News by subject: DIS

AMI, in partnership with the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Telefilm Canada, is excited to announce the launch of the Disability Screen Office (DSO). With our commitment to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, AMI is currently...

Gallaudet University's Motion Light Lab and Pigmental Studios announced today they are launching "Here Comes Mavo!",...

After welcoming a new baby into the family and navigating those first challenging months, most parents come to appreciate that each child will develop, learn, and grow in their own unique way. Some children learn to walk and talk at a very young age;...

Understood, a social impact organization and lifelong guide for those with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia, today unveiled a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offering that includes on-demand and virtual...

The Reporter Newsletter is a service of Access Ready Inc. which is an independent, non-profit, cross-disability education and advocacy organization promoting a policy of inclusion and accessibility of information and communications technology (ICT). ...

In one of the first surveys of its kind, design firm HOK and flooring manufacturer Tarkett asked neurodiverse individuals in the U.S., UK and Canada to share how their work environments could better cater to their jobs and personal needs. Genius...

AstroAccess, an organization dedicated to promoting disability inclusion in space exploration, announced today that they will be flying a second cohort of Disabled Ambassadors on a Zero Gravity Corporation flight to experience weightlessness and...

Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) has launched an American Sign Language-based COVID-19 information hotline in the City of Austin, Texas. This hotline gives the approximately 4 million Texans who are Deaf or hard of hearing access to the...

Dotdash Meredith's Southern Living announces today the upcoming debut of its first-ever Adaptive Cottage, an innovative new house plan designed to accommodate people who have mobility challenges. The project will benefit the Parkinson's...

At the 2022 AFB Leadership Conference, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) will recognize individuals who have made superb contributions to improving the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired with the presentations of the Migel...

Expanding the award-winning Moxi design family, Unitron announces the official launch of its Moxi B-RS hearing aids. Offering a unique contoured form factor and elevated appearance, Moxi B-RS is crafted with design in mind providing a hearing aid...

Sightsavers has worked in a strategic and effective partnership with the International Disability Alliance (IDA) since 2013 ? sharing expertise and resources to advance disability rights and the inclusion agenda. The two organisations have worked...

Play & Park Structures, a PlayCore Company, is excited to announce the Temple Trolley. Putting a new spin on a traditional track ride, the Temple Trolley offers a unique free-spinning experience while gliding from one end to the other....

The goal of a barrier-free Canada, one that is inclusive from the start, is at the heart of the Accessible Canada Act (Act). That is why the Government of Canada continues to implement the Act and is introducing strong measures to ensure this goal...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced programming and fundraising events in support of people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) throughout ALS Awareness Month in May....

What is Williams syndrome? It's a rare genetic disorder that most people know nothing about. Even most physicians know very little about the syndrome unless one of their patients has it....

TERI Inc., a leading organization designed to meet the needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental and learning disabilities, has engaged Johnson & Jennings General Contracting (J&J) to manage and construct the next phase of its...

Singaporean officials have scheduled the execution of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, an intellectually disabled Malaysian man sentenced to death in 2011 for carrying less than three tablespoons of diamorphine, for next Wednesday, 27 April. In a bid for...

Celebrating Autism Awareness Month, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) wants to inspire Members and parents of Members to feel confident in advocating for themselves, their children, and family members to access the behavioral healthcare they need. The...

According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, certain evidence "indicates at least 1 in 5 children in the U.S. have learning and attention issues" which include language-based learning differences such as dyslexia. Sensing an important...

The governments of Canada and Quebec are proud to mark the start of construction on the Défi-Logis housing project, an eight-unit building for people living with an intellectual disability in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. This project, which is an...

May Mobility, a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and ride-share operations, is putting accessibility at the forefront and partnering with BraunAbility, the world's leading manufacturer of mobility transportation solutions, to...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today released a new episode of its Quest podcast entitled "Know Your Rights: A Conversation with Judith Heumann", the legendary lifelong disability rights...

Special Olympics International announced it is hosting a Global Youth Leadership Summit on 20 and 21 May 2022. The event will bring together young people aged 14 - 25...

April month is observed to spread awareness about autism. VOSAP hosted its Annual Event and Launched its Assistive Technology Exhibition on the 4th of December, 2021. This exhibition has several booths from exhibitors of products and...

