News by subject: DIS

To ensure that people with disabilities such as blindness, dyslexia, low vision, or mobility impairment have access to high-quality education, G-W has partnered with Benetech's Bookshare initiative to make reading easier. Through Bookshare, the...

Two of Canada's iconic landmarks will be illuminated purple today to celebrate the international launch of WeThe15, which aspires to be the biggest ever human rights movement to represent the world's...

Gatorade Endurance released results from a survey* designed to identify and understand the barriers minority athletes (specifically People of Color, Black, LGBTQ+ and Disabled) face when considering participation in endurance sports, and how to...

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, a Norwalk, CT-based nonprofit organization, announces its third annual Smart Walk for Smart Kids on Sunday, October 3rd at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, CT. The event is a community gathering bringing...

The Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC) has officially welcomed National Bank into its Circle of Champions at the prestigious Hall of Champions level thanks to a $500,000 donation to support more opportunities in sport for Canadians with a...

Therap Services, LLC is pleased to announce it has been awarded a contract by the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD)  for the provision of services to configure, develop, and implement Therap Services solution...

The Société de transport de Laval (STL) announced today the official launch of its STL Compagnon program, based around a smartphone app. The app provides real-time guidance to reduce the anxiety experienced or expected by certain clientele when...

Mental and Nervous conditions ranked third among the top causes of long-term absence from work (more than 90 days) in 2020, according to claims submitted by healthcare professionals with long-term disability insurance coverage through MGIS, a leading...

Furthering their mission in making a positive impact in the lives of children, Helping Hands Family (HHF) is excited to announce that ABA therapy services are now available in the surrounding areas of Lehigh Valley, Wyomissing, and Collegeville PA....

PRIDE Industries, the country's leading employer of people with disabilities, will provide kitting and assembly services to Heart Zones, a pioneer in the field of science-based heart rate training programs and devices. PRIDE Industries will build,...

The Société de transport de Laval invites you to the unveiling of the STL Compagnon Program, which is aimed to riders with special needs (particularly: mild intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder [ASD] or developmental language disorder...

The Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC) is excited to announce its first-ever 50/50 raffle in support of Para sport in Ontario. Tickets for the Para 50/50 presented by Canadian Tire go on sale today to residents of Ontario aged 18+ and can be...

Researchers at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) have developed the Telehealth Therapy Treatment Integrity Measure (TTTIM), an instrument designed to measure the treatment integrity of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy...

On Friday, August 20th, Special Olympics Georgia will host over 75 shooters at the 8th Annual Georgia Natural Gas Shoot for Champions fundraiser benefiting the Special Olympics Georgia athletes. The event will feature breakfast followed by a sporting...

The Société de transport de Laval invites you to the unveiling of the STL Compagnon Program, which is aimed to riders with special needs (particularly: mild intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder [ASD] or developmental language disorder...

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the Social Security Disability lawyers at Winston-Salem, N.C. based Collins Price, PLLC have made a point of keeping clients and potential claimants informed. After months of uncertainty, the firm says the pandemic...

Dot Inc., a social startup and certified B-corporation, was recently named the winner of TechCrunch's Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), "the world's largest startup competition for entrepreneurs addressing the globe's most serious challenges"?as per...

The Société de transport de Laval invites you to the unveiling of the STL Compagnon Program, which is aimed to riders with special needs (particularly: mild intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder [ASD] or developmental language disorder...

The Tokyo 2020 Canadian Paralympic Team will be heading to the Paralympic Games this month with added health and safety support, thanks to travel insurance coverage for COVID-19 provided by Allianz Global Assistance Canada....

Nashville NeuroCare Therapy, Tennessee's most experienced provider of TMS Therapy, an innovative non-medication treatment option for patients with major depression, opens its third clinic location in the Greater Nashville area in the city's booming...

More than 74 million mobility challenged Americans can now access inclusive emergency roadside assistance services and a travel concierge with the Mobility Solutions app ? all through an Adaptive Monthly membership. This custom app and line of...

With students across the country preparing to return to in-person school, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is providing advice for parents and caregivers of children with speech and language disorders. These disorders are the...

The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island continue to invest in local infrastructure during this unprecedented time to meet the needs of communities across the province, enhance quality of life, and support economic recovery from COVID-19. ...

Florida Center for the Blind is thrilled to partner with Violet Defense to maximize client and staff safety during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Paul Landry has cerebral palsy. He also has a wife, two children and for the past 25 years has been assisting people with disabilities find paths to independence as a staff member at MI-UCP (Michigan United Cerebral Palsy). Currently, Landry serves...

