Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities News Release Archives - Page 1
High School Student Who Attends Online College Wins GetEducated.com Scholarship
An Alabama teen who wants to become an interpreter for deaf children has been awarded a GetEducated distance learning scholarship. The high-schooler juggles senior-year classes with online courses offered...
An Alabama teen who wants to become an interpreter for deaf children has been awarded a GetEducated distance learning scholarship. The high-schooler juggles senior-year classes with online courses offered...
Aging Parents and the Holidays: Good Time to Assess Needs, Advises Home Instead Senior Care Fort Worth
During the winter holidays, adult children who live at a distance from their parents might be shocked. "They've gotten so old," is not an uncommon thought.
During the winter holidays, adult children who live at a distance from their parents might be shocked. "They've gotten so old," is not an uncommon thought.
MeetAnOstoMate.com raising awareness about Ostomy - The Secret Surgery
MeetAnOstoMate.com, a social network for people with ostomies has started a global campaign for raising awareness about the life-saving surgery called Ostomy.
MeetAnOstoMate.com, a social network for people with ostomies has started a global campaign for raising awareness about the life-saving surgery called Ostomy.
Andrew C. Meyer, Jr. and Robert M. Higgins Named Top 100 New England Super Lawyers
Boston Medical Malpractice Plaintiff Attorneys Among the Top 100 Attorneys in New England - Result of Peer-review Process
Boston Medical Malpractice Plaintiff Attorneys Among the Top 100 Attorneys in New England - Result of Peer-review Process
Binson's Home Health Care Centers Sponsors The St. Clair Shores Senior Center
Binson's Home Health Care Centers is a proud sponsor of the St. Clair Shores Senior Center (SCSSC) and starting Dec. 14 will provide Home Health Care Seminars each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.
Binson's Home Health Care Centers is a proud sponsor of the St. Clair Shores Senior Center (SCSSC) and starting Dec. 14 will provide Home Health Care Seminars each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.
Disability Firm Advocates for Valley’s Needy Families
Freedom Disability’s Season of Giving is Year-Round - This holiday season, Freedom Disability is conducting its fourth annual United Way sponsorship of needy families, as well as its seventh annual...
Freedom Disability’s Season of Giving is Year-Round - This holiday season, Freedom Disability is conducting its fourth annual United Way sponsorship of needy families, as well as its seventh annual...
Delivering Hope, Support and Community - Via Email: ICORS Uses Email Lists to Transform Lives, Wins L-Soft's LISTSERV Choice Awards
More than 90,000 people the world over who face illness, disability, family issues and other challenges are getting the message - literally - that they are not alone thanks to LISTSERV® email lists...
More than 90,000 people the world over who face illness, disability, family issues and other challenges are getting the message - literally - that they are not alone thanks to LISTSERV® email lists...
E-Commerce Start-Up Parentgiving.com Makes Internet Retailer Hot 100 List
By putting the customers' needs first with old-fashioned live customer service in its New Jersey headquarters, parentgiving.com's online store strikes a chord with buyers of all ages.
By putting the customers' needs first with old-fashioned live customer service in its New Jersey headquarters, parentgiving.com's online store strikes a chord with buyers of all ages.
Kevin Saunders, Nominee to Head President’s Fitness Council, Speaks in Wichita Friday
Motivational Speaker and Accomplished Wheelchair Athlete Kevin Saunders to Address INTRUST BANK Dinner 8pm December 3, 2009 at Hyatt Regency for KLA – Kansas Livestock Association Clients & on...
Motivational Speaker and Accomplished Wheelchair Athlete Kevin Saunders to Address INTRUST BANK Dinner 8pm December 3, 2009 at Hyatt Regency for KLA – Kansas Livestock Association Clients & on...
Arthritis Foundation Bestows Highest National Awards
The Arthritis Foundation bestowed its highest nationwide honors to several deserving recipients during its national meeting in Atlanta.
The Arthritis Foundation bestowed its highest nationwide honors to several deserving recipients during its national meeting in Atlanta.
Bookshare India Partnerships Build India and Worldwide Collections of Digital Books
On World Disability Day, Bookshare India, an international extension of Bookshare, announced a partnership with Scholastic India and leading Indian publishers, authors and organizations to provide hundreds...
On World Disability Day, Bookshare India, an international extension of Bookshare, announced a partnership with Scholastic India and leading Indian publishers, authors and organizations to provide hundreds...
Flexiciser™ Inc., Signs Agreement with Ability Center, Owners of the Largest Mobility Stores in the Southwest
Flexiciser signs agreement with Ability Center who own the largest mobility stores in the Southwest.
