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Press Release Aug 26, 2015

Stair Lift Made in Gaza Wants to Make a Difference With Their Humanitarian Campaign

Smart Crowdfunding is slated to carry out strategic marketing initiatives for the 'Stair lift made in Gaza' project on Indiegogo. The team behind this campaign is crowdfunding to bring a mechanical Disabled Chair Lift to the people in war-torn Gaza. Read More

Press Release Aug 25, 2015

U.S. Congressman, Chris Gibson (R-NY) Joins Springbrook's Board of Directors

Springbrook, a provider of expert support services for special needs people of all ages, is pleased to welcome United States Congressman, Chris Gibson, to its Board of Directors. Congressman Gibson was formally elected to a three-year term by Springbrook's Board of Directors at the organization's first board meeting of the 2016 fiscal year on Friday, August 14. Read More

Press Release Aug 19, 2015

Springbrook Expands Training and Development Department for More Individualized Support

Springbrook will expand and enhance its employee training program through a new initiative—the Rural Support System (RSS). The organization has a proud history of offering the most comprehensive employee training in the field, and now it will be extending that training to the families of the people it supports in the Self-Directed Services (SDS) program. Read More

Press Release Jul 31, 2015

HLAA-CA Announces Participation in the California Academy of Audiology Conference in San Jose, September 2015

The Hearing Loss Association of America, California State Association, Inc. (HLAA-CA) announces its participation in the California Academy of Audiology (CAA) 16th Annual Statewide Conference at the Double Tree by Hilton in San Jose, California, on September 10-12, 2015. Read More

Press Release Jul 29, 2015

Pro-Athlete Rebecca Rusch Joins Phoenix Patriot Foundation for the Leadville 100MTB Race

REBECCA RUSCH, SIX TIME MULTI-SPORT WORLD CHAMPION, FOUR TIME LEADVILLE 100 RACE CHAMPION, AUTHOR AND FIREFIGHTER TO REPRESENT PHOENIX PATRIOT FOUNDATION AS CYCLING AMBASSADOR AT 2015 LEADVILLE 100 MTB RACE Read More

Press Release Jul 28, 2015

Marine Life by Means of Cleaning Cars by Another Chance

ACRCSI Individuals Hold Weekly Fundraiser for an End Of The Summer Trip Read More

Press Release Jul 8, 2015

Triumph Foundation Hosts Its Let'em Roll Casino Night to Help Individuals Affected by Spinal Cord Injury

Triumph Foundation rebuilds after fire, celebrates milestones and looks to triumph after tragedy at its annual fundraiser that supports its mission to serve those who become paralyzed. Read More

Press Release Jun 29, 2015

NAVY VETERAN JESSE IWUJI TO REPRESENT THE PHOENIX PATRIOT FOUNDATION AS NASCAR RACING AMBASSADOR

'Warriors Helping Warriors' is part of the Phoenix Patriot Foundation's Mission: US Navy Veteran Jesse Iwuji to officially represent the Phoenix Patriot Foundation as Goodwill Ambassador bringing heightened awareness of the programs that PPF provides to combat and injured veterans post 9/11 through media outreach and competition as veteran spokesperson. Read More

Press Release May 26, 2015

Inclusite Plans to Change the Internet Experience

Inclusite has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo in order to introduce their groundbreaking 'Web Accessibility for All' software based service. The Inclusite team is crowdfunding to open up the online world to seniors and people with disabilities. Read More

Press Release May 21, 2015

Ultrasound Devices Created by forblind.org Help Blind People "See" the World Around Them

Smart Crowdfunding is slated to carry out strategic marketing initiatives for the 'Ultrasound devices for visually impaired' project on Indiegogo. This campaign is being run by the non-profit forblind.org who are crowdfunding to bring an ingenious new device to market that will open the world to visually impaired people. Read More

Press Release May 20, 2015

Pepsi ACT Team Honored With Pepsico's Global Harvey C. Russell Inclusion Award

Disability Solutions @Ability Beyond is thrilled to announce that the Pepsi Achieving Change Together (ACT) Team has been recognized with PepsiCo's prestigious Global Harvey C. Russell Inclusion Award. Working together with Disability Solutions, the Pepsi ACT Team was commended for their efforts to develop an innovative, sustainable hiring model to support people with disabilities. Read More

Press Release May 1, 2015

New Lodging Guidebook Features Unique Properties for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Authors Offer a Fresh Approach for Parents to Teach Social Skills to Their Children with Autism