SHOWAbility, a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on arts and entertainment to bring visibility and awareness to issues facing the disability community, especially performing artists with disabilities, is attracting top-tier talent from within the...

Epilepsy Foundation today announced it has been selected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Epilepsy Program as a funding recipient under a new cooperative agreement: Improving Epilepsy Education, Systems of Care, and Health...

Jackson wants to buy his favorite soup at the grocery store. Sarah wants her headband to match her dress. James wants to visit his late father's grave....

Amplio Learning Technologies ("Amplio"), a developer of digital solutions for students with special needs, today announced the launch of its advanced, outcomes-driven digital platform to help these students accelerate progress. Powered by artificial...

Navigator, from ABC Medical, offers an unprecedented new service to people living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) who are transitioning from hospital and rehab care to life at home. After an SCI patient is released from a rehab facility, often they...

2Gether-International (2GI) announced a new and a first of its kind tech cohort exclusively focused on advancing opportunities for disabled entrepreneurs. This program is possible with support from Google for Startups....

Equally AI, a web accessibility solution delivering a world-class, secure, convenient, and modern accessibility experience for businesses and beneficiaries, today announces its platform launch. According to a recent Pew Research Survey, more than...

Special Olympics announced the launch of the inaugural esports experience Gaming for Inclusion presented by Microsoft. From 12-14 September, Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners will compete in Rocket League, Madden NFL 22, and Forza...

Unisys Corporation today announced that its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has been recognized with a perfect score in the 2021 Disability Equality Index®. The score of 100% signifies Unisys as a "Best Place to Work for...

Time To Be Bold (timetobebold.org), a national public service awareness campaign affiliated with The Independent Living Older Individuals Who Are Blind Technical Assistance Center (IL OIB-TAC), is helping the three million Americans 55 or older who...

The Safr team is proud to announce our partnership with We Lift, a non-emergency medical transportation platform for improving accessibility and quality of life for wheelchair users in rural areas. Safr is a ridesharing platform built specifically...

Founded in 1981 to help paralyzed and disabled veterans improve their health and wellbeing, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week in New York City. Events kicked off on August 7 and will run through...

Today, Barilla®, the world's leading pasta producer, announced a new partnership with Be My Eyes, an innovative app that provides real-time video assistance for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Beginning today, a team of Barilla...

Canada's Paralympians are ready for their moment in the spotlight. A total of 128 athletes, including guides, have been officially named to the Tokyo 2020 Canadian Paralympic Team, the Canadian Paralympic Committee confirmed today. The Tokyo 2020...

Everyone deserves an equal and fair chance at success. Social purpose organizations (SPOs) play a fundamental role in helping communities across Canada tackle a range of pressing social issues. However, many need support to expand their capacity and...

Canada's Para canoe team for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will see three athletes make their first Paralympic appearances, as the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Canoe Kayak Canada announced today the selection of Brianna Hennessy (Ottawa,...

Paralympians Doug Blessin (Port Coquitlam, BC) and Lyne Tremblay (Magog, QC) are preparing to represent Canada in Shooting Para sport at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, as both were officially named to the Canadian Paralympic Team today by the...

As of July 30, 2021, Foxhole Technology, Inc. is proud to announce its transition to an employee-owned company. Spearheaded by BDO USA, LLP, a leading financial advisory company, the announcement of the sale to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan...

The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. As the country and the province begin to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, both governments know how important...

Braille Institute's "Atkinson Hyperlegible" font family is now available on Google Fonts. This typeface was designed specifically to help with legibility and to improve readability for people with low vision and was named after Braille Institute's...

At its recent meeting, the Easterseals National Board of Directors unanimously elected Dr. Catherine "Alicia" Georges to a two-year term as Chair, effective in October of 2021. She is the first Black female volunteer leader named to the position in...

Steel Partners announces a partnership with Morgan Stickney, a champion swimmer headed for the 2021 Paralympics in Tokyo. Morgan will be working with Steel Partners and its youth sports organization, Steel Sports, with the mission of inspiring youth...

AudioEye, Inc. , the industry-leading digital accessibility platform, will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. Financial results...

Caravel Autism Health, a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of children on the autism spectrum, has just opened a new center in Kenosha, WI. The new center, located at 4006 Washington Road, is designed to meet the needs of children who are on the...

Two boats, with crews of five and two athletes respectively, will race for Canada in Para rowing at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games later this month, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Rowing Canada confirmed today. ...