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The ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE NRC) announced today the launch of its 2024 #ABLEtoSave campaign. #ABLEtoSave is a month-long grassroots education and informational campaign about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. The goal...

This year, as Autism Digest commemorates its 25th anniversary, the publication is also celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by releasing its most significant issue to date. This edition not only marks a milestone anniversary but also introduces...

Voiceitt, the Israel-based leader in speech recognition technology for non-standard speech, announces its collaboration with Virtualahan, a leading organization in the Philippines that recruits and trains individuals with disabilities for...

The Autism & Grief Project is an online platform supporting autistic adults as they navigate the complexities of grief arising from death and loss. Visitors can access free resources for adults, their families, professional support providers, and...

As we prepare to celebrate World Autism Month this April, Els for Autism invites individuals and families to join us in our mission of creating a world of limitless possibilities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families....

101 Mobility® is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest location in Eden Prairie, marking the introduction of the city's first nationally branded full-service provider of a wide range of mobility equipment. This includes stair lifts, ramps,...

Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. K12 schools to strengthen reading outcomes, has announced the dates of its ninth Spotlight on Dyslexia virtual conference as June 5th and 6th, 2024. Spotlight on Dyslexia has become one of the...

Visalia, the nation's first Certified Autism Destination, recognizes Autism Awareness month in April. Visit Visalia and local tourism partners will highlight Visalia's initiative: Every day is autism acceptance day in our community. A recent survey...

Virgin Hotels, the distinguished luxury lifestyle hospitality brand with locations across the U.S. and in the U.K., is deepening its commitment to inclusive travel, offering a variety of programs and services for neurodiverse travelers and those with...

Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced Senator Elizabeth Dole as the recipient of its 2024 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award. Senator Dole was selected for this prestigious award due to her extensive history of advocacy and...

United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app...

101 Mobility, a leading provider of mobility and accessibility solutions, is thrilled to announce the return of Chris Diehl to its Home Office Team. Chris rejoins 101 Mobility in the role of Director of National Accounts, where he will focus on...

Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be preventable if parents avoid toxic exposures and adopt interventions such as environmental house calls, according to a published study led by researchers from The University of Texas...

Wayfinder Family Services recently honored banking executive Camilla Walker at The Conversation. Over 200 guests gathered at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles for the luncheon and panel discussion co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and...

Chuck E. Cheese, the No. 1 global family entertainment fun center, announces the return of its annual World Autism Month fundraiser and events as part of the brand's ongoing commitment to the autism community and its partnership with Autism Speaks,...

Chesterfield Auto Parts, Commonwealth Autism, Sentara Health and Good Foods Grocery, team up to raise awareness for autism acceptance month, in the ribbon cutting for the first Good Foods Grocery in Virginia. NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki will appear...

Topgolf's global leadership team will hold an Inclusive ("Uni?ed") Field Day with Special Olympics athletes, set to take place at the Omni Hotel Dallas on Thursday, March 28, 2024, from noon to 2 p.m. CT. This unique event aims to promote inclusion,...

For 30 years, the First Light St. John's Friendship Centre has provided a space for urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons to build up, celebrate and contribute to arts and culture in the community. The Centre's programming and services have...

Today, the Autism Society of America, the nation's largest and oldest grassroots Autism organization, announced the 'Road to Acceptance' project. As a part of its larger Autism Acceptance Month campaign, the project showcases the unique experiences...

Sheppard Pratt is pleased to announce that Kathy Flannery, MEd, has been promoted to the role of vice president and chief of schools. She most recently served as regional director of Sheppard Pratt Schools in Maryland's northern region. In her new...

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) wants to make it easier for those who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech impaired to get their tax and benefit answers. That is why the CRA, in partnership with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Service (CAV),...

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories...

Marking significant progress towards improving the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries, Kessler Foundation, University of Louisville, and John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (with the support...

Wayfinder Family Services, formerly known as Junior Blind, recently honored one of its longest-standing board members, Dr. Harold A. Davidson, at The Conversation. The luncheon and panel event, co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and the Aspen...

Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced retired NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence as the keynote speaker at PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Lawrence was the first female graduate of the U.S....

Synergies Work, an Atlanta nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities, today announced the 15 finalists across five categories for its 2nd annual EDDIE Awards taking place April 11 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center...

Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") will host its annual fundraising campaign through the SpartanNash Foundation, supporting athletes, raising awareness for Special Olympics, and helping fund its State Summer Games in nine states. The...

Slater Vecchio LLP announces that it has submitted a class action complaint alleging Uber and Lyft are breaching the Human Rights Code by failing to offer wheelchair-accessible services across British Columbia. While Uber and Lyft offer...

TPGi, a Vispero® company and global leader in accessibility software and services, today announced a strategic partnership with RNIB, the UK's leading sight loss charity, as the exclusive reseller of its award-winning JAWS for Kiosk screen reader...

Robooter, a leading innovator in the autonomous mobility solution is thrilled to announce its showcase and smart outdoor electric wheelchair at the Naidex 2024, held from March 20 to 21 in NEC Birmingham and on March 27-28, at the Medtrade Expo,...

Wang Yongcheng, the first and only visually impaired deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC), returns home with a sacred mission. Back to East China's Fujian Province from Beijing, Wang has constantly been on the move. Having visited the...

Scott Thornhill took office today as the new Executive Director of the American Council of the Blind (ACB). Thornhill was voted in by the ACB Board to lead the 62-year-old organization....

Today, ARxVision, a leading innovator in assistive technology, announces the integration of their groundbreaking ARx AI Gen1.5 wearable headset with Microsoft's Seeing AI app and the Navilens App....

The UBC Apprenticeship Integration & Development Program (AID) offers new apprentices a strong foundation as they start careers in the skilled construction trades and ongoing supports to ensure they succeed. Developed and led by the United...

During its recent Annual Conference in Nashville, TN, 101 Mobility introduced an important new component to its awards program: the Franchise of the Year Award. This award honors franchise owners who demonstrate a strong commitment to the brand's...

The Government of Canada continues to work towards becoming the most accessible and inclusive country in the world. Barriers faced by Canadians with disabilities while travelling are completely unacceptable. That is why the Government of Canada...

This April, the Autism Society of America is inviting the Autism community to be the connection to resources, acceptance, and each other. Autism Acceptance Month kicks off on April 1st, and the Autism Society celebrates the varied experiences within...

Canon Europe today announces "World Unseen," with a photography exhibition that invites visitors ? blind, partially sighted and sighted ? to experience photography in a new, accessible and immersive way. The exhibition will be held at Somerset House,...

Launching Sunday 17th March, Ellie Simmonds has joined the brand's #SuperScarfMission, helping to donate a Super Scarf to every woman starting chemotherapy across the UK, which sadly stands at around 63,800* each year....

Today, Sameer Zuberi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament for Pierrefonds-Dollard, announced a federal investment of $25, 272 to the Congregation Beth Tikvah Ahavat...

Aligned with the theme "Inspire Inclusion" for International Women's Day 2024, AMIRO, a premier provider of beauty and skincare tech solutions, reinforces its dedication to making beauty accessible and promoting women's empowerment with the...

KenCrest Services, one of the largest human services providers of I/DD community-based supports in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Delaware called for the removal of the lifetime cap on Assistive Technology (AT). The current cap unfairly restricts...

The Nora Project (TNP), a nonprofit committed to building inclusive classrooms, has been recognized as a promising approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) by CASEL, a multi-disciplinary network of researchers, educators, practitioners, and...

DecisionPoint Corporation has hired Matt Bringman as its Chief Growth Officer. Matt will provide oversight to the business development, capture, and pricing teams within the Growth organization. He will work as a critical member of the corporate...

Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake issues the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs' expansion of in vitro fertilization for disabled veterans seeking to grow their families....

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Easterseals Arkansas celebrated a significant milestone with the state-of-the-art Roommate Housing Program on March 8, 2024, at the Palisades at Chenal Valley. The event marked the official commencement of this innovative initiative aimed at...

NAQI Logix, a Canadian technology company that has created a new human-machine interface that does not require brain implants, is proud to have been prequalified by Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) as one of the country's most promising digital...

The Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) released its 2023 annual report today. The report provides a progress update on past recommendations and proposes 26 new recommendations on how the Agency can improve the way it...

Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas testified today before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs. Thomas unveiled PVA's 2024 policy priorities, underscoring the need for comprehensive...