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Rare Disease Foundation on the Road to Gene Therapy Brings Families to Fort Lauderdale from Around the World, November 15-17
The FOXG1 Research Foundation, the parent-led organization that is radically transforming the rare disease drug development landscape, is hosting an international conference in Fort Lauderdale from November 15-17, bringing families from across the globe together to learn about gene therapy advancements for FOXG1 syndrome. A highlight includes a presentation by 20-year-old Abraham Weitzman, who, though non-speaking, shares his lived experience using an innovative communication device. - November 04, 2024 - FOXG1 Research Foundation
Vision of Justice: Transforming Lives with Free Cataract Surgeries for Michigan's Uninsured
A newly established nonprofit aims to transform lives by providing free cataract surgeries to those in need. Vision of Justice, a non-profit corporation pending 501(c)(3) status, was launched by Attorney Jason Waechter in response to the urgent need in Metro Detroit and across the state of Michigan. - October 31, 2024 - Vision of Justice
Partnership Commends Harris Campaign Announcement to Expand Care in the Home for Older Americans
Home health leaders call for more investment in home-based healthcare as Medicare patients face diminished access to home health. - October 09, 2024 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
New Therapy Center Opens in Santa Ana
Building Block Resolutions Expands Services with New Santa Ana Office, Funded by Prestigious Grant to Support Behavioral Health for Children and Youth - September 27, 2024 - Building Block Resolutions
Superior Rail & Iron Works Named First-Ever Diamond Sponsor for ALS TDI’s White Coat Affair Gala
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) has announced that Superior Rail & Iron Works, Inc. will be the first-ever Diamond Sponsor for the annual White Coat Affair gala, taking place on October 5, 2024, at the Boston Sheraton. Superior Rail & Iron Works, Inc., which was the gala’s Title Sponsor last year, is continuing its support, helping ALS TDI push forward with critical research to find treatments for ALS. - September 19, 2024 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Rosario S. Cassata, of the Cassata Foundation, Long Island, NY, Will be Honored by the Fuoco Foundation and Camp Pa Qua Tuck
Rosario S. Cassata, the Trustee of the privately funded charitable 501(c) Cassata Foundation, will be recognized by the Fuoco Foundation and Camp Pa Qua Tuck for helping children with special needs. - September 18, 2024 - The Cassata Foundation
The Caregiver’s Journey Honors World Alzheimer’s Day with Straight Talk on Dementia Caregiving
The Caregiver's Journey, co-founded by Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, offers practical, candid advice for dementia caregivers through various resources, including a new podcast series. The podcast is especially relevant on World Alzheimer's Day, September 21, as we honor caregivers with empowering conversations that make make you feel more confident and less isolated. - September 16, 2024 - The Caregiver's Journey
Canadian Wonderland - The Largest Canadian Cultural Festival Outside of Canada Celebrates All Things Canuck
Canadiana Fest celebrates the art, music, food (and beer), sports and most of all the spirit of kindness Canadians are known featuring their 3 founding cultures of Indigenous, French and British heritage. Meet Rick Green of the Red Green Show -the iconic Canadian sitcom, try your hand in the sports Centre, get in on the lumberjack village, eat through a poutine passport, dress up in the Cosplay Contest, get down to the sounds of award winning Canadian musical artists. Tons of fun for all ages. - September 11, 2024 - Canadiana Fest
Empower Thrive Magazine Invites Individuals to Share Their Stories and Inspirations
Empower Thrive Magazine in Sacramento, CA is inviting individuals to share inspiring stories of triumph and perseverance on their website. They aim to empower readers with stories of courage and resilience. Submissions from individuals overcoming challenges and obstacles in pursuit of their goals are currently being accepted. - September 03, 2024 - Empower Thrive Magazine
PRADCO Outdoor Brands Unveils the Blazer Dog Feeder™ - a New Era in Automated Canine Care
Meticulously crafted in collaboration with a high-end appliance designer, the new Blazer Dog Feeder™ is a programmable dog feeder designed to improve canine health and simplify pet care by automating the grind of daily feeding. - August 28, 2024 - SimplePets
The Dragon's Nest Launches: A Revolutionary Online Platform for Neurodivergent Girls and Their Supporters
Today marks the launch of The Dragon's Nest, an innovative online education platform and community dedicated to supporting neurodivergent girls, their families, and educators. This groundbreaking resource aims to address the significant gap in understanding, diagnosis, and support for... - August 26, 2024 - The Dragon's Nest
Challenge the Outdoors® Opens New Outdoor Recreation Facility
Project funded by local business owner - August 13, 2024 - Home Instead
City of Naples Mayor Endorses Manganni Salvaticus Jungle Summer Games; New "Manganni" Jungle Sport Benefiting Veterans and First Responders to Launch at Tournament
