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Santa Clarita Rotary Club Donates Play Area and Equipment to Special Needs Students at Old Orchard Elementray School in Newhall, California
The Santa Clarita valley Rotary Club completed a project with Old Orchard Elementary school in Newhall, California. The Rotary Club donated a play area and equipment to the school's special needs students. The dedication ceremony for this project was held at Old Orchard Elementary School on May 16, 2007. - May 20, 2007 - Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club
A New Book "Microsoft Windows XP - The Accessible Way" Released by www.chrysallis.eu
Chrysallis-Close to Disability announces the release of the new book "Microsoft Windows XP - The accessible way" aiming to cover all the essential content to advance beginner computer users with and without disabilities into an intermediate level. - May 06, 2007 - Chrysallis-Close to Disability
Imus Controversy Spawns “R” Word Awareness Campaign
The “R” Word Campaign is a grass roots effort to raise awareness that people with intellectual disabilities and their families are offended by the use of the words “retard” or “retarded” when used to describe something negative. - May 05, 2007 - The "R" Word Campaign
Claremont Graduate University's E-Health Policy Forum in Washington, DC to Address Needs of Disability Community
Recent Kay Center Survey confirms that disabled community has strong interest in electronic personal health solutions; Claremont the only institution in the nation adressing this need. - April 19, 2007 - Claremont Graduate University
Colin Javens Organises Charity Clay Pigeon Competition at Holme Lacy College to Raise Money for Spinal Research
Having raised £500,000 driving from Stoke Mandeville Hospital to Cape Town Colin Javens has organised a Charity Clay Pigeon Competition at Holme Lacy College to raise more money for spinal research. Colin, a former Holme Lacy student, has been paralysed for 6 years after breaking his neck by... - April 14, 2007 - Pershore Group of Colleges
Special Olympics North Carolina Athletes Selected to Compete in 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in China
Online fundraising efforts have begun for the twelve North Carolina Special Olympics athletes who have been selected to represent the United States at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China. - March 31, 2007 - Special Olympics North Carolina
2007 Plane Pull™ to Benefit Special Olympics North Carolina
The 2007 Plane Pull to benefit Special Olympics North Carolina will take place on April 21st at the Raleigh/Durham Airport. Corporate teams, Law Enforcement teams and individual participants are needed. - March 31, 2007 - Special Olympics North Carolina
One Thousand Volunteers Needed for 2007 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games
More than 1,000 volunteers are needed for the 2007 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games on June 1-3. The event, to take place in Raleigh for the 13th consecutive year, will host more than 1,300 athletes from 89 programs throughout North Carolina, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. - March 31, 2007 - Special Olympics North Carolina
Blinded in Separate Accidents, Two Men Share Common Bond
When Marcus Engel and Ron Graham met at the Seeing Eye, Inc. in Morristown, New Jersey, in 1995, they knew they had something in common. Both were blind and had come to the guide dog facility to get their first Seeing Eye dogs. Then they learned that both had lost their sight in automobile... - March 21, 2007 - Ron Graham Enterprises
Celebrating the Birth of a School
HeartShare Human Services of New York's Annual Spring Gala and Auction will celebrate the opening of its new autism program. - March 08, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Cambridge Who’s Who Honors Melody Baker & Her Dedication to the Disabled Community
Melody Baker honored by Cambridge Who’s Who for her Dedication to the Disabled Community - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Carolina Hurricanes Goalie Cam Ward Needs the Public’s Support in Fundraising Effort for Special Olympics North Carolina
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward has teamed with Special Olympics North Carolina to create “Cam’s Champs.” Ward has agreed to donate $3 for every save he makes during the regular season and is inviting the public to join his campaign. - January 12, 2007 - Special Olympics North Carolina
Volunteers Needed for 2007 Special Olympics North Carolina Basketball & Cheerleading Tournament in Cabarrus County
