News by subject: DIS

As Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, I'd like to wish everyone celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ tonight a Merry Christmas. Christmas is an opportunity for Christians around the world to gather, celebrate and share...

Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and Education Cannot Wait (ECW) jointly support the call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to preserve human life and safeguard the future and education of the Palestinian people.  The ongoing war has...

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has issued an administrative monetary penalty of $97,500 against Air Canada for several violations of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR) related to its obligations...

On November 30, Wintrust Sports Complex held MedFest, a highly anticipated event supporting its ongoing partnership as the home of Special Olympics Illinois, partnered with Advent Health Medical Group. Designed exclusively for Chicago Public Schools,...

As a CQL with Distinction and Compass agency, AHRC Nassau has long been recognized for providing the highest-quality disability supports to Long Islanders with developmental disabilities. Now, AHRC has been named one of "America's Best-In-State...

2Gether-International (2GI), the largest global accelerator run by and for Disabled Entrepreneurs, hosted its second annual reception to recognize and celebrate the progress made in the Disability and Entrepreneurship spaces,...

The Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN), a statewide non-profit organization that links families and individuals with disabilities to valuable resources that will enable them to live productive and fulfilling lives, is offering two...

Sorenson, the leading language services provider of inclusive communication services for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, DeafBlind, and global language communities, today announced the rebranding of its Olelo app to CaptionCall Mobile. This change aligns...

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is sending more than $30.5 million in automatic refunds beginning this week to about 9,000 property owners who overpaid their First Installment taxes last year. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas sends $30 million...

Today, the governments of Quebec and Canada and the City of Drummondville marked the start of Appartenance Drummond, a housing project that will create 14 new social and affordable housing units for people living with an intellectual disability in...

The Handicap Assistance Robots Market is projected for substantial growth, expected to exhibit a CAGR of 27.51% between 2022 and 2027, reflecting a remarkable increase in market size by USD 2.48 billion. The market growth depends on various factors,...

Awardees are recognized for inspiring others through their accomplishments on the field, and for harnessing the power of sports to bring about change in the...

TeachTown, a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, is pleased to announce that its K-12 standards-based, adapted core curriculum, enCORE, was selected as a winner in two categories of the...

A familiar face to the Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) family has been reappointed to California's Independent Living Council. Jose...

The Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) announced the 2023 grant recipients for the Sports 4 Life Program ? a national initiative, co-founded with ESPN, and supported...

National Disability Institute (NDI) and the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) have officially launched a new version of Financial Inclusion Essentials with grant funding from JPMorgan Chase. The self-paced online...

MGM Resorts International ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has partnered with nonprofit organization KultureCity to introduce two sensory pods at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Designed by medical professionals, the rooms provide a dedicated space for...

Registration will open in January 2024 for summer camp at Children's Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) has provided safe and fun-filled recreational experiences year-round for individuals (ages 5 ? 55) with diagnosis such as Autism Spectrum...

Today, AMI unveiled new and returning original series on AMI-tv and AMI+ to entertain and inform Canadians of all abilities in the coming months. It all kicks off with The Kelly & Ramya Prime Time...

TeachTown, a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, proudly announces its recognition as a winner in the prestigious 2023 Fortune Impact 20 list. This accolade spotlights TeachTown's...

FEELDOM is an innovative leader in hand-crafted adaptive bags and backpacks. Every bag is designed and hand-made from locally sourced materials in South Korea, providing the highest quality for all customers. With a focus on the disability...

Bulat Utemuratov named Philanthropist of the Year 2023 by the Kazakhstan Growth Forum, in recognition of social projectsContinued focus on autism, recently opening 13th Asyl Miras Autism Center in SemeyOther notable projects include opening new...

Sorenson, the leading language services provider of inclusive communication services for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, DeafBlind, and global language communities, today launched the Sound Off Project (SOP), an initiative dedicated to supporting United...

