News by subject: DIS

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) names Kim M. Kubasek Chief Executive Officer of the Smithtown, NY-based nonprofit that provides special education and therapeutic intervention services for adults and children with autism and other...

After 20 years of service, Richard Greene, MD, PhD, announced his retirement last month from his position as chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Greene's successor is Jeanne Zanca, MPT, PhD, senior research...

For the third consecutive year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,' scoring 100% on the Disability Equality Index (DEI). The DEI is the world's most comprehensive...

Bemis Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of toilet and bidet seats, has launched a Personal Wash Bidettm attachment available exclusively for use with the Clean Shield raised toilet seat....

Disney and the nonprofit Starlight Children's Foundation teamed up at Texas Children's Hospital to host a Spidey-themed delivery event to celebrate the launch of "Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing...

For the seventh consecutive year, BMO Harris Bank has received a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and was named among the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. "At BMO, our Purpose to Boldly Grow the Good in business and...

French Toast, a schoolwear brand dedicated to the students, educators and communities it serves, is delivering on its mission to help all kids shine with the launch of its new French Toast Adaptive collection.  French Toast worked closely with the...

A post-secondary education, such as a trade school, college, polytechnic or university, is essential to the future career and long-term success to which students, including students with disabilities, aspire. That is why the Government of Canada...

The Alliance for Aging Research's (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, released the following statement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022:...

Harmonic Bionics, the robotics company for augmenting human movement, announced today that Healthlink Holdings Ltd. will be the exclusive distributor of Harmony SHRtm in the Hong Kong and Macau territories. Healthlink will begin purchasing systems...

EverythingALS, a patient-focused non-profit that brings together patients, caregivers, physicians, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies using...

Easterseals, one of the nation's leading nonprofit providers of services and advocacy for people with disabilities and their families, announces UNDERSTANDING DISABILITY, a book series targeted to young readers, written by people with disabilities...

United Spinal Association announced today that it has appointed five new members to its Board of Directors for the new fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2022: attorney Felecia Woolens, SUNY Stony Brook professor Dr. Brooke Ellison, career disability...

Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) today released the following statement applauding the introduction of H.R. 8594 by Representatives Yvette Clarke (D-NY-9), Buddy Carter (R-GA-1), Jodey Arrington, (R-TX-19), and Danny Davis (D-IL-7) to prohibit...

The ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE NRC) launched its sixth consecutive #ABLEtoSave 2022 campaign today. #ABLEtoSave takes place in August and is a month-long grassroots education and informational campaign about Achieving a Better Life...

Today, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement: "Human trafficking robs people of their humanity. From sex trafficking to forced labour, traffickers prey on the most vulnerable members of our society....

The Longitude Prize on Dementia launches September 2022 calling for new assistive technologies that bridge cognitive gaps for people living with dementia.It will award $4.8 million of seed funding and development grants will be awarded to the most...

Today, National Disability Institute (NDI) released the new report, Small Business Ownership by People with Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities. The report finds that, with a significant portion (74 percent) of people with disabilities outside...

Digital literacy skills are essential for participating in today's increasingly digital world. Whether booking a medical appointment, doing online banking, studying, working or looking for a job, all Canadians need to be able to use the Internet...

The US Bureau of Labor reports that only 17% of transition-age youth with disabilities are employed. According to the U.S. Department of Education, Job interview skills are a critical component of job readiness training for transition-age...

Access Ready Reporter Issue 28 -The Reporter Newsletter is a service of Access Ready Inc. which is a nonprofit cross disability advocacy organization promoting a policy of inclusion and accessibility across information technology through education...

The Stepping Stones Group (Stepping Stones), a premier, national provider of therapeutic, behavioral, autism, nursing and educational services to children in school, home and community settings, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Center for...

Everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Katrine...

Today, the Ford Foundation and the Mellon Foundation announced the 2022 recipients of the Disability Futures Fellowship, an initiative administered by United States Artists that aims to increase the visibility of disabled creative practitioners...

