disabilities News

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has expanded its mission services reach by opening a full-time Job-Link center inside its Towne Centre Store in Naples. Goodwill has served Collier and surrounding counties with mission services for 45 years.

The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education, will launch its groundbreaking website for its Visionary Voices | Leaders Lessons Legacy project on March 13, 2012 with a celebration at the Independence Visitor’s Center.

MoreKeyboard will give away one keyboard per week during the month of February. To qualify for the giveaway, send us an e-mail explaining why and how the MoreKeyboard can benefit you.

This Saturday, February 4, The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition (TAASC) will host the 13th Annual Winter Sports Spectacular at Snow Trails Ski Resort in Mansfield, Ohio from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Students at Treloar’s School for physically disabled children were thrilled to welcome record-breaking Paralympic footballer Matt Dimbylow to the Holybourne campus earlier this month.

Standard Bank and Trust, Inc. collected donations throughout the holiday season to support Chicago South Suburb nonprofit Park Lawn. They raised more than $5,000 for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Community Workforce Solutions Green Team holds its first annual Green Fest in Raleigh, NC for Individuals with Disabilities.

NextStep Recycling and Oregon Supported Living Program form Partnership.

Work Skills Corporation (WSC) (www.wskills.com) a 501 (c) (3) organization is pleased to announce the opening of Studio West, The Home of Art with a Heart, in downtown Brighton.

PEAC is hosting their annual conference at Hyatt Regency in Philadelphia. Over 300 people are expected to take part in a unique opportunity to gather families, educators and other professionals to learn about inclusive education and best practices.

Treloar’s disabled school and college is pleased to announce a successful from the Naidex South industry exhibition.

Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC) was featured on Found Causes, a weekly television series that features people who serve the community by actively getting involved in the lives of people in need.

In response to the growing demand for home modifications to assist low income homeowners with disabilities who wish to remain in their homes, but could not otherwise do so, ReFIT announces the recent addition of Laurey Maslyk as Executive Director.

Internationally Recognized Non-Profit Offers Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes for Professionals to Establish Private Practices; Helps Families Navigate Life with Individuals with Disabilities

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has expanded its mission services reach by opening a full-time Job-Link center inside its Towne Centre Store in Naples. Goodwill has served Collier and surrounding counties with mission services for 45 years.

The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education, will launch its groundbreaking website for its Visionary Voices | Leaders Lessons Legacy project on March 13, 2012 with a celebration at the Independence Visitor’s Center.

MoreKeyboard will give away one keyboard per week during the month of February. To qualify for the giveaway, send us an e-mail explaining why and how the MoreKeyboard can benefit you.

This Saturday, February 4, The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition (TAASC) will host the 13th Annual Winter Sports Spectacular at Snow Trails Ski Resort in Mansfield, Ohio from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

RehabTech Asia aims to improve quality of life for the disabled and aged

Chicago south suburban nonprofit Park Lawn is accepting reservations for a Hawaiian themed night to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities.

Students at Treloar’s School for physically disabled children were thrilled to welcome record-breaking Paralympic footballer Matt Dimbylow to the Holybourne campus earlier this month.

Standard Bank and Trust, Inc. collected donations throughout the holiday season to support Chicago South Suburb nonprofit Park Lawn. They raised more than $5,000 for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck announced that it is opening its doors again for the winter weekend respite program, transforming the 60-plus-year-old camp into a year-round destination for children with disabilities.

Funds from the Hope 4 Hanna annual Southern California race benefiting children with autism will allow ACT Today! to provide care and treatment to seven needy, military families in the New Year.

Raleigh, N.C. – Community Workforce Solutions, Inc., (CWS) a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment, announces the addition of three new members to their Board of Directors.

Community Workforce Solutions Green Team holds its first annual Green Fest in Raleigh, NC for Individuals with Disabilities.

NextStep Recycling and Oregon Supported Living Program form Partnership.

Local author’s work on human rights of persons with disabilities honoured.

Work Skills Corporation (WSC) (www.wskills.com) a 501 (c) (3) organization is pleased to announce the opening of Studio West, The Home of Art with a Heart, in downtown Brighton.

PEAC is hosting their annual conference at Hyatt Regency in Philadelphia. Over 300 people are expected to take part in a unique opportunity to gather families, educators and other professionals to learn about inclusive education and best practices.

Treloar’s disabled school and college is pleased to announce a successful from the Naidex South industry exhibition.

Multi-year award will help provide online entrepreneurial opportunities to persons with disabilities.

