News by subject: DIS

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will be in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to announce additional funding under the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. These investments reinforce the...

SourceAmerica®, an AbilityOne® authorized enterprise committed to increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities, announced today that its annual Grassroots Advocacy Conference will take place September 11-14, 2023, at the Hilton...

River Rock Academy is proud to announce its expansion of special education and alternative education services to Cressona, PA, marking the school's 11th location in the state of Pennsylvania. The opening of this campus allows River Rock Academy to...

Blind Service Association, a nearly 100-year-old nonprofit serving those who are blind or with low-vision, is now known as Blind Service Chicago. Along with the name change, Blind Service has adopted a new logo, more accurately reflecting its mission...

Starting on Friday, September 1, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) will bring thousands of people together from across the country for the launch of its seventh annual STEPtember fundraising campaign. Proceeds from STEPtember will...

BDO Canada announced today it is partnering with two NGOs, the Institute for Research and Development on Inclusion and Society (IRIS) and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), by investing in initiatives that will positively impact...

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)?the nation's leading voice of the growing number of Americans with hearing loss?kicks off its fall 2023 Walk4Hearing campaign with community support events in 13 U.S. cities. One in seven Americans...

Scotiabank, in collaboration with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Services (CAV), has launched a dedicated phone line aimed at providing assistance to customers with hearing and/or speech impairments, who rely on Video Relay Service (VRS)...

Western Sky Community Care ("Western Sky") a managed care organization and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, announced its partnership with the National Council on Independent Living to improve accessibility for people with disabilities...

The Big Wave Group non-profit is pleased to announce five new board members: Leslie Nordin, John P. Hinton, Jack Easterbrook, Bill Carlson and Julie Shenkman, who will replace retiring members for a total of nine board members. With the organization...

GoGoGrandparent, leader in coordinating transportation and other on-demand services for people as they age, is celebrating ahead of Senior Citizens Day by uplifting the voice and experiences of their older customers. GoGoGrandparent reviews feedback...

VNUE, Inc's streaming radio station, VNUE Radio, in association with Sophia's Mission and NEWHD Media, is expanding its reach to major media platforms, TuneIn and Audacy, while turning up the heat to create job opportunities for autistic people,...

Auditory Insight, a leading consultancy for the hearing healthcare industry, analyzes the central role of the consumer-patient journey in creating market development strategies?for interventions from hearing aids to genetic testing?in its Q3 2023...

As the world's elite athletes prepare for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Toyota Canada is welcoming an exceptional roster of six Canadian athletes to their team. Already world-class athletes, the members of Team Toyota have...

Voiceitt, the leading provider of speech recognition technology for non-standard speech, today announced the release of Voiceitt2.  The new web application, powered by the company's next-generation technology, will be...

Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP) is proud to announce a partnership with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Division of Senior and Disability Services (DSDS) to develop and deploy a new Medicaid case management...

A new interactive, online course, "Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Care Assistants," was designed to enhance the training of personal care assistants (PCAs) for individuals with spinal cord injury. The course was unveiled...

The DVNF is pleased to announce the allocation of $409,000 to twenty-two non-profit veteran support organizations through its Capacity Building Grant program this summer. Ret. Sgt. Maj Joseph VanFonda, CEO of DVNF, emphasized the importance of the...

EvolutionIQ, the market-leading Claims Guidance platform for Disability, Workers' Compensation, and Property & Casualty lines of insurance, today announced that...

Terrapin Pharmacy, located in Annapolis, MD, today announced that it is changing its name to Altruix. Altruix consists of the combined operations of the now former Terrapin Pharmacy, Bank's Apothecary, and Altruix in Lancaster (formerly Ganse...

Paralyzed Veterans of America kicks off its 2023 Healthcare Summit and Expo ? a four-day conference comprised of attendees from over 100 acute care and rehabilitation hospitals and community care centers across the country, more than 90 speakers, 70...

"I thought there could be an improved vehicle seat for people who have trouble getting into and out of a standard passenger vehicle," said an inventor, from Herriman, Utah, "so I invented the COMPUTERIZED SWIVEL SEAT. My design would make the...

CareValidate, a leading innovator in the field of accessibility technology, is thrilled to announce the launch of their revolutionary generative AI platform, AskJanet. This groundbreaking platform is poised to transform the way employees and...

In Canada and abroad, young people are a driving force for change and they have a keen desire to participate and engage in their communities. With the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) program, the Government of Canada helps young Canadians support...

