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MEGT Tasmanian Staff Shared the Glow of Limelight as It Shone on Partner, Cosmos Recreational Services Last Week
Prime Minister Julia Gillard visited Cosmos Inc with MEGT in Hobart to launch a trial of the National Disability Insurance Scheme for those with disabilities aged 15-24 years old. MEGT Institute State Manager Nicole Gayewski, said she was thrilled for Cosmos to be in a position to run the trial. - October 12, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
Results of Type C Guidance Meeting with Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine in the Treatment of Repetitive Behaviors in Autism
Autism Therapeutics LLC ("Autism Therapeutics") announced today that the Type C Guidance Meeting with FDA to discuss the ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine / Autism program has taken place. The FDA and Autism Therapeutics discussed the completion of the Phase III development of the program... - October 09, 2012 - Autism Therapeutics LLC
Autographed Original Paper Mosaic of Peyton Manning by Renowned Sports Artist Russell Irwin for Invisible Disabilities Association Honors Banquet on October 14th
St Louis artist and IDA Ambassador, Russell Irwin creates and donates a one of a kind Peyton Manning Paper Mosaic for the Invisible Disabilities Association’s 2012 Honors Banquet. The Paper Mosaic is autographed by both Russell Irwin and by Peyton Manning. IDA is so thrilled to receive this amazing donation which is the center piece of their live auction at their 5th Annual Honors Banquet on October 14th at the Denver Marriott South in Lone Tree, Colo. Russell will be in attendance at the event. - October 05, 2012 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Denver Area Resident to Pedal 1,400 Miles to Detroit in an Effort to Raise Money, Awareness for Three Extraordinary Kids Battling Cancer, Illness
Denver business owner Marc DesRosiers has been training since December. An avid cyclist, he will leave this Sunday and muscle through approximately 100 miles/day to raise money for a nonprofit cause tagged ‘Lake Orion Loves,’ which will help three young kids from his hometown of Lake Orion, MI, fighting life threatening diseases. - October 04, 2012 - Sister Souls, Inc.
Big Tent Jobs Announces Launch of New Site DisabilityEmployment.net
In conjunction with Disability Employment Awareness Month, Big Tent Jobs is launching a new blog, DisabilityEmployment.net. - September 30, 2012 - Big Tent Jobs
Quadriplegic Artist Marcus C. Thomas Takes to the Skies
To celebrate the completion of his 25-year retrospective art book, Flight of the Mind, Marcus C. Thomas, who has been paralyzed from the neck down for 25 years, will take flight in a sailplane this Saturday in New Castle, Virginia. - September 28, 2012 - Quicksilver Writing
Senator Harkin and Congressman Young Highlight Enable America Anniversary Events
Enable America marked ten years of service to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities through a series of events in Washington D.C. this month, including a Capitol Hill reception in honor of Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman C.W. “Bill” Young. “People... - September 28, 2012 - Enable America
Beacon Day School Welcomes City of La Palma Mayor Pro Tem Steve Hwangbo to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
On Thursday, September 27th at 5 p.m. PT, Beacon Day School will welcome City of La Palma Mayor Pro Tem Steve Hwangbo to the school's ribbon-cutting ceremony. An open house will follow. - September 26, 2012 - Beacon Day School
Rocky Mountain ADA Center Announces Six Tips for Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities
In Honor of National Preparedness Month, Rocky Mountain ADA Center Addresses Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities in its Six–State Region - September 22, 2012 - Rocky Mountain ADA Center
Big Tent Jobs, LLC to Sponsor National Forum on Disability Issues
Big Tent Jobs, LLC will be one of the sponsors of a national event to discuss the issues related to the disabled population of Americans. - September 22, 2012 - Big Tent Jobs
Virtual Speech Center Releases Articulation Speech Therapy App
Virtual Speech Center Inc., a leading provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Articulation Games, an iPad application for children to practice the articulation of English sounds, available for download from Apple’s iTunes app store. Articulation... - September 21, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Keystone Sunset Cruise a Success
On August 22, 2012, over 40 people enjoyed a sunset cruise to benefit Norwalk based Keystone House. Aboard the new 45 ft. Norwalk Seaport Association’s ferry, the guests enjoyed a narrated tour of the Norwalk Islands as well as learning more about Keystone, a Norwalk based not for profit,... - September 21, 2012 - Keystone House, Inc.
