News by subject: DIS

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...

Westside Children's Therapy is a pediatric therapy provider for children with special needs, and our therapists took the time to make sure you and your family know that a trip to Disney World can be possible!...

The Nippon Foundation, the sole Global Impact Partner of The Valuable 500, have reaffirmed their commitment to disability inclusion by investing a further $2 million in 2023.The Nippon Foundation previously made history by investing $5 million ? the...

University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) Engineering and Nursing students engaged in a year-long multidisciplinary, collaborative patient-centered project titled "Faces on Design" designed to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. On...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today reported 26.7 percent of people with autism spectrum disorder have "profound autism". It is the first time this statistic has been reported using CDC-collected data and reflects a growing awareness...

Katten was a top sponsor of the Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley 45th Annual Gala Saturday, and firm partner Derek F. Ladgenski was there, contributing to the sold-out event's success....

Following two successful seasons, which transported viewers to the picturesque country of Switzerland and the magnificent country of Australia, now in its 3rd season, the award-winning travel show Follow Alana, brings travel show host, speaker and...

Topgolf is beyond excited to share that beginning in 2024, Topgolf will be an officially sanctioned event with Special Olympics, the first time a brand has become a medaled event. That means Special Olympics athletes will be able to compete in...

A $614,000 grant from Highmark Wholecare, a Pittsburgh-based managed care organization, will establish the transformative Inglis Innovation Center Pittsburgh in the Bellevue neighborhood on the city's northside. Collaborating with Inglis, a nearly...

Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown issued a statement following President Biden's Executive Order that includes supports for home-based care for Veterans, long-term care workers, and family caregivers....

MapLight Therapeutics today announced the appointment of Hongkui Zeng, Ph.D. to the company's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Zeng joins MapLight Founders Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D. and Robert Malenka, M.D., Ph.D. on the SAB, further expanding...

A disabled veteran and his family have a new, much-needed home water heater courtesy of Peterman Cares, a program launched by leading Indianapolis-area HVAC and plumbing company Peterman Brothers to ensure deserving area families facing hardship have...

Reading Horizons, a leading provider of research-based reading intervention programs, has announced that its innovative Reading Horizons Discovery® foundational literacy program has been recognized by the Texas Resource Review (TRR) as a phonics...

The 10th International Abilympics?the top global skills competition for those with disabilities?in Metz, France recently concluded. At this year's competition, iFLYTEK donated a series of products to the China Disabled Persons' Federation to enhance...

RethinkCare, the leading global behavioral and mental health platform for employers from RethinkFirst, today announced several enhancements that empower more parents and families?including those of neurodiverse children?to get the support and...

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)?the leading voice of the growing number of Americans with hearing loss?kicks off its 2023 Walk4Hearing season with community support events in 20 U.S. cities. Hearing loss affects one in seven Americans,...

April is Autism Awareness Month and the first anniversary of the autism pilot program by Paws of War. A year ago this month, they paired a child with a service dog, and they are pleased to say that it's been a successful program so far. When...

The Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and Minister responsible for the Société du Plan Nord (SPN), Mrs. Maïté Blanchette Vézina, has announced an investment of $28.8 million to support 34 projects from every region of Northern Quebec, as...

Matia Mobility, a leader in the robotic mobility industry, announced the start of their annual giveaway contest for their Tek RMD M1 device, providing an opportunity for individuals with mobility impairments to experience the freedom and independence...

When: Saturday, May 13th 6 pm to 9 pm Where: Veteran's Service Center, 1750 Monocacy Blvd, suite A, Frederick MD Tickets: Advance purchase of $15 per person. RSVP at [email protected] or 240-405-8048 Support: Help us make this a special event...

Special Olympics Washington, one of the leading advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Washington, is thrilled to announce that it has received more than $3.6 million in the form of three grants from the Dan...

A collaboration between Reckitt's Lysol® Pro Solutions ? a science-led business-to-business offering ? and LC Industries (LCI) ? a diversified manufacturing, distribution, and retail company, will create jobs for people who are blind or visually...

UserWay , the market leader in web accessibility, announced today that it has been named a Representative Accessibility and Consulting Provider in the Gartner 2023 Market Guide for Digital Accessibility. UserWay develops AI-based technologies that...