Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Face2Face Gym Leverages Technology to Help People Reach Their Fitness...

Face2Face Gym uses a live, interactive video conferencing platform that allows members to participate in 1:1 or group fitness and nutrition classes. Most attractive, is the ability to embark on a path...

(PRWeb May 24, 2013)

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5th Annual Spring Corvette Show Benefits the Shepherd Center.

Jim Ellis Chevrolet and Corvette Atlanta Donate $4,000 to Shepherd Center after tour of facilities.

(PRWeb May 24, 2013)

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Local Mobility Dealer Hosts Nashville Recording Artist

IMED Mobility is proud to announce its participation in the “My Finish Line” movie and music tour of Nashville recording artist Michelle Murray.

(PRWeb May 24, 2013)

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Hanson Duby, Toronto’s Leading Personal Injury Law Firm, Warns Drivers...

Hanson Duby Personal Injury Law (http://www.HansonDuby.com), a personal injury law firm serving the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), is issuing a warning to drivers...

(PRWeb May 24, 2013)

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US Drug Watchdog Now Urges All Transvaginal Mesh Failure Victims to...

The US Drug Watchdog's transvaginal mesh failure initiative is passionate, and designed to assist any women in the US, who is a victim of a transvaginal mesh failure, who has developed severe...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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How Do Parents Plan for Their Child’s Future Independence and...

A recent ABC News article“Children with autism ‘fall off the cliff’ after graduation,” explains that within two years of high school, less than half of those with Autism will have paying jobs. A...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Wounded Warrior Receives Camo Accessible Van

A very deserving disabled veteran was presented with an accessible van converted by BraunAbility, a manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles.

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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National Bathroom Safety Products Provider Announces Hydrotherapy Walk...

A popular walk in tub supplier, Aging Safely announces they will now offer hydrotherapy walk in bathtubs and handicap shower systems that...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Accessible Vans of America Adds Locations in Orlando and Tampa

To better serve Florida with handicap accessible vehicles and rentals, Accessible Vans of America has added locations in Orlando and Tampa.

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Recieves $75,000 Donation to Support...

Military Mom’s BattleSaint Scarves Help Raise Money to Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post Traumatic Stress

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Gary Larcenaire Publishes New Article Discussing Need For Mental...

The President and CEO of Valley Mental Health Works Closely with Children and Adults in Need of Mental Health Treatment Services

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Wisconsin BPDD Awards Original Storytellers

Campaign Gives a Voice to Those Touched by Disability

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Special Learning, Inc. to Expand its Services for Individuals with...

With the opening of a world-class SPED school and integrated Autism Treatment Center, Special Learning solidifies its position as a leading global provider of solutions for the special needs...

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Disabled Veterans National Foundation Calls for Memorial Day...

DVNF is calling on all Americans to remember the men and women who died fighting for our nation this Memorial Day. The organization wants everyone to remember why this holiday is important.

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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US Drug Watchdog Now Urges Transvaginal Mesh Failure Victims With...

The US Drug Watchdog is urging women dealing with severe medical complications arising from a failed transvaginal mesh product to call them for the specific contacts of national caliber attorneys-who...

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Pradaxa Lawsuit Draws More Potential Plaintiffs

Prominent law firm D. Miller & Associates seeing more people come forward to participate in lawsuit against the drug’s maker.

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Veterans Disability Appeals See Fewer Decisions in FY2012, Reports...

Fewer veterans see VA disability claims progress through appeals process as Board of Veterans’ Appeals reports reduced workforce.

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Military Family Finds Respite with Easter Seals

In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA tells the story of a Wounded Warrior family who found respite through Easter Seals' unique and impactful services.

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Lawsuit Settlement Funding Co. (Legal Bay) Brings Relief to Those in...

The Lawsuit Settlement Funding Co. finds funding for surgical procedures. Route72 Systems helps get the word out to potential clients.

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Massachusetts Personal Injury and Workers’ Comp Attorney Teresa Benoit...

Expert personal injury and Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation attorney Teresa Benoit’s new seminar “7 Steps You MUST Follow if You’ve Been...

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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No Barriers Summit Comes to Telluride, Colorado in August, Providing...

The fifth biennial No Barriers Summit, co-founded by blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, will be held in Telluride, Colo., August 8-11, 2013. The four-day outdoor adventure festival includes clinics...

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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America’s Fund Announces $1 Million Matching Campaign, Generous Family...

Anonymous Donor Will Match Up to $1 Million in Funds Raised Through March 2014.

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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Lear Capital Launches IRA Cash Bonus Incentive for Precious Metal...

Lear Capital (http://www.learcapital.com) is offering IRA holders a $250 IRA Cash Bonus on qualifying IRA rollovers and/or new IRA precious metals accounts....

(PRWeb May 22, 2013)

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International Book Release on Alzheimer’s Care-giving by Barbara...

This book is the culmination of over 50 years of experience with the world of dementia. The book’s six sections explore topics basic to caregivers developing their own techniques and approaches to...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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US Drug Watchdog Now Urges Victims Of A Transvaginal Mesh Failure With...

The US Drug Watchdog does not believe a woman victim of a transvaginal mesh failure would want to share a gender specific horror story with a male attorney, so they are offering the contacts for...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Truck Accident Attorney Notes Steady Increase In Litigation Cases

Darren Miller of nationally rated law firm D. Miller & Associates says those victimized by irresponsible truckers are fighting back.

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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The Hartz® UltraGuard® Flea and Tick Solution Center Helps...

For many pet parents throughout the U.S., the spring weather brings with it a vast increase in flea and tick populations, which means that their flea and tick control will need to be up to par.

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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A Leading Senior Bathtubs Provider Announces Hydrotherapy Walk in...