Making life more affordable for Canadian families starts with making housing more affordable. The Government of Canada recognizes that it is becoming increasingly challenging to find a safe and affordable place to live. That's why Budget 2022...

Archie Comics and the Children's Tumor Foundation are pleased to announce the latest issue of ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST will introduce the first member of its iconic cast of characters to experience hearing loss. Meet Grace Alondra, who also marks...

Getting Hired, Inc., an Allegis Group company, announces the expansion of its talent engagement platform to engage and serve additional underrepresented groups in the workforce, and the launch of Diversity Talent Sourcing, a new direct sourcing...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) partners with Nyheim Hines, Indianapolis Colts running back and 2022 MDA National Spokesperson, who has a personal connection to the critical need to drive awareness, improve care, advance research,...

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One in four U.S. adults have some type of disability, affecting mobility, cognition, hearing, and/or sight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition, those with disabilities are more likely to be obese, smoke, and have...

Health technology organization NextGen Healthcare has released its latest and most comprehensive EHR interactive software tool featuring enhanced clinical documentation capabilities and workflow functionality. This is the industry's first...

A recent paper from the National Council on Disability highlighted the physical and systemic barriers that exist in healthcare access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), particularly the need for better medical school...

Gallaudet University announced today that Apple CEO Tim Cook will deliver the university's commencement address on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the school's Washington, D.C. campus. Gallaudet is the only university in the world where deaf, deafblind and...

Therap Services, LLC is pleased to announce it has received Certification from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) for the Therap Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system, contracted by the State of North Dakota Department of Human Services...

TeachTown, a leading provider of special education solutions for students with moderate to severe disabilities, is proud to announce that its standards-based, adapted core curriculum, enCORE, has been recognized as an EdTech Awards Cool Tool Finalist...

Kadan Homecare, a highly awarded homecare agency in metro Atlanta, announced today that it has achieved national recognition for caregiving and operational excellence again this year. Kadan Homecare was named a Leader in Experience, a Provider of...

Customized training from the Commission for Case Manager Certification is supporting a program designed to help Los Angeles County individuals get the employment and training services they need to enter the workforce. Through the General Relief...

As part of their continued customer-focused approach Lucid Hearing launches one of the industry's most technologically advanced hearing aids. Developed by leveraging over 20 years of hearing health experience and a focus on the main consumer concern...

Kessler Foundation announces the opening of the Center for Autism Research, which is dedicated to developing evidence-based research for children, adolescents, and adults on the autism spectrum....

Social impact company Slick Chicks has officially launched their new line of fashionable and functional loungewear. The line was designed with accessibility in mind and is made for those with physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, or limited...

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the publication of the Journey Forward research report, examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. adults who are blind, low vision, or deafblind. The findings are the results...

The World Institute on Disability (WID), along with Kessler Foundation, is pleased to announce the release of its redesigned New Jersey Disability Benefits 101 (NJ DB101) website. The new design site features upgrades in function, appearance, and...

Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) has launched an American Sign Language-based COVID-19 information hotline in the State of Minnesota. This free service gives the 20% of Minnesotans who are Deaf or hard of hearing access to the latest...

Adam Lane, a member of the Oklahoma chapter of United Spinal Association today began a 90-day cross-country handcycling trek from San Diego, California to New York City to raise funds to support the organization's #StrongWheeled Together campaign and...

Electric Bike Technologies, Inc. (EBT), the maker of the Liberty Trike, a unique folding and active-mobility tricycle, announced today that it will be donating 20 Liberty Trikes to children with limited mobility due to Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA),...

"Mobility is the key to living independently". That's according to Keith A. Paul, co-founder and CEO of HandyPro, a national franchise brand specializing in modifying and remodeling homes for seniors and those living with mobility challenges. Keith,...

Today marks another important milestone for Special Olympics Canada (SOC), the Government of Canada's 2022 federal budget includes a renewal of $1.8M in incremental funding for SOC bringing their total annual commitment to $6.6M on an ongoing basis....

eSSENTIAL Accessibility (eA), the leading Accessibility-as-a-Service platform, today announced a strategic partnership with 85SIXTY, Inc., an econsultancy and digital marketing agency that specializes in building e-commerce websites for retail...

AudioEye, Inc. , the industry-leading digital accessibility platform delivering website accessibility compliance to businesses of all sizes, today released a white paper on the state of accessibility and the company's innovative approach to closing...