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MedFirst Alert Announces Its Medical Alarm Service Expansion Into South Carolina
MedFirst Alert has been protecting seniors while allowing them to maintain their independence through their Personal Emergency Response System (PERS). - January 17, 2010 - MedFirst Alert
Kathy Martinez to Appear at Enable America Disability Employment Forum
Enable America is a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. At this year's annual forum the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor, Kathy Martinez, will appear and speak. - January 14, 2010 - Enable America
Legacy of Giving Continues-the Malina Girls Help Students with Autism in Their Community
The Malina daughters raise funds for The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges in North Miami, FL - December 09, 2009 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Enable America Mentoring Program Leads to Employment
While participating in an Enable America mentoring program designed to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, a Navy veteran was hired by a construction firm. Keith Ferguson is now on the job at a Clark/Hunt construction site in San Antonio. - December 05, 2009 - Enable America
Enable America Congratulates Clark Construction for Helping Veterans
On November 19, Clark Construction provided on-the-job employment mentoring to seven disabled military veterans, as part of a Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month program held in conjunction with Enable America. - November 25, 2009 - Enable America
Gerdau Ameristeel Helps Disabled Veterans in Florida
As part of Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month, Gerdau Ameristeel provided on-the-job experience to a group of veterans looking for employment. This program was produced in conjunction with Enable America, a non-profit committed to improving employment opportunities for all people with disabilities. - November 20, 2009 - Enable America
Wheelchair Tote Bags Added to Product Line at CoolWheelchairStuff
CoolWheelchairStuff has launched a new line of hand-crafted wheelchair tote bags. The unique tote bags are perfect for everybody, wheelchair users and non-users alike. Versatile and roomy, the 12"x13.5" bags feature two sets of straps: short 7" side straps are perfect for hanging on push handles while the 13.5" standard straps can be used for carrying by hand or over shoulder. - November 20, 2009 - Kramer Enterprises
Clark Construction to Mentor Disabled Veterans in San Antonio
In conjunction with Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month, a Texas construction company will provide on-the-job mentoring to military veterans at one of its work sites in San Antonio. - November 18, 2009 - Enable America
Enable America Applauds President's Plan to Help Military Veterans
November is Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month. Enable America, which works to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, supports President Barack Obama's creation of the Council on Veterans Employment. - November 13, 2009 - Enable America
Enable America Congratulates Gerdau Ameristeel
November is Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month. Enable America builds bridges between people with disabilities and organizations to improve employment opportunities. - November 12, 2009 - Enable America
Special Olympics Invites Supporters to 8th Annual Gala and Live Auction
Special Olympics Northern California will hold its 8th annual fundraising gala on Nov.13, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. Presented by Chevron Corp., the Spirit of the Season gala will help raise money for sports equipment, training and competition in 2010. More than 13,000... - November 11, 2009 - Special Olympics Northern California
Special Olympics Partners with Saks Fifth Avenue for the Second Annual Fall Fashion Event
Join five time Olympic gold medalist, Gary Hall Jr., Andy Miyares, Special Olympics world record holder, the 2010 South Florida firefighter calendar models, artist Rick Garcia and Megan Clementi, Miss Florida USA® for a spectacular afternoon of awards, surprises and fashion. - November 10, 2009 - Special Olympics Miami Dade County
Concert of Christmas Music, Lincoln Center, NY
Summary Blurb: Raymond Arrroyo emcees a spirited Christmas concert at Alice Tully Hall Starr Theater, Lincoln Center, “Merry Christmas New York City!” to celebrate the real reason for the season. - November 08, 2009 - ColorBlindMusic Ministries
Enable America Puts Out Call to Disabled Veterans
In November Enable America is coordinating employment mentoring programs for disabled veterans, to assist those who have difficulty finding work. The non-profit organization is urging those who want to participate to contact the group now. November is "Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month." - November 06, 2009 - Enable America
Enable America Expands Into San Antonio
Enable America, the non-profit that improves employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is expanding into Texas. In its initial program, the organization will provide employment mentoring for disabled veterans in San Antonio. Enable America has declared November to be Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month. - November 04, 2009 - Enable America
Platform Lift a Work of Art
The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery is using a movemanSKG Prima Plus platform lift to allow less able visitors to access the gift shop and a newly refurbished gallery area. - November 01, 2009 - movemanSKG
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces Advancements in the Management and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury - Limited 2009-2010 Engagements
North American Seminars, Inc. introduces Advancements in the Management and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury for limited engagements in 2010. This course is a physical therapy continuing education course focused on assisting patients with spinal cord injury. - October 30, 2009 - North American Seminars
Enable America Declares November "Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month"
Enable America is a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for all people with disabilities. In November, in conjunction with Veterans Day, it will focus efforts on providing employment mentoring to those with service-related disabilities. - October 30, 2009 - Enable America
Enable America Honors Companies for Disability Mentoring
Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, sends its thanks and congratulations to six Raleigh, North Carolina companies, as they begin mentoring programs. Those companies are Progress Energy, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, the Carolina Hurricanes, Rex HealthCare, SAS and WRAL-TV. - October 29, 2009 - Enable America
Community Workforce Solutions Holds 2nd Annual Kroger Graduation Ceremony
Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. held the 2nd annual graduation ceremony for the Kroger community-based training program on October 1st. At this time, 13 individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment were recognized for their work. - October 26, 2009 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue Welcomes Enable America
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment for people with disabilities, is expanding operations in Raleigh and eastern North Carolina. NC Governor Bev Perdue is welcoming the organzation and thanking native son Richard Salem for contributions to this effort. - October 18, 2009 - Enable America
Web Tool Helps Disabled San Franciscans Find the Latest Hotspots
“Where’s Lulu” Serves Up Accessible Places, Events, and Services in the Bay Area. - October 14, 2009 - Where's Lulu, Inc.