MEGT Institute Wins Industry Social Inclusion Initiative Award
On Friday 31st August, MEGT Institute won the ACPET Social Inclusion Initiative award for its Skills Potential Program. The program is a collaboration involving MEGT Institute with Cosmos Inc, Tasmanian government funding and local businesses to provide holistic education and workplace experience... - September 07, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
PANDORA, a National Charity, Has Merged with CFS Solutions of West Michigan
The headquarters for the national NeuroEndocrineImmune patient advocacy organization, PANDORA, is now in Wyoming, Michigan, just outside of Grand Rapids. The merging of Patient Alliance for NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders Organization for Research and Advocacy Inc. with CFS Solutions of West... - September 06, 2012 - PANDORA Org
Troy Technologies Develops Racechair Travel Bag for US Paralympian
The Torrance, California-based company created a custom travel bag to help keep a US Paralympian’s racing wheelchair safe and secure during air travel. - August 31, 2012 - Troy Technologies
Registration Now Open for Enable America Job-Site Employment Opportunities for Disabled Veterans in Washington D.C.
Joshua Cruce is a member of a growing segment of the unemployed who have sacrificed for their country. Severely wounded in a bomb blast in Iraq, he is now one of more than five million disabled American veterans. In entering the job market, he faces new challenges as the unemployment rate for... - August 30, 2012 - Enable America
UK Charity Fundraiser Appointed to the Board of International Disability Organisation, EDRIC
Charlotte Fielder, MBE, appointed to lead internet safety on the board of international Limb Difference Organisation. - August 30, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Corporate HR Volunteers Team with Enable America to Help Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans
Disabled veterans and wounded warriors looking for employment will get a helping hand this week from Enable America and a team of corporate human resource professionals. HR leaders from five North Carolina employers will provide job search guidance and career coaching during an Enable America... - August 22, 2012 - Enable America
Renowned British Mouth Painter, Alison Lapper, to Become Patron of European Limb Difference Organisation, EDRIC.
The renowned British mouth painter, Alison Lapper, is to become the first patron for EDRIC, (European Dysmelia Reference Information Centre) and its online arm, DysNet. - August 22, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
IT Project Manager Not Held Back by Traumatic Brain Injury
Big Tent Jobs announces another successfully placed deserving candidate with a top company in the financial services sector. - August 17, 2012 - Big Tent Jobs
Roselyn Saunders, Honorary Chair for 2012 Invisible Disabilities Association Awards Banquet Oct 14th Honoring Outstanding Individuals and Organizations in Lone Tree, CO
The Invisible Disabilities Association is overjoyed to have Roselyn Saunders join them as this year’s Honorary Banquet Chair for their 2012 Honor Awards Banquet and Auction on Sun Oct 14th in Lone Tree, Colorado. Roselyn encourages everyone to “Join the Expedition” with her at this event featuring keynote speakers, Antarctic Mike (Pierce) and his wife, Angela. 12 individuals and organizations will be honored for positively impacting the lives of people living with illness, pain and disability. - August 13, 2012 - Invisible Disabilities Association
National ADA-ACN Responds to the Tidal Wave of “Drive-By” Lawsuits in the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
National ADA Accessibility Compliance Network, Inc., an ADA accessibility consulting company now offers its expertise and services to business and commercial property owners in the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. - August 11, 2012 - National ADA Accessibility Compliance Network, Inc.
