News by subject: DIS

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announced that it has awarded a total of $1,305,579 in Direct Effect Quality of Life grants. The Quality of Life Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations that...

Allegion US, a leading provider of security products and solutions, announced today the launch of the LCN 6400 COMPACTtm series low-energy automatic operator for touchless access and accessible operation on interior doors . Designed for use in a...

The ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE NRC) announced today the launch of its #ABLEtoSave 2021 campaign. #ABLEtoSave is a month-long grassroots education and informational campaign about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. The goal...

CrossFit today announced the Fittest on Earth winners from 24 different age-group and adaptive divisions at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisc. Champions ranged in age from 15 to 68 years old and included the...

Depression and anxiety impact the daily lives of millions of Americans, heightened this past year by the challenges of dealing with isolation and lack of social interaction during the pandemic. New studies now indicate that mental health symptoms...

Dada Group ("Dada"), China's leading local on-demand delivery and retail platform, actively strengthened its efforts on aging-friendly and barrier-free updates of JDDJ's application, which is included in Shanghai's official guidance for elderly...

Caravel Autism Health has just opened the doors to a new center designed to meet the unique needs of children who are on the autism spectrum. The center is a colorful, child-friendly place created especially for young people with autism. Caravel...

With over a dozen fires currently burning in California, fire season is here. One non-profit, Marin Center for Independent Living (Marin CIL), is stepping in to help residents ready themselves in case of emergency. Located in Downtown San Rafael,...

Access Ready Reporter Issue 17 -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...

Autism Learning Partners (ALP), a national leader that specializes in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce its in-state expansion with the addition of the Yonkers, New York location. ALP initiated this...

Sport is about so much more than the wins, yet sadly nearly one in three girls drop out of sport during puberty. That's why Always is teaming up with inspirational Para-athlete long jumper, Stef Reid, to continue their mission to keep girls playing....

Today, LimFlow SA, the pioneer in developing minimally-invasive technology to treat chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), announced remarkable health economic findings for pDVA in the latest study, published July 26th, 2021, in the Journal of...

The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Wheelchair Rugby Canada (WRC) announced today the 12 wheelchair rugby players set to wear the maple leaf for Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games....

For professional tri-athlete Lorcan Redmond, high performance is the name of the game. In a schedule that sees him training 30 hours a week, hearing is imperative ? knowing exactly what his coaches and teammates are saying takes the stress and...

Karen Van Nest (North Bay, ON) is set to compete in her sixth Paralympic Games this summer, as she was named as Canada's representative in the sport of Para archery for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, announced the Canadian Paralympic...

AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through accessible media, reflection and portrayal. Furthermore, AMI supports its employees, and the community it...

Olivia Meier (Winnipeg, MB) will make history this summer as the first Canadian athlete to compete in Para badminton at the Paralympic Games, as the sport makes its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and...

As Jiffy Lube drives to do more in communities across the country, the brand is again teaming up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for its 10th annual fundraising campaign to support research and care to fund treatments and find cures for...

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. ("Company"), the financial holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association ("Esquire"), today announced that Esquire has signed an exclusive agreement with Assure Disability LLC ("Assure"), a leading fintech...

Florida Blue, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan of Florida, is pleased to announce it has received a top score on the 2021 Disability Equality Index®, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide, further demonstrating...

Despite a steady year of diversity, equality and inclusion conversations, the 2021 BraunAbility Drive for Inclusion Report Card uncovered that of all marginalized groups, those with mobility challenges have the fewest accommodations to be fully...

The Usher Syndrome Coalition strongly supports Becca Meyers, a deafblind Paralympic swimmer and six-time Paralympic medalist, in her heart-wrenching decision to withdraw from the Tokyo Paralympic Games. She did so because the United States Olympic &...

Led by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), a diverse coalition of organizations representing employers, financial companies and disability advocates today announced their support for bipartisan legislation to promote ABLE Accounts for workers...

Chris Nikic, first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon, is joining KultureCity Fit (KCFit) to run the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 7 alongside the KCFit crew. Chris was recently awarded the Jimmy V Award for...

