disability News

Lauren DW Luchsinger Fox, a 7th grade student from Wasilla, Alaska recently published her first chapter book. Chaderick: Not a Vampire. Not a Zombie. Not a Superhero depicts the humorous adventures of a boy who learns to accept himself.

Smarty Ears is attending the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) convention on January 26 - 28, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.

In a monster challenge a team of people with disabilities and health conditions from Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) have assembled a life-size Monster Truck entirely out of K’NEX parts.

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.

TLC Mobility Foundation proudly announces PromAbility! PromAbility is a high energy and engaging initiative that reaches out to graduating high school students with disabilities to win the ultimate prom experience.

An Hampshire man who has raised thousands of pounds for worth causes got the surprise of his life when he was given a wheelchair accessible car. The car will help the family transport their son Zac who has cerebral palsy.

Aurion Learning has been working with the Family Planning Association (FPA) to develop a new and improved sex and sexuality e-learning programme for people with learning disabilities.

Disabled people are “better equipped” to become entrepreneurs and successful business owners than many non disabled people.

Vision For Equality is protesting against abuse towards disabled in Pennsylvania. Their Walk Against Abuse is talking place at People’s Plaza at 5th and Market Streets in Philadelphia on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.

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

Annual Concert Showcasing Special Needs Performers Proves Talent Has No Boundaries

This event will showcase the latest technology and resources to People with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, Veterans, Health Professionals, and the public-at-large. Exhibitors will promote health & wellness as well as displaying their products.

Door of Hope collaborates with local teacher to raise awareness of high incidence of abuse of disabled students.

The Sonoma County Human Dignity Film Festival will highlight films that explore the many aspects of the Deaf experience and the meaning of communication. The films include "See what I'm saying?","Where the sky ends” and "The end"

The Hope Institute for Children and Families today broke ground for a new group home on the organization’s 26-acre Springfield campus. The new home represents the first phase of a multi-year campus re-design program planned by Hope.

Largest ADA Settlement in EEOC History for Hundreds of Employees Terminated or Disciplined Based on Rigid Attendance Policy

Dozens of families and caregivers of special needs dependents will be honorary guests at a Salt Lake Bees game hosted by Intermountain Financial Group.

Push America believes that people with disabilities are no different than people without disabilities --t is the organization’s vision to raise the level of awareness about people with disabilities. Journey of Hope helps us to achieve this goal.

Lauren DW Luchsinger Fox, a 7th grade student from Wasilla, Alaska recently published her first chapter book. Chaderick: Not a Vampire. Not a Zombie. Not a Superhero depicts the humorous adventures of a boy who learns to accept himself.

As the US economy grinds slower the tax collection is suffering like never before. This has created the largest dependency on govt. handouts in our history and forcing the govt. to look for ways to extract more and more from less and less taxpayers.

The Ms. Wheelchair Rhode Island Foundation and the Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts Foundation are pleased to announce that Providence Rhode Island has been selected as the location for the Ms. Wheelchair America 2013 pageant and Leadership Institute.

Smarty Ears is attending the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) convention on January 26 - 28, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.

Vision for Equality hosted Deputy Secretary Kevin Friel on Friday January 20th, 2012. Over 200 people came to share their stories to prevent cuts planned to affect the disabilities community.

The Florida Sled Hockey Association will host a free sled hockey clinic at the Fort Myers Skatium on January 28. Sled hockey is an adaptive version of ice hockey designed for people with disabilities, in particular lower body disabilities.

Bancroft will adopt Get FIT's core concepts and procedures beginning on Monday, January 23rd by introducing a 12 week wellness program tailored for persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.

The International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry commends the First Lady's initiative to improve veterans' access to quality mental health care and recommends focus on research and treatments that have been proven effective and safe.

In a monster challenge a team of people with disabilities and health conditions from Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) have assembled a life-size Monster Truck entirely out of K’NEX parts.

On October 6th, 2011 Brian's 74 year old mother fell down the stairs. Brian, her 54-year old disabled son tried to feed her for days before he realized she was dead. On October the 14th he walked to the neighboring Funeral Home to ask them for help.

There are cat people and there are dog people – which camp are you in ? This handy article outlines some of the factors to be considered if you are thinking about getting a cat for company.

There is growing public support for a ground-breaking report paper which shows that the government misled the public on key issues surrounding welfare reform.

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.

TLC Mobility Foundation proudly announces PromAbility! PromAbility is a high energy and engaging initiative that reaches out to graduating high school students with disabilities to win the ultimate prom experience.

An Hampshire man who has raised thousands of pounds for worth causes got the surprise of his life when he was given a wheelchair accessible car. The car will help the family transport their son Zac who has cerebral palsy.

