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Percussion Play Launches a New Landscape and Nature-Inspired Collection of Outdoor Musical Instruments

Percussion Play Launches a New Landscape and Nature-Inspired Collection of Outdoor Musical Instruments

Percussion Play, the world’s leading outdoor musical instrument manufacturer, has launched a new botanically based range of instruments inspired by nature and a love of the great outdoors. - November 21, 2019 - Percussion Play Ltd.

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Aleck, a 9-year-old boy from Idaho Falls, ID received a very special delivery of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Aleck’s service dog, Walter, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Aleck’s parents are looking forward to having... - November 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

AMMI Managed Hotels Are Honoring Veterans Nov. 11 with Free Hotel Room Stay

AMMI Managed Hotels Are Honoring Veterans Nov. 11 with Free Hotel Room Stay

Our veterans are important to us! Five hotels with the American Motel Management Group are honoring our veterans this Nov 11. Each of their five (5) hotels are providing traveling veterans with a hotel guest room for one night, (50) fifty free hotel room nights total will be given to veterans that stop at AMMI hotels. Free freshly made breakfast buffet and more. First 10 Veterans to check-in November 11 get free guest room for one night. *American Motel Management Inc. - November 06, 2019 - American Motel Management

SDWR Delivers Diabetic Alert Dog to Lucky Boy in Torrington, CT

SDWR Delivers Diabetic Alert Dog to Lucky Boy in Torrington, CT

Logan, a 13-year-old boy in Torrington, CT, received a very special delivery today of his very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from SDWR. Based in Madison, Virginia, SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred and trained dogs for people of all ages that struggle with living with invisible... - November 05, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Madison House Autism Foundation Strengthens Executive Leadership Team

Madison House Autism Foundation Strengthens Executive Leadership Team

In response to burgeoning growth in both reach and programming, the Board of Directors of the Washington, DC-area based Madison House Autism Foundation announces two strategic hires that will help the organization as it transitions to an expanding role in meeting the needs of neurodiverse adults... - November 03, 2019 - Madison House Autism Foundation

Enhanced Website Provides Long-Term Care Planning Resources

Enhanced Website Provides Long-Term Care Planning Resources

Most American families either know a person who needs long-term care or a person who provides care for them. Having an advance plan for the financial costs and burdens of aging has become an essential part of an overall retirement plan. LTCNEWS.com has been redesigned to provide more tools and resources. LTC News gives American families the resources to help them plan for long-term care and the impact extended care has on loved ones. - October 25, 2019 - McCann LTC

Partnership Applauds RCD Delay for Home Health Services

Home health leaders stress importance of bipartisan legislation to ease transition as CMS plans largest home health payment overhaul in decades. - October 22, 2019 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - December 10, 2019

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - December 10, 2019

Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Omaha, NE on December 10, 2019. - October 18, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Retired Harlem Assistant Principal Dr. Michelle King-Huger Writes Inspirational Memoir "From D.I.V.A. to Disabled: A Determined Individual with a Victorious Attitude"

Living with progressive multiple sclerosis, educator Dr. Michelle King-Huger kept a diary about her health crisis journey. In "From D.I.V.A to Disabled," she encourages people of all ages, races, rich or poor, and any gender who are living with a life-changing debilitating illness: multiple sclerosis, cancer, strokes, diabetes, chronic arthritis, accidents and understand their life is in transition. She redefines the meaning of DIVA and embraces determination and victorious attitude. - October 17, 2019 - Dr. Michelle King-Huger

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Lithia, FL

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Lithia, FL

Ryan is a 14 year old who enjoys playing basketball. Ryan also has had to endure the daily struggle of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Ryan's service dog, Keesee,will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Diabetes affects Ryan's independence. He often... - October 16, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

3rd Annual Basketball Skills Clinic for Special Needs Players Held at Aliso Niguel High School