Manganni Salvaticus, a therapeutic tactical sports operation for military veterans and first responders, has announced the much-anticipated Manganni Jungle Summer Games Tournament. Scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2024, the event promises an exhilarating day of adventure, challenges, and fun for participants of all ages. The tournament also marks the official launch of a new sport, the "Manganni" Jungle Sport and was endorsed by City of Naples Mayor, Teresa Heitmann. - August 06, 2024 - Manganni Salvaticus
Silver Scott Mines, Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Innovative, Patented Non-Invasive Brain Treatment Technology
Silver Scott Mines will be acquiring the assets of AddBrain, Inc.’s technology. It has been used to treat Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s and Suicidal Depression with excellent results. There are ongoing clinical trials in Canada. - August 02, 2024 - Silver Scott Mines, Inc.
Paper Seed Press Publishes Inclusive Children's Book, Launching on National Disability Independence Day, and Partners with Champ's Heart to Help Disabled Children
Paper Seed Press, inspired by nonprofit’s mission to provide equestrian experiences to children and veterans, writes uplifting picture book based on the true story of a young boy who learned to walk again with prosthetics. - July 26, 2024 - Paper Seed Press
ExcelPrep Adds Training and Apprenticeship Program in Autism Intervention for Educators and Practitioners
ExcelPrep is excited to announce a training and practicum program for teachers and interventionists in Central Illinois. This Autism Behavior Practitioner is an apprenticeship in collaboration with the East Central Illinois Workforce Board and the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission. - July 12, 2024 - Excel Prep
Morning Consult: Vast Majority of Older Americans Are Worried About Falling and Urge Congress to Expand Access to Fall Prevention Services
87% of older Americans support the bipartisan Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act to expand Medicare beneficiaries’ access to comprehensive falls risk assessment and prevention services at no cost to patients. - June 24, 2024 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Florida Literacy Awards and Grantees Honored at 40th Annual Florida Literacy Conference
The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) hosted its 40th Annual Florida Literacy Conference from May 8-10 at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, bringing together adult education, literacy, and ESOL practitioners to network and share promising practices. The new Adult Learner book, Pathways, was released during the annual meeting with impactful author readings. - June 06, 2024 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Tongue-Operated AI-Powered Device Wins Red Dot 2024 Award
Tip Assistive Technologies LLC is thrilled to announce that their product, Tip Device, has won a prestigious global Red Dot Award in the Healthcare category. The Red Dot Award is one of the largest international design competitions. Having a long history and esteemed credibility, the Red Dot label... - June 06, 2024 - TIP Assisitive Technologies
AAHD Welcomes Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt as New Director of Research
The American Association on Health and Disability has welcomed Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt as their new Director of Research. This role will be instrumental in directing AAHD’s outreach work to engage people with disabilities in the All of Us Research Program, including efforts on a pilot initiative to support pediatric enrollment in the program. Dr. Forber-Pratt will start in the role in July 2024. - May 08, 2024 - American Association on Health and Disability
TriHaz Solutions Launches Sharps Disposal Program
TriHaz Solutions, in partnership with Star Pharmacy, has launched a community sharps disposal program. Safe, compliant sharps waste disposal is a challenge for individuals. Here's what the two companies are doing to provide a safe, convenient solution in parts of northern Alabama and southern Tennessee. - April 04, 2024 - TriHaz Solutions
HEDY! The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, a One-Woman Show by Heather Massie, to Play The Berman
HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr comes to Michigan at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, March 14 at 7:30pm and a special Dementia/Alzheimer-Friendly matinee on Friday, March 15 at 1pm. - March 01, 2024 - The Berman Center for Performing Arts
Free Gaming Event in Houston
GameVana Hosts a Free Event to promote their future Gaming Lounge and asks for help. - December 05, 2023 - GameVana, LLC
Lifespire Celebrates 72 Years of Empowering Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Lifespire ® Inc. (www.lifespire.org), a prominent organization founded in 1951, stands proud as it celebrates its 72nd birthday on November 29. This marks another historic milestone achieved in its unwavering dedication to serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across seven New York counties. With its 121 certified sites, Lifespire has been instrumental in championing and supporting adults to achieve their goals and dreams. - November 29, 2023 - Lifespire, Inc.
