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Vitalis Lanshima Announces 2012 London Paralympic Preparation Schedule
Vitalis Lanshima announces his schedule for 2012 in preparation of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Vitalis, a Paralympic hopeful, will participate in three indoor track competitions and twelve outdoor competitions at locations across the United States and internationally in preparation for the... - January 25, 2012 - Vitalis for County Clerk
Enable America Honors North Carolina Businesses and Organizations for Support of People with Disabilities
Enable America, a nonprofit group working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, honored more than two dozen North Carolina businesses and social service organizations for their support of that mission, in an awards ceremony Friday at the North Carolina Governor’s... - January 19, 2012 - Enable America
Nalley Lexus-Roswell Opens Café Blends to Support Autism Awareness
Dealership Offers Unique Opportunity to Individuals on the Autism Spectrum - January 12, 2012 - Nalley Lexus of Roswell
NJCTS Seeks New Year's Resolutions from Tourette Syndrome Families
Entries already are piling up on the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's TSParentsOnline blog, which has been live on the Internet for two months. - January 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Chichester School Gets Accessibility Lift from movemanSKG
movemanSKG, a specialist lift supplier based in Leicester, has supplied a unit to an architects firm for use at a school in Chichester. - January 06, 2012 - movemanSKG
Enable America Celebrates Record Setting 2011
In conjunction with the support of a record number of participating corporate partners and social service organizations, Enable America is proud to report that 2011 resulted in more programs to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities than in any previous year of the... - December 24, 2011 - Enable America
Ms. Abilities America Seeking Contestants
Ms. Abilities America is a new pageant for those who happen to have physical or cognitive special needs. Currently in its first year, the Ms. Abilities America is seeking to crown state titleholders. The official crownings of State titleholders will be July 5-7, 2012. In 2013, the first National... - December 16, 2011 - Ms. Abilities America
Author Pens Children’s Book Based on Godson with Autism
Gregory G. Allen has entered the MeeGenius Author Challenge to get his children's book about autism awareness published. - December 08, 2011 - ASD Publishing
MaxiAids Releases List of Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Those with Special Needs
With the holiday season – and the accompanying search for "the perfect gift for everyone on your list" – in full swing, MaxiAids Products for Independent Living offers its Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Those with Special Needs - December 03, 2011 - MaxiAids Products for Independent Living
Enable America Honors Military Veterans with Job Opportunity Programs
In conjunction with Veteran’s Day, Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, has launched its third annual series of programs devoted to disabled veterans and wounded warriors. The programs are part of the... - November 11, 2011 - Enable America
Agency Helps Wichita Senior Adults and Residents with Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries Live Independently in the Community
communityworks inc, a regional provider of services that help seniors and people with disabilities and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) live independently in their communities, has expanded its service area to include Wichita and surrounding communities. Since 1991, communityworks, based in Overland... - October 27, 2011 - communityworks inc
Recorded Webinar Available to GACS Members to Help Meet the ADA ATM Compliance Regulations Due by March 15, 2012
GACS and CashTrans have partnered to make available a recorded webinar that reviews requirements associated with the Department of Justice, Americans with Disabilities Act released on September 15, 2010 and with ATM compliance by March 15, 2012. - October 17, 2011 - Cash Transaction LLC
Down Syndrome Experts, Amy Allison and Stephanie Meredith, Share a New Vision of Down Syndrome in Russia as Part of the State Department US Speakers Program
This past week, Down syndrome experts, Amy Allison and Stephanie Meredith, traveled to Russia as part of the prestigious State department funded US speakers program to provide accurate and up-to-date information about Down syndrome in the US today. Allison is the Executive Director of the Down... - October 12, 2011 - Canister
7 Video Lessons to Turn Geeks, Nerds, the Elderly, Obese and Mobility Disabled Into Bodybuilders - Finally Posted by BodybuildinginWater.com