Jamie Carter, Ph.D. and Ahna Kimmel, M.A. have published a book PREP for Social Success: A Guide for Parents of Children with Autism which prevents a new approach for teaching their children to adapt to a variety of social situations. Read More

Press Release Apr 13, 2015

National Mental Health Speaker to Headline Event for Value Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania

Mental health challenges and mental illness encompass a variety of issues. This includes emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Most people can control these, but many more cannot. This can be very frustrating for everyone involved. Read More

Press Release Apr 1, 2015

IBD Education Seminar for Patients and Professionals

The Alabama/NW Florida Chapter of the CCFA is hosting a free half day seminar on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Children's Hospital of Alabama for both patients and professionals. Both events begin promptly at 8:30 am Bradley Lecture Center (located on the 4th Floor of the Children's Harbor building, adjacent to Children's Hospital), 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233. Read More

Press Release Feb 26, 2015

Phoenix Patriot Foundation 'Never Quit Challenge 300' Jet Ski-memorial-family Program Outreach

At the "Hot Products Mark Hahn 300" on Saturday,February 28th, 2015, Never Quit Challenge 300 Teams will be competing on Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra® Personal Water Craft rotating operating on a 10 mile race track at the Crazy Horse Campgrounds, in the City of Lake Havasu, Arizona. Phoenix Patriot Foundation veteran participants will compete with national and international ranked PWC race teams. Read More

Press Release Jul 31, 2014

Good Reasons: Unleashing Pawtential

Nonprofit Dog Treat Company Launches New Employment Opportunities for People of All Abilities & Challenges Read More

Press Release Jul 22, 2014

The Chocolate Spectrum Introduces The Chocolatier Training Program for Adults with Autism

Introducing One Chocolate at a Time Assortment. This box of chocolate has been designed specifically to raise funds for the Chocolatier Training Program for Adults with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Read More

Press Release May 7, 2014

Community Supports Ninety Years of Advocacy

Anderson Center for Autism surpasses fundraising goal with help of local businesses Read More

Press Release Apr 28, 2014

A Celebration of Ability

Mill Street Loft Exhibit Features Anderson Center for Autism Artists Read More

Press Release Dec 3, 2013

Web Show Plays "Santa" This Holiday Season to Families Affected By Autism

Now through Dec. 20, Autism Live will give away gift certificates, toys, and educational products through its "Holiday Giveaway Extravaganza" contest for families with children diagnosed with autism. Read More

Press Release Nov 27, 2013

Altus Dynamics Welcomes New Alberta Social Services Customer With The Addition Of The Robin Hood Association

ERP & CRM solutions provider Altus Dynamics announced today that The Robin Hood Association is to implement their Finance, Human Resources, Payroll and Portals' social services software suite, to provide improved services to Alberta communities Read More

Press Release Aug 8, 2013

Disability Trust in Chennai-TNHFC Trust

Tnhfc is a social service organization providing education and services for disability persons Including medical campaigns,cultural and women&child welfare.Tamil Nadu Handicapped Federation Charitable Trust is a registered non-profit organisation Read More

Press Release Jun 29, 2013

Minds Box Finally Has Launched Mimix Speech to Sign Language

Minds box has finally launched mimix, the Speech to sign language application on the playStore,after three years of development ,improvement, and testing , they also announced that the app will be an important tool to help deaf and HoH Read More

Press Release Jul 26, 2012

Auditoria Services Limited Becomes Leaders In Commercial Seating Arrangement Supply

Auditoria Services Limited, the biggest suppliers of theater seating, lecture theater seating, telescopic seating and retractable platforms in the United Kingdom is offering seating systems for just about any venue. Read More

Press Release May 14, 2012

Steve Jobs and I - Biography EBook Available Now In PDf

Cristina Corban's book uses the 'Laws of Attraction' concept to explain to the common reader (how Steve's Jobs life and her life make a whole different sense when seen through Law of Attraction's perspective) Read More

Press Release Apr 6, 2012

MySecuritySign.com Broadens Its Range of No Dumping Signs

MySecuritySign.com, the popular online retailer for security signs, is now offering a staggering range of No Dumping Signs. The promotions for these lines are part of MySecuritySign's mission to provide customers with quality niche signs. Read More

Press Release Mar 17, 2012

PurTone Hearing Centers Announces The Yuma Office Location

PurTone Hearing Centers is taking a step forward to provide easier access and state-of-the-art facilities by opening an exciting new location. Read More