Flexiciser signs agreement with Ability Center who own the largest mobility stores in the Southwest.
Dozier Law Group, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia Settles Disability Discrimination Case on Behalf of Wheelchair-Bound Teacher for $116,900
Dozier Law Group, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia has settled a disability discrimination case for $116,900 involving a claim by a wheelchair-bound teacher that he was terminated in violation of the Americans...
Dozier Law Group, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia has settled a disability discrimination case for $116,900 involving a claim by a wheelchair-bound teacher that he was terminated in violation of the Americans...
‘Tis the Low Vision Holiday Season with Optelec and ShopLowVision.com
New Optelec portable video magnifiers and customizable SkinIt designs offer stylish, cost-effective and functional holiday gifts for the visually impaired
New Optelec portable video magnifiers and customizable SkinIt designs offer stylish, cost-effective and functional holiday gifts for the visually impaired
Parentgiving.com Names The 10 Top Items To Make Senior Travel Easier
With the right daily living aids, seniors of all ages and mobility levels can travel during the holidays.
With the right daily living aids, seniors of all ages and mobility levels can travel during the holidays.
Recovery Resources Announces New Websites for Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Drug Treatment as well as Detox and Intervention
Just in time for the holidays Recovery Resources has announced the launch of three websites helping consumers with drug and alcohol problems. Addicts and friends or relatives can avail themselves of the...
Just in time for the holidays Recovery Resources has announced the launch of three websites helping consumers with drug and alcohol problems. Addicts and friends or relatives can avail themselves of the...
California Mom Wins Year of Child Care from Care.com
Family of five wins $12,445 to pay for babysitters and preschool.
Family of five wins $12,445 to pay for babysitters and preschool.
Disability Dreams Group Demystifies the Financial Landscape for Families Living With Disabilities
In 2009 a group of taxation and finance specialists set out to inform the nearly 15% of Canadians who struggle with disabilities about the monetary assistance available to them and their families via government...
In 2009 a group of taxation and finance specialists set out to inform the nearly 15% of Canadians who struggle with disabilities about the monetary assistance available to them and their families via government...
Narconon Drug Rehab Graduate Spreads Holiday Joy to 1,500 Homeless
Formerly penniless and without possessions, Narconon graduate enjoys new found riches this holiday season.
Formerly penniless and without possessions, Narconon graduate enjoys new found riches this holiday season.
Strategies for Helping Those With Hearing Loss Enjoy Holiday Season Are Offered by HearUSA Audiologist
The holidays can be an especially difficult tiime for the millions of Americans living with hearing loss. Dr. Cindy Beyer offers suggestions for dealing with the "invisible handicap."
The holidays can be an especially difficult tiime for the millions of Americans living with hearing loss. Dr. Cindy Beyer offers suggestions for dealing with the "invisible handicap."
Ed Rankin of Dallas Appointed to Advocacy, Inc. Board of Directors
Ed Rankin of Dallas was recently appointed to a three -year term on the Advocacy, Inc. Board of Directors. Rankin, an executive coach and leadership development expert, has been an active advocate for...
Ed Rankin of Dallas was recently appointed to a three -year term on the Advocacy, Inc. Board of Directors. Rankin, an executive coach and leadership development expert, has been an active advocate for...
KrankcycleRx, Club One and Matrix Team Up to Help Those with Physical Disabilities and Operation Freedom Veterans
Johnny G Krankcycle® by Matrix donated to Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Karcher at Challenged Athletes Foundation "Tour de Cove" event.
Johnny G Krankcycle® by Matrix donated to Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Karcher at Challenged Athletes Foundation "Tour de Cove" event.
Seven Lubin & Meyer Attorneys Named to "Massachusetts Super Lawyers" and "Rising Stars" for 2009
Seven attorneys, including all six partners, are named Massachusetts Super Lawyers, as listed in Boston Magazine
Seven attorneys, including all six partners, are named Massachusetts Super Lawyers, as listed in Boston Magazine
The Roho® Group Introduces ROHO Hybrid Elite™ Cushion
The New ROHO Hybrid Elite medical cushion combines two trusted brands, ROHO DRY FLOATATION® and Sunrise Medical® Jay® technologies, to result in one effective wheelchair seat cushion and more...
The New ROHO Hybrid Elite medical cushion combines two trusted brands, ROHO DRY FLOATATION® and Sunrise Medical® Jay® technologies, to result in one effective wheelchair seat cushion and more...
