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The world's largest sports and humanitarian event is coming to Chile's capital city. The Special Olympics International Board of Directors announced today that Santiago, Chile will be the host site for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, marking...

Enabled Intelligence (EI), a global leader in mission-critical AI data solutions for the US Defense and Intelligence Community today announced a groundbreaking new partnership with Melwood, a leading employer, advocate, and service provider for...

Willing Warriors, a charitable organization providing cost-free retreat stays and programs that positively impact wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans and their families will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 18 to celebrate the...

Autism Digest, a cornerstone in the autism community, is thrilled to announce a series of celebratory initiatives as part of its significant 25th anniversary milestone. As a leader in providing insightful content for those affected by autism, Autism...

In a heartwarming display of community support and advocacy for inclusivity, Attorney Michael J. Gopin of the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC, is set to visit Gozo's Ice Cream, an El Paso ice cream shop known for its commitment to employing...

AudioEye, Inc. ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility company, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024....

Multi-award-winning Civil Rights Attorney and Child Advocate, Areva Martin, in collaboration with the Special Needs Network (SNN), has revealed the distinguished honorees for the 16th Annual A Pink Pump Affair. This noteworthy charity event is...

Be Loud. Be Disabled. Be Squeaky. AMI is pleased to announce that Season 1 of The Squeaky Wheel: Canada will debut Monday, June 24, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+....

EvolutionIQ, the market-leading Claims Guidance platform for Disability and Workers' Compensation lines of insurance, today announced the release of MedHub, an AI-powered medical summarization and synthesis solution integrated into EvolutionIQ's...

Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI), a nonprofit offering interconnected educational, vocational, social and supported living services for adults with developmental differences and disabilities, will host its annual Spring Gala...

Rare Parenting, the online publication providing medically-backed advice for parents of children with disabilities, rare diseases, and special needs announces its official launch. Articles cover topics related to parenting children with special...

Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) honored 10 individuals and organizations at its 27th annual Spotlight Awards Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Garden Grove. Guest-hosted by anchor/reporter Lesley Marin of KCAL News and CBS Los Angeles, the event...

Engel & Völkers Dallas Fort Worth, a global luxury real estate brand, is proud to announce its contribution $20,824 to Special Olympics of Texas from proceeds raised during its Holiday Home Tour and the grand opening of its Engel & Völkers Dallas...

The Rock Creek Foundation, a staple of support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental illness in Montgomery County, MD and the Greater Washington region, will host its 50th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, April 18th, from 6pm to...

Core Solutions, Inc., (Core) is pleased to announce that Easterseals Midwest has selected its Cx360 electronic health record (EHR) solution. This selection reflects the organization's ongoing commitment to helping individuals with intellectual and...

Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") today announced the successful outcome of its annual in-store foundation fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics. The in-store campaign donated $240,000 from community members and the SpartanNash...

Paralyzed Veterans of America proudly celebrates a decade-long partnership with long-time supporter Penske Automotive Group, who donated $1.17 million in 2023 to the nonprofit to support paralyzed veterans nationwide. The amount is composed of...

Climate change has resulted in a global spike in temperatures, which, in turn, has increased the likelihood of frequent and intense heatwaves. Amid these concerns, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that heatwaves increase in...

The Île-de-France region and Île-de-France Mobilités, as the leading public financiers, after the Government, have invested more than ?500 million towards the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This investment encompasses transport, sports...

The federal government has taken an important step on the Canada Disability Benefit by launching the program in the 2024 budget, however, the funding allocation and roll-out details are inadequate in providing the support people living with...

May 3rd to May 5th -- Get ready for a wave of fun and gratitude! Seventy-five amazing young international educators, therapists, nurses, and other care professionals are about to make a splash in San Clemente. These "Apex Care Professionals" are...

Paralyzed Veterans of America concluded its Igniting Change Gala on Friday evening at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The flagship event celebrated Women veterans, influencers, and innovators who strive to create an inclusive world in the...

Registration is now open for Wayfinder Family Services' Camp Bloomfield, which is free of charge for children and teens who are blind or visually impaired....

