News by subject: DIS

Canary Health® announces its caregiver support program, Building Better Caregivers®, is now available through the CalGrows workforce training and development program. Registration is open for courses and support programs available through CalGrows...

Amtrak is committed to procuring a modern fleet to operate on its Long Distance route network that will improve the rider experience for customers with mobility disabilities. Public feedback on the future of accessible train travel is requested and...

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Irek Kusmierczyk, will be in Ruthven, Ontario, to announce a new pilot program under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The announcement is...

AudioEye, Inc. , the industry-leading enterprise SaaS accessibility company, announces its support for the Department of Justice's recently published notice of proposed rulemaking on website accessibility under Title II of the ADA. The rule will help...

AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh issued the following statement: "After years of advocacy on behalf of...

On Wednesday, local MPP Laura Smith met hundreds of families at Kayla's Children Centre (KCC) to announce a $200,000 Resilient Communities fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The families were thrilled to hear about the grant...

UpSurge Baltimore, Baltimore's tech ecosystem builder with a vision to become the first Equitech city, is proud to partner with Stanley Black & Decker on a new Techstars Founder Catalyst program to support emerging startup founders in the...

There is a controversial debate when dealing with AI due to its potential risks. Its proper application could create a more inclusive world, with fewer barriers....

The United States Dragon Boat Federation (USDBF) has assembled the inaugural Team USA Paradragons to compete at the 16th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Dragon Boat Racing Championships (WDBRC) at the Royal Thai Navy Rowing and...

The landscape of innovation is set to witness a groundbreaking moment as Kangsters Inc., a pioneering able-tech startup hailing from South Korea, has been handpicked to participate in the 2023 Praxis redemptive acceleration program. This achievement...

The Amputee Coalition announces Paralympians and motivational speakers Amy Purdy and Mike Schultz will keynote its 2023 National Conference Aug. 2-5, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. The Amputee Coalition is the only national nonprofit serving those living...

Chicken N Pickle and Special Olympics are teaming up to support local athletes at participating CNP locations. Seven locations spanning four states are joining a Month of Giving campaign that starts on August 1, 2023 and runs throughout the entire...

Children of mothers with prenatal depression had slightly more autism-related traits compared to those without that exposure, according to a study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National...

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces that the 2023 Audio Description People's Choice Award finalist vote is open through August 15th. The winners will be revealed during the 2023 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala, which will take place...

Easterseals, a leading national nonprofit provider of services and advocacy for children and adults with disabilities and their families, has partnered with Cherry Lake Publishing Group to engage writers with disabilities and allies to author eight...

Cognosante is proud to be recognized by Disability:IN as a "2023 Best Place to Work for People with Disabilities." The recognition is based on a score of 80 or above on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps...

Late Friday a federal court in San Francisco allowed a case brought by HIV-positive "John Doe" plaintiffs against CVS to proceed, denying CVS's third motion to dismiss the case. The John Doe plaintiffs are represented by attorneys from the non-profit...

Virgin Hotels Dallas, the 260 room luxury lifestyle hotel located in the Dallas Design District, is proud to announce that it has been honored with the Equity Leadership award presented by D CEO at their annual Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship award...

Shields Law Firm recognizes the importance of ensuring that every child, regardless of their unique needs, has equal access to quality education. "Texas has witnessed a growing...

Introducing the revolutionary patent pending My Friendly Eyes (MFE) App and Service. MFE is the personal assistance smartphone application designed to provide community, safety, and independence for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and...

The Runway of Dreamstm Foundation, a nonprofit organization leading the charge on inclusion, acceptance, and...

The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is pleased to announce that it has been granted a Semiquincentennial grant of $750,000 from the National Park Service. This significant grant will be utilized for the preservation of the historic Hessian...

Subaru of America, Inc. today unveiled a new creative spot focused on the automaker's efforts to expand access to the outdoors for all. Featuring the all-new 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness, the advertisement stars Keivonn Woodard, the...

Today, Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, and John Hagarty, Chair of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association, announced a federal investment of more than $129,000 to improve the accessibility for the Omemee Trail in Kawartha Lakes....

For the third year in a row, Unisys  received a top score of 100 in the 2023 Disability Equality Index, demonstrating its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that...