3rd Annual Basketball Skills Clinic for Special Needs Players Held at Aliso Niguel High School

Aliso Niguel High School Basketball Players worked with young disabled adults from Aliso Viejo and Laguna Beach on Saturday, October 12th. - October 15, 2019 - Aliso Niguel High School Boy's Basketball

Aliso Niguel High School Boy's Basketball Team Hosts Basketball Clinic for Special Needs Young Adults on Oct 12th

The Aliso Niguel High School basketball Varsity and Junior Varsity teams will hold the 3rd annual Basketball Skills Clinic for Special Needs Young Adults on October 12th from 10am – 1pm at the high school gym. - October 06, 2019 - Aliso Niguel High School Boy's Basketball

"101 Positive Steps Toward Employment with Autism" - Now Available from Future Horizons

"101 Positive Steps Toward Employment with Autism" - Now Available from Future Horizons

The most important thing you can do to achieve independence as a young adult is to get and maintain employment. - October 04, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

In Recognition of November Being Epilepsy Awareness Month, Service Dogs by SDWR, is Sponsoring a Grant Program for Seizure Response Service Dogs

In Recognition of November Being Epilepsy Awareness Month, Service Dogs by SDWR, is Sponsoring a Grant Program for Seizure Response Service Dogs

In recognition of November being Epilepsy Awareness Month, Service Dogs by SDWR will be sponsoring a grant program for Seizure Response Service Dogs. The grant applications will be accepted throughout the month of October with announcement of winners in November in recognition of Epilepsy Awareness... - October 04, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oceanside, NY

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oceanside, NY

Mason, a 6-year-old little boy from Oceanside, NY received a very special delivery of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Mason’s service dog, Doris, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mason’s parents are looking forward to having... - October 04, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - October 23, 2019

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - October 23, 2019

Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Minneapolis, MN on October 23, 2019. - October 02, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Syracuse Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 21, 2019

Syracuse Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 21, 2019

Future Horizons will be hosting the Syracuse Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 21, 2019. - September 22, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Sensory Friendly Solutions Launches an Online Tool to Help People Find Sensory Friendly Events, Places, Products and Services

Sensory Friendly Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of the Sensory Friendly Finder on their website www.sensoryfriendly.net. This innovative tool is designed to become the comprehensive listing of sensory friendly businesses (including retail, restaurants, service providers, performance... - September 13, 2019 - Sensory Friendly Solutions

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oak Ridge, NC

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oak Ridge, NC

Morgan is a 7-year-old who enjoys swimming, cheerleading, going to the beach and boating with her family. Morgan also has had to endure the daily struggle of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Morgan’s service dog, Iris, will be able to accompany her everywhere thanks to the Americans with... - September 11, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

"Social Skills Picture Book" Now Available in Spanish

"Social Skills Picture Book" Now Available in Spanish

"The Social Skills Picture Book" is now available in Spanish from Future Horizons. A dynamic teaching tool for children with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, “The Social Skills Picture Book” offers pictures of the right and wrong ways to handle nearly 30 social skills,... - September 11, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - November 7, 2019

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - November 7, 2019

Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Noblesville, IN on November 7, 2019. - September 10, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - October 30, 2019

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - October 30, 2019

Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Portland, OR on October 30, 2019. - September 09, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

"You Can't Make Me" - Now Available from Future Horizons

"You Can't Make Me" - Now Available from Future Horizons

A unique look at behavior through the child's perspective. - September 06, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Emerge Diagnostics and DoctorsNow Announce Partnership for Doctor Triage and Virtual Wellness Clinics

Emerge Diagnostics and DoctorsNow Announce Partnership for Doctor Triage and Virtual Wellness Clinics

Emerge Diagnostics has partnered with DoctorNow to offer a customized DoctorTriage and Virtual Wellness Clinics to enhance the Electrodiagnostic Functional Assessment Soft Tissue Management (EFA-STM) Program. The purpose of this program is to offer companies and employees access to doctors for... - September 04, 2019 - Emerge Diagnostics