Diabetes Month Highlights Prevalence, Difficulties With Delays in Receiving Disability Benefits
November is American Diabetes Month -- an ideal time to examine how individuals with diabetes fare in the SSDI process.
November is American Diabetes Month -- an ideal time to examine how individuals with diabetes fare in the SSDI process.
Got Back Pain? Consider a Laptop Rolling Tote that Carries 33+lbs with the Effort it Takes to Carry a Water Bottle
Back, neck, and shoulder pain from carrying a purse or bag is all too common. The solution is simple. Instead of carrying a bag, roll it. Introducing a new laptop rolling tote that carries 33 pounds...
Back, neck, and shoulder pain from carrying a purse or bag is all too common. The solution is simple. Instead of carrying a bag, roll it. Introducing a new laptop rolling tote that carries 33 pounds...
U.S. Department of Education Grants Bookshare Supplemental Funding to Convert Open Content Textbooks to Accessible Formats - Available for All
The U.S. DOE, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), awarded Bookshare $100K in supplemental funding to create the first accessible versions of open content digital textbooks. The initial planned...
The U.S. DOE, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), awarded Bookshare $100K in supplemental funding to create the first accessible versions of open content digital textbooks. The initial planned...
Olympics, Queen's Diamond Jubilee, WorldPride – New Website Launched For Visitors To London In 2012
At precisely 20:12 (London time) on November 18th, the Web's first (and so far only) site about every major event in London in the summer of 2012 was launched by Paul Parry, whose late father played...
At precisely 20:12 (London time) on November 18th, the Web's first (and so far only) site about every major event in London in the summer of 2012 was launched by Paul Parry, whose late father played...
Care.Com Adds New Corporate Partners to Offer Employee Savings and Caregiving Resources
Google, Disney Publishing Worldwide, others to include access to the online service as part of their employee benefits programs.
Google, Disney Publishing Worldwide, others to include access to the online service as part of their employee benefits programs.
Missouri Judge Jay A. Daugherty Elected Chair of The ALS Association National Board of Trustees
The Honorable Jay A. Daugherty, currently a state of Missouri trial judge, who has served as president of The ALS Association’s Keith Worthington Chapter in Kansas City, has been elected chair of...
The Honorable Jay A. Daugherty, currently a state of Missouri trial judge, who has served as president of The ALS Association’s Keith Worthington Chapter in Kansas City, has been elected chair of...
GettingHired Announces Additional Funding for Continued Growth as Well as R&D of New Product for Long Term Disability and Workers’ Comp.
GettingHired.com, the largest disability employment portal in the USA, secured additional funding from Zenith Insurance Company, KDC and Fisher Capital Corp. for continued growth as well as for development...
GettingHired.com, the largest disability employment portal in the USA, secured additional funding from Zenith Insurance Company, KDC and Fisher Capital Corp. for continued growth as well as for development...
Bryan S.J. Mallindine, President of Flexiciser, Inc. Attending MEDICA 2009 41st World Forum for Medicine
Bryan S.J. Mallindine President of Flexiciser™, Inc to attend MEDICA 2009 41st Workd Forum for Medicine in Germany
Bryan S.J. Mallindine President of Flexiciser™, Inc to attend MEDICA 2009 41st Workd Forum for Medicine in Germany
Tax Credit Could Mean Hearing Aids for More Than Ten Million Americans
HearUSA Urges Passage of House and Senate Bills That Would Make Hearing Aids More Affordable for Those Living With Untreated Hearing Loss
HearUSA Urges Passage of House and Senate Bills That Would Make Hearing Aids More Affordable for Those Living With Untreated Hearing Loss
New Online Continuing Education Course on Children's Mental Health Social Security Disability Added to HealthForumOnline's Library
HealthForumOnline (HFO) announces a new online continuing education (CE/CEU) course, Children's Mental Health Social Security Disability (SSD) Report Writing: A Guide to Enhanced Effectiveness, to...
HealthForumOnline (HFO) announces a new online continuing education (CE/CEU) course, Children's Mental Health Social Security Disability (SSD) Report Writing: A Guide to Enhanced Effectiveness, to...
If They Only Knew: Without Expert Help, Disability Applicants Report Facing Foreclosure, Lost Health Insurance, Drained Retirement Savings and Worsening Illness
Allsup survey finds 85 percent of applicants say the SSA should explain assistance options at beginning of Social Security Disability Insurance application process
Allsup survey finds 85 percent of applicants say the SSA should explain assistance options at beginning of Social Security Disability Insurance application process