Four of the nation's top disability community leaders have joined the SourceAmerica® Board of Directors to support the organization's mission of creating jobs for people with disabilities....

The athletes set to represent Canada in women's sitting volleyball at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games this summer have been selected, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Volleyball Canada announced today....

Today, Stryker makes a stop with its "SmartRoboticstm Stadium" booth at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City as part of its 10-city tour in partnership with Minor League Baseballtm (MiLBtm). On July 22 and July 23, Dodgers fans are...

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers* Responsible for Social Services met virtually today. Participating ministers discussed improving collaboration to support persons with disabilities. Today's meeting was co-chaired by the federal Minister...

As Canada's top Paralympic athletes prepare for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is celebrating the occasion with a new brand...

The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), the leading organization for all individuals with Down syndrome, and the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC), the premier resource for information, advocacy and networking in Massachusetts, applaud...

The New York State Preferred Source Program For New Yorkers Who Are Blind (NYSPSP), a program that creates and sustains employment for New Yorkers who are blind, named Christopher Burke as the new executive director. Burke begins his new role at the...

Randstad US today announced that it has received a top score of 100 from the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN on the 2021 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) for the second consecutive year. The recognition...

Air Canada today unveiled its comprehensive program in support of Team Canada's journey to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which includes today's launch of "Rise Higher", a new brand spot. The airline began flying Team Canada athletes,...

2021 has been the year of recovery and growth for many companies. However, this has come with many challenges including labor shortages and employee turnover. Companies that prioritize the inclusion of individuals with disabilities are four times...

A team of four Para dressage riders and their horses will be competing for Canada in Para equestrian at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games next month, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Equestrian Canada announced today.     ...

For the second year in a row 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...

On July 22, the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) and MS International Federation (MSIF) are leading the global World Brain Day campaign to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a neurological disease that can impact every aspect of a...

Canadian Hearing Services is proud to announce that it has been awarded Qmentum Accreditation with Commendation by Accreditation Canada with a 97% rating, becoming the first national organization serving Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to achieve...

Benefiting a local charity, Project Mobility, located in St. Charles, Illinois and is the charitable arm of The Bike Rack. Their mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, adults and wounded soldiers with disabilities. They...

Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, a provider of value-driven solutions that meet the evolving needs of disability insurance companies and self-insured entities and a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. , has announced the addition of Recovery...

Caravel Autism Health is pleased to announce that it has opened the doors to another Treasure Valley resource designed to meet the unique needs of children with autism. Caravel's newest autism therapy center, located at 1905 S. Topaz Way in Meridian,...

The Canadian Paralympic Team has officially welcomed wheelchair tennis player Rob Shaw (North Bay, ON), as the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Tennis Canada announced today Shaw's selection to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games next...

Help at Home, the leading national provider of in-home person-centered care for seniors and people with disabilities, announced corporate leadership team additions. The Help at Home team will progress its strategy of delivering innovative home care...

Today, the Center for Disability-Inclusive Community Development (CDICD), managed by National Disability Institute (NDI), released a podcast featuring Governor Lael Brainard, Federal Reserve Board, as part of its Keys to Financial Inclusion podcast...

A strong team of 19 Para swimmers will hit the starting blocks for Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Swimming Canada announced today....

One group that can get overlooked in the diversity, equity and inclusion conversation are those with disabilities ? but not at Ameren Corporation . Once again, the company has received a perfect 100% on the Disability Equality Index (DEI),...

YellowBird, a nationwide gig economy marketplace that matches vetted risk and environmental, health and safety (EHS) professionals with businesses on-demand, announces that it has been certified as a Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)...

Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in IT (CMD-IT) has opened registration for the CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference, the most diverse tech conference in the country. It will be held on September...

Located 35 minutes north of Victoria, British Columbia, Malahat SkyWalk officially opens today as the newest year-round outdoor experience on Vancouver Island, providing the 'ultimate natural high.'...

Kantor & Kantor, LLP, one of the most experienced law firms in the nation dealing with litigating insurance claims against insurance companies, is proud that Senior Associate Cari M. Schwartz has been accepted into the Cancer Legal Resource Center's...