Willow Wellness and Chiropractic Care of Doylestown is excited to introduce its newest service! Meghan Maguire, CTRS of Thrive Individualized Recreation Therapy will begin seeing clients for 1:1 sessions beginning in January 2012.

Aurion Learning has been working with the Family Planning Association (FPA) to develop a new and improved sex and sexuality e-learning programme for people with learning disabilities.

Everyone needs a little support from time to time. Winter can be tough in many respects and this helpful article outlines what help is on offer in Essex if you are finding it hard.

The New Jersey Rehabilitation Association will honor NJWINS with The Community Focused Excellence in Service Award at the 2011 NJRA Annual Meeting on Friday, December 2nd.

Parents know that their home presents some real practical challenges for their autistic children. But investing in the right furniture, like the foam-filled chairs and loungers from Comfy Sacks, can make all the difference.

Disabled people are “better equipped” to become entrepreneurs and successful business owners than many non disabled people.

Eidos is a kiosk that can be used by organisations to give assistance and self-service whilst complying with the Disability Discrimination Act to offer the same level of service for all regardless of disability.

In partnership with Courage Center, Roll Mobility is now offering wheelchair seat bags for seat back and under seat storage. These bags give you more space to store your stuff while keeping your hands free.

Vision For Equality is protesting against abuse towards disabled in Pennsylvania. Their Walk Against Abuse is talking place at People’s Plaza at 5th and Market Streets in Philadelphia on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.

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

Balance Interactive will work with The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) on a full redesign of the organization’s website. The site will use the Drupal open source content management system.

US Naval Sea Command Selects DESTIN Enterprises, LLC to Provide Sensitivity Training To Assist and Support Returning Wounded Warriors called “Preparing Employers to Reintegrate Combat Exposed Veterans with Disabilities” (P.E.R.C.E.V.D.)

Andrew Bennett has been appointed Operations Manager at specialist lift supplier movemanSKG.

Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy students will sell decorated pumpkins, fall candleholders and centerpieces, roasted pumpkin seeds and dog biscuits at a fall pumpkin sale fundraiser on October 19 & 20, 2011.

Home Accessibility, the premier online site for daily living aids, bath lifts, mobility and accessibility equipment for the elderly and disabled, proudly announces its Fall Sale on top model reclining bath lifts.

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.

National disability and e-accessibility Charity, AbilityNet is delighted to welcome Digital Champion Martha Lane Fox and bestselling fantasy author Sir Terry Prachett OBE as Patrons

Southern California’s Leading Center for Children With Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities, Encourages Parents to Know What Warning Signs and Red Flags to Look For.

Newmarket Racecourses has installed a movemanSKG to allow less able visitors to view horseraces from a raised viewing area.

Knee walkers from Drive Medical, Invacare, and Medline Industries are now available at Roll Mobility.

Annual Concert Showcasing Special Needs Performers Proves Talent Has No Boundaries

Anyone can create a website using Joomla! with some basic training, but ensuring your site is accessible to those with disabilities takes a little thought and attention to detail. Find out some key tips and hints from the experts at Joomla!Day UK

This event will showcase the latest technology and resources to People with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, Veterans, Health Professionals, and the public-at-large. Exhibitors will promote health & wellness as well as displaying their products.

Door of Hope collaborates with local teacher to raise awareness of high incidence of abuse of disabled students.

Petworth Day Centre installed a movemanSKG wheelchair lift so less able visitors could access its premises. It keeps the centre compliant with the new Equality Act, which applies to all publicly accessible buildings.

The Sonoma County Human Dignity Film Festival will highlight films that explore the many aspects of the Deaf experience and the meaning of communication. The films include "See what I'm saying?","Where the sky ends” and "The end"

The Hope Institute for Children and Families today broke ground for a new group home on the organization’s 26-acre Springfield campus. The new home represents the first phase of a multi-year campus re-design program planned by Hope.

As part of an ongoing commitment to reducing barriers to accessibility, the Township of Woolwich has enabled an innovative new product on its website called BrowseAloud.

Author Chris Pownall recounts the true-life story of his son Rob Pownall’s near fatal head injury and the battle to regain his life, in a new book titled ‘A Long Journey Back’

On the road to London and next year's Paralympic Games, the top international wheelchair basketball coaches must balance winning now versus results later when it truly counts.

Leading up to the 2012 London Paralympic Games, the world's top national wheelchair basketball teams meet in Charlotte, North Carolina for the International Tournament of Champions

An SCSA Educational Webinar series covering Veterans Benefits and the Aid and Attendance pension.

Pergo joins Progressive Benefit Solutions' family of clients.

Beaten and blinded by people he once trusted, Belo Cipriani learns to navigate – and conquer – a new world

~ gambling • exploitation • experience • discrimination ~ Now Available as an Ebook A Narrative of the People, the Experience, and the Dealings to Plunder Follow-up to Part I (Amazon Bestseller)