Special Delivery for a Very Lucky Mayville Resident

Special Delivery for a Very Lucky Mayville Resident

A fifteen year-old Mayville resident will be welcoming into her home and heart a service dog. The dog named Hawk is being provided by SDWR, a non-profit organization based in Virginia, with a mission to provide specially-bred and trained dogs for adults and children with invisible disabilities like... - September 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Future Service Dog Named in Memory of Tyngsborough Police Officer

Future Service Dog Named in Memory of Tyngsborough Police Officer

Service Dogs by SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred dogs for individuals of all ages with invisible disabilities like Diabetes, PTSD, Autism and Seizure Disorder. In addition to the nearly 600 working dogs already placed, there are several hundred more actively enrolled in SDWR’s... - September 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

TCS Associates Announces New Brand Identity, TCSAccess, with Redesigned Logo and Website

TCS Associates, a nationally known leader providing Accessibility and Assistive Technology services for organizations with employees with disabilities, has rebranded. TCS Associates will now operate under the name TCSAccess. TCSAccess stands for Training, Compliance, Support, and Access – the... - August 30, 2019 - TCSAccess, LLC

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - October 18, 2019

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - October 18, 2019

Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Kansas City, KS on October 18, 2019. - August 23, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Ask My Buddy Announces New Premium Features That Also Support Amazon’s "Buy Once, Enjoy Everywhere" Program

Ask My Buddy Announces New Premium Features That Also Support Amazon’s "Buy Once, Enjoy Everywhere" Program

The premiere alert system has increased functionality that also works with other platforms. - August 13, 2019 - Ask My Buddy

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Young Girl in Corona, CA

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Young Girl in Corona, CA

10 year old Emily is the lucky recipient of an Autism Service Dog named Janey. Emily’s parents are looking forward to Janey becoming their daughter’s friend and angel. They are most looking forward to Emily and her new service dog playing together as well as alerting them if Emily... - August 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - September 29, 2019

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - September 29, 2019

Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Columbus, OH on September 29, 2019. - August 01, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Inspirational TV Personality Victoria Arlen Delivers Message of Hope as Free Wheelchair Mission Raises $1.8 Million at Miracle of Mobility Gala

Guests use VR Glasses to be Transported to Guatemalan Village. - July 30, 2019 - Free Wheelchair Mission

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Rancho Santa Margarita CA

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Rancho Santa Margarita CA

7 year old Chase, along with her parents, has been dealing with her diabetes diagnosis for close to two years. Chase is a very active typical 7-year old, who enjoys playing softball and gymnastics. It is important to her parents that Chase’s service dog can help Chase with feeling more... - July 30, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Family from Prescott, AZ is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience

Family from Prescott, AZ is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience

The Nelson family knows all about how important service dogs can be for an individual and family. Their son was the recipient of the SDWR diabetic alert dog, Endy in 2018. Endy is providing the comfort and reassurance necessary for the Nelsons and helping their son manage and face the everyday... - July 25, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Dallas Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - September 19, 2019

Dallas Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - September 19, 2019

Future Horizons will be hosting the Dallas/Fort Worth Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - September 19, 2019. - July 24, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Family from Pleasant Plains, IL is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience

Family from Pleasant Plains, IL is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience

The Shown family know all about how important service dogs can be for an individual and family. Mr. Shown was the recipient of SDWR diabetic alert dog, Samson in 2016. Samson is providing the comfort and reassurance necessary for the Showns and helping Mr. Shown manage and face the everyday... - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Assist Family in Roseville, CA

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Assist Family in Roseville, CA

A very lucky 7-year-old girl from Roseville, CA received a special delivery today of her very own Service Dog from SDWR. - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Loganville, GA

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Loganville, GA

A very lucky girl from Loganville, GA has received her very own Diabetic Alert Dog. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Allentown, PA

