News by subject: DIS

ZP Better Together (ZP) announced today that it has launched an innovative mobile app solution that makes E911 geolocation services available to the deaf and hard of hearing community. ZP, a leading provider of video relay and interpretation...

March of Dimes Canada is pleased to announce a $1.1 million federal investment in its After Stroke program, a national personalized recovery program that helps survivors and their families navigate the path forward after a stroke. This project is...

Be Loud. Be Disabled. Be Squeaky. AMI is pleased to announce the cast, writing and producing teams for The Squeaky Wheel: Canada....

On this Giving Tuesday, two Special Olympics athletes are being surprised with a billboard reveal in New York City, where they are the faces of a new campaign titled, "Yeah, I am Special." Joshua Olds from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Madi "Maddog"...

On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Santa's Little Hackers, the heartwarming initiative by MaxMods, will mark its 10th Anniversary Toy Workshoppe at the Adams 12 Five Star Schools - The Training Center in Thornton, Colorado. This milestone event promises...

Yesterday marked the conclusion of the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games. Over the last 10 days, we cheered on 135 of Canada's top athletes who competed alongside athletes from 30 other countries. During these games, Canadian athletes earned...

The "Disabled and Elderly Assistive Technology Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2030" report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global disabled and elderly assistive technology market...

Gallaudet University and Apptek have established a new company, GoBoVo, which will develop user-centric live captioning and translation applications to offer universal access to videoconferences and other audiovisual content. This is the culmination...

Odyssey Impact with generous support from Paramount and its initiative Content for Change Academy, partnered with DOC NYC Film Festival for the the second annual #MyJustice Film Award. The award was created to recognize a film with a special social...

The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFBNJ), the New Jersey Council of the Blind (NJCB), and Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ) are requesting support from state senators for a bill that would enable blind voters and individuals...

The fourth anniversary of iFLYREC's "Hearing the Voice of AI"?a collaborative social good initiative for the deaf?received Gold in Event Communications and Silver in Brand Communications during the 10th China Innovative Communications Awards (Suqin...

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is thrilled to announce its latest initiative, a five-year project generously funded with a grant of $755,566 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new project,...

Kangsters, a trailblazing South Korean startup, is proud to announce that its revolutionary product, Wheely-X, has been honored at CES 2024, earning recognition for its innovative approach to inclusive mobility and gaming. The Wheely-X, a...

Today, athletes from across the Americas will come together to officially open the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Team Canada, led by flag bearers Shelley Gautier (para cycling) and Rob Shaw (wheelchair tennis), will be represented...

Construction is completed at Hanover Landing, a 40-unit affordable, supportive housing community in Elgin, Illinois, that serves vulnerable populations and individuals with disabilities. McShane Construction Company provided general contracting...

Fable received a Companies-to-Watch award as part of the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 50tm program. Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the award recognizes emerging companies based on their revenue growth percentage. Through the increasing...

At schuh, we love footwear more than most, but we know some things are more important. We're about shoes and sneaks, but also the people...

Rita M. Gardner, President and CEO of Melmark, Inc. has been named among The Women's Edge's list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2023. This is the sixth consecutive year Gardner and Melmark have made the list created by The...

Para cyclist Shelley Gautier (Niagara Falls, Ont.) and wheelchair tennis player Rob Shaw (North Bay, Ont.) will lead Canada into the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games as the team's Opening Ceremony flag bearers, the Canadian Paralympic Committee...

To advance inclusivity and accessibility, the Taiwan-based Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center (CHC) held an event on November 11 in Taichung, Taiwan, celebrating the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities on...

Despite the tremendous success and proven results of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation's National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC), as part of this year's budget negotiation process, the House majority has proposed a bill that will...

This week the National Institute for Innovation and Technology (NIIT), the leader in developing the U.S. semiconductor talent pipeline through Registered Apprenticeships (RAs), is celebrating the U.S. Department of Labor's 9th Annual National...

A proposed agreement has been reached to resolve a certified class proceeding involving underpayment of certain disability pension benefits administered by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). The benefits were payable to members and former members of the...

Black River Distributing, a leading provider of cost-effective warehouse and fulfillment services, is thrilled to announce its partnership with direct-to-consumer health brand thirdzy.com. "Our commitment to cost transparency, competitive pricing,...

