News by subject: DIS

The UBC Apprenticeship Integration & Development Program (AID) offers new apprentices a strong foundation as they start careers in the skilled construction trades and ongoing supports to ensure they succeed. Developed and led by the United...

During its recent Annual Conference in Nashville, TN, 101 Mobility introduced an important new component to its awards program: the Franchise of the Year Award. This award honors franchise owners who demonstrate a strong commitment to the brand's...

The Government of Canada continues to work towards becoming the most accessible and inclusive country in the world. Barriers faced by Canadians with disabilities while travelling are completely unacceptable. That is why the Government of Canada...

This April, the Autism Society of America is inviting the Autism community to be the connection to resources, acceptance, and each other. Autism Acceptance Month kicks off on April 1st, and the Autism Society celebrates the varied experiences within...

Canon Europe today announces "World Unseen," with a photography exhibition that invites visitors ? blind, partially sighted and sighted ? to experience photography in a new, accessible and immersive way. The exhibition will be held at Somerset House,...

Launching Sunday 17th March, Ellie Simmonds has joined the brand's #SuperScarfMission, helping to donate a Super Scarf to every woman starting chemotherapy across the UK, which sadly stands at around 63,800* each year....

Today, Sameer Zuberi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament for Pierrefonds-Dollard, announced a federal investment of $25, 272 to the Congregation Beth Tikvah Ahavat...

Aligned with the theme "Inspire Inclusion" for International Women's Day 2024, AMIRO, a premier provider of beauty and skincare tech solutions, reinforces its dedication to making beauty accessible and promoting women's empowerment with the...

KenCrest Services, one of the largest human services providers of I/DD community-based supports in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Delaware called for the removal of the lifetime cap on Assistive Technology (AT). The current cap unfairly restricts...

The Nora Project (TNP), a nonprofit committed to building inclusive classrooms, has been recognized as a promising approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) by CASEL, a multi-disciplinary network of researchers, educators, practitioners, and...

DecisionPoint Corporation has hired Matt Bringman as its Chief Growth Officer. Matt will provide oversight to the business development, capture, and pricing teams within the Growth organization. He will work as a critical member of the corporate...

Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake issues the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs' expansion of in vitro fertilization for disabled veterans seeking to grow their families....

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Easterseals Arkansas celebrated a significant milestone with the state-of-the-art Roommate Housing Program on March 8, 2024, at the Palisades at Chenal Valley. The event marked the official commencement of this innovative initiative aimed at...

NAQI Logix, a Canadian technology company that has created a new human-machine interface that does not require brain implants, is proud to have been prequalified by Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) as one of the country's most promising digital...

The Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) released its 2023 annual report today. The report provides a progress update on past recommendations and proposes 26 new recommendations on how the Agency can improve the way it...

Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas testified today before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs. Thomas unveiled PVA's 2024 policy priorities, underscoring the need for comprehensive...

ONECOM, the creator of the world's first QWERTY communicator, the Fintin V1, will be exhibiting at 'CSUN AT Conference 2024', the world's largest event dedicated to assistive technology for people with disabilities, to be held From March 18-22, 2024...

PROTEOR announced the US launch of the PDAC verified SYNSYS microprocessor full-leg system, an entirely new angle on performance for low to moderate K3 activity levels. Previously only available in Europe, SYNSYS offers US clinicians and amputees an...

Across almost every industry, Canadian employers are doubling down on their efforts to create diverse and inclusive workplaces that make a place at the table for all their employees. That's the message from this year's Canada's Best Diversity...

TeachTown, a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, proudly announces its successful completion of the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 audit process. Developed by the American...

The Genius of Playtm, a national movement spearheaded by The Toy Associationtm to raise awareness about play's vital role in child development, marked the first day of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month today with the launch of "Let's Play ?...

BTCC Exchange, one of the world's longest serving cryptocurrency exchanges, proudly announces its headline sponsorship of the Red Eagle Foundation's Celebrity Golf Day. The charity event, scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Heritage Course...

Canadian Assistive Technologies, one of Canada's leading distributors of equipment for people with disabilities, has now opened Canada's largest private sector retail store dedicated to Low Vision and Blindness Technology. People living with vision...