Press Release Mar 7, 2012

MovemanSKG Partners with Local Construction Firm

movemanSKG partnered with Blackpool firm Tyson Construction to install two movemanSKG Prestige platform lifts and one Supreme lift in the newly revamped Blackpool Tower. The units ensure visitors with disabilities have full access to its facilities. Read More

Press Release Dec 15, 2011

Avalon Hearing Aid Centers Announces "12 Days of Christmas" Hearing Mission

Christmas will come early this year for 12 people in the Sacramento area --- 12 people who are struggling with hearing loss and simply cannot afford to get the help they need at this time in their life. Read More

Press Release Nov 28, 2011

Best Practice Social Care

Following the undercover investigation into care, Anthony Collins Solicitors has sponsored a report, commissioned by the VODG, a leading disability umbrella group in the UK, looking into best practice in social care and how this can be achieved. Read More

Press Release Sep 29, 2011

Race to the Finish! MovemanSKG Wins Another Contract

A disabled lift from movemanSKG is allowing wheelchair users visiting Newmarket Racecourses to access a raised viewing area to watch horse races. Read More

Press Release Feb 9, 2011

Julieth Between The Albinos In Tanzania

The holder of the title of Miss Progress International on a visit to the communities of albinos to follow up her project. Dramatic reports. The fundrising continues. Read More

Press Release Jan 3, 2011

Striking Wheelchair Lift for Historic Library

A lovely-looking disabled lift blends in with the surroundings at Durham University's Palace Green Library. Supplied by movemanSKG, it means full compliance with the DDA and allows wheelchair users to access all the facilities on offer. Read More

Press Release Nov 11, 2010

Cleanlogic Announces Charitable Product Promotion at Price Chopper Supermarkets

Inspired bath & body care company donating potion of every sale to the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA Read More

Press Release Oct 22, 2010

SUPERMATH Conference to Feature Cutting-Edge Technology Demonstrations in Predictive Analytics

SUPERMATH, a new analytics conference slated for November 10 at the Del Mar Marriott, features demonstrations of cutting edge technologies and keynotes by national analytics thought leaders for a day of provocative presentations and futuristic insigh Read More

Press Release Sep 14, 2010

movemanSKG Receives a Warm Welcome!

movemanSKG has installed its Prima Plus disabled lift in the Wellcome Trust Centre located in Hinxton near Cambridge. The unit is safe, reliable, and allows less able visitors to travel smoothly between floor levels. Read More

Press Release Aug 5, 2010

Chicago Estate Planning Lawyers Rally For Special Needs Cheer Team

Chicago law firm Peck Bloom, LLC is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the Crystal Lake Raiders Sparkle Squad -- a cheerleading squad for boys and girls with disabilities. Read More

Press Release Jul 30, 2010

Surgery Prescribes movemanSKG Platform Lift

movemanSKG has installed two wheelchair lifts at Salisbury House Surgery, which recently joined its premises with those of a neighbouring chemist. Read More

Press Release May 28, 2010

movemanSKG Platform Lift Makes Council Building Accessible

movemanSKG's Prestige platform lift is proving itself yet again as a leading model, after Westbury Town Council installed it in its headquarters as part of a £100,000 refurbishment. The project presented movemanSKG with special challenges. Read More

Press Release Apr 29, 2010

Veterans Disability Advocate Joins Freedom Disability to Represent Disabled Veterans. Plans are Underway to Hire Vets to Help Vets

Freedom Disability is proud to extend its expert disability advocacy services to more than 2 million civilian disabled veterans applying for compensation benefits from the Veterans Administration. Allen Gumpenberger, formerly of the Disabled American Read More

Press Release Apr 28, 2010

Something You must know about Permanent Disability Insurance

Most people around the world consider that well being is wealth. So you must give a lot consideration to obtain good health. Read More

Press Release Mar 23, 2010

movemanSKG Lifts Community Spirit!

Ashby Town Council is movemanSKG's latest satisfied customer. It installed a Prestige wheelchair lift in its new office HQ and community centre in Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire. It allows less able visitors and employees to move between levels. Read More

Press Release Feb 25, 2010

Platform Lift for Local Hero

Matt Hampson suffered terrible injuries through an England U21 training match. They left him quadriplegic and wheelchair-bound. movemanSKG supplied a platform lift, which Matt uses to move between floors in his Leicestershire home. Read More