News by subject: DIS

On the occasion of its 45th anniversary, Leucan, the Association for children with cancer and their families, announces its partnership with the Alecxange Foundation in the creation of a new dedicated donation: Le Don d'Alec. Created on April 9, Le...

For the first time in the 55-year history of the Special Olympics World Games, fans and viewers will be able to wager on the beloved international sporting event, which will be held in Berlin from June 17-25....

Paralyzed Veterans of America released the following statement today from PVA National President Charles Brown in response to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's unanimous passage today of H.R. 3935, the "Securing Growth and...

Momentum, a Southern California-based nonprofit, today announced its support of the Writers Guild of America West's (WGAW) Disability Committee through the donation of its new Refresh vehicle on June 14 for writers with disabilities to have...

Today, the National Ability Center, a leading non-profit organization that provides world-class adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for individuals and families of all abilities, in partnership with Outride and Osseointegration, released the...

The NPO Han-Logement today inaugurated a 3-unit building on Principale Street East in Magog (civic numbers 1468-1472). The newly built affordable housing meets the needs of persons with a physical and/or intellectual disability and/or with autism...

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has made it faster and easier than ever for persons with disabilities and their medical practitioners to complete the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) application form, by introducing a new fully digital application...

Everybody Advocatetm, a nonprofit for the support and advancement of special education, today announced they will be offering free second opinions to California families denied reading intervention due to an alleged systemic failure by the California...

The Finkel Firm, a leading employment law firm in Los Angeles, proudly announces a breakthrough victory in a disability discrimination case that has set a precedent for future litigation. On April 13, 2023, a federal court jury in Los Angeles...

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (https://naela.org) is pleased to announce that Laurie A. Hanson, Esq., was named the 2023 recipient of the...

The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University is proud to announce the participants for the 2023-2024 Golisano Fellowship in Developmental Disability Nursing. The cohort is the second to participate,...

The independent, female and minority owned marketing agency, Clever Creative, has received its Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council. This recognition is added to Clever's existing...

In partnership with COOP Taxi Laval and Chartrand Inc., the Société de transport de Laval (STL) is proud to announce that credit and debit card payment is now accepted on all its paratransit vehicles. As commercial-type payment terminals are being...

For over 50 years, Special Olympics has been empowering athletes with intellectual disabilities through the joy of sport. This year's Summer Games will be held at California State University, Long Beach, June 10th ? 11th, and Duthie Power...

Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake testified before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on the importance of Veterans' access to long-term care. Immediately following the hearing, PVA issued the following...

Easterseals, the nation's leading nonprofit provider of services and advocacy for 61M individuals with disabilities in the United States, has received a two-year grant of $1.3M from the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation to expand digital...

Nicole Zeitzer Johnson announced today the release of her debut book, "Joyfully Josie." Designed to help parents and families discuss inclusion in the context of disabilities, this captivating children's book series aims to foster understanding of...

Young Belgian talent Quinten De Graeve is set to make the move up to the Team Novo Nordisk professional team after impressing for the development team during the first half of the season. The 23-year-old puncheur will join the pro ranks with the...

This year, more than 1,000 people participated in the 24th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port presented by Shaw's and Star Market Foundation and The TJX Companies, Inc., a cycling, run and walk fundraiser from Boston to Hyannis Port, on June...

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation today released the Emergency Preparedness for People with Paralysis Booklet, designed to be one of the most comprehensive, crucial resources that aid national organizations, people living with paralysis and...

Specsavers, an optometrist-owned and led business is proud to announce that it has become a Participating Gold Sponsor of the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), whose mission is to improve the quality of life of people who are blind, deaf-blind or...

The GaDOE recently named Curriculum Associates' i-Ready Assessment as a Qualified Dyslexia Screening Tool for Grades K?3. School districts across the state can now use the program's online Diagnostic and offline literacy assessment tasks to support...

Improving the inclusion and financial security of persons with disabilities is a key priority for the Government of Canada. This is why the Government continues to work with partners and the disability community to address barriers to employment, and...

Today Vancouver International Airport (YVR) proudly launched Beyond Accessibility, a comprehensive three-year Accessibility Plan that builds upon YVR's long-standing work to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible travel experience for people...

Ensuring that persons with disabilities across the country have access to new opportunities and skills training so that they can contribute meaningfully to our economy is a priority for the Government of Canada. Today, Minister of Employment,...