On February 29, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm, we will present a groundbreaking online legal event aimed at promoting awareness and advocating for the rights of individuals with a disability, titled 'Accessible Justice and Human Rights for Persons with...

Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley issues the following statement in response to the Department of Transportation's newly released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would change the Air Carrier Access Act regulations...

ClearCast Hearing is re-imagining the hearing device space with a focus on innovation and technology. Designed by board certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Physician, Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, ClearCast PALtm enhances the lives of consumers by making...

On February 29, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm, we will present a groundbreaking online legal event aimed at promoting awareness and advocating for the rights of individuals with a disability, titled 'Accessible Justice and Human Rights for Persons with...

Nearly 1 in 2 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience a mental health issue in their life. Often family physicians or primary care providers are the entry points to accessing specialized care and support. However,...

Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced sports industry pioneer, philanthropist, and TV personality Bonnie-Jill Laflin as a special guest speaker at PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Laflin is...

George Brown College researchers have conducted a groundbreaking survey, engaging over 900 workers with disabilities across Canada, to delve into the challenges, perspectives, and firsthand experiences of individuals confronting the complexities of...

Easterseals South Florida (ESSF) is proud to announce that Matthew Roth, President of Solstice Point Partners, LLC has been appointed as Board Chair. "My journey at Easterseals South Florida began with a personal connection and commitment to...

Vantage Foundation is proud to announce its strategic partnership with The IREDE Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to empowering children between the ages of 0 - 18 living with limb loss in Nigeria to live self-sufficient lives by...

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, announced funding of approximately $13.5 million to support a new application intake under the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP). The initiative will provide...

Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that award-winning sports journalist Hannah Storm will serve as event emcee for PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hills, Maryland....

BTI Brand Innovations Inc. (BTI) is a marketing and sales agency that believes in giving forward by sharing our time, expertise, and heart towards championing causes that impact a better future. One such initiative is the VOICE Grant Program, which...

Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG), which helps guide Veterans across the U.S. to navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) disability compensation benefits process, today announced the...

The "Disabled and Elderly Assistive Technology - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Disabled and Elderly Assistive Technology Market to Reach $41.7 Billion by 2030The global market...

Alithya Group Inc. ("Alithya") proudly joined Les Petits Rois Foundation for the inaugural opening of a new SMART house in Montreal that will serve as a residence for young adults with special needs. In collaboration with specialists in education...

The Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec, the City of Montréal and the Fondation Les Petits Rois have unveiled Smart Home, a unique residence in Montréal for young adults with an intellectual disability with or without an autism spectrum...

CiaoFlorence Tours & Travels is a leading Italian tour operator specialized in organizing group and private excursions from all the main Italian cities. Aiming at making traveling inclusive and accessible to everyone, breaking down the...

The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE), Community Living Toronto, Reena, and Safehaven today announced a new partnership to identify caregivers of people with complex needs for Destination Toronto's Relax, Recharge, Renew program, a...

Apex Social Group, the leading provider of care and support services for families with children of all abilities, recently concluded a highly successful three-day Leadership Retreat in Atlanta. The event, held from January 24th to 26th, brought...

Accessibility is a key component of communities that thrive and an economy that grows. Since the significant milestone of passing the Accessible Canada Act, the Government of Canada has been fully engaged in creating a barrier-free country and...

Today, Fun4theDisabled launched an all new video series, Accessible Chicago, aimed at showcasing the city's top attractions for people with disabilities.   "Chicago is an exciting, dynamic city to explore, and...

Abilis, the nonprofit organization providing services and support to more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families, is thrilled to announce a $3.78 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. The grant will support...

Synergies Work, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities, announced today its affiliation with Synergies SEED Fund, a new 501(c)(3) community development financial institution (CDFI) offering loans to disability-led businesses....

The LEGO Group, a global leader in the toy industry, takes the spotlight in the 2024 State of Accessible Marketing (SOAM) Report, an annual publication by dozanü innovations. The brand's groundbreaking LEGO Friends Universe campaign, featuring a...

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian) announced today it was named to Forbes' list of "America's Best Large Employers" for the third year in a row....

In a move to further streamline the process of making e-commerce sites more accessible for people with disabilities, accessiBe has announced the release of its accessibility app, available to purchase for merchants via Shopify, one of the world's...