News by subject: DIS

In a ruling handed down last week by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (Seneca Re-Ad Industries, Inc. v. Secretary of the Department of Labor et al., 3:20-cv-02325-JJH), the Court upheld a 2016 decision from the...

Viewpoint, the distinguished educational program hosted by actor Dennis Quaid, is proud to announce a collaboration with the Individual Advocacy Group (IAG), a nonprofit organization dedicated to social services and individual rights. Together, they...

ROBOOTER  is proud to present the innovative power wheelchair X40 at CES in Las Vegas, NV, from January 9 to 12, 2024, highlighting the cutting-edge products and communication mobility technologies. With 3,275 exhibitors including 1,051 startup...

Nagish, which uses AI to make communication accessible for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide telecommunication relay services. The certification makes Nagish one of the...

DeepBrain AI, a deep-learning-based video synthesis company and innovator of AI-generated virtual humans, announces that in collaboration with Lenovo and the Scott Morgan Foundation, the company has delivered a hyper-realistic AI avatar to Erin...

On Jan. 9, The Scott-Morgan Foundation will unveil groundbreaking assistive technologies at Showstoppers CES-2024, including a hyper-realistic avatar, AI-powered wheelchair, and integrated communication platform leveraging eye tracking, ear, tongue,...

Today at CES 2024, OrCam Technologies introduce the OrCam Hear device, emphasizing the company's commitment to provide innovative AI-driven assistive technology for individuals with hearing impairment. OrCam Hear is pioneering the revolution of...

In a landmark decision, released on December 20, 2023, the Court of Appeal for Ontario has affirmed the groundbreaking $1.5 million punitive damages award by a Toronto jury in the case of Baker vs. Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada,...

Dr. Theresa Hamlin has assumed the role of CEO of The Center for Discovery® (TCFD, The Center) effective January 1st.  Dr. Hamlin was elected to the role by TCFD's Board of Directors in October of 2023, succeeding Patrick H. Dollard, now a senior...

Employees who feel safe to speak up in the workplace and take risks without fear of being blamed or criticized report feeling 2.1 times more motivated, 2.7 times happier, and 3.3 times more enabled to reach their full potential at work. When...

The FirstEnergy Foundation has granted surprise "Gifts of the Season" totaling $60,000 to eight local Pennsylvania nonprofits that are working to make lives better in communities served by FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiaries Met-Ed, Penelec and West Penn...

Neotech was proud to receive two Certificates of Recognition for employing people with disabilities. One from the California State Assembly and one from the California State Senate....

Quadrant Biosciences has reached a new milestone in their quest to provide integrated solutions to families who, for decades, have been navigating a very fractured health system surrounding autism services. A disrupter to the autism space, life...

Life took a drastic turn for U.S. Army veteran Mark Lalli during a training exercise in Italy. His team's helicopter spun uncontrollably for several hundred feet before crashing. Of the 11 soldiers onboard, only five survived. Mark, though fortunate,...

Braille Institute, a leading organization dedicated to empowering individuals with vision impairment, proudly announces its 5th Annual Assistive Technology Month, taking place throughout January 2024. This month-long initiative aims to showcase the...

Tena L. McNamara, CCC-A/SLP, took office this month as the 2024 president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). "I look forward to working with the ASHA board, staff, and members to expand the legacy of excellence and...

Stevie Wonder's We Are You Foundation CEO Aundrae Russell presented Lucas Pelayo with Wayfinder Family Services' annual Stevie Wonder Star Student Award during the nonprofit's holiday celebration....

As Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, I'd like to wish everyone celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ tonight a Merry Christmas. Christmas is an opportunity for Christians around the world to gather, celebrate and share...

Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and Education Cannot Wait (ECW) jointly support the call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to preserve human life and safeguard the future and education of the Palestinian people.  The ongoing war has...

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has issued an administrative monetary penalty of $97,500 against Air Canada for several violations of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR) related to its obligations...

On November 30, Wintrust Sports Complex held MedFest, a highly anticipated event supporting its ongoing partnership as the home of Special Olympics Illinois, partnered with Advent Health Medical Group. Designed exclusively for Chicago Public Schools,...

As a CQL with Distinction and Compass agency, AHRC Nassau has long been recognized for providing the highest-quality disability supports to Long Islanders with developmental disabilities. Now, AHRC has been named one of "America's Best-In-State...