An 11-year-old child is able to socialize again, a father can provide for his family, and a cancer surviving mother has regained mobility thanks to a group of 10 Right at Home franchisees and corporate team members...

Playtika, a mobile game powerhouse behind the World Series of Poker free-to-play app (WSOP), is calling on all poker aficionados to make a difference this National Poker Day. During a thrilling 72-hour Pokerthon, WSOP will be donating to DAV...

Gallaudet University announced today that it has entered into a five-year, $3.75 million cooperative agreement with the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish the new...

Institute for Exceptional Care drives change at scale to make healthcare better and safer for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilitiesPrevious Behavioral Health Tech non-profit grantees include the Rare Impact Fund, American...

Chuck E. Cheese, the premier global family entertainment destination, proudly announces its partnership with the American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) in celebration of National ASL Day. This collaboration aims to foster greater inclusivity for...

Today, Whirlpool is proud to announce a collaboration with Magnusmode aimed to ensure an accessible and inclusive experience for customers from the sales floor through to the home....

SourceAmerica®, an AbilityOne® authorized enterprise that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities, announced the organization is a proud sponsor of the Military Times Service Members of the Year Awards, which is taking place on...

Winners of the 2024 Disability Matters North America Awards were announced throughout the conference on Thursday and Friday, April 4 & 5 in-person and via simultaneous live-stream from Milwaukee, Wisconsin....

NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 Capitalizing on the global significance of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, TORRAS, in tandem with the promotion of COOLiFY Cyber's latest offerings, has crafted an innovative campaign that seamlessly integrates brand...

Partners in PROMISE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military children with special needs, announced the launch of their Ambassador Program. Through advocacy and promotion, ambassadors will help raise awareness about PiP and military...

MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic design brands, received the 2024 Disability Matters North America Award. Presented annually by Springboard Consulting LLC, the award honors companies for their innovative programs and successful strategies related...

The National Federation of the Blind, the transformative advocacy organization of blind Americans, applauds the United States Department of Justice for announcing the finalization of its web and mobile content accessibility rule for state and local...

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and How to Coach Kids (HTCK) co-developed by Nike and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have officially joined forces with the Million Coaches Challenge, a multi-partner...

The Federal Court has approved an agreement ("Agreement") to resolve a certified class proceeding involving underpayment of certain disability pension benefits administered by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). The benefits were payable to members and...

Creative Spirit, the first 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to providing fair-wage jobs and highly-effective coaching for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are neurodivergent and profoundly unemployed, will host its...

AudioEye, Inc.  ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading enterprise SaaS accessibility company, announces its support of the Department of Justice's latest regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as...

Today, London-based tech start-up Waymap, a technology company offering an accessibility-first, highly accurate navigation app that works outdoors, indoors and even deep underground, announced the completion...

Wayfinder Family Services recently honored The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation at The Conversation. Over 200 guests gathered for the luncheon and panel discussion co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and the Aspen Institute....

AudioEye, Inc.  ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading enterprise SaaS accessibility company, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended...

On Friday, April 12, Paralyzed Veterans of America will host its Igniting Change Gala and present the PVA Disability Innovation Award to L'Oréal USA, the largest subsidiary of the L'Oréal Groupe, the worldwide beauty leader. L'Oréal USA was chosen as...

In a survey conducted by the Angus Reid Institute (ARI), in partnership with Daily Bread Food Bank and Disability Without Poverty, Canadians were asked about their views on the Canada Disability Benefit. Although results found overwhelming support...

Paralyzed Veterans of America ? the nation's premier non-profit of choice for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers ? awarded the Washington Nationals their 2024 Barrier-Free America Award, one of its highest and most prestigious honors,...

New Hampshire based organizations Mobius Mobility and ABLE NH are partnering together to urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") to update a harmful and outdated coverage policy. Disability advocacy group ABLE NH and iBOT® power...

The Corporate Whistleblower Center says, "We have by far the most aggressive initiative in the nation focused in on nursing homes-long term care facilities that are constantly so short staffed the facility cannot properly maintain their patients. The...

Special Olympics International and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, have renewed their global partnership and will continue to help support Special Olympics sports and athletes around the...

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DiversityComm Magazine, renowned as one of...