Meg O'Connell, the founder, and CEO of Global Disability Inclusion, will be one of the speakers at the 10th annual conference of the ILO Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN) on November 14 and 15, 2023. The conference, titled "Disability in...

Easterseals is proud to commemorate National Warrior Call Day this Sunday, November 12th. National Warrior Call Day is a coast-to-coast call to action for Americans to reach out and connect with servicemembers and veterans. The goal is to identify...

Throughout the country, national disability organizations play a key role in fostering the social inclusion and active participation of Canadians with disabilities in their communities. The Government of Canada is providing new funding opportunities...

Air Canada today announced a series of measures to reduce barriers and make travel simpler, more comfortable and consistently reliable for customers with disabilities. The actions being taken will accelerate Air Canada's Accessibility Plan 2023-26, a...

GT Independence, a financial management services company focused on helping people self-direct their long-term care and support services at home or in community-based settings, is expanding its service area to a 17th state: Connecticut. The company...

Papa, a curated platform of companionship and support for older adults and families, released today its inaugural "State of Social Health Report: A Look at Loneliness in America's Older Adults and People with...

Arc Angel Communications is pleased to announce it is now a certified disability-owned business enterprise, as part of Disability:IN's Supplier Diversity program. Arc Angel Communications provides Public Relations and disability consulting services...

Holiday shopping will soon get into full swing, so the experts at Regional Center of Orange County have come up with quick tips to help friends and family members of children with developmental disabilities select the right toys for each child....

Smile Generation's nationwide network of trusted dental practices helped raise over $650,000 in support of the Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation's Special Needs Dentistry program. These funds will be used to improve access to dental care for...

Advocate and ambassador for the Deaf community Nyle DiMarco will receive the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) most prestigious public honor, the Annie Glenn Award, at ASHA's annual Convention, which will be held in...

A team of 140 athletes, including competition partners, will represent Canada at the upcoming Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee confirmed Monday. Canada is participating in 14 sports in Santiago: boccia (13...

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is partnering with  Middle Tennessee-based nonprofit organization Tucker's House, providing the organization...

WORKING TOGETHER: THE CANADIAN CAREGIVING SUMMIT, organized by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE), starts today to chart a path forward with actionable policies to support the millions of Canadian caregivers and care providers. The...

AudioEye, Inc.  ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading enterprise SaaS accessibility company, reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023....

Since the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas, more than 55,000 people with disabilities inside Israel been evacuated to areas further from the rocket fire, often to unfamiliar and inaccessible accommodations. Compounding the struggle to provide...

Three esteemed Paralympic sport coaches ? Ken Hall, Heather Hennigar, and Robin McKeever ? are set to receive Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced on Thursday....

The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will make an important announcement regarding the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora on Thursday. Please note that all details are...

The Oberkotter Foundation, a philanthropic leader advancing opportunities for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to learn to listen and talk, welcomes Albert Suh as Vice President, Administration & General Counsel. This strategic hire comes at...

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, the leading swim school franchise in North America, welcomes Dennis Leskowski as chief technology officer, marking the brand's commitment to continuously advance technology capabilities for members and...

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, today issued the following statement:  "November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and valuable social, economic and...

Evinced, in an industry first, announced today that it has been named by Gartner® as a 2023 Gartner Cool Vendor for Software Engineering. Evinced is the leading software company powering accessible web and mobile development....

Today marks the beginning of the second annual Hindu Heritage Month. Throughout this month we honour the invaluable contributions of Hindu communities across the country and celebrate the richness of their cultures and languages. There are over a...

OutSolve, a leading provider of affirmative action compliance solutions, joins forces with Inclusively, a workforce inclusion platform helping employers target candidates with disabilities to support federal contractors' compliance requirements....

Many people overlook the short- and long-term costs of financial caregiving, a growing problem that financial advisors and employers can help address, according to a new report by the TIAA Institute and the University of Pennsylvania School of...

The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will make an important announcement regarding the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora on Thursday. Please note that all details are...

New York based 501(c)(3), Daniel's Music Foundation has announced the recipients of The 4th Annual Danny Awards, which recognizes exceptionally talented musicians, with the purpose of challenging society to think differently about disability. The...