Society for Science, one of the nation's most prominent scientific and educational institutions, today announced the recipients of the 2022 STEM Action Grants Program. A total of $176,000 will be awarded to 45 innovative community-based STEM...

Randstad USA today announced that it has earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2022 Disability Equality Index® from the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN. This is the third consecutive year that Randstad has...

eSSENTIAL Accessibility (eA), the leading Accessibility-as-a-Service platform, today announced the launch of its newest solution capability, Design Evaluations. Based on the market's first-ever design-focused Web Content Accessibility Guidelines...

Inspiring, inclusive and packed with joy, GapKids Fall campaign reminds us that life is brighter when everyone belongs, and everyone has a chance to shine. Just ahead of the back-to-school season, Gap celebrates belonging with newly released creative...

Today MED-EL, a global leader in hearing implant technology, has made its mentoring initiative Hearpeers available worldwide. Under the theme "Together for a Hearing Future," the...

Quest Diagnostics , the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced it has been named to the 2022 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association...

TracFone Wireless, Inc. today proudly announced the company's recognition as a Disability Equality Index "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion," with a 100 percent score for the third consecutive year....

Therap Services, the national leader in web-based documentation, reporting and communication solutions for agencies supporting people with disabilities is pleased to announce the publication of a journal article based on a collaboration with the...

Vitalxchange announced today that it has partnered with Buoy Health to bring its parenting solutions for special needs children to the 2.5M monthly visitors to Buoy's innovative healthcare marketplace....

Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). This...

Parc Center for Disabilities, a local nonprofit that provides opportunities for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, is honored to have been presented with a $1.5 million check by Florida Representative Linda Chaney...

GAMUT Management, the leading consulting and talent management company with and for the population of people with disabilities (PWDs) announces the GAMUT Seal of Approvaltm, a mark to signify authenticity and inclusion of PWDs in the development and...

The pioneering collaborative work being performed by Kessler Foundation scientists in the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation team has been recognized with the Neuromod Prize, a new initiative from the...

Diagnostic overshadowing is a significant problem for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Individuals may exhibit so-called "behaviors" indicating an undiagnosed medical or dental condition?that are easily overlooked or...

Calyx, the eClinical and Regulatory solutions and services provider relied on for solving complex data challenges in clinical research, today announced it has entered into a partnership with Qynapse, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) neuroimaging...

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) ? the leading voice for the growing number of Americans with hearing loss ? marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with a call for more progress on accessible...

Shared public spaces are the heart of communities across Canada. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses and stimulating local economies. In Roberts Creek and Sechelt, like so many places across British Columbia,...

Amtrak received the highest score possible on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI®), which measures tangible actions companies take to achieve disability inclusion and equality in the workplace. Scored out of 100, the DEI represents the most...

Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake issued a statement today in reaction to the Senate confirmation of Dr. Shereef Elnahal as the Under Secretary for Health of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)....

Leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) is proud to announce its score of 90 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool measuring workplace inclusion against competitors. By...

Southwest Airlines Co. today announced it earned the top score on Disability:IN®, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide, 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI). The carrier's continued focus on its diversity,...

Meijer earned the title of Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion from the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the sixth year in a row, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to championing a culture of dignity and respect for its team members....

M&T Bank has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion for the fourth consecutive year by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN, a nonprofit resource for businesspeople with...

The Board of Directors of Regional Center of Orange County has appointed Anaheim's Yvonne Kluttz to serve a one-year term beginning July 1 and continuing through June 30, 2023. In addition, the organization's Vendor Advisory Committee (VAC) elected...

Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino-entertainment company?in the U.S., received a top score on this year's Disability Equality Index®  (DEI), a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and DisabilityIN. Up...

Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a leading medical technology company, scored 90 out of 100 in its inaugural inclusion on Disability:IN's 2022 Disability Equality Index, a comprehensive tool that helps companies work toward disability...