Big Tent Jobs, LLC to be Honored at Corp! Magazine's Salute to Diversity Awards
Big Tent Jobs, LLC is among the honorees to receive Corp! Magazine's Salute to Diversity award for their efforts in promoting diversity in the workplace. - August 08, 2012 - Big Tent Jobs
Through the Withering Storm, a Brief History of a Mental Illness
With a foreword by Dr. Brian Bishop, Psychiatrist, this book breaks new ground in giving people a window into the world of a young man afflicted by one of the most disabling and difficult mental health problems known to man, bipolar disorder, or manic depression. This candid and fearless work will change the way you look at people you once shunned. - August 03, 2012 - Leif Gregersen
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for Pole Lift Invention
P.A. Koscielski and Savannah C., Colorado-based inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their Pole Lift invention to potential licensees in industry over the next 2 years. An innovative new product designed to be an essential for the... - July 22, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Sage School Expands to Include Kindergarten
Private School Focusing on Language Learning Differences Expands to Include K-8. - July 12, 2012 - Sage School
Theme Parks Called on by European Limb Difference Organisations, EDRIC, Reach & Assedea, to Clarify Their Accessibility Policies for People with Limb Differences
Three limb difference non-profits in Europe are asking Disneyland and other theme parks to clarify their accessibility policies for people with limb deficiencies. - July 10, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Innovation Direct™ Set to Represent Toilet for the Handicapped Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative new product designed to greatly improve safety for the handicapped, the Toilet for the Handicapped, has been developed by Randy Simon of Augusta, Georgia. The invention's unique design enables its users to fulfill a daily physical necessity in a secure manner. The physically... - June 22, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Radio DJ Jim Kerr Has Home Dedicated in His Honor
The soothing voice of Jim Kerr has come into New Yorkers’ homes over the radio waves for 37 years. Currently he is the host of the Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show on Q104.3. Now, one home will do more than hear his voice—it will bear his name. Since 1987, Jim Kerr has been a... - June 02, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Glen Miller the Home Doctor Offering Handicap Construction Options
Glen Miller The Home Doctor is pleased to announce it offers affordable handicap construction options for those wishing for a barrier free living within their home or office. - June 01, 2012 - Glen Miller
Virtual Speech Center Releases an iPad App to Practice Plurals
Expedition with Plurals was created by a certified speech and language pathologist for PK–3 students to practice regular (e.g., cat/cats) and irregular plurals (foot/feet) in multiple contexts, targeting both receptive and expressive language skills and accompanied by recorded audio instructions. This fun and colorful app includes both an audio recording feature that allows students to hear their productions and a fun memory game that can be customized. - May 31, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
DysNet Chairman, Geoff Adams-Spink, Appointed to Board of Disability Rights UK
Thalidomide survivor and chairman of network for people with limb differences to work with leading UK disability charity. - May 30, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
DreamWorks Recruiters Get Eyeful at Exceptional Minds Studio Presenting Young Talent on the Autism Spectrum
DreamWorks recruiters visit Exceptional Minds studios, the only vocational school and working production studio in Sherman Oaks, California, for young adults on the autism spectrum. Exceptional Minds studios was formed in 2011 to prepare ASD individuals for work in movie production and animation; one in three young adults with autism lack the experience or education to get a job, according to recent report prepared for U.S. Department of Education. - May 25, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
DysNet Global Self-Help Network Launched to Support People with Limb Differences
Ambitious project for online community founded by Thalidomide survivors, aimed at uniting limb deficiency groups world-wide. - May 21, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Fitness Product Offers the Elderly and Arthritis Sufferers a Better Grip Stick-e® Gloves Originally Designed for Yoga Offer Numerous Therapeutic Benefits
Stick-e® Gloves, originally created for yoga, are now being utilized as a therapeutic prop. From the people using mobility devices to people suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, MS, Parkinsons, and other autoimmune diseases are benefiting from the protective, non-slip properties of Stick-e Gloves. - May 16, 2012 - Stick-e Products LLC