Enable America Endorses President's Plan to Improve Employment for People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit devoted to improving employment for disabled veterans and others with disabilities, is applauding new initiatives announced by President Barack Obama, that will open new opportunities for employment. - October 10, 2009 - Enable America
The First Truly Affordable Full Screen Software Magnifier
Innovation Management Group, Inc. (IMG) announced that it has begun shipping the latest release of its The Magnifier 1.50. A low cost, full screen magnification software application for Windows. Most magnification software products on the market are designed for individuals who have extreme visual impairments or are legally blind and can cost from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. The Magnifier is the first truly affordable full screen magnifier priced within the reach of average users. - October 09, 2009 - Innovation Management Group, Inc
Free Seminars Examine Social Security Disability Benefits
White Plains law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, is offering two Free seminars to help people learn more about obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits in New York this month. Call (718) 509-9596 to reserve your seat today! - October 02, 2009 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Governor Bev Perdue Honorary Co-Host of Enable America Event in Raleigh
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue will be honorary co-host of Enable America's celebration of Disability Mentoring Day, to be held in Raleigh on October 21. Enable America is a non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. - September 30, 2009 - Enable America
Progress Energy Joins Enable America in North Carolina Expansion
Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is expanding operations in Raleigh and North Carolina. Progress Energy, which has been proactive in supporting and developing a diverse workforce, is joining Enable America as their official local partner. - September 26, 2009 - Enable America
Lifting Solution for Extreme Access Needs
movemanSKG’s new platform lift, Companion Extreme, features a robust steel construction with a painted finish. This means it resists rust and withstands harsh weather conditions, even those typical of Scandinavian winters. Suitable for wheelchair users, the lift is perfect for companies with... - September 24, 2009 - movemanSKG
Enable America Supports Disability Mentoring Day
Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is supporting and encouraging all businesses to participate in Disability Mentoring Day, held each October. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program. Hillsborough County's event will be held on October 22. - September 19, 2009 - Enable America
Enable America Expands Operations in Raleigh, North Carolina
Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is expanding operations in Raleigh, North Carolina. A number of prominent Raleigh businesses have agreed to take part in the organization's employee mentoring programs. - September 17, 2009 - Enable America
Sick and Tired of Being Sick ... And Ignored, Charles-A. Rovira Did Something About It
Whether you're a person with a rare disease, or just the member of an ignored minority, you can learn what he learned and do what he does to make your own way through the blind spots of "Big Media," get your disease or cause noticed and get "action." - August 19, 2009 - MSBPodcast
Hire Disability Solutions(TM) Breaks Barriers to Bring Qualified Disabled Workers and Corporations Together -- Job Tools and Content Now More Easily Accessible to HireDS
Yesterday, 27,256,000 disabled Americans had no job.* Today, Hire Disability Solutions™ placed 16 disabled individuals in jobs. Only 27,255,984 to go. Hire Disability Solutions is committed to seeing that every person with a disability finds employment. "Our mission at Hire Disability... - August 17, 2009 - Hire Disability Solutions, LLC
ScootOrlando.com Mobility Scooters Are Best-in-Class for "Green" Environmental Friendly Rentals to Walt Disney World, Universal Florida and Sea World Orlando Visitors
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental company, is pleased to announce their Best-in-Class status for their “Green” environmental mobility scooter rentals for visitors to Orlando area attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida and Sea World Orlando. By selecting the newest technology, innovative designed mobility scooters they are able to offer the lightest weight yet still, full size scooters. - August 13, 2009 - Scooter Vacations
RNIB: Talking Up Digital Technology
Millions of people worldwide are set to gain an improved experience of TV thanks to a collaboration between The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and leading digital technology companies to develop the world’s first ‘talking’ technology - which will reach the market... - August 13, 2009 - Royal National Institute of Blind People
Michigan Mustangs Win Their First Wheelchair PowerHockey Championship in State History
The Michigan Mustangs have won the 2009 Carolina PowerHockey Invitational after they defeated the Minnesota Selects 4-3 during the final at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the NHL’s Hurricanes. The 2009 Mustangs became the first PowerHockey team to ever bring home a... - July 24, 2009 - Wheelchair Hockey League
