News by subject: DIS

A team of 140 athletes, including competition partners, will represent Canada at the upcoming Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee confirmed Monday. Canada is participating in 14 sports in Santiago: boccia (13...

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is partnering with  Middle Tennessee-based nonprofit organization Tucker's House, providing the organization...

WORKING TOGETHER: THE CANADIAN CAREGIVING SUMMIT, organized by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE), starts today to chart a path forward with actionable policies to support the millions of Canadian caregivers and care providers. The...

AudioEye, Inc.  ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading enterprise SaaS accessibility company, reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023....

Since the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas, more than 55,000 people with disabilities inside Israel been evacuated to areas further from the rocket fire, often to unfamiliar and inaccessible accommodations. Compounding the struggle to provide...

Three esteemed Paralympic sport coaches ? Ken Hall, Heather Hennigar, and Robin McKeever ? are set to receive Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced on Thursday....

The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will make an important announcement regarding the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora on Thursday. Please note that all details are...

The Oberkotter Foundation, a philanthropic leader advancing opportunities for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to learn to listen and talk, welcomes Albert Suh as Vice President, Administration & General Counsel. This strategic hire comes at...

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, the leading swim school franchise in North America, welcomes Dennis Leskowski as chief technology officer, marking the brand's commitment to continuously advance technology capabilities for members and...

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, today issued the following statement:  "November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and valuable social, economic and...

Evinced, in an industry first, announced today that it has been named by Gartner® as a 2023 Gartner Cool Vendor for Software Engineering. Evinced is the leading software company powering accessible web and mobile development....

Today marks the beginning of the second annual Hindu Heritage Month. Throughout this month we honour the invaluable contributions of Hindu communities across the country and celebrate the richness of their cultures and languages. There are over a...

OutSolve, a leading provider of affirmative action compliance solutions, joins forces with Inclusively, a workforce inclusion platform helping employers target candidates with disabilities to support federal contractors' compliance requirements....

Many people overlook the short- and long-term costs of financial caregiving, a growing problem that financial advisors and employers can help address, according to a new report by the TIAA Institute and the University of Pennsylvania School of...

The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will make an important announcement regarding the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora on Thursday. Please note that all details are...

New York based 501(c)(3), Daniel's Music Foundation has announced the recipients of The 4th Annual Danny Awards, which recognizes exceptionally talented musicians, with the purpose of challenging society to think differently about disability. The...

SYNERGY® HomeCare, a leading national home care franchise and an Entrepreneur 500-ranked enterprise, has sold 37 new territories through the end of the third quarter up 16% from a year ago. The brand currently has 488 sold territories, up 45% since...

At its recent annual meeting in Chicago, the Easterseals National Board of Directors named Genevieve M. (Genny) Winter its Board Chair; elected Greg Sexton, Chief Operating Officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC, and Maureen Beauregard, CEO, Easterseals...

Lime Connect (Lime) is pleased to announce that Deloitte has joined the not-for-profit organization as a corporate partner in Canada to connect with high potential candidates who have disabilities. We are excited about our partnership with Lime...

St. John Fisher University has appointed Dr. Holly Brown as the new executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing. Established in 2018 through the generosity of the Golisano Foundation and B. Thomas Golisano, the...

Recently, on October 5, global learning technology company D2L published its WCAG 2.2 conformance report on the same day as the release of the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. D2L focuses on enabling functional accessibility of...

Southwest Airlines Co. is proud to score a 100 on The Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the fourth consecutive year. Launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the DEI is a leading initiative...

The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is delighted to extend an invitation to its upcoming annual benefit luncheon, a cherished event dedicated to celebrating the incredible accomplishments of individuals with learning disabilities....

A team of 14 athletes has been nominated to represent Canada in Para swimming at the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Swimming Canada announced Thursday.  ...

The "Best of Georgia" and "Best of Gwinnett County" awards...

The Mondou Mondon for Mira campaign wrapped up a few days ago. This year's campaign generated $300,000, bringing the total amount raised to date to $3,370,170. As a result, Mondou not only helps give thousands of Quebecers with mobility impairments...