2Gether-International (2GI), the largest global accelerator run by and for Disabled Entrepreneurs, hosted its second annual reception to recognize and celebrate the progress made in the Disability and Entrepreneurship spaces,...

The Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN), a statewide non-profit organization that links families and individuals with disabilities to valuable resources that will enable them to live productive and fulfilling lives, is offering two...

Sorenson, the leading language services provider of inclusive communication services for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, DeafBlind, and global language communities, today announced the rebranding of its Olelo app to CaptionCall Mobile. This change aligns...

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is sending more than $30.5 million in automatic refunds beginning this week to about 9,000 property owners who overpaid their First Installment taxes last year. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas sends $30 million...

Today, the governments of Quebec and Canada and the City of Drummondville marked the start of Appartenance Drummond, a housing project that will create 14 new social and affordable housing units for people living with an intellectual disability in...

The Handicap Assistance Robots Market is projected for substantial growth, expected to exhibit a CAGR of 27.51% between 2022 and 2027, reflecting a remarkable increase in market size by USD 2.48 billion. The market growth depends on various factors,...

Awardees are recognized for inspiring others through their accomplishments on the field, and for harnessing the power of sports to bring about change in the...

TeachTown, a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, is pleased to announce that its K-12 standards-based, adapted core curriculum, enCORE, was selected as a winner in two categories of the...

A familiar face to the Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) family has been reappointed to California's Independent Living Council. Jose...

The Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) announced the 2023 grant recipients for the Sports 4 Life Program ? a national initiative, co-founded with ESPN, and supported...

National Disability Institute (NDI) and the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) have officially launched a new version of Financial Inclusion Essentials with grant funding from JPMorgan Chase. The self-paced online...

MGM Resorts International ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has partnered with nonprofit organization KultureCity to introduce two sensory pods at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Designed by medical professionals, the rooms provide a dedicated space for...

Registration will open in January 2024 for summer camp at Children's Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) has provided safe and fun-filled recreational experiences year-round for individuals (ages 5 ? 55) with diagnosis such as Autism Spectrum...

Today, AMI unveiled new and returning original series on AMI-tv and AMI+ to entertain and inform Canadians of all abilities in the coming months. It all kicks off with The Kelly & Ramya Prime Time...

TeachTown, a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, proudly announces its recognition as a winner in the prestigious 2023 Fortune Impact 20 list. This accolade spotlights TeachTown's...

FEELDOM is an innovative leader in hand-crafted adaptive bags and backpacks. Every bag is designed and hand-made from locally sourced materials in South Korea, providing the highest quality for all customers. With a focus on the disability...

Bulat Utemuratov named Philanthropist of the Year 2023 by the Kazakhstan Growth Forum, in recognition of social projectsContinued focus on autism, recently opening 13th Asyl Miras Autism Center in SemeyOther notable projects include opening new...

Sorenson, the leading language services provider of inclusive communication services for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, DeafBlind, and global language communities, today launched the Sound Off Project (SOP), an initiative dedicated to supporting United...

Service Coordination, Inc. (SCI), Maryland's leading non-profit organization providing case management services and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, medically complex needs, older adults, and others, has been honored as a Top Workplace in...

On Monday, December 4, Humanity & Inclusion Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Landmine Foundation and Mines Action Canada, paid tribute to the victims of bombing in populated areas at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa....

Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley released the following statement in response to a letter sent out last week by the House Administration's Modernization subcommittee to the Capitol Police, the Architect of the...

The Oberkotter Foundation, a philanthropic leader advancing opportunities for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to learn to listen and talk through listening and spoken language, announced today that Teresa Caraway, PhD, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert....

Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that it has partnered with Diversity Lab, joining over 90 leading law firms in the US, UK and Canada, to continue building a culture of inclusion for people with disabilities by implementing one or more of the...

GoGoGrandparent, the leading...

Whispp, an AI-powered assistive speech and phone-calling app, today announced plans to debut its newest phone-calling feature that seamlessly converts whispered and vocal cord-impaired speech into a user's healthy, natural voice in real-time at the...

GreenPower Motor Company Inc.  ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus...

GreenPower Motor Company Inc.  ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus...

Earlier this year, SAASTEPS unveiled a revamped set of core values; these shared values are the company's north star and set important standards for how they show up as a small business and as colleagues and partners to their clients. As the...