National handicap shower and hydrotherapy walk in bathtubs provider, Aging Safely, announces senior bathtub products for nursing homes and...

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Dunross & Co Selects HiSoftware for SharePoint Security

Investment company chooses HiSoftware Security Sheriff SP to classify, restrict, encrypt and track documents

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Abutment-Free Sophono Systems Produce Comparable Study Results to...

Implantable Hearing Device Improves Children’s Hearing, Speech Understanding.

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Fifty-five Sheriffs in Colorado File Suit Over Anti-Gun Bills

Fifty-five Colorado Sheriffs filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against two gun bills passed by the Colorado legislature in March. The suit was filed Friday in Federal District Court in Denver.

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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Atlanta Workers’ Compensation Attorney, The Pope Law Firm, Expands...

The Atlanta workers’ compensation attorney, The Pope Law Firm, looks to further strengthen its services and provide representation to injured workers in Atlanta and the surrounding communities.

(PRWeb May 21, 2013)

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US Drug Watchdog Now Urges Transvaginal Mesh Failure Victims With...

The US Drug Watchdog is now assuring all victims of a transvaginal mesh failure, if they call them, they will be provided with the names, and contacts of national caliber women attorneys, especially...

(PRWeb May 20, 2013)

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Vince Gill and Amy Grant to Host 10th Annual Vince Gill and Amy Grant...

Challenge Aspen, a non-profit making possibilities for people with disabilities, is proud to announce their 10th Annual Vince Gill and Amy Grant Golf Classic and Gala hosted by Grammy Award winners...

(PRWeb May 20, 2013)

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Election Systems & Software Receives 2005 VVSG Certification with...

Election Assistance Commission approves ES&S Voting System 5.0.

(PRWeb May 20, 2013)

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Handicap Shower Provider, Aging Safely Walk In Bathtubs Announces...

A leading supplier of walk in bathtubs and handicap shower systems announces they will now be offering bathtub lifts that can assist...

(PRWeb May 20, 2013)

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New Book, ‘Visual/Spatial Portals to Thinking, Feeling and Movement,’...

Psychologist Says Visual/Spatial Awareness Has Been Underestimated in Therapy for Developmental Disability

(PRWeb May 20, 2013)

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Eva’s Village Reports Outcomes of Case Management Offered to the...

The soup kitchen at Eva’s Village (http://www.EvasVillage.org), the most comprehensive anti-poverty organization in New Jersey, is offering case management to...

(PRWeb May 20, 2013)

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Tools for Parents of Children with Disabilities, including...

Connecticut Special Education Advocate Julie Swanson and Attorney Jennifer Laviano, together with Mazzarella Media, announce the official launch of YourSpecialEducationRights.com, a free online...

(PRWeb May 20, 2013)

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Prestige Lexus Employees “Walk Now for Autism Speaks”

Employees at Prestige Lexus announced that they will participate in “Walk Now for Autism Speaks” for their third consecutive year. Team...

(PRWeb May 17, 2013)

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Wheelchair Accessible National Parks and Monuments

To best serve customers with mobility challenges, 101 Mobility searched across the states to find top picks for wheelchair accessible national parks and monuments. It is warming up and perfect weather...

(PRWeb May 17, 2013)

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Steinway Artist Kevin Kern Announces West Coast Concert Tour

Legally blind, pianist and composer Kevin Kern, known for his cinematic melodies begins his “Pictures from the Piano” Tour in June. Performances to be held in Washington, Oregon, California and...

(PRWeb May 17, 2013)

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For Adults Who Are Losing Their Minds: Announcing BrainTrain’s New...

BrainTrain, Inc., announces the release of four new computerized “brain gyms” for adults. BrainTrain’s Memory and Attention Gyms can be used in conjunction with easy-to-use brainwave biofeedback...

(PRWeb May 17, 2013)

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New Book 'A Better Way' Shows Others How to Spread the Message...

Author David Glover explains the mission of PURE Ministries: inclusive fellowship

(PRWeb May 17, 2013)

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Team Push to Walk Raises Over $34G for Client Scholarship Fund

Push to Walk, a Riverdale-based non-profit organization, assembled a team to participate in the NJ Marathon and raised over $34,000.

(PRWeb May 17, 2013)

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101 Mobility Utah/Salt Lake City Opens Offering Utah Families and...

101 Mobility Utah/Salt Lake City opens as a nationally branded full-service sales, maintenance, and installation provider of a complete line of mobility equipment, including stair lifts, auto lifts,...

(PRWeb May 17, 2013)

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War Hero Gets Lifetime Opportunity at PGA Crowne Plaza Invitational

War Hero and Amateur Golfer Staff Sergeant Nick Bradley Sponsored by Howell Instruments, Inc. to Play in the PGA Crowne Plaza Invitational Alongside Professionals and Celebrities at Colonial Country...

(PRWeb May 17, 2013)

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US Drug Watchdog Now Urges All Transvaginal Mesh Failure Victims With...

The US Drug Watchdog is now urging victims of a transvaginal mesh failure who have developed serious medical complications such as erosion, or debilitating pain to call them for the names, and contact...

(PRWeb May 16, 2013)

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A Physical Therapist's Touch After Mastectomy

Angelina Jolie's courage to undergo breast cancer preventive double mastectomy creates headlines and the opportunity for greater awareness on the issue. Doctors of Physical Therapy help patients...

(PRWeb May 16, 2013)

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Spirit Night for World T.E.A.M. Sports Gives Back to Non-Profit

Critically injured Army veteran Glenn Goulet rode his bicycle across North America in 2012 as a member of World T.E.A.M. Sports’...

(PRWeb May 16, 2013)

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