Today, First Student, the largest provider of school transportation in North America, launched its new Student Services division to ensure a positive student experience on every journey to and from school. Student Services will oversee First...

Following a week-long bench trial in Los Angeles, a federal court in California found Quest Diagnostics in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and permanently enjoined Quest from continuing to violate the ADA....

In September 2023, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees named Dennis Gilliam, Ed.D, the eighteenth AIDB President, following the retirement of John Mascia, Au.D....

FACT (Facilitating Access to Coordinated Transportation) ? a non-profit organization on a mission to improve mobility for individuals with disabilities, seniors, veterans, low income individuals, and other disadvantaged populations in San Diego...

Fourteen athletes have been nominated to Canada's CP Football team for the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Canada Soccer announced Tuesday.        ...

SYNERGY HomeCare, the nation's fastest-growing in-home care franchise and an Entrepreneur 500-ranked enterprise, has launched its newest initiative ? an all-encompassing disability care program in conjunction with October being National Disability...

Community Living Algoma, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, has experienced a remarkable transformation thanks to Maximus Rose. Maximus Rose, a leading broker providing of group...

Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, today issued the following statement: This week, we commemorate Canadian Down Syndrome Week, an occasion to highlight the valuable contributions of persons with Down...

Twelve goalball players have been nominated to represent Canada at the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Canadian Blind Sports Association announced Monday.       Santiago 2023 Canadian Parapan Am Team ? GOALBALL...

Allspring Global Investments (Allspring), a global asset management firm with $551 billion* in assets under advisement, today announced the launch of the Roberts & Ryan share class on all three of Allspring's Government and Treasury Money Market...

Tonight, United Spinal Association will present the StrongWheeled Together Award to six talented individuals from the community of wheelchair users living in the United States....

Frederick Community College and The Arc of Frederick County are partnering to host The 2023 Employment Summit: Supporting Local Businesses to Include People with Disabilities in the Workforce. The summit will take place on October 27, 2023 from 8:00...

The "Wheelchair Lift Market by Power Type, Application, and Region 2023-2028" report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global wheelchair lift market has reached a substantial size of USD 2.31 billion in 2022 and is expected...

WorkingNation, in partnership with the PBS station WABE in Atlanta, will present "Breaking Barriers: Embracing Disabilities in the Workforce," a TV special highlighting workers with disabilities, how technology and an evolving workplace can help them...

Next Wednesday, October 25, the Azrieli Foundation will present the first annual INfinity Prize to a Canadian social enterprise for outstanding leadership in employing neurodiverse talent....

As part of its ongoing commitment to digital inclusion and accessibility, Comcast today announced the availability of live American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services at six Xfinity Store locations in Greater Philadelphia. Customers who need...

The Global Electric Wheelchair market is Segmented by Type (Dry-Battery Electric Wheelchairs, Wet-Battery Electric Wheelchairs), by Application (Hospital, Home): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2029. Electric Wheelchair...

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, today issued the following statement: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time we take to acknowledge the importance of ensuring accessibility...

PlayVS, the leading amateur esports platform and operator of official state high school esports leagues across the United States, today announced the expansion of the joint Special Olympics North America's Unified esports league with the addition of...

Atos today announces its partnership with Special Olympics, Inc. (Special Olympics), a global nonprofit organization that promotes understanding, acceptance, and inclusion among people with and without intellectual disabilities through sporting...

Family caregiver, Dena Lucero cares for her daughter, Tatum, with assistance from Support, Inc., a leading provider of support services for...

All Canadians should have equal access to programs, services and supports. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in programs that help remove barriers to accessibility, increase inclusion, and empower persons with disabilities to...

Caravel Autism Health, a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of young children on the autism spectrum, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 19 to celebrate the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic for...

Visible Foundation announces the launch of Visible National Trust (www.VisibleNationalTrust.com), the first national, turnkey special needs trust platform connecting financial advisors and families that include a loved one with a disability....