Engineer Craig Wise, creator of Body Oars™ (Google: World's Greatest Workout Device) has developed hundreds of methods and devices to deeply exercise all large muscles without driving the forces through bones and joints. He assembled a full body worth of Bodybuilding in Water™ video clips, and edited them into 7 free video classes posted at bodybuildinginwater.com. - September 27, 2011 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
Horizons for the Blind Hosts Open House
Horizons for the Blind, a not-for-profit organization, recently relocated its headquarters to a new facility at 125 Erick St., A103, in Crystal Lake. To celebrate this move, Horizons is hosting an Open House and Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Oct. 18 from 2-7 p.m. Scheduled activities... - September 26, 2011 - Horizons for the Blind
Enable America Partners with Raleigh-Triangle Employers to Increase Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment for people with disabilities, wounded warriors and disabled veterans, has announced a full schedule of Job Seekers Workshops and Career Mentoring Days for October and November. With the unemployment rate for persons with... - September 25, 2011 - Enable America
Spotlight Shines on Invisible Disabilities Champions at Annual Honors Banquet on 10/02/11 - Including Keynote Speaker Luis Carlos Montalván and His Service Dog Tuesday
Invisible Disabilities Association will be honoring the following: National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD); Dave Dias; Kevin Custer; David Sandusky; Kent Thiry of Davita; Association of Hole in the Wall Camps; Theresa Marchetta of KMGH; Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Margaret A Ferrante MD; David Martz MD of ILADS and Jane Brown. Keynote Speaker will be Luis Carlos Montalván and Tuesday; MC will be Rick Crandall KEZW. Special Guest will be NSA Hall of Fame Speaker Karyn Buxman, RN. - September 19, 2011 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Suck a Snorkel to Lift Your Man Boob Muscles - Says bodyoars.com Video
Engineer Craig Wise, the creator of Body Oars has spent eleven years developing exercises and fitness devices that deeply exert muscles without compressing joints or vertebrate. He has just compiled his footage of around 40 new exercises that can massively strengthen virtually anyone, and posted them as a 5 part series called "Bodybuilding in Water." One of the methods can give a big lift to Man Boobs, and all 6 are now posted at bodyoars.com, for no charge. - September 12, 2011 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
New Orleans will host gathering of International Bullying Prevention Experts Nov. 6-8, 2011
Opportunity to hear top experts in the field share "best practices" in bullying and cyberbullying prevention at the International Bullying Prevention Association's conference in New Orleans. Experts include Dr. Dan Olweus, founder of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Horatio Sanchez, Michael Kimmel, Anne Collier, Nancy Willard, Stan Davis, and more. The conference theme is "From Risk to Resiliency." - September 10, 2011 - International Bullying Prevention Association
Enable America to Award Airline Tickets to Disabled Vets and Wounded Warriors
Enable America’s work in promoting employment opportunities for disabled veterans and wounded warriors has been recognized by Southwest Airlines, which today announced the nonprofit as one of the organizations that will receive 40 round-trip airline tickets to be used in Enable... - August 19, 2011 - Enable America
Disaboomjobs.com Continues Partnership with DirectEmployers Association to Provide Jobs for People with Disabilities
Disaboomjobs.com partners with Job Central to bring the most comprehensive employment database to people with disabilities. - July 28, 2011 - Disaboom
Enable America Praises Progress Energy's PRIDE
Speaking on themes of tolerance, empathy, and confidence, Enable America founder and CEO Richard Salem urged advocates of people with disabilities to continue to push forward as they work to improve employment opportunities for a segment of the population that faces unique challenges in a difficult... - June 29, 2011 - Enable America
Journey of Hope: Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Men Cycle Across Country for People with Disabilities
The Journey of Hope is a program of Push America, the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, which raises money and awareness for people with disabilities. The three Journey of Hope teams (North, South, and Trans-America) consist of men from Pi Kappa Phi chapters across the country. The... - June 22, 2011 - Push America
Enable America Helps Chart Commitment to World Class Military Health Care in the NCR
Sharing a collective vision to provide ongoing world class health care to the nation's wounded warriors, a group of non-profit and community leaders met to build understanding and chart a path to enhance support for our nation’s wounded war fighters. “'World class health care' as... - June 22, 2011 - Enable America
Eden Autism Services Adult Program Awarded Highest Level Health & Human Services Accreditation
