People With Disabilities

This category covers the latest news affecting people living with a disability, including peer and community support programs, and athletic and cultural opportunities, along with issues of medical assistance, treatment and care options. Find releases regarding accessibility legislation, disability rights, insurance and healthcare issues, special education, and the results of the latest research. Learn about fundraising efforts and events, as well as outreach and awareness initiatives.

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Jun 06, 2024, 08:00 ET National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), a professional association dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to...

Jun 04, 2024, 14:00 ET ASHA and National CMV Foundation to Spotlight Largely Unknown but Potentially Serious Virus

As Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month kicks off, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the National CMV Foundation are...

May 28, 2024, 10:10 ET Comcast NBCUniversal Grants $1.5M to Support Disabled Entrepreneurs, Expanding Partnership with 2Gether-International

2Gether-International (2GI), a leading 501c3 non-profit and startup accelerator run by and for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities, is proud to announce...

Apr 24, 2024, 06:00 ET Michael J. Gopin to Support Local Inclusive Employer Gozo's Ice Cream with Charitable Donation

In a heartwarming display of community support and advocacy for inclusivity, Attorney Michael J. Gopin of the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC,...

Apr 19, 2024, 18:59 ET Engel & Völkers Dallas Fort Worth Presents $20,824 to Special Olympics

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 ...

Apr 16, 2024, 10:00 ET Right at Home Partners with Free Wheelchair Mission to Give the Gift of Mobility to Kenyans

An 11-year-old child is able to socialize again, a father can provide for his family, and a cancer surviving mother has regained mobility thanks to a ...

Apr 03, 2024, 03:00 ET Home remodeling for mobility: Creating an accessible oasis

Homes are sanctuaries, reflecting the family's lifestyles and personalities, and providing a sense of comfort and safety. But, aging or disabilities...

Apr 02, 2024, 08:00 ET DiversityComm Magazine's Latest Issue: Celebrating Diversity and Empowering Change

DiversityComm Magazine, renowned as one of America's Top Diversity Magazines, as recognized by Google, is thrilled to announce the release of its...

Apr 01, 2024, 09:00 ET Autism & Grief Project Helps Autistic Adults Navigate Death and Loss

The Autism & Grief Project is an online platform supporting autistic adults as they navigate the complexities of grief arising from death and loss....

Mar 27, 2024, 23:30 ET Parental avoidance of toxic exposures could help prevent autism, ADHD in children, new study shows

Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be preventable if parents avoid toxic exposures and adopt interventions such as...

Mar 20, 2024, 14:05 ET Synergies Work Announces Finalists for 2024 EDDIE Awards

Synergies Work, an Atlanta nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities, today announced the 15 finalists across five categories for its 2nd...
New Video Series Invites People with Disabilities to Discover Chicago Attractions

Feb 15, 2024, 13:15 ET New Video Series Invites People with Disabilities to Discover Chicago Attractions

Today, Fun4theDisabled launched an all new video series, Accessible Chicago, aimed at showcasing the city's top attractions for people with...

Feb 14, 2024, 17:30 ET Abilis Receives $3.78 Million Grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation for The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center in Stamford

Abilis, the nonprofit organization providing services and support to more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families, is thrilled to...

Feb 14, 2024, 11:55 ET Synergies Work Partners With Synergies SEED Fund To Empower Disabled Entrepreneurs With Access To Capital

Synergies Work, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities, announced today its affiliation with Synergies SEED Fund, a new 501(c)(3)...

Feb 02, 2024, 10:00 ET Right at Home California Franchisee Renée Concialdi to Discusses Why She Became a Franchisee on Franchise Education Webinar

Renée Concialdi, a successful Right at Home franchisee, has built three powerful in-home care businesses in Pasadena, San Gabriel, and West Covina,...

Feb 01, 2024, 03:00 ET Pioneer Center for Human Services and Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid Team to Showcase Commitment to Community and Support for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Pioneer Center for Human Services, a leading organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,...

Jan 30, 2024, 11:00 ET San Diego-Based Path-Now App Improving Life for Those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The San Diego-based Path-Now app is changing the way individuals within the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) community access the...

Jan 29, 2024, 08:30 ET Disability Tech Company Empowered Together Launches Online Marketplace to Connect People Living with Disabilities to Accessible Businesses

Empowered Together, a disability tech company that creates tools to ensure accessible, inclusive consumer experiences, has announced the launch of...

Jan 26, 2024, 09:10 ET Accelerated Brands Announces $25,000 Donation to Autism Speaks

Accelerated Brands, one of the leading oil change and car wash platforms in the United States, is pleased to announce the donation of $25,000 to...

Jan 17, 2024, 15:00 ET College of Adaptive Arts Celebrates 15 Years of Lifelong Learning

When College of Adaptive Arts first opened its doors in 2009, it was just one class of 12 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

Jan 17, 2024, 10:10 ET Charleston Housing Market Analysis Aims to Close Housing Gap for Adults with Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

A comprehensive Charleston report that provides the data needed to drive a more neuro-inclusive local housing supply has been released by the Make...

Jan 12, 2024, 10:00 ET Disability Rights Ohio and Advocates Say Court Ruling Affirms Decision Awarding Back Pay and Liquidated Damages to Individuals Unlawfully Paid Less Than Minimum Wage

In a ruling handed down last week by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (Seneca Re-Ad Industries, Inc. v. Secretary...

Jan 11, 2024, 03:00 ET Viewpoint and Individual Advocacy Group Join Forces to Spotlight the Importance of Community Support for Individuals with Special Needs

Viewpoint, the distinguished educational program hosted by actor Dennis Quaid, is proud to announce a collaboration with the Individual Advocacy...

Jan 02, 2024, 09:00 ET Tena L. McNamara, CCC-A/SLP, Becomes 2024 President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Tena L. McNamara, CCC-A/SLP, took office this month as the 2024 president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). "I look forward ...

Dec 19, 2023, 10:30 ET Disabled Entrepreneurs Gather in Washington, D.C. for 2Gether-International's Annual 'Flipping the Narrative' Reception

2Gether-International (2GI), the largest global accelerator run by and for Disabled Entrepreneurs, hosted its second annual reception to recognize...

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