News by subject: DIS

Mildred L. Oberkotter, an extraordinary individual who dedicated her life to empowering children who are deaf or hard of hearing, passed away on May 9, 2024, in her home in Moss Beach, Calif. With her unwavering commitment and visionary leadership,...

All Canadians deserve equal access to programs, services and supports. The Government of Canada is committed to investing in programs that help remove barriers to accessibility, increase inclusion, and empower persons with disabilities to fully...

The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that Canada is barrier-free. This includes a fully accessible transportation system. This is vital to ensure that all Canadians, including those with disabilities, have equal opportunities to...

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 Orlando, Florida on May 8, 2024....

On Friday, May 10th, at six training centers across the country, Canine Companions®, the first service dog organization in the United States, holds its national graduation ceremony (6 ceremonies nationwide). 54 service dogs will graduate and be...

Globe, a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, broadens the reach of the Hapag Movement, its advocacy to alleviate involuntary hunger, as it teams up with US-based non-profit Project PEARLS, opening up the program to a global...

On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, The Center for Discovery® (TCFD, The Center) honored Edward C. Sweeney, TCFD Board Chair, at the 24th annual Evening of Discovery Gala. The Gala was hosted by Mo Rocca, CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent, Humorist, and Creator...

Recent vision loss can reduce people's ability to care for themselves, live independently and navigate their community. More than 7 million adults in the U.S. have vision loss and blindness and an estimated 93 million adults are at high risk for...

Between 15 and 20% of the world's population is neurodivergent, according to...

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

A new text messaging program announced today by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Bright by Text, and the Helping Adults Talk to Children (HATCH) Lab at Idaho State University will put trusted information into the hands of...

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and Kessler Foundation announced today a pilot study to revolutionize bladder management for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The study introduces the Butterfly iQtm, a cutting-edge, portable...

Today, we celebrate Dutch Heritage Day across Canada. We take this time to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions that Canadians of Dutch heritage have made and will continue to make to our country's social, cultural and economic...

Melmark, a nationally-recognized non-profit human services provider recently held its biennial fundraising gala, The Dream Maker's Ball: Melmark Generations. Over 200 guests gathered at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 20th to...

The story of AHRC Nassau is one of love and relentless advocacy by parent advocates seeking to create a better world for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). From a small support group of a dozen parents came a...

In the news release, AudioEye Supports Department of Health and Human Services Issuance of Final Rule Strengthening Protections For Individuals with Disabilities, issued 02-May-2024 by AudioEye, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company...

Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center to host learning collaboratives to share best practices Key Takeaways -- 14 states have been selected to participate in the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center's new State Peer-Learning Collaboratives. --...

AudioEye, Inc.  ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility platform, formally announces its support of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) final rule bolstering protections...

National charity Prosper Canada today announced renewal of a 3-year, $3 million sponsorship from TD Bank Group to expand the impact and reach of its Benefits Wayfinder, a bilingual online tool that simplifies the search for government benefits for...

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, and the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Kamal Khera, will host a National Air Accessibility Summit to contribute to making air travel accessible...

The Center for Discovery® (TCFD, The Center) will celebrate the return of its annual Evening of Discovery Gala on Tuesday, May 7, alongside prominent members of the business, healthcare, and entertainment industries. Oscar-winner Robert De Niro will...

The ReSound Nexiatm portfolio offers a full range of popular hearing aid styles proven for sound quality and hearing in noise.1ReSound Nexia styles include the smallest rechargeable receiver-in-ear available and a new wireless CROS/BiCROS solution...

Seniors and people living with disabilities in Elkford will soon have access to 25 new affordable rental homes with construction underway on a new housing development....

A coalition of New York disability agencies is seeking volunteer leaders for a statewide Community of Practice (CoP) advisory team on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to improve service outcomes for New Yorkers with intellectual and...

A child's first word or their first time eating from a spoon are events that most parents and caregivers eagerly anticipate?just two of the many developmental milestones that babies are expected to meet in their first year of life. But knowing...

Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. schools to strengthen reading outcomes for students with learning differences has announced the winners of its 2024 National Achievement Awards.  The annual Awards program recognizes the...