Today, HelpMeSee has announced a new partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) Initiative to train 100 new cataract specialists to help restore sight to India's...

United today became the first U.S. airline to add Braille to aircraft interiors, helping millions of travelers with visual disabilities more easily navigate the cabin independently. According to the Department...

Centene Corporation announced today that its Texas subsidiary, Superior HealthPlan (Superior), will continue to provide the aged, blind and disabled (ABD) population with healthcare coverage through the STAR+PLUS program. A new six-year contract,...

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley released the following statement today in response to the Department of Transportation's final regulations on accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft. The news comes on...

The Independence Fund, a U.S. Veterans Service Organization, has been announced as Official Supporter of the INVICTUS GAMES DÜSSELDORF 2023 presented by Boeing....

The Sex Information & Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN) is pleased to announce the release of a sexual health promotion with Autistic youth toolkit....

The ground-breaking Canada Disability Benefit Act received Royal Assent on Thursday, June 22, 2023. In the spirit of "Nothing Without Us" and as required by the Act, collaboration with and feedback from persons with disabilities will be essential in...

JESPY House, a South Orange, New Jersey-based non-profit organization that has supported adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for 45 years, announced today the largest gift in its history: a $13.25 million matching gift from The...

Gallaudet University, the world's premier institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, held a historic graduation ceremony today on its campus to honor the 24 Black Deaf students and four Black teachers of the Kendall School Division II for...

The Inland Empire Disabilities Expo is back, and organizers say the event is going to be bigger and better than ever. Nearly 5,000...

Best Buddies International, a global nonprofit organization and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the new professional wrestling league taking the world by storm, today announced an impactful partnership committed to promoting inclusion and empowering...

New affordable rental housing is coming for families, seniors, individuals and people living with disabilities in Castlegar, as construction has started on 13 new homes in the community....

Fable, the digital accessibility testing and training platform, announced today that it has been named in Forrester's report, The Digital Accessibility Platforms Landscape, Q2 2023. The landscape is an overview of 12 digital accessibility platform...

TeachTown, a leading provider of special education curriculum software for students with moderate to severe disabilities, proudly underscores the effectiveness of its standards-based, adapted curriculum, enCORE. In a rigorous 6-month study of enCORE...

The Disability & Philanthropy Forum announced that Ryan Easterly, executive director of the WITH Foundation assumed the role of co-chair of Presidents' Council of the Disability & Philanthropy Forum. Ryan succeeds Darren Walker, president of the Ford...

Össur, a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations®, congratulates all of the Team Össur athletes for their outstanding performance at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in...

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of World Brain Day, hosted annually on July 22 by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). This year's World Brain Day will bring together expert neurologists, advocates and patients to share vital resources and...

SourceAmerica®, an AbilityOne® authorized enterprise that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities including veterans and wounded warriors, announced its sponsorship of the Military Times Service Members of the Year awards, which...

Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability rehabilitation, was named one of NJBIZ' 2023 Best Places to Work in New Jersey. The Foundation also won this award in 2022 and a number of previous years, dating back to...

Beltone, the nation's leading hearing care retailer, has been awarded one of the Best Retailers in Hearing Care by Newsweek for 2023. The America's Best Retailers 2023 were identified based on the results of an independent survey conducted by...

Olympus Corp. of the Americas, a leading medical technology company, announced today that it's been recognized by Disability:IN as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities....

PPL Corporation is pleased to announce it has received a top score of 100% on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), earning it the designation as one of the best places to work for people with disabilities....

Today, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Member of Parliament for Waterloo, Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener?Conestoga, and Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director & CEO of Drayton Entertainment, announced a federal investment of over $1 million...

Xenith Solutions today announced the opening of an Anchor Bar franchise in Leesburg, VA, is scheduled for Monday, July 24th. The owners of Xenith Solutions decided to diversify their holdings last year and started a new company, Xenith Management...

Winky Lux is partnering with creators with disabilities in celebration of Disability Pride Month. Creators Madison Lawson, Kelsey Dworchak, Cailey Darling, and Ryley Fritz have each curated a collection of their favorite Winky Lux products. To learn...