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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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The ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE NRC) announced today the launch of its 2024 #ABLEtoSave campaign. #ABLEtoSave is a month-long grassroots education and informational campaign about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. The goal...

This year, as Autism Digest commemorates its 25th anniversary, the publication is also celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by releasing its most significant issue to date. This edition not only marks a milestone anniversary but also introduces...

Voiceitt, the Israel-based leader in speech recognition technology for non-standard speech, announces its collaboration with Virtualahan, a leading organization in the Philippines that recruits and trains individuals with disabilities for...

The Autism & Grief Project is an online platform supporting autistic adults as they navigate the complexities of grief arising from death and loss. Visitors can access free resources for adults, their families, professional support providers, and...

As we prepare to celebrate World Autism Month this April, Els for Autism invites individuals and families to join us in our mission of creating a world of limitless possibilities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families....

101 Mobility® is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest location in Eden Prairie, marking the introduction of the city's first nationally branded full-service provider of a wide range of mobility equipment. This includes stair lifts, ramps,...

Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. K12 schools to strengthen reading outcomes, has announced the dates of its ninth Spotlight on Dyslexia virtual conference as June 5th and 6th, 2024. Spotlight on Dyslexia has become one of the...

Visalia, the nation's first Certified Autism Destination, recognizes Autism Awareness month in April. Visit Visalia and local tourism partners will highlight Visalia's initiative: Every day is autism acceptance day in our community. A recent survey...

Virgin Hotels, the distinguished luxury lifestyle hospitality brand with locations across the U.S. and in the U.K., is deepening its commitment to inclusive travel, offering a variety of programs and services for neurodiverse travelers and those with...

Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced Senator Elizabeth Dole as the recipient of its 2024 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award. Senator Dole was selected for this prestigious award due to her extensive history of advocacy and...

United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app...

101 Mobility, a leading provider of mobility and accessibility solutions, is thrilled to announce the return of Chris Diehl to its Home Office Team. Chris rejoins 101 Mobility in the role of Director of National Accounts, where he will focus on...

Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be preventable if parents avoid toxic exposures and adopt interventions such as environmental house calls, according to a published study led by researchers from The University of Texas...

Wayfinder Family Services recently honored banking executive Camilla Walker at The Conversation. Over 200 guests gathered at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles for the luncheon and panel discussion co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and...

Chuck E. Cheese, the No. 1 global family entertainment fun center, announces the return of its annual World Autism Month fundraiser and events as part of the brand's ongoing commitment to the autism community and its partnership with Autism Speaks,...

Chesterfield Auto Parts, Commonwealth Autism, Sentara Health and Good Foods Grocery, team up to raise awareness for autism acceptance month, in the ribbon cutting for the first Good Foods Grocery in Virginia. NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki will appear...

Topgolf's global leadership team will hold an Inclusive ("Uni?ed") Field Day with Special Olympics athletes, set to take place at the Omni Hotel Dallas on Thursday, March 28, 2024, from noon to 2 p.m. CT. This unique event aims to promote inclusion,...

For 30 years, the First Light St. John's Friendship Centre has provided a space for urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons to build up, celebrate and contribute to arts and culture in the community. The Centre's programming and services have...

Today, the Autism Society of America, the nation's largest and oldest grassroots Autism organization, announced the 'Road to Acceptance' project. As a part of its larger Autism Acceptance Month campaign, the project showcases the unique experiences...

Sheppard Pratt is pleased to announce that Kathy Flannery, MEd, has been promoted to the role of vice president and chief of schools. She most recently served as regional director of Sheppard Pratt Schools in Maryland's northern region. In her new...

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) wants to make it easier for those who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech impaired to get their tax and benefit answers. That is why the CRA, in partnership with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Service (CAV),...

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories...

Marking significant progress towards improving the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries, Kessler Foundation, University of Louisville, and John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (with the support...

Wayfinder Family Services, formerly known as Junior Blind, recently honored one of its longest-standing board members, Dr. Harold A. Davidson, at The Conversation. The luncheon and panel event, co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and the Aspen...

Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced retired NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence as the keynote speaker at PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Lawrence was the first female graduate of the U.S....

Synergies Work, an Atlanta nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities, today announced the 15 finalists across five categories for its 2nd annual EDDIE Awards taking place April 11 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center...

Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") will host its annual fundraising campaign through the SpartanNash Foundation, supporting athletes, raising awareness for Special Olympics, and helping fund its State Summer Games in nine states. The...

Slater Vecchio LLP announces that it has submitted a class action complaint alleging Uber and Lyft are breaching the Human Rights Code by failing to offer wheelchair-accessible services across British Columbia. While Uber and Lyft offer...

TPGi, a Vispero® company and global leader in accessibility software and services, today announced a strategic partnership with RNIB, the UK's leading sight loss charity, as the exclusive reseller of its award-winning JAWS for Kiosk screen reader...

Robooter, a leading innovator in the autonomous mobility solution is thrilled to announce its showcase and smart outdoor electric wheelchair at the Naidex 2024, held from March 20 to 21 in NEC Birmingham and on March 27-28, at the Medtrade Expo,...

Wang Yongcheng, the first and only visually impaired deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC), returns home with a sacred mission. Back to East China's Fujian Province from Beijing, Wang has constantly been on the move. Having visited the...

Scott Thornhill took office today as the new Executive Director of the American Council of the Blind (ACB). Thornhill was voted in by the ACB Board to lead the 62-year-old organization....

Today, ARxVision, a leading innovator in assistive technology, announces the integration of their groundbreaking ARx AI Gen1.5 wearable headset with Microsoft's Seeing AI app and the Navilens App....