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) announced today $2 million in new grants, and $615K in continuing projects. The funding supports MEAF's new Access to Careers in Technology and the Trades Inclusion Initiative, which is designed to...

The Interlake Region of Manitoba will benefit from on-demand public transit with an investment of $97,971 from the federal government. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser and Reeve Brian N. Johnson, this project will provide residents, including...

Today, the Government of Canada, Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional Municipality and Affirmative Ventures Association announced a combined investment of over $16 million to create 45 new homes in Dartmouth....

The world's largest sports and humanitarian event is coming to Chile's capital city. The Special Olympics International Board of Directors announced today that Santiago, Chile will be the host site for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, marking...

Enabled Intelligence (EI), a global leader in mission-critical AI data solutions for the US Defense and Intelligence Community today announced a groundbreaking new partnership with Melwood, a leading employer, advocate, and service provider for...

Willing Warriors, a charitable organization providing cost-free retreat stays and programs that positively impact wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans and their families will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 18 to celebrate the...

Autism Digest, a cornerstone in the autism community, is thrilled to announce a series of celebratory initiatives as part of its significant 25th anniversary milestone. As a leader in providing insightful content for those affected by autism, Autism...

In a heartwarming display of community support and advocacy for inclusivity, Attorney Michael J. Gopin of the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC, is set to visit Gozo's Ice Cream, an El Paso ice cream shop known for its commitment to employing...

AudioEye, Inc. ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility company, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024....

Multi-award-winning Civil Rights Attorney and Child Advocate, Areva Martin, in collaboration with the Special Needs Network (SNN), has revealed the distinguished honorees for the 16th Annual A Pink Pump Affair. This noteworthy charity event is...

Be Loud. Be Disabled. Be Squeaky. AMI is pleased to announce that Season 1 of The Squeaky Wheel: Canada will debut Monday, June 24, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+....

EvolutionIQ, the market-leading Claims Guidance platform for Disability and Workers' Compensation lines of insurance, today announced the release of MedHub, an AI-powered medical summarization and synthesis solution integrated into EvolutionIQ's...

Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI), a nonprofit offering interconnected educational, vocational, social and supported living services for adults with developmental differences and disabilities, will host its annual Spring Gala...

Rare Parenting, the online publication providing medically-backed advice for parents of children with disabilities, rare diseases, and special needs announces its official launch. Articles cover topics related to parenting children with special...

Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) honored 10 individuals and organizations at its 27th annual Spotlight Awards Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Garden Grove. Guest-hosted by anchor/reporter Lesley Marin of KCAL News and CBS Los Angeles, the event...

Engel & Völkers Dallas Fort Worth, a global luxury real estate brand, is proud to announce its contribution $20,824 to Special Olympics of Texas from proceeds raised during its Holiday Home Tour and the grand opening of its Engel & Völkers Dallas...

The Rock Creek Foundation, a staple of support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental illness in Montgomery County, MD and the Greater Washington region, will host its 50th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, April 18th, from 6pm to...

Core Solutions, Inc., (Core) is pleased to announce that Easterseals Midwest has selected its Cx360 electronic health record (EHR) solution. This selection reflects the organization's ongoing commitment to helping individuals with intellectual and...

Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") today announced the successful outcome of its annual in-store foundation fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics. The in-store campaign donated $240,000 from community members and the SpartanNash...

Paralyzed Veterans of America proudly celebrates a decade-long partnership with long-time supporter Penske Automotive Group, who donated $1.17 million in 2023 to the nonprofit to support paralyzed veterans nationwide. The amount is composed of...

Climate change has resulted in a global spike in temperatures, which, in turn, has increased the likelihood of frequent and intense heatwaves. Amid these concerns, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that heatwaves increase in...

The Île-de-France region and Île-de-France Mobilités, as the leading public financiers, after the Government, have invested more than ?500 million towards the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This investment encompasses transport, sports...

The federal government has taken an important step on the Canada Disability Benefit by launching the program in the 2024 budget, however, the funding allocation and roll-out details are inadequate in providing the support people living with...

May 3rd to May 5th -- Get ready for a wave of fun and gratitude! Seventy-five amazing young international educators, therapists, nurses, and other care professionals are about to make a splash in San Clemente. These "Apex Care Professionals" are...