Virtual Speech Center Releases a Multiple Meanings iPad App for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Multiple Meanings Library, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s iTunes App store. - May 16, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Gavin's Gusto Battles Against Health Care Constraints When Trying to Maintain Child's Quality of Life
Gavin has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and needs a wheelchair accessible vehicle in order to enjoy activities outside his home. His family wants to give him the freedom he deserves, but health insurance doesn't cover the cost for this fundamental "need." Gavin Needs Our Help. - May 15, 2012 - Gavin's Gusto
Rocky Mountain ADA Center Announces Five Tips for Establishing a Mentally Healthy Workplace
In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Rocky Mountain ADA Center Addresses Hidden Workplace Issue. - May 12, 2012 - Rocky Mountain ADA Center
Platform Lift Assists Less Able Students
West Suffolk College opted for movemanSKG when it decided it needed a platform lift to allow less able pupils access to the upper floors of its premises. - April 30, 2012 - movemanSKG
Nampa Social Security Attorneys, Advocate Attorneys, Introduces Its Services to Disabled Claimants in Nampa Idaho
Nampa Social Security Attorneys introduces its practice to disabled claimants in Nampa, Idaho. - April 19, 2012 - Advocate Attorneys For the Disabled
New Tech Provides Secure Freedom to Autistic Children, Adults
Cellular device and smart phone app uses GPS location alerts to increase personal safety. SecuraFone®, a new mobile application debuting from SecuraTrac®, and the LifeTrac® MobileProtector™ can ease difficulties faced by people with Autism, empowering them to carryout daily activities safely and independently. - April 18, 2012 - SecuraTrac
TFI Envision Puts a Face to the Issues That Keystone Clients Deal With
Some issues are just hard to put a face to. For people with psychiatric disabilities, they often feel 'faceless' and unnoticed. And unfortunately, so do the issues that make their lives more difficult than most. At Keystone's May 10th "Growth Towards Independence 18th Annual Silent Auction... - April 17, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Sassy Scrubs Reveals Their Expansion Into Adaptive Clothing
With advancements in medicine and surgical technologies and the rise in America’s elderly population, the need for adaptive clothing has steadily grown. This has resulted in Sassy Scrubs’ decision to expand their product line to include custom made adaptive scrubs. - April 15, 2012 - Sassy Scrubs
ASD Publishing Adds Books on Autism & Foster Care to Spring Releases
Author Gregory G. Allen releases adult novel and children's picture book in the same month. - April 11, 2012 - ASD Publishing
Gone with the Night: True Crime Paperback
Gone with the Night New True Crime paperback from disabled Children’s and Teen’s Author Robert K Boscarato on Amazon.com and CreateSpace https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1099306 58 pages ISBN-13: 978-1475141368 (CreateSpace-Assigned) List Price: $7.88 8.5" x 11" (21.59... - April 06, 2012 - RKB HOLDINGS LLC
New Jersey Father, Teenager Use Blogs to Stress Importance of Federal Tourette Syndrome Legislation
Bill H.R. 3760 would help TS families around the nation by amending current standards, creating new centers of excellence and facilitating further research. - March 07, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
movemanSKG Partners with Local Construction Firm
movemanSKG partnered with Blackpool firm Tyson Construction to install two movemanSKG Prestige platform lifts and one Supreme lift in the newly revamped Blackpool Tower. The units ensure visitors with disabilities have full access to its facilities. - March 07, 2012 - movemanSKG
Poetry Book Chronicles Life of Author Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Washington State Poet Travis Laurence Naught shares his views on life, love, and the world in this debut book. - February 22, 2012 - ASD Publishing
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Welcomes Two New Board Members to Its Executive Team
Marcy Shugert and Keith Miller have been selected as board members for St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center - February 15, 2012 - Saint Madeline Sophie's Center
Stars of The Secret to Align in Chicago Charity Benefit Event with Steve Olsher of Bold Enterprises for Premiere of New Movie
Stars of The Secret to align in Chicago with author and keynote speaker, Steve Olsher. 50% of net proceeds from the March 13, 2012 movie premiere of the groundbreaking film, The Keeper of the Keys, to benefit The Keep On Keeping On Foundation (KOKO), which assists those with severe physical... - February 13, 2012 - Steve Olsher