Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities News Release Archives - Page 4
Miriam Margolyes to Carry Out DLF's 40th Anniversary Appeal on Radio 4 on 4th October
On Sunday 4 October 2009, actress Miriam Margolyes will present the BBC Radio 4 Appeal supporting the Disabled Living Foundation (DLF), a national charity that provides impartial advice...
On Sunday 4 October 2009, actress Miriam Margolyes will present the BBC Radio 4 Appeal supporting the Disabled Living Foundation (DLF), a national charity that provides impartial advice...
Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Ambassador for Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, Returns to Television with “Brothers;”
Paralyzed African-American Actor Gives Hope to Others
As the family, friends and fans of Christopher Reeve commemorate the late star’s 57th birthday today, another disabled actor takes a giant step forward in showing America—and the world—...
As the family, friends and fans of Christopher Reeve commemorate the late star’s 57th birthday today, another disabled actor takes a giant step forward in showing America—and the world—...
VSA arts Awards Fellowships for Teaching Artists with Disabilities
VSA arts announces its 2009-2010 Teaching Artist Fellows: Kemlyn Tan Bappe of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; Tom Harmon of Terry, Mississippi; Richard Jenkins of Cambridge, Massachusetts; Marquetta Johnson of Decatur...
VSA arts announces its 2009-2010 Teaching Artist Fellows: Kemlyn Tan Bappe of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; Tom Harmon of Terry, Mississippi; Richard Jenkins of Cambridge, Massachusetts; Marquetta Johnson of Decatur...
8th Annual National Kidney Foundation Walk Set for October 4th at Philadelphia Zoo
'A short walk can help someone take a lifesaving step'
'A short walk can help someone take a lifesaving step'
AdaptaVan, LLC Signs Two New Dealers: Company's Wheelchair Accessible Vans Now Available in North Carolina and Missouri
AdaptaVan, LLC has signed two new dealer partnerships with Freedom Mobility Aids and Handicap Conversions, now offering its wheelchair accessible vans in the states of North Carolina and Missouri. AdaptaVan...
AdaptaVan, LLC has signed two new dealer partnerships with Freedom Mobility Aids and Handicap Conversions, now offering its wheelchair accessible vans in the states of North Carolina and Missouri. AdaptaVan...
Dwight "Doc" Gooden Featured at Fundraising Launch to "Build a Ballpark For Beautiful Kids"
Beautiful People, the Orange County, New York Chapter of Miracle League Baseball will host its first big fundraising event on Friday , October 23rd. BP is a non-profit organization that provides adaptive...
Beautiful People, the Orange County, New York Chapter of Miracle League Baseball will host its first big fundraising event on Friday , October 23rd. BP is a non-profit organization that provides adaptive...
Less Than One-Third of Adults with Mental Illness Will Get Help In 2009
Mental Illness Awareness Week raises awareness about the availability of treatment for mental disorders; individuals face unemployment, homelessness and despair when they go untreated
Mental Illness Awareness Week raises awareness about the availability of treatment for mental disorders; individuals face unemployment, homelessness and despair when they go untreated
OSCEAN Consortium Hosts Breakfast Celebrating Local Employers for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Orange/Sullivan Employment Alliance Network (OSCEAN), a consortium of non-profit and public human service agencies that partner together to further employment for persons with disabilities, will be...
The Orange/Sullivan Employment Alliance Network (OSCEAN), a consortium of non-profit and public human service agencies that partner together to further employment for persons with disabilities, will be...
Lee Woodruff Named Keynote Speaker for the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2010 Biennial Convention
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) announced today that Lee Woodruff, bestselling author and contributing editor for ABC's "Good Morning America...
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) announced today that Lee Woodruff, bestselling author and contributing editor for ABC's "Good Morning America...
Care.com Announces Exclusive Partnership with National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)
Today Care.com, the premier source of trustworthy family care options, announced it is now the exclusive online caregiving referral partner of the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral...
Today Care.com, the premier source of trustworthy family care options, announced it is now the exclusive online caregiving referral partner of the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral...
Announcing the 2010 VSA Arts International Young Soloists Award Call for Entries
U.S. Competition Deadline is November 16, 2009. International Deadline is December 1, 2009.
U.S. Competition Deadline is November 16, 2009. International Deadline is December 1, 2009.
The Houston Area Magazine for Special Needs Families, Bella's House Community News, is Having its Grand Opening
Bella's House Community News is an information portal and monthly magazine designed for and by special needs families in the greater Houston area. Subscriptions to the monthly magazine are now available...
Bella's House Community News is an information portal and monthly magazine designed for and by special needs families in the greater Houston area. Subscriptions to the monthly magazine are now available...
The Foundation For Learning Development Releases Learning Disabilities Research Results
Comprehensive list of Cognitive Training Devices, Programs and Tools is an invaluable resource for parents and educators of children with learning disabilities.
Comprehensive list of Cognitive Training Devices, Programs and Tools is an invaluable resource for parents and educators of children with learning disabilities.
NextUp.com Text to Speech Software an Attractive Alternative to High-Priced Custom Devices for Voice Communications
TextAloud and NextUp Talker are modestly priced software titles offering real voice-communication alternatives to high-priced gadgets and devices costing thousands of dollars (and more)
TextAloud and NextUp Talker are modestly priced software titles offering real voice-communication alternatives to high-priced gadgets and devices costing thousands of dollars (and more)
Announcing 2009 VSA arts Playwright Discovery Award Recipient
VSA arts is pleased to announce "For the Love of Goldfish" by Ali Pavuk of Waretown, NJ, as the recipient of the 2009 Playwright Discovery Award.
VSA arts is pleased to announce "For the Love of Goldfish" by Ali Pavuk of Waretown, NJ, as the recipient of the 2009 Playwright Discovery Award.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars to Honor Alfred DiMora
Creator of the $2 million Natalia SLS 2 recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic endeavors
Creator of the $2 million Natalia SLS 2 recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic endeavors
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Reaches 2,000 Members
Leading free directory of businesses owned by United States military veterans, active duty military, reservists and service disabled veterans surpasses the 2,000 listing mark
Leading free directory of businesses owned by United States military veterans, active duty military, reservists and service disabled veterans surpasses the 2,000 listing mark
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) Calls for Public and Political Support for Aged Care Professionals
ACSA has launched an innovative advertising campaign urging Australians to show their support for the 262,500 aged care professionals who deliver a critical service in an industry which cares and supports...
ACSA has launched an innovative advertising campaign urging Australians to show their support for the 262,500 aged care professionals who deliver a critical service in an industry which cares and supports...
Autism Workshop Prevents Brutal Teasing And Social Skills Deficits
Does your autistic child lack appropriate social skills or get brutally teased? Autism Today is sponsoring world renowned author and speaker, Dr. Jed Baker, in a one day workshop, to solve social skill...
Does your autistic child lack appropriate social skills or get brutally teased? Autism Today is sponsoring world renowned author and speaker, Dr. Jed Baker, in a one day workshop, to solve social skill...
Stanford Study Finds Staggering Rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
A recent study conducted by Stanford University found that rates of PTSD among service members deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan may be as high as 35%. With two million troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan...
A recent study conducted by Stanford University found that rates of PTSD among service members deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan may be as high as 35%. With two million troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan...