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Allentown, PA

Allentown, PA boy receives a very special delivery of his own service dog from SDWR. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Third Wheel Brewing Brews Beer to Make Life MO Better for Those with Disabilities

Third Wheel Brewing Brews Beer to Make Life MO Better for Those with Disabilities

"MO Better" Beer to Benefit MO Better Foundation Releases on Thursday July 25 at 4 pm. Board members from the MO Better Foundation came to Third Wheel and assisted on brew day. - July 20, 2019 - MO Better Foundation

Special Olympics and Engel & Völkers Continue “The Revolution Is Inclusion” Campaign

During the month of July 2019, Special Olympics and Engel & Völkers in the Tampa Bay Area will continue “The Revolution Is Inclusion” campaign, targeting the younger generation of Millennials and Centennials by demonstrating that inclusion is all about togetherness. They... - July 20, 2019 - Engel & Völkers

"Autism and Girls" Now Available from Future Horizons

"Autism and Girls" Now Available from Future Horizons

World-Renowned Experts Join Those with Autism Syndrome to Resolve Issues That Girls and Women Face Every Day. New Updated and Revised 2nd Edition. - July 19, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Meals on Wheels San Francisco Breaks Ground on $41.5 Million Kitchen and Food Production Facility to Feed Homebound Seniors

Meals on Wheels San Francisco Breaks Ground on $41.5 Million Kitchen and Food Production Facility to Feed Homebound Seniors

Meals on Wheels San Francisco is building a new, 37,000 square feet kitchen that will increase its capacity to provide home-delivered meals to the growing population of food-insecure seniors living in the City. - July 18, 2019 - Meals on Wheels San Francisco

Optimal Alliance Home Care Rolling Out Concierge Services Plans

Optimal Alliance Home Care Rolling Out Concierge Services Plans

Optimal Alliance Home Care offers reliable senior home care services for the elderly and disabled individuals. - July 09, 2019 - Optimal Alliance Home Care LLC

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Highlands Ranch, CO

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Highlands Ranch, CO

Family in Highlands Ranch, CO looking forward to the extra help diabetic alert service dog will bring. - July 09, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Woman in Pinehurst, Idaho

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Woman in Pinehurst, Idaho

With her Diabetic Alert Dog, Kendrick, by her side, Brenda and her family are hopeful that she will gain the confidence to face the everyday challenges of living with diabetes. - July 07, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

"Anxiety Management for Kids on the Autism Spectrum" Now Available from Future Horizons

"Anxiety Management for Kids on the Autism Spectrum" Now Available from Future Horizons

Through his twenty plus years as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Lynch has devoted his career to relieving distress in kids with autism and related concerns. His award-winning stress and anxiety management guide, Totally Chill: My Complete Guide to Staying Cool, provided children with effective and unique tools for coping and thriving. This book extends those tools to parents, teachers, and therapists. - June 27, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 7-Year-Old Girl in Mississippi

Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 7-Year-Old Girl in Mississippi

Katy was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 2 years old. Her family is hopeful that a service dog will provide assistance to calm Katy during times of anxiety and be a constant friend. The dog is named after fallen officer Senior Deputy Jessica Laura Hollis. - June 22, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Bridges of Montana Announces Expansion to Missoula, MT

Bridges of Montana Announces Expansion to Missoula, MT

Bridges US is pleased to announce their recent expansion to Missoula, Montana. Bridges of Montana’s new office has opened as of Monday, June 17th, 2019. The new office location is in the heart of Missoula at 2825 Santa Fe Ct, Suite A Missoula, MT 59808. Teri Wells is the Regional Operations... - June 19, 2019 - Bridges US

Free Wheelchair Mission’s 16th Annual Miracle of Mobility Gala Planned for July 25th

Keynote Speaker is Accomplished On-Air Personality Victoria Arlen - June 19, 2019 - Free Wheelchair Mission

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