News by subject: DIS

Melmark, a nationally-recognized non-profit human services provider recently held its biennial fundraising gala, The Dream Maker's Ball: Melmark Generations. Over 200 guests gathered at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 20th to...

The story of AHRC Nassau is one of love and relentless advocacy by parent advocates seeking to create a better world for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). From a small support group of a dozen parents came a...

In the news release, AudioEye Supports Department of Health and Human Services Issuance of Final Rule Strengthening Protections For Individuals with Disabilities, issued 02-May-2024 by AudioEye, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company...

Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center to host learning collaboratives to share best practices Key Takeaways -- 14 states have been selected to participate in the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center's new State Peer-Learning Collaboratives. --...

AudioEye, Inc.  ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility platform, formally announces its support of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) final rule bolstering protections...

National charity Prosper Canada today announced renewal of a 3-year, $3 million sponsorship from TD Bank Group to expand the impact and reach of its Benefits Wayfinder, a bilingual online tool that simplifies the search for government benefits for...

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, and the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Kamal Khera, will host a National Air Accessibility Summit to contribute to making air travel accessible...

The Center for Discovery® (TCFD, The Center) will celebrate the return of its annual Evening of Discovery Gala on Tuesday, May 7, alongside prominent members of the business, healthcare, and entertainment industries. Oscar-winner Robert De Niro will...

The ReSound Nexiatm portfolio offers a full range of popular hearing aid styles proven for sound quality and hearing in noise.1ReSound Nexia styles include the smallest rechargeable receiver-in-ear available and a new wireless CROS/BiCROS solution...

Seniors and people living with disabilities in Elkford will soon have access to 25 new affordable rental homes with construction underway on a new housing development....

A coalition of New York disability agencies is seeking volunteer leaders for a statewide Community of Practice (CoP) advisory team on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to improve service outcomes for New Yorkers with intellectual and...

A child's first word or their first time eating from a spoon are events that most parents and caregivers eagerly anticipate?just two of the many developmental milestones that babies are expected to meet in their first year of life. But knowing...

Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. schools to strengthen reading outcomes for students with learning differences has announced the winners of its 2024 National Achievement Awards.  The annual Awards program recognizes the...

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) announced today $2 million in new grants, and $615K in continuing projects. The funding supports MEAF's new Access to Careers in Technology and the Trades Inclusion Initiative, which is designed to...

The Interlake Region of Manitoba will benefit from on-demand public transit with an investment of $97,971 from the federal government. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser and Reeve Brian N. Johnson, this project will provide residents, including...

Today, the Government of Canada, Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional Municipality and Affirmative Ventures Association announced a combined investment of over $16 million to create 45 new homes in Dartmouth....

The world's largest sports and humanitarian event is coming to Chile's capital city. The Special Olympics International Board of Directors announced today that Santiago, Chile will be the host site for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, marking...

Enabled Intelligence (EI), a global leader in mission-critical AI data solutions for the US Defense and Intelligence Community today announced a groundbreaking new partnership with Melwood, a leading employer, advocate, and service provider for...

Willing Warriors, a charitable organization providing cost-free retreat stays and programs that positively impact wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans and their families will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 18 to celebrate the...

Autism Digest, a cornerstone in the autism community, is thrilled to announce a series of celebratory initiatives as part of its significant 25th anniversary milestone. As a leader in providing insightful content for those affected by autism, Autism...

In a heartwarming display of community support and advocacy for inclusivity, Attorney Michael J. Gopin of the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC, is set to visit Gozo's Ice Cream, an El Paso ice cream shop known for its commitment to employing...

AudioEye, Inc. ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility company, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024....

Multi-award-winning Civil Rights Attorney and Child Advocate, Areva Martin, in collaboration with the Special Needs Network (SNN), has revealed the distinguished honorees for the 16th Annual A Pink Pump Affair. This noteworthy charity event is...

Be Loud. Be Disabled. Be Squeaky. AMI is pleased to announce that Season 1 of The Squeaky Wheel: Canada will debut Monday, June 24, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+....

EvolutionIQ, the market-leading Claims Guidance platform for Disability and Workers' Compensation lines of insurance, today announced the release of MedHub, an AI-powered medical summarization and synthesis solution integrated into EvolutionIQ's...

Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI), a nonprofit offering interconnected educational, vocational, social and supported living services for adults with developmental differences and disabilities, will host its annual Spring Gala...

Rare Parenting, the online publication providing medically-backed advice for parents of children with disabilities, rare diseases, and special needs announces its official launch. Articles cover topics related to parenting children with special...

Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) honored 10 individuals and organizations at its 27th annual Spotlight Awards Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Garden Grove. Guest-hosted by anchor/reporter Lesley Marin of KCAL News and CBS Los Angeles, the event...

Engel & Völkers Dallas Fort Worth, a global luxury real estate brand, is proud to announce its contribution $20,824 to Special Olympics of Texas from proceeds raised during its Holiday Home Tour and the grand opening of its Engel & Völkers Dallas...

The Rock Creek Foundation, a staple of support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental illness in Montgomery County, MD and the Greater Washington region, will host its 50th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, April 18th, from 6pm to...

Core Solutions, Inc., (Core) is pleased to announce that Easterseals Midwest has selected its Cx360 electronic health record (EHR) solution. This selection reflects the organization's ongoing commitment to helping individuals with intellectual and...

Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") today announced the successful outcome of its annual in-store foundation fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics. The in-store campaign donated $240,000 from community members and the SpartanNash...

Paralyzed Veterans of America proudly celebrates a decade-long partnership with long-time supporter Penske Automotive Group, who donated $1.17 million in 2023 to the nonprofit to support paralyzed veterans nationwide. The amount is composed of...

Climate change has resulted in a global spike in temperatures, which, in turn, has increased the likelihood of frequent and intense heatwaves. Amid these concerns, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that heatwaves increase in...

The Île-de-France region and Île-de-France Mobilités, as the leading public financiers, after the Government, have invested more than ?500 million towards the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This investment encompasses transport, sports...

The federal government has taken an important step on the Canada Disability Benefit by launching the program in the 2024 budget, however, the funding allocation and roll-out details are inadequate in providing the support people living with...

May 3rd to May 5th -- Get ready for a wave of fun and gratitude! Seventy-five amazing young international educators, therapists, nurses, and other care professionals are about to make a splash in San Clemente. These "Apex Care Professionals" are...

Paralyzed Veterans of America concluded its Igniting Change Gala on Friday evening at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The flagship event celebrated Women veterans, influencers, and innovators who strive to create an inclusive world in the...

Registration is now open for Wayfinder Family Services' Camp Bloomfield, which is free of charge for children and teens who are blind or visually impaired....

An 11-year-old child is able to socialize again, a father can provide for his family, and a cancer surviving mother has regained mobility thanks to a group of 10 Right at Home franchisees and corporate team members...

Playtika, a mobile game powerhouse behind the World Series of Poker free-to-play app (WSOP), is calling on all poker aficionados to make a difference this National Poker Day. During a thrilling 72-hour Pokerthon, WSOP will be donating to DAV...

Gallaudet University announced today that it has entered into a five-year, $3.75 million cooperative agreement with the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish the new...

Institute for Exceptional Care drives change at scale to make healthcare better and safer for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilitiesPrevious Behavioral Health Tech non-profit grantees include the Rare Impact Fund, American...

Chuck E. Cheese, the premier global family entertainment destination, proudly announces its partnership with the American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) in celebration of National ASL Day. This collaboration aims to foster greater inclusivity for...

Today, Whirlpool is proud to announce a collaboration with Magnusmode aimed to ensure an accessible and inclusive experience for customers from the sales floor through to the home....

SourceAmerica®, an AbilityOne® authorized enterprise that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities, announced the organization is a proud sponsor of the Military Times Service Members of the Year Awards, which is taking place on...

Winners of the 2024 Disability Matters North America Awards were announced throughout the conference on Thursday and Friday, April 4 & 5 in-person and via simultaneous live-stream from Milwaukee, Wisconsin....

NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 Capitalizing on the global significance of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, TORRAS, in tandem with the promotion of COOLiFY Cyber's latest offerings, has crafted an innovative campaign that seamlessly integrates brand...

Partners in PROMISE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military children with special needs, announced the launch of their Ambassador Program. Through advocacy and promotion, ambassadors will help raise awareness about PiP and military...

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...