Palliative care is a critical part of Canada's health care system as it helps improve the quality of life for as long as possible. Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a process that focuses on thinking about your values and wishes and letting others know...

Melmark New England, founded in 1998 as a division of Melmark, Inc. (Berwyn, PA), celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala dinner and special program. The event honored the past, present and future of the organization committed to enhancing the...

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will visit ETHOS Career Management Group in Nanaimo to announce Skills for Success investments for organizations across Canada that are providing skills...

"Since 1953, Wayfinder Family Services has been a trailblazer in inclusive and accessible activities for blind or visually impaired youth," says Wayfinder's Visual Impairment & Developmental Disabilities Services Vice President Allison Burdett....

The disability community is the largest American minority population. At least 41 million adults in the United States, almost 13 percent of the population, have some type of disability. In response, Asset Funders Network (AFN) is taking a step...

The Runway of Dreams Foundation launches The Campaign for Inclusion, presented by Sephora. This inaugural campaign entitled 'It's Time to Adapt' is the first multi-brand fashion and beauty editorial featuring People with Disabilities wearing Adaptive...

Beyond the stereotype of a massage therapist, what other career possibilities does life hold for the visually challenged? On the evening of 21st May, to celebrate China's 33rd national day of assisting people with disabilities, the social media...

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will visit ETHOS Career Management Group in Nanaimo to announce Skills for Success investments for organizations across Canada that are providing skills...

The Disability Screen Office (DSO)?a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving accessibility and disability representation in Canada's TV and film industry?is proud to announce its inaugural executive director, Winnie Luk....

March of Dimes Canada and Prosper Canada call on the Government of Canada to right a history of wrongs that has left people with disabilities in Canada living in poverty. The move comes as Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act, has been...

Teamsters Local 322 members showcased their commitment to community service and camaraderie through their participation in the Legacy Initiative for Teamsters (LIFT) program. Last month, a group of dedicated Teamsters joined forces with Jacob's...

Indian Motorcycle®, America's First Motorcycle Company, today announced its continued support and sponsorship of the Veterans Charity Ride (VCR), a...

Every Canadian deserves to fully participate in all aspects of society and to contribute to our communities and the economy.  For this reason, the Government of Canada continues to support organizations across the country, who are investing to make...

CBC/Radio-Canada today launched its 2023?2025 National Accessibility Plan. This new three-year plan, Breaking Barriers, provides a framework for the national public broadcaster to better serve people with disabilities, better represent them in its...

Building a barrier-free Canada can only be achieved if we work together, which is why the Government of Canada continues to support and collaborate with organizations across the country to improve accessibility, safety and the inclusion of persons...

Yesterday, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, met with the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to discuss a shared commitment to do more for persons with disabilities when...

"If you are looking for the best experience for children and youth who are blind, visually impaired or have multiple disabilities, then join us for Wayfinder's Camp Bloomfield program this summer! We have incredible sessions planned that emphasize...

Leaf Hometm, a leading technology-enabled direct-to-consumer provider of home improvement products and solutions, today announced that the company's veteran-focused hiring initiatives have led to a 240+% increase in veteran hires since 2020. Leaf...

AARP Pennsylvania joined Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich in Scranton, Lackawanna County, today as the Governor signed an Executive Order empowering his Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich to take the steps necessary to...

Multiple, a pioneering nonprofit built to stimulate venture investment in technology for the autism community, today announced the appointment of former Entertainment Industry Foundation Executive Heidi Kershaw, as its new CEO. Kershaw previously...

From brain-computer interface (BCI) technology in everyday life to extended reality (XR) navigation solutions, Remarkable has announced the innovative disability tech startups in their 2023 accelerator. "Disability Tech continues to show strong...

SourceAmerica®, an AbilityOne® authorized enterprise that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities, announced the winners of its national achievement awards at its annual Xforce conference in Anaheim, California, on May 24, 2023....

More than 6.2 million Canadians have a disability, which may be permanent or temporary, visible or invisible. The Government of Canada continuously advocates for accessibility and the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of...

Accessibility Standards Canada and the Manitoba Department of Families have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement will improve efforts, coordination, and the sharing of resources dedicated to creating a Canada without barriers....

Summer at Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is hotter than ever! Today, AMI-tv unveiled new and returning original series and documentary programming to entertain and inform Canadians of all abilities in the coming months. It all begins with the Season 3...