News by subject: DIS

Diverse Abilities NS (DANS) is welcoming a recent report calling for system-wide changes in the disabilities support sector and will continue to advocate to ensure participants' informed choice is central to their move to community....

As multiple studies have shown, spending time outside significantly improves both mental and physical health. However, for some, getting outdoors can be a challenge and whether we realise it or not, accessing the natural world isn't as simple as...

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PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, was recognized as the Easterseals DC MD VA Corporate Advocate of 2023 for its exemplary commitment to advancing opportunities for children and adults with disabilities, including...

Easter Seals Greater Houston announced today it will receive a grant of $45,000 to support High School/High Tech. The program educates, mentors and helps students with disabilities gain the skills they need to graduate from high school before...

OMRON Americas celebrates OMRON Corporation's 90th Anniversary on May 10, 2023 ? continuing its founder's legacy and corporate mission to "Improve Lives and Contribute to a Better Society," by supporting nonprofit community partners all over the...

Today, Mobius Mobility announced the launch of private insurance billing for the iBOT® PMD, a multi-modal power wheelchair in which users can climb curbs and stairs, balance on two wheels, and traverse a wide variety of outdoor terrain. Now, many...

Helping a Hero, a non-profit providing support for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror, Bass Pro Shops and Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, broke ground on a wheelchair-accessible home for U.S. Marine Corporal...

Easterseals, one of the nation's leading providers of services and advocacy for 61 million Americans with disabilities, and CareSource, a nationally recognized leader in managed care with a legacy of providing quality health care coverage for...

Braille Institute is proud to announce the 50 finalists for the 2023 Braille Challenge Finals competition. These competitors achieved the highest scores in the braille literacy testing competition, out of over 800 youth across the U.S., Canada, and...

Civil rights attorney and child advocate Areva Martin and Special Needs Network (SNN) are excited to announce its 15th annual extravaganza ? that is, A Pink Pump Affair ? beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at The Beverly Hilton in...

SBANYS' 2nd annual Walk-N-Roll event is back - in person - at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. The Walk-N-Roll is a family-friendly one-mile walk with fun for the whole family. Some of the activities guests can anticipate this year include: Raffles,...

The government of Quebec, the government of Canada, and the City of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield are proud to celebrate the arrival of tenants at Défi-Logis in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. They are also proud to have contributed to the construction of this...

Runners, walkers, and rollers are invited to participate in the 13th annual A Walk to Believe on Saturday, June 3, held at Rutgers University benefiting Team LeGrand of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. This year Team LeGrand, aims to raise a...

Canadians need to be connected to fully engage with the professional, social, economic and cultural networks in our communities. Yet even today, many with disabilities still face barriers to participating fully in the digital economy. That's why the...

Global scent marketing leader ScentAir has partnered with local non-profit Union Diversified Industries (UDI) to provide jobs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Employees, who are part of this partnership, will serve as an extension of...

May is designated as Better Speech and Hearing Month, Mobility Awareness Month, Older Americans Month, and it includes Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Although these initiatives might seem unrelated, they all share a common theme of inclusivity...

A powerful new film has debuted calling for hearing allies, policy leaders and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stand boldly with and for the deaf and hard of hearing community and help deliver the communications equity promised decades...

The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world's leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases, announced today a partnership with Athletes for Hope (AFH), a national nonprofit that assists athletes of all...

Helping a Hero, a non-profit providing support for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror, Bass Pro Shops and Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, broke ground on a wheelchair-accessible home for U.S. Army Staff...

In honor of Autism Month in April, the College Internship Program's five national Centers of excellence are giving back to the larger communities that help support them. Team members and students are mobilizing to celebrate and showcase...

On May 6, 2023, the Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) Foundation will mobilize families, friends, and communities around the world to 'Step Towards the Cures, Together' at their 8th Annual Walk 'n' Wheel for LGS Research. Click here to learn how you can...

If they did, then they would choose local, state and national leaders based on the size of the disability community as the largest minority in America. Is it apathy about the entire political process? Only voting will change things. Is it a failure...

A new national poll of audiologists and speech-language pathologists who work with children ages birth to 5 years reveals that most respondents have experienced an increase in referrals for concerns about hearing, speech, and language delays or...

A new free report titled Special Advisory Report for Parents of a Child with a Disability: Three Critical Steps to Protect Your Child's Financial Security After You Are Gone shows parents...