Service Coordination, Inc. (SCI), Maryland's leading non-profit organization providing case management services and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, medically complex needs, older adults, and others, has been honored as a Top Workplace in...

On Monday, December 4, Humanity & Inclusion Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Landmine Foundation and Mines Action Canada, paid tribute to the victims of bombing in populated areas at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa....

Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley released the following statement in response to a letter sent out last week by the House Administration's Modernization subcommittee to the Capitol Police, the Architect of the...

The Oberkotter Foundation, a philanthropic leader advancing opportunities for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to learn to listen and talk through listening and spoken language, announced today that Teresa Caraway, PhD, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert....

Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that it has partnered with Diversity Lab, joining over 90 leading law firms in the US, UK and Canada, to continue building a culture of inclusion for people with disabilities by implementing one or more of the...

GoGoGrandparent, the leading...

Whispp, an AI-powered assistive speech and phone-calling app, today announced plans to debut its newest phone-calling feature that seamlessly converts whispered and vocal cord-impaired speech into a user's healthy, natural voice in real-time at the...

GreenPower Motor Company Inc.  ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus...

GreenPower Motor Company Inc.  ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus...

Nagad, a popular mobile financial service provider based in Bangladesh, is making significant strides to champion the mainstreaming of persons with disabilities ? the initiatives that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...

Earlier this year, SAASTEPS unveiled a revamped set of core values; these shared values are the company's north star and set important standards for how they show up as a small business and as colleagues and partners to their clients. As the...

Nagad, a popular mobile financial service provider based in Bangladesh, is making significant strides to champion the mainstreaming of persons with disabilities ? the initiatives that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...

With the huge roar of the engine, a giant PLA Air Force fighter jet slices through the sky over a field in an upward maneuver to drive away foreign aircrafts during a combat patrol. For visually impaired Gen-Zer Shen Ke, a young man in his 20s, this...

Employers in Canada recognize that having inclusive businesses and workplaces is a business imperative. A culture of diversity and inclusion is required to attract and retain the best talent, and to foster the growth and vitality of a business. As...

Lime Connect (Lime) is pleased to announce that Brandon Weening, Executive Vice President, Corporate and Capital Markets Finance at OMERS, has joined the not-for-profit organization as a member of its Canada Board of Directors. Weening's position...

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will deliver remarks at the launch of the Canadian Business Disability Network in Toronto. A media availability will follow the announcement. Please note that all...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: "Building a fair, inclusive, and accessible world starts with action right here at home. Today, on the International...

Children with disabilities have an undisputed right to an inclusive quality education. We will never achieve true equality ? nor the overarching goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ? if they are left behind....

Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities, on behalf of the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced that March of Dimes Canada's...

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will be at March of Dimes Canada in Toronto to announce funding through the Skills for Success Program, which will provide persons with disabilities with skills and...

On December 3, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in purple from sunset to 1:00 a.m. in recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Infrastructure Canada...

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will be at March of Dimes Canada in Toronto to announce funding through the Skills for Success Program, which will provide persons with disabilities with skills and...

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will deliver remarks at the launch of the Canadian Business Disability Network in Toronto. A media availability will follow the announcement. Please note that all...

In a joint study, accessiBe and Open Inclusion have unveiled their research that uncovered the holiday shopping habits and gift buying experiences of people with disabilities in the United States. Based on a survey of 1008 respondents with a wide...

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) is proud to highlight its expanding relationship with QBE North America (QBE). CPARF's critical work, which funds life-changing research to change what's possible for people with cerebral palsy and...

March of Dimes Canada is thrilled to announce a $469,000 funding award from Accessibility Standards Canada/the Government of Canada for its transformative "Creating Inclusive Employment" project. The funding is provided through Accessibility...

For the fifth straight year, QBE North America employees participated in STEPtember, a month spent taking millions of steps to raise funds for Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF). Collectively,102 employees took 17,222,803 steps and...