More than 800 volunteers are needed for the 2007 Special Olympics North Carolina Basketball & Cheerleading Tournament to take place in Cabarrus County Feb. 23-25. Athletes from 81 local Special Olympics programs across the state have been invited to compete in the event. Businesses, civic organizations, churches and youth groups are encouraged to get involved. Volunteers are needed to fill positions such as announcer, court assistant, venue support, volunteer registration and cheer team. - January 12, 2007 - Special Olympics North Carolina
CVS/ Pharmacy Charitable Trust and KIT Open Doors to Children with Disabilities
Kids Included Together (KIT) Receives $30,825 Grant from CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust. The new partnership will increase access to out-of-school time programs for children with disabilities in North County San Diego. - January 11, 2007 - Kids Included Together
Upward Foundation Announces Touch the Sky Breakfast to Benefit Special Needs Children
Fundraising tobBe Held at the Phoenix Country Club on Jan. 15 - January 05, 2007 - Abalos & Associates
Mcalister’s Deli Raises Money for Valued Employee
Scott Beckham, manager of McAlister’s Deli in Brandon, Mississippi, along with the staff, the community and McAlister’s Deli Corporate, are going above and beyond to help fellow employee, Jason Smith, to get a state-of-the-art prosthetic arm. Smith has been working at McAlister’s... - December 01, 2006 - McAlister's Deli
Simple Discovery Could Free Millions from Walkers and Wheelchairs
While looking for exercises for disabled people a fitness trainer discovers two methouds that can greatly restore lost strength in many older and disabled people, using a hot tub and swimming pool. - September 01, 2006 - WaterWalking.org
All inPlay Partners with Educators and Vocational Rehabilitation Trainers to Help Blind Veterans
All inPlay partners with educators and vocational rehabilitation trainers, to offer its games and community in helping veterans learn how to use assistive technology. - August 25, 2006 - All inPlay LLC
Denver Again Teams with 11 Other U.S. Cities Hosting The 2006 Angelman Syndrome Foundation National Walk-A-Thon On Saturday, May 20
On Saturday, May 20, 2006, Metro Denver will host the Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) Walk-A-Thon for a second year. The 1.3-mile walking event will again be held at the Adams County Regional Park (Fairgrounds), 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO 80601. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. and the Walk-A-Thon starts at 9:45 a.m. A BBQ lunch may be purchased after the walk. Absolutely PR's Maggie Holben maintains the website, OurAngelTyler.com for Denver Angel, Tyler Davis. - April 24, 2006 - Absolutely Public Relations
N-syst, TecAccess Ink Dynamic Accessibility Partnership
Net Systems Informatics (India) Pvt. Ltd (N-syst) and TecAccess LLC have inked a dynamic accessibility partnership, which will allow the duo to realistically evaluate accessibility and compliance technology from the perspective of people with disabilities and Section 508. - April 21, 2006 - Net Systems Informatics (India) Pvt. Ltd
Bum Sniffing Dogs Are Sniffing for Support Dogs, Inc.
The Canine Crew, the main models of Franimals Pet Greeting Cards, and professional “bum sniffers” of bumsniffingdogs.com, are on a mission to help Support Dogs, Inc. of St. Louis. Support Dogs, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides support dogs to disabled individuals. - April 17, 2006 - BumSniffingDogs.com
The Combination of Disability and Bedding Prove Valuable
Ross Goldberg, owner of Memory Foam Furniture, is a disabled veteran of the Iraqi war era. Upon purchasing an expensive memory foam mattress, he became infatuated with the cost. Now he operates one of the largest bedding companies online. - April 11, 2006 - Memory Foam Furniture
Is Your Boss Covered? He Better Hope So
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you had an accident at work? No? You and your employer most certainly should. Many businesses have gone bust as a result of employee claims and lack of due diligence in this area. - March 12, 2006 - Claims Master Group
Recording Studio is Run by Totally Blind Individual
Kevin Brown, a jazz saxophonist, runs his own recording studio. Kevin is a totally blind individual, and through much persistence, determination, patients, and against all odds, produces some of the best sounding jazz on the market today. "It is very difficult to do a job in todays world. - November 02, 2005 - Curse Buster Sound