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29 november 2022

04:45
Synergies Work, an Atlanta nonprofit that supports entrepreneurs with disabilities, announced today it has received a $50,000 grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation?the third such grant since 2019. Synergies Work will use the funding to continue...


28 november 2022

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For the sixth-consecutive season, players throughout the National Football League (NFL) will raise awareness for non-profit organizations and causes on the field through the My Cause My Cleats campaign, which allows players to utilize their platform...


27 november 2022

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New research shows that disabled tourists are paying $460 more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a significant premium compared to those without disabilities or medical conditions....

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New research shows that disabled tourists are paying £242 more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a significant premium compared to those without disabilities. The...

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New research shows that disabled tourists are paying AUD $560 more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a significant premium compared to those without disabilities....

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New research released shows that disabled tourists are paying ¥24,736 more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a premium compared to those without disabilities....


23 november 2022

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According to the United Brotherhood of Carpenter's (UBC) Canadian District Vice-President Jason Rowe: ...as the demand for skilled...


22 november 2022

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Leading inclusive education professor and researcher Dr. Jen Newton has joined The Nora Project (TNP) as Strategic Program Advisor and Director of Innovation. TNP is a non-profit that builds inclusive classrooms, promoting disability inclusion by...


21 november 2022

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"We suffer climate change the most but...

10:02
CECO launched their new brand identity across the organization. The company-wide new look and feel integrates CECO's 20+ years of success in delivering groundbreaking education solutions to individuals with neurological motor disabilities and the...

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The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), is focused on ways to leverage technology disruption and digital technologies as catalysts for promoting equity and inclusion in the workplace, in living situations (including independent living) and in...


17 november 2022

16:47
A new program opened new opportunities this summer as young adults with disabilities joined manufacturing camps across the Midwest....

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Best Buddies International, a global volunteer movement dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

15:20
Eagle Hill Consulting has released the latest episode of its podcast, cultur[ED], which helps leaders create organizational cultures that drive business performance. Episode Two features two guests from Dance For All Bodies, a nonprofit that...

14:55
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives....

14:47
Engineering Services Network, Inc. (ESN), a leading engineering and IT solutions company based in Woodbridge, VA, announced today that it has won a $20 million contract from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to provide technical, engineering and...

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MED-EL, a leading provider and inventor of hearing implant systems, today launched its annual worldwide search for inventions of the future through a global children's contest, ideas4ears.                                                             ...


16 november 2022

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Today marked the conclusion of the 2022 National Autism Conference. Hosted by the Public Health Agency of Canada, the virtual event took place over two days and brought together federal, provincial, and territorial officials, Autistic individuals,...

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been on the forefront of everyone's minds, but the truth is that the disabled community has often been left out of most, if not many, DEI conversations and initiatives. Blue Ridge Bank is not making that...

10:33
Growing esports franchise Valhallan announced today the company formed a relationship with Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with autism through research, advocacy, programs and services. Through...

09:02
The Commission for Case Manager Certification® (the Commission), which oversees certification for more than 50,000 board-certified case managers and disability management specialists nationwide, seeks input from certified case managers (CCM),...

08:32
The GoVoBo live automatic captioning platform was used to power captions and translations at the Remarkable Technology Summit, made possible by Cerebral Palsy Alliance and Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation. The summit was designed to...


15 november 2022

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TeachTown, a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, announces today that it has been selected as a winner in the inaugural Excellence in Equity Awards program presented by the American...

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Accessibility Standards Canada has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Government of Ontario. The agreements will improve efforts and coordination, and facilitate sharing of resources dedicated to creating a Canada without barriers....

03:32
South Korean musicians are to perform for thousands of football fans from the country, and around the world, at Qatar Foundation's Education City in Doha when the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off....


11 november 2022

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The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation today released findings from its new survey, "Living with Paralysis & Caregiver National Survey." The survey of more than 1,000 Americans found that a majority (69%) underestimate the prevalence of those living...


10 november 2022

15:55
As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day, the ALS Association and Paralyzed Veterans of America...

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Following a ten-month wait for Health Canada approval, in June 2022 thousands of Canadians living with the swiftly fatal disease of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) were finally given the hope of living longer when Health Canada became the first...