Eden Autism Services Adult Residential and Employment Services has been awarded the highest level of accreditation for a period of 3 years by CARF International (Commision on Accreditation and Rehabilitation Facilities). - June 18, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Florida Nonprofit Launches Therapy Summer Camp for Kids with Disabilities and Baby Class
The Jordan Klausner Foundation, a nonprofit organization for children with disabilities, starts another summer of education and therapy services Monday and launches a new class for infants and their parents. The camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every weekday from June 20 to July 29 and is... - June 17, 2011 - Jordan Klausner Foundation Inc
AUCD Convenes National Disability and Health Partners for Conference Event: Building Healthy Communities for Everyone
Today over 150 disability and health leaders from around the country will convene for “Building Healthy Communities for Everyone,” a three day conference event in Chicago, IL. The meeting is sponsored by the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with AUCD, NCPAD and NACCHO. - June 14, 2011 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Handy Tech North American Named U.S. Distributor for CashManager Financial Software
For over 20 years, Accomplish CashManager has been widely used throughout New Zealand and Australia. The software has made waves by being available to assist the blind community and in December 2008 the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind (RNZFB) endorsed the product's accessibility for the blind and partially sighted. Now United States customers can purchase this accessible, feature rich and easy to use financial management software from Handy Tech North America and its’ dealers. - June 09, 2011 - Accomplish
AUCD Connects Disability and Health Partners for First Time
Over 150 key disability and health leaders from around the country are expected to attend the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) convened Disability and Health Partners Meeting, “Building Healthy Communities for Everyone,” held in collaboration with CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. - June 08, 2011 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Enmark Partners with CashTrans to Upgrade Its ATM Fleet
Cash Transactions, LLC announces that Enmark Stations, Inc., headquartered in Savannah, GA, has partnered with CashTrans to upgrade its entire ATM fleet. This major storewide upgrade will ensure that all Enmark stores have the latest and most advanced ATM equipment available to their customers and... - June 07, 2011 - Cash Transaction LLC
Eden CEO Testifies on Autism in Washington, DC
Eden Autism Services President & CEO, Dr. Tom McCool, testified before the subcommittee on Africa, Global Health & Human Rights hearing entitled "Global Perspectives on Autism - A Growing Health Crisis." - June 04, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Author Jaimie Hope Releases Autobiography Roll With It
Disabled author releases autobiography detailing her struggles with being bullied, fulfilling her dream of being a published author and all the joys and heartbreaks in between. - May 11, 2011 - Jaimie Hope Inc.
Mane Center Tampa Florida Participates in World Autism Awareness Month
The Mane Center and autism treatment authority, Dr. Nelson Mane, offers information about autism spectrum treatment. Promotion of awareness of the condition is the purpose of World Autism Awareness Month. - May 04, 2011 - Mañé Center
Townspeople Opens 34 Affordable and Supportive Apartments for People with Special Needs: Grand Opening, May 12, 2011
Townspeople, a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), continues providing quality, affordable and supportive housing for low-income people in San Diego with the opening of its latest acquisition/rehab property in Normal Heights. The building will celebrate its grand opening with a... - May 03, 2011 - Townspeople
“All My Children” Cast Member, J. R. Martinez, Featured in “Trial by Fire: Lives Re-forged”
J.R. Martinez, (“Brot Monroe”), is a featured subject in "Trial By Fire: Lives Re-forged," a new, feature-length documentary on burn survivors produced by Connecticut-based, Pyewackitt Productions. The film, set for release in Sept. 2011, tells the dramatic and inspirational... - April 18, 2011 - Pyewackitt Productions
TFI Envision Working with Keystone House to Extend New Branding to Signage
The application of the new Keystone House, Inc. brand, designed by TFI Envision, is in the process of being extended to signage for the new facility in Norwalk, CT. Exterior signage will play an important role in literally bringing greater visibility Keystone. Keystone is committed to creating a... - April 02, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Autism Awareness Month: Atlanta Special Needs Attorney at GeorgiaFamilyLaw.com Has 3 Key Planning Steps for Parents of Special Needs Children