Today marks a significant milestone in the world of inclusivity and connection as we proudly unveil the Hello, It's Me app, an innovative platform designed specifically for...

Viewpoint, the acclaimed television show hosted by the renowned actor Dennis Quaid, recently announced a partnership with MOKA, a visionary organization dedicated to empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together, they...

Tomorrow is the day of one of summer's most anticipated events, the Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco. At 1 p.m. on Aug. 10, the Chicago community will gather to watch and expected 100,000 rubber ducks...

Today, Google.org has committed a $2.5 million dollar grant to NPower Canada to upskill 5,000 underserved job-seekers with the technical and employability skills required for in-demand, future focused digital careers. The grant will enable NPower...

The FISU Chengdu Summer University Games were held July 28-August 8 with iFLYTEK as the official translator sponsor. The Chengdu Summer World University Games is a gathering for university students from all over the world to exchange ideas, perform...

Canary Health® announces its caregiver support program, Building Better Caregivers®, is now available through the CalGrows workforce training and development program. Registration is open for courses and support programs available through CalGrows...

Amtrak is committed to procuring a modern fleet to operate on its Long Distance route network that will improve the rider experience for customers with mobility disabilities. Public feedback on the future of accessible train travel is requested and...

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Irek Kusmierczyk, will be in Ruthven, Ontario, to announce a new pilot program under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The announcement is...

AudioEye, Inc. , the industry-leading enterprise SaaS accessibility company, announces its support for the Department of Justice's recently published notice of proposed rulemaking on website accessibility under Title II of the ADA. The rule will help...

AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh issued the following statement: "After years of advocacy on behalf of...

On Wednesday, local MPP Laura Smith met hundreds of families at Kayla's Children Centre (KCC) to announce a $200,000 Resilient Communities fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The families were thrilled to hear about the grant...

UpSurge Baltimore, Baltimore's tech ecosystem builder with a vision to become the first Equitech city, is proud to partner with Stanley Black & Decker on a new Techstars Founder Catalyst program to support emerging startup founders in the...

There is a controversial debate when dealing with AI due to its potential risks. Its proper application could create a more inclusive world, with fewer barriers....

The United States Dragon Boat Federation (USDBF) has assembled the inaugural Team USA Paradragons to compete at the 16th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Dragon Boat Racing Championships (WDBRC) at the Royal Thai Navy Rowing and...

The landscape of innovation is set to witness a groundbreaking moment as Kangsters Inc., a pioneering able-tech startup hailing from South Korea, has been handpicked to participate in the 2023 Praxis redemptive acceleration program. This achievement...

The Amputee Coalition announces Paralympians and motivational speakers Amy Purdy and Mike Schultz will keynote its 2023 National Conference Aug. 2-5, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. The Amputee Coalition is the only national nonprofit serving those living...

Chicken N Pickle and Special Olympics are teaming up to support local athletes at participating CNP locations. Seven locations spanning four states are joining a Month of Giving campaign that starts on August 1, 2023 and runs throughout the entire...

Children of mothers with prenatal depression had slightly more autism-related traits compared to those without that exposure, according to a study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National...

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces that the 2023 Audio Description People's Choice Award finalist vote is open through August 15th. The winners will be revealed during the 2023 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala, which will take place...

Easterseals, a leading national nonprofit provider of services and advocacy for children and adults with disabilities and their families, has partnered with Cherry Lake Publishing Group to engage writers with disabilities and allies to author eight...

Cognosante is proud to be recognized by Disability:IN as a "2023 Best Place to Work for People with Disabilities." The recognition is based on a score of 80 or above on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps...

Late Friday a federal court in San Francisco allowed a case brought by HIV-positive "John Doe" plaintiffs against CVS to proceed, denying CVS's third motion to dismiss the case. The John Doe plaintiffs are represented by attorneys from the non-profit...

Virgin Hotels Dallas, the 260 room luxury lifestyle hotel located in the Dallas Design District, is proud to announce that it has been honored with the Equity Leadership award presented by D CEO at their annual Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship award...

Shields Law Firm recognizes the importance of ensuring that every child, regardless of their unique needs, has equal access to quality education. "Texas has witnessed a growing...

Introducing the revolutionary patent pending My Friendly Eyes (MFE) App and Service. MFE is the personal assistance smartphone application designed to provide community, safety, and independence for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and...

The Runway of Dreamstm Foundation, a nonprofit organization leading the charge on inclusion, acceptance, and...