Wireless and tablet products will debut first quarter of 2012

Halloween costuming ideas for children with disabilities

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and in honor of that occasion, Mentoring Day 2011 will provide a hybrid career fair, disability expo, volunteer fair and interview workshop for people with disabilities and other job seekers.

Abilities! President & CEO John D. Kemp is pleased to announce that Senior Vice President of Administration & Chief Financial Officer Sheryl Buchel is a recipient of the Long Island Business News CFO of the Year award

Treloar's Disabled School and College was pleased to welcome Maria Miller MP and Damian Hinds MP, two political figureheads, to its Holybourne campus last week.

Balance Interactive developed web, content and social media strategies with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

The Council on Accreditation reaccredited HeartShare following an extensive review and analysis of HeartShare’s policies, administrative operations and its service delivery practices.

Felix Education Apps to Donate Percentage of Proceeds of App Sales

Boston Celtics Point Guard Delonte West Hosts Inaugural Celebrity Charity Weekend in Washington, DC September 21-25 NBA Player Unites Athletes and Activists for Weekend of Service in areas of Health/Wellness, Athletics and Mentorship

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck announced its weekend respite schedule for the fall season. Children up to the age of 21 arrive on Friday evening and leave on Sunday afternoon. There is a new theme each weekend.

Wabi Sabi Productions uses Crowd Funding Platform to fund production of national documentary on police brutality against people with disabilities. Krip Hop Nation will be producing a mix tape CD on the subject using Hip Hop artists with disabilities.

Children and young adults with learning or physical disabilities or who have autism are being invited to attend two ‘open’ cycling sessions if they are between the ages of eight and 19 years old.

Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC) was featured on Found Causes, a weekly television series that features people who serve the community by actively getting involved in the lives of people in need.

Supporters from across the state will gather for the 2011 Ability Celebration, The Able Trust’s signature event created to raise awareness and funds to help provide people with disabilities successful employment opportunities.

Nineteen workers from the London office of the global organisation visited the College on 1st July to transform the entrance to the site into a feast of greenery.

In response to the growing demand for home modifications to assist low income homeowners with disabilities who wish to remain in their homes, but could not otherwise do so, ReFIT announces the recent addition of Laurey Maslyk as Executive Director.

Internationally Recognized Non-Profit Offers Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes for Professionals to Establish Private Practices; Helps Families Navigate Life with Individuals with Disabilities

A/C Filters For Less proudly supports Island Dolphin Care, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping children and families dealing with disabilities or terminal illness.

Arcade cabinet equipped with tutorial software to learn typing

Author Barbara Techel releases her fourth book in the Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog book series. The series is based on the true life stories of her paralyzed dog, Frankie, who suffered a spinal injury & walks with the help of a dog wheelchair.

Author encourages Inclusion with a new Day Camp for children

Victoria software developer ParetoLogic was presented with an award from WCG International HR Solutions, in recognition of its diverse staff and inclusive hiring practices.

Students from Oak Lodge School in Dibden Purlieu have spent this morning (Thursday 9 June) exploring Blackwater in the New Forest National Park on a new range of ‘all ability bikes’.

Ricochet the SURFice surfing dog who went "viral" on YouTube for his big heart and following his perfection and "Little Bird You Are Perfect" have teamed up to raise funds for disabilities and disabilities awareness.

Treloar’s Disabled School and College hosts a new fundraising event with the ‘Rickshaw Challenge', which takes place on the evening of 22nd September 2011 at Leadenhall Market, London.

At Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida's Annual Awards Luncheon, two local businesses were awarded for their support of the agency's Mission. BJ's Wholesale Club of Cape Coral and LYNX Services, L.L.C. of North Fort Myers were both honored.

Dr Lisa Thornton introduces a brand new YouTube channel to bring reliable health information to parents of children with physical disabilities in an easy-to-understand video format.

AMS Vans announced that they will be participating in the New York Abilities Expo on May 20-22, 2011. This event features workshops, a technology expo & entertainment events for individuals with disabilities, caregivers and health care professionals.

JVS Chicago’s Youth Environmental Services (YES) custodial training program has received a Best Practice Initiatives Award from the Northern Suburban Special Education District (NSSED) Association of Parents and Staff.

Lynn Daucher and Alain Jourdier Bring Added Expertise to Growing Organization

The Northwest Burn Foundation in Seattle, WA is presenting a special screening of the documentary, “You Just Have to Laugh” on Saturday, May 14.

AMS Vans announced that their pre-owned inventory manager, Dallas Crum, will be participating in the 5th Annual ALS Run for Life 5K, a non-profit event to benefit research for Lou Gehrig's Disease at the Emory ALS Center in Atlanta, Georgia.