the organization for providing direct services that change the systemic barriers within the disability and the business communities. - June 04, 2010 - Enable America
Wine Dinner at Estero’s Grillroom to Benefit Autism
The Grill Room Chophouse and Wine Bar at Coconut Point in Estero will host a wine dinner, complete with hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and raffles to benefit Eden Autism Services Florida and the Southwest Florida chapter of Autism Speaks on June 24. - June 03, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
movemanSKG Platform Lift Makes Council Building Accessible
A town council in Westbury have purchased a platform lift from movemanSKG, which allows wheelchair users to move between levels swiftly and safely. It also means the building complies with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). - May 30, 2010 - movemanSKG
Clark Hunt Construction Helps Disabled Veterans in San Antonio
Enable America works to improve employment for disabled veterans and people with disabilities. Clark Hunt Construction is supporting this cause in San Antonio by hosting an employment mentoring session for disabled veterans at its Brooke Army Medical Center construction site at Ft. Sam Houston. - May 21, 2010 - Enable America
Special Parents of Teaneck (SPOT) Sponsors Art Show to Highlight Students in Teaneck Who Receive Occupational Therapy
Artwork from Special Needs Children Showcased. - May 06, 2010 - SPOT NJ
San Francisco Bay Area Dentist Makes House Calls ‘Cool’ Again
Home Care Dentist gets to the ‘route’ of the problem for patients with chronic frailty, mobility issues, phobia or other concerns with high-tech house call visits. - April 09, 2010 - Home Care Dentist
Hunting Helps Wounded Heroes Heal
For many seriously injured military veterans, sports and outdoor activities have been shown to be effective in helping them rebuild confidence and focus on their abilities to achieve. For that reason, in mid-March, Balfour Beatty Construction’s Dallas/Fort Worth division hosted a week-long pig hunt for wounded veterans at their hunting lease in Richland Springs, Texas. - April 08, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
VIYM – Yoga Mat for the Visually Impaired – from Adaptive Sports Company Rousettus, LLC Continues to Garner Praise in the Fitness Community
Rousettus, LLC, a company focused on designing adaptive sports and yoga equipment for the physically and visually challenged, received praise for its VIYMTM – Visually Impaired Yoga Mat (patent pending) – at the AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and... - April 08, 2010 - Rousettus, LLC
movemanSKG Lifts Community Spirit
A movemanSKG wheelchair lift allows wheelchair users to access the first floor of Ashby Town Council's new community centre, which doubles as council offices. The lift also ensures the building is compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). - March 25, 2010 - movemanSKG
Enable America Unveils Disabled Veterans Job Readiness Program
Enable America continues to build new programs that improve employment among people with disabilities. In this most recent effort, Enable America conducted a workshop to help disabled American military veterans sharpen the skills needed to find employment when jobs are scarce. - March 24, 2010 - Enable America
Contribuventure Team Takes to the Street and Pushes Pedals to Raise Money for Wounded Warriors
Combining adventure and contribution Phil Dwyer and Jake Allen are cycling to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The “Warrior Pride Ride” will begin on May 30, 2010, and the team has created an interactive blog site so that everybody can follow along. - March 19, 2010 - Contribuenture Foundation, Inc.
Health Care Reform Gets a Boost, Boasts Medical Firm: Paine & Williams Medical Associates
Health care reform is on life support; Dr. Thomas Paine of Paine & Williams Medical Associates injects new energy into the debate with a web site and proposed grass-roots strategy. - March 16, 2010 - Paine & Williams Medical Associates
Enable America Congratulates Gerdau Ameristeel in Charlotte
Following successful programs to mentor people with disabilities in Tampa and Jacksonville, Florida, Gerdau Ameristeel once again proved its committment to diversity in the workplace by holding the first Enable America mentoring program in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 5. - March 14, 2010 - Enable America
The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges Celebrates Its 10th Year Anniversary Gala on March 25, 2010, at Christine Lee's Gulfstream Park in Miami, FL
The 10th Year Anniversary Gala, to be held on March 25, 2010, will benefit The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that works to provide education and services to individuals and families with Autism and similar disorders in a secure and stimulating learning environment. - March 04, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
New Machinery Directive Lifts Safety Levels
In January, the new Machinery Directive was launched by the government. It contains a set of strict health and safety regulations that manufacturers must conform to to sell their products in Europe. movemanSKG's Prestige is compliant. - March 04, 2010 - movemanSKG
Storyteller Writer Robert Elias Ballard Self Publishes Two New Books
Writer Robert Elias Ballard self publishes two new books of tales and stories. - February 28, 2010 - Robert Ballard
Facebook and Twitter Broaden Enable America's Outreach
At Enable America's 2010 Disability Employment Forum, keynote speaker Kathy Martinez of the U.S. Department of Labor said the nation needs to do more to improve employment among people with disabilities. Those who could not attend the event were able to access it through Enable America's social media outreach effort. - February 28, 2010 - Enable America
Platform Lift for Local Hero
Leicestershire resident Matt Hampson, formerly an England U21 rugby player, lost the use of his limbs in a horrific training accident in 2005, confining him to a wheelchair. movemanSKG recently installed a platform lift in Matt's home, which enable him to access the building's upper floor. - February 27, 2010 - movemanSKG
Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers of Jersey City, New Jersey Launch New Website
Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers of Jersey City, New Jersey have launched www.bagoliefriedman.com, an updated website to service these tech savvy consumers in need of information on personal injury and workers; compensation matters. - February 25, 2010 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Gerdau Ameristeel and Enable America to Mentor Disabled Veterans in Charlotte
Disabled U.S. service veterans will get a helping hand in finding employment from Enable America and Gerdau Ameristeel, through on-the-job mentoring to be held at Gerdau's Charlotte steel mill on March 5. - February 24, 2010 - Enable America
Martinez Speaks Out for Employment of People with Disabilities at Enable America Forum
Experts dedicated to improving employment for people with disabilities spoke at Enable America's annual Disability Employment Forum. Keynote speaker Kathy Martinez of the U.S. Labor Department says hiring people with disabilities will help the worldwide economy. - February 19, 2010 - Enable America
Hallelujah - Platform Lift from movemanSKG Makes Church Wheelchair Accessible
Bethanp Baptist Church contracted movemanSKG to install a Prestige platform lift. Now, wheelchair users can access the basement vestry, where the church holds activities such as Sunday school and coffee mornings. - January 31, 2010 - movemanSKG
Enable America to Hold a "Tweet-Up" at Annual Disability Forum
“As we reach out to engage more people with disabilities, social media channels serve a crucial role in Enable America’s mission,” said Steve LaBour, Executive Director of Enable America. “We’re honored that Assistant Secretary Martinez is joining us, and pleased that we’ll be able to broadcast her message beyond the four walls of the event.” - January 30, 2010 - Enable America
Enable America Supports ODEP Listening Tour
The U.S. Labor Department's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has launched a six-city listening tour across the country. Enable America is commending U.S. Department of Labor's Assistant Secretary Kathleen Martinez on the initiative, and encouraging participation. - January 27, 2010 - Enable America
gh Releases the First-Ever DAISY Player for Mac
GH, LLC releases the first-ever DAISY Player for Mac. ReadHear Mac is the first fully-featured Digital Talking Book player available for the Mac. It provides access to books and other text materials for those who have low-vision, blindness, learning disabilities, or mobility impairments. - January 24, 2010 - gh, LLC