PAWS NY Trains Its 5,000th Volunteer
These volunteers help care for dogs and cats (and birds and guinea pigs) across New York City, helping to keep families together with their pets. - November 15, 2023 - PAWS NY
The Fruitcake - A Deadly Twist on a Popular Christmas Tradition. Author Raises $1,400,000 for Cystic Fibrosis.
Four friends, one fruitcake, and a ritzy town full of secrets . . . What could go wrong? - November 07, 2023 - Orrplace Press/Leah Orr
Indiana Parkinson Foundation Announces Pickleball 4 Parkinson’s Event
The Indiana Parkinson Foundation has officially announced its inaugural 2023 Pickleball 4 Parkinson’s Event. This single-day event will have beginner, advanced and intermediate rounds as well as courts reserved to teach players with Parkinson’s how they can adapt and play their best... - November 01, 2023 - Indiana Parkinson Foundation
Charles Rizzo Gifts The Children's Charity Over $5,000 to Assist in Their Efforts to Provide Bikes for Children
The Michigan businessman continues in his commitment to help children with special needs. - July 25, 2023 - Chuck Rizzo, Jr.
PAWS NY Receives a $100,000 Grant from the ASPCA
PAWS NY received the grant at their annual Barks & Blooms Benefit in New York City. - June 12, 2023 - PAWS NY
New Senior Center Offers Affordable Options for Pasco County Seniors
Community Aging and Retirement Services has announced its cutting many much needed seniors services. A new veteran-owned senior center opens its doors with affordable options. - June 10, 2023 - The Fox Lodge: A Clubhouse for Seniors
Disabled Artist Showcase: Creating Our Spaces Wins a Telly Award at the 44th Annual Awards Presentation
Wabi Sabi Productions Inc. receives a “Telly Award” for its short documentary film entitled “Disabled Artist Showcase: Creating Our Spaces.” The film received the bronze award in the social impact category in the record-breaking 44th annual Telly Awards honors. The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979. - May 26, 2023 - Wabi Sabi Productions Inc
American Association on Health and Disability Announces Leadership Transition
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) announced the Board’s selection of Karl Cooper to succeed Roberta Carlin as Executive Director, effective June 1, 2023. Karl’s appointment comes as Roberta Carlin is retiring after 21 years of service to AAHD. - May 23, 2023 - American Association on Health and Disability
Woodworking Classes Empower Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Collaborating nonprofits teach woodworking classes to adults with developmental disabilities teaching them skills to use to build projects for others. - May 17, 2023 - Special Kids Special Families
Joe Earley Releases Statement on Expiration of Title 42
Joe Earley stated, “The failures of the Biden Administration to Protect the American People, to Protect American Society, and to Protect our National Sovereignty are on full display with the egregious neglect to secure our southern border, thus permitting a flow of illegal immigration, illegal drugs, and creating a humanitarian crisis.” - May 15, 2023 - Campaign to Elect Joe Earley
Fight ALS Film Fest Aims to Continue the Momentum to Beat ALS
The second annual Festival will explore universal themes of life-changing diseases through examination of ALS. - April 26, 2023 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Media Ad Agencies Hosting Inclusive Casting Event in Worcester for Children with Disabilities
HumanKind Casting and Changing the Face of Beauty have officially launched their transformative collaboration to ensure casting becomes more intentional and inclusive, with a mission to promote diverse representation across all media. HumanKind Casting, a leading casting agency renowned for its... - April 15, 2023 - HumanKind, LLC
Kristen M. Toepfer Honored as a Woman of the Month for March 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Kristen M. Toepfer, of Hackettstown, New Jersey, has been honored as a Woman of the Month for March 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the fields of nonprofit and volunteering. About Kristen M. - March 29, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
PAWS NY Returns to Monarch Rooftop for 2023 Barks & Blooms Benefit to Raise Money for People and Pets in Need
This year’s fundraising event, sponsored by PetPlate, will take place on Tuesday, April 25, from 6:30-9:00pm, and tickets are now on sale. - March 21, 2023 - PAWS NY
Disability Advocates Announce Endorsement of the All of Us Research Program