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The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadians from the playground to the podium, helping Canadians get active, inspiring young people and bringing people together in the spirit of healthy competition. Today, the Honourable Pascale...

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The Global Innovation Challenge Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as "GIC Executive Committee") based in Tokyo is pleased to announce the "Global Innovation Challenge 2023 Living Assistance Robot Contest" (hereinafter referred to as "GIC...


9 november 2022

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COVID-19 presented significant challenges to accessing resources for Autistic people and their families and caregivers. Disrupted routines and restricted or reduced access to programming, services, and activities had and continue to have a negative...

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Birdsong Hearing Benefitstm today announced a partnership with Convey Health Solutions to serve as its preferred hearing benefits manager. Convey, based in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., is a leading provider of technology and services to support healthcare...

09:15
As more school districts experience an increasing demand for alternative transportation, First Student is leading the way again with an innovative solution that ensures all students receive unmatched care to and from school. The company is proud to...

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Synergies Work, an Atlanta nonprofit that supports entrepreneurs with disabilities, today announced it is now accepting nominations for the inaugural EDDIE Awards, created to recognize and celebrate innovative business owners with disabilities from...


8 november 2022

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Today, national charity Prosper Canada launched an enhanced version of its Benefits Wayfinder, an online tool that makes it easier for Canadians with disabilities to identify and access government benefits to boost their incomes and/or reduce their...

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Celebrating its 12th year, Ryan's Day returns it's live music fundraiser to Hanovers...


7 november 2022

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While the world isn't built for disabled people, there's technology that is ? and visionaries, innovators, entrepreneurs, and funders gathered earlier this week to tackle this challenge at the first-ever Remarkable Tech Summit. Hosted by Cerebral...

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The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that its 2023 Annual Dinner will feature Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, as the headline speaker. The Dinner will take place on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at...

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada All Canadians deserve the opportunity to find good jobs, contribute to their community and build a better life for themselves and their family. Yet even today, many Canadians with disabilities still...

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Peloton and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation announced today the launch of a special adaptive fitness collaboration designed to bring immersive and challenging workouts...

09:47
In conjunction with Veterans Day this November, SYNERGY HomeCare, the nation's fastest growing home care franchise, an Entrepreneur 500 ranked enterprise and a Top 200 Franchise according to Franchise Business Review, has launched a new education and...

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility (eA), the leading Accessibility-as-a-Service platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Contentful, the leading content platform for digital-first business. Through this partnership, Contentful users will now be...

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WHITE PAPER CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AND POLICY CHANGE  One in four Canadians is a caregiver; one in two will become one.Caregivers spend 5.7 billion hours caring for people in their lives (4.2% of GDP) valued at $97.1B annually.$1.3B...


4 november 2022

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The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation announced today the appointment of Colleen Coppla as Chief Development Officer. Coppla will oversee all development operations for the Reeve Foundation, including fundraising, major gifts, corporate and...


3 november 2022

13:09
After celebrating 25 years of collaboration last year, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Pfizer Canada have renewed their partnership through 2025. The agreement of nearly $2 million extends Pfizer Canada's position as a premier partner of...

09:02
Special Olympics Canada has just announced 89 athletes who will represent Canada at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany from June 17-25, 2023. This will mark a long-awaited return to competition on the international stage since...

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The Deep Creek Lions Club will be holding a Gala event for the 50th anniversary of the Blind Skier Program on Tuesday February 7th, 2023 at the Wisp Resort. Since 1973, the Club has been providing visually impaired youth with the opportunity to learn...

08:00
Access Living, a leading disability service and advocacy nonprofit, run and led by disabled people, announced today it received an $8 million gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott....

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The Easterseals National Board of Directors has elected four new members including Erhardt Preitauer, President and CEO, CareSource; Mark Berryhill, CEO, Equal Pride; Craig Erlich, President and CEO, Friendly's Restaurants; and Mark Whitley,...

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The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ashley Shayter, PhD, LBA, BCBA-D, CBIS, Policy Manager for Statewide Education & Outreach, has been selected as CDC's Act Early Ambassador to Michigan....