Lisa Batcheller, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Stay at Home Interviews on “Coping with Caregiving” Radio Program July 18 at 3:30 p.m. PT, 6:30 p.m. EST
“There has never been a more rewarding experience than caring for family members. However, today, 75% of family caregivers of seniors also have children at home. Many of these family caregivers either work full- or part-time,” explains Batcheller. “With the instability of our... - July 18, 2009 - Stay at Home
Developmental Disabilities Association Awards Starbucks Canada with Jobs West Employer of the Year Award
Star Employees with Down Syndrome at Starbucks - Starbucks Canada wins Jobs West Employer of the Year Award 2009/2009 - July 18, 2009 - Developmental Disabilities Association
Teen Helps Peers Manage Life with Tourette Syndrome
NJCTS Teen Spokesman Shares Strategies at Family Camp Weekend. - July 16, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Joni Eareckson Tada to Speak at Park Street Church in Boston
Internationally-known disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada will speak at Park Street Church in downtown Boston on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, as part of the church’s year-long Bicentennial Celebration. Joni will address ministry to and with people with disabilities on Saturday, and will speak about suffering in three worship services on Sunday. - July 10, 2009 - Park Street Church
Local, Community Members to be Honored for Their Work on Behalf of Those with Special Needs and Disabilities at Salt Lake Bees Game
Jake Shewmake and Leeann Whiffen will be recognized at 7:05 PM during a special ceremony at home plate just before the start of the July 8, 2009, Sale Lake Bees game as part of Disability Awareness Night. - July 01, 2009 - EP Global Communications
Local, Community Members to be Honored for Their Work on Behalf of Those with Special Needs and Disabilities at Orange County Flyers Game
Jake Shewmake and Leeann Whiffen will be recognized at 7:05 PM during a special ceremony at home plate just before the start of the July 8, 2009, Sale Lake Bees game as part of Disability Awareness Night. - July 01, 2009 - EP Global Communications
Avenues Welcomes New Marketing Manager
Avenues, a nonprofit, human service agency that empowers individuals with disabilities and their families, is pleased to announce the addition of a Marketing Manager to their management staff. Pete Keitsock, Executive Director, is excited to have Jenn Terfinko join the organization and fulfill the... - June 12, 2009 - Avenues
Volunteer with Ghana’s Leading Disabled Rehabilitation Centre
Ikando is recruiting volunteers and Interns for the Accra Rehabilitation Centre. They are looking for people with an interest in helping persons with disabilities to join their team. - June 12, 2009 - Ikando Foundation
Chicago Movers All My Sons Moving and Storage Sponsor the Special Olympics of Illinois
This Chicago Moving Company supports local charities. - June 10, 2009 - All My Sons
Local, Community Members to be Honored for Their Work on Behalf of Those with Special Needs and Disabilities at Los Angeles Dodgers Game
Rabbi Paul Kipnes and the Bloomfield Family will be recognized at 7:10 PM during a special ceremony at home plate just before the start of the June 4, 2009 Los Angeles Dodgers game as part of Disability Awareness Night. - May 22, 2009 - EP Global Communications
Team Enable Competes in St. Andrews Triathlon
Enable America launches a new awareness campaign, called Team Enable. The program is designed to encourage physical activity by people with disabilities. To mark its inauguration, Team Enable competed in the St. Andrews triathlon, fielding a team that included two blind competitors. - May 01, 2009 - Enable America
Wheelchair Pride: More Than Just Another Wheelchair Blog
Wheelchair Pride celebrates wheelchair users who reach beyond their limits, who set and achieve remarkable goals. - April 27, 2009 - Wheelchair Pride
Autism Speaks Announces National Capital Area Walk Now for Autism Will be Held on October 31, 2009 on the National Mall
Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, today announced the date for the National Capital Area Walk Now for Autism. All event proceeds support Autism Speaks who’s mission is to increase awareness about the growing autism epidemic, raise funds for research,... - April 02, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Re-Launch of Local Organization for Medical Anomalies
The Because I Care Foundation, Inc. is re-organizing to better serve and create awareness for people with Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS) and other similar lymphatic and vascular malformations. - March 15, 2009 - Because I Care Foundation
Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action Leaders from Across the Nation Bring a Unified Message to Capitol Hill
The Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action (DSAIA) conference will be convening this week from Wednesday, February 25 to Saturday, February 28 in Washington DC for the third annual gathering of Down syndrome leaders from across the nation. Approximately 300 leaders from 85 Down syndrome organizations... - February 23, 2009 - Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action