April is Autism Awareness Month, which seeks to educate the public about the needs and challenges facing those with autism spectrum disorders. Yet despite the observance, Atlanta special needs attorney Steve Worrall warns that many parents of special needs children are still in the dark as to 3 key planning steps designed to protect their child if the unthinkable happens. - March 23, 2011 - Georgia Estate Plan: Worrall Law LLC
What You Don't Know Can Blind You - What You do Know Can Save Your Sight
Comprehensive New Guide for Glaucoma Patients and Their Loved Ones In her new nonfiction, Glaucoma – Patient to Patient: A Guide for You and Your Family (published by iUniverse), accomplished author Edith Marks expounds on her widely read, acclaimed book, Coping With Glaucoma (1997 Avery... - February 22, 2011 - Edith S. Marks
Training, Education & Research Institute and Grammy Award-Winning Musician Team Up to Give a Voice to Those Who Cannot be Heard
Michelle Williams Joins San Diego-Based Non-Profit, Lending Her Voice to Advocate for Individuals with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. - February 18, 2011 - TERI
PANDORA, a NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders Organization, is Vying for $5,000 Giveaway
PANDORA has a chance of getting $5,000 from GuideStar and GreatNonProfits to help people with NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders. - February 10, 2011 - PANDORA Org
New Social Security Disability Resource for Indianapolis Residents
Indianapolis has an important new resource for those in search of information about Social Security Disability benefits. - February 08, 2011 - Disability Group, Inc.
TFI Envision, Inc. Creates Newsletters with a Mission
After just one year of publication, the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Insights and Special Gifts newsletters have become important tools in their fundraising arsenal. TFI Envision understood that each newsletter’s target audience is different – institutional vs. individual donors – and incorporated Guiding Eyes branding into two distinctly different designs. Both have also helped to increase donations, or simply hold onto donations – retention is a huge challenge for fundraisers everywhere. - February 04, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Multicare Warns Stairlift Users Not to Stand Up on a Normal Stairlift
North West based stairlift company, Multicare, warns stairlift users to avoid injuries by not standing up on a normal stairlift. - February 02, 2011 - Multicare Stairlifts
Ragsdale Liggett Attorney Wins Case for Disabled Man, NC Court of Appeals Limits State's Power
In a case against the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Judge rules for Disabled Man. This ruling has significant implications. The Court's decision will protect North Carolinians from bureaucratic overreaching. - January 31, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Make a Difference
Preparing for the major fundraising event, Keystone House, Inc., reached out to TFI Envision, Inc. to create the strategic communication materials that make a the difference for such a highly competitive non-profit event. - January 28, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Halamandaris Names Orsini to Help Lead the NAHC Private Duty Homecare Association of America
Val J. Halamandaris, President of NAHC, today announced that Merrily Orsini, CEO of corecubed, has agreed to help lead NAHC’s related Private Duty Homecare Association of America. “We are proud to have Ms. Orsini play this significant leadership role. There is no one who has greater... - January 21, 2011 - National Association of Homecare & Hospice
6Connex Announces Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance for Its Virtual Experience Platform
Award Winning Online Conference Software Now Comes with ADA Reader Capability - January 12, 2011 - 6Connex
Former New College Worcester Student & Dolphin Developer Named as Chair of Ukaaf Braille Coding Group
The United Kingdom Association for Accessible Formats (UKAAF) last month announced James Bowden as Chair of the UKAAF Braille Coding Group. A Braille developer for access technology specialists Dolphin Computer Access, James Bowden is also a former student of New College Worcester, a specialist... - January 06, 2011 - Dolphin Computer Access
ABiSee Inc. Announces That Its Instant Readers, Eye-Pal and Zoom-Ex, Are Now Compatible with Kurzweil 1000™
Users of the ABiSee Eye-Pal & Zoom-Ex can now have access to the broad variety of reading, learning and productivity features found in Kurzweil 1000. - January 05, 2011 - ABiSee, Inc.
DBTAC Rocky Mountain ADA Center Helps Businesses Meet Their New Years ADA Compliance Resolutions
As businesses close their books on 2010 and look forward to the new year, making sure they are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be on their checklist of objectives and goals to be met in 2011. Businesses have responsibilities under the ADA to ensure that their... - January 05, 2011 - Rocky Mountain ADA Center