Technology is constantly changing, but the need for support has not. The challenges to technology access related to disability still exist, and it's important to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in digital spaces. The John Slatin AccessU...

Autism Services and Resources Connecticut (ASRC) is holding its' Walk for Autism on May 21st, 2023 at Quinnipiac University's North Haven campus to promote its mission to provide lifelong access and opportunities for those with Autism Spectrum...

The 21 & Change, Inc. Board of Directors unanimously appointed Raquel Caramello, a 19-year-old senior at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School and self-advocate with Down syndrome. 21 & Change President Clayton Clemens said, "We have had many people...

To help plan a summer full of mind and body engaging activities for children and adults with developmental disabilities, Regional Center of Orange County's (RCOC) Family Resource Center released its 2023 Recreation Resource Guide in English, Spanish...

Physician-assisted suicide as practiced legally in California is unconstitutional and discriminatory, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to United Spinal Association, other disability organizations and individuals with...

Luxury travel expert/advisor and retired army veteran, Jenifer Breaux announces the launch of her new brand, "I am Jenifer Breaux," which specializes in providing premium travel experiences for the novice to experienced traveler with a special...

Moving to make hearing care solutions accessible to more clients nationwide and across all levels of hearing loss, HearUSA announced today the addition of Sony Over-the-Counter ...

WorkLLama, technology provider of an AI-driven, talent marketing, relationship management, and direct sourcing suite today announced several initiatives that build upon its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion?a foundational mission of the...

WorkLLama, technology provider of an AI-driven, talent marketing, relationship management, and direct sourcing suite today announced several initiatives that build upon its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion?a foundational mission of the...

New data shows that Hispanics with disabilities in the United States rebounded to historic levels in the labor force following the first 12-month period of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the disparity between their non-Hispanic white counterparts...

Easterseals today released findings of a new report, State of Disability Equity and Access, that examines current research on equity, inclusion, and access for the 61+ million individuals in the United States with disabilities in key social...

Today, the United Spinal Association ("United Spinal"), Not Dead Yet ("NDY"), Institute for Patients' Rights ("IPR"), Communities Actively Living Independent & Free ("CALIF"), and individual plaintiffs, Lonnie VanHook and Ingrid Tischer, filed a...

One in seven Americans now has hearing loss, and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally the numbers are expected to double by 2050. This growing problem is driving the need for new technologies to help people successfully...

Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake Brown issued a statement in light of the House' consideration later today of the debt limit package (Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023). ...

Think College, a center at the University of Massachusetts Boston dedicated to expanding college options for students with intellectual disability, announced today the launch of its public awareness campaign, Think Higher. Think College. The campaign...

Helping a Hero, a non-profit providing support for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror, Bass Pro Shops, Caldwell Communities and Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, broke ground on a wheelchair-accessible home for...

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has named Freda Jones, Market Finance manager, as its 2023 Humanitarian Award Recipient for her outstanding community involvement and charitable work. As part of this...

Golf Town, a banner under the Sporting Life Group and Canada's largest golf retailer, is proud to announce a new partnership with Todd Keirstead and ParaGolf Canada, a ground-breaking initiative that creates a pathway for Canadians of all abilities...

Today, the Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its About LGS Treatments Kits. The first of its kind, this kit shares information about available treatments for seizures in LGS and tips on maximizing time with...

This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks is bringing together data sources to address gaps in nationwide autism data with the launch of Autism by the Numbers, created in collaboration with the National Autism Data Center at Drexel University. For the...

Today, the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), a leading provider of disability insurance, is announcing a multi-year grant to the University of Michigan Adaptive Sports and Fitness (ASF) program for the creation of the Adaptive...

Special Olympics Washington, one of the leading advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Washington, announced today a partnership with Seattle Public Schools that will bring its Unified Champion Schools...

Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) will host the 12th annual Michigan Shines for...

Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) honored nine individuals and organizations at its 26th annual Spotlight Awards Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Fullerton. Guest-hosted by Emmy Award-winning reporter Michele Gile of KCAL News and CBS Los Angeles,...

It's hard to believe 30 years have passed since we opened the doors of Marc Whitehead & Associates in Houston, Texas. Since the beginning, we have fought to protect the legal needs of disabled Texans. Under the leadership of Marc Whitehead, our firm...