The American Association on Health and Disability announces the release of “No Research About Us Without Us," a statement endorsing the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program, an effort to engage more than one million people from across the United States in biomedical research to advance health care for all. - March 15, 2023 - American Association on Health and Disability
Texas Company Helping to Make Waterparks, Public Pools and Splash Pads More Inclusive for Non-Speaking Children
Communication boards are an invaluable resource for children with autism and non-speaking children, allowing them to express themselves without verbal speech. Now, a Texas-based organization is helping making all public spaces, including waterparks, public pools and splash pads more inclusive with custom communication boards. - February 21, 2023 - Smarty Symbols
Physical Therapy Insurance Billing Made Easy with PtEverywhere
Market-leading Practice Management Software for Physical Therapy Clinics now includes insurance claim processing flexible revenue cycle management (RCM). Clinic owners can submit claims, manage billing, and more to fit how they work, and successfully run their practices. Streamline your clinic management, from scheduling and appointments to patient payments and insurance claims, with total flexibility. - January 26, 2023 - PtEverywhere
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Prepares for the Much-Anticipated CEO Welcome on January 27 After Naming Sharon Giovinazzo as Its Chief Executive Officer
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, California's oldest and most diverse blindness organization, in which blind and sighted employees work together at every level to serve people from age 0 to 100 who are blind or have low vision, is pleased to welcome Sharon Giovinazzo as the new Chief Executive Officer. Sharon’s recent appointment follows an extensive selection process that considered candidates from across the country. - January 20, 2023 - Lighthouse for the Blind
Kodster, LLC is Proud to Present Kodi Lee & Colin Hay’s New Single, "Hello World"
Kodi Lee, golden buzzer recipient and AGT season 14 winner teams up with Colin Hay from the band, Men At Work, to give you "Hello World," a great, upbeat, positive song. - January 09, 2023 - Kodster, LLC
VA Approves New Rifle Scope Clip-on as Adaptive Recreational Equipment for Visually Disabled Veterans
Providers of innovative adaptive hunting and shooting products Digital FOV, LLC announces the approval of their Adaptive Rifle Scope Clip-on by the Veterans Administration Blind Rehabilitation Center for issuance to eligible blind and low-vision veterans as adaptive recreational equipment. Henry... - January 03, 2023 - Digital FOV, LLC
"Disabled Artist Showcase: Creating Our Spaces" Film Screening
Award winning short film directed by disabled award winning filmmaker Emmitt H Thrower has a public virtual screening. - January 01, 2023 - Wabi Sabi Productions Inc
Special Kids Special Families Sends a Special Santa Into the Community to Share Holiday Spirit with His Peers with Developmental Disabilities
It's always been a dream of Bryan's, a program participant at Special Kids Special Families, to become Santa for the day to spread joy and give presents to his peers in the special needs community. Bryan shares why he wants to help and why he's the best person to do the job. - December 13, 2022 - Special Kids Special Families
Startup Launches a New Tool to Protect Vulnerable Adults
Startup oversubscribes $2M seed round to launch software to assist decision-makers for elderly and incapacitated adults. - November 17, 2022 - Advocord
Dementia Society of America® Expands Operation KeepSafe®
National Program Seeks to Help Those Living with Dementia Avoid Harm. October 20 Returns as National KeepSafe Day™. - October 14, 2022 - Dementia Society of America
Clubhouse International Awarded 2022 Honorary Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health
Clubhouse International is deeply honored to receive the Honorary 2022 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health awarded by The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. The Pardes Prize recognizes the Clubhouse Model of psychosocial rehabilitation as a rights-based approach to recovery that expands... - October 13, 2022 - Clubhouse International
Utah Families with Autism to Benefit from Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation Investment
The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation is committing $500,000 to Madison House Autism Foundation (MHAF) to help build more neuro-inclusive communities across Utah with and for autistic adults and other neuro-divergent individuals. “We look forward to seeing these programs... - September 28, 2022 - Madison House Autism Foundation