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Press Release Dec 12, 2024

Teach Access Releases 2024 Impact Report, Celebrates Reaching 930,000 Students, and Unveils Bold New Strategic Plan

Press Release Dec 5, 2024

Teach Access Announces Its National Fellowship 2025 Cohort

Includes Faculty and Academic Staff from Higher Education Institutions in the US and Puerto Rico Read More

Press Release Dec 3, 2024

MobilityWorks Opens New Raleigh Location, Expanding Access to Mobility Solutions in North Carolina

MobilityWorks has opened a new location in the Raleigh community to provide those with limited mobility access to wheelchair accessible vehicles, services and resources. Read More

Press Release Nov 26, 2024

Registration Open for Teach Access’ Free Two-Day Virtual Student Academy on Disability and Accessibility

Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School and a renowned advocate for disability justice, will kick off the event. Read More

Press Release Oct 23, 2024

Teach Access Honored as a Finalist in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Education or Literacy Platform for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards

Community Voice Celebration Voting Ends October 31, 2024 Read More

Press Release Oct 14, 2024

Teach Access Opens Applications for its National Fellowship 2025 Cohort

Open to Faculty and Academic Staff from Higher Education Institutions in the U.S. and Puerto Rico Read More

Press Release Sep 23, 2024

Indiana Nonprofit Promotes Awareness for Common, but Largely Undiagnosed Developmental Disability

Press Release Jul 25, 2024

Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act

Teach Access Highlights the Ongoing Need for Digital Accessibility Education Read More

Press Release Jun 26, 2024

WHILL, Inc. Partners With Mobility Trust Group to Offer Financing Solutions for Personal Mobility Needs

Press Release Jun 20, 2024

Teach Access Announces Its First Academic Hub in the Nation

Michigan State University's College of Arts and Letters Collaborates with National Nonprofit Read More

Press Release May 14, 2024

TAC Industries Wins 2024 SourceAmerica Innovation Award for Fresh Abilities

Press Release Apr 27, 2024

Solstice Pacific Residential Treatment Center Awarded Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation From the Joint Commission

Treatment of TBI and Mental Health Disorders in a High Service, Private Oceanside Setting Read More

Press Release Apr 4, 2024

Carepool Makes Rideshare Traction in the Twin Cities for Aging Adults and People With Disabilties

Carepool Acquires Mobility4All in Twin Cities and Starts Service Immediately Read More

Press Release Mar 21, 2024

Teach Access Calls for Proposals for Its 2024-2025 Grants Program

The national nonprofit's Teach Access Grants supports college instructors in creating and delivering college curricula that introduce concepts and skills of accessibility into their courses. Read More

Press Release Mar 20, 2024

WHILL Unveils the New Urban Mobility Scooter Model Ri

Designed for active seniors, the Model Ri is ISO-certified, with a best-in-class turning radius and electronic stability control Read More

Press Release Mar 5, 2024

Teach Access Paves the Way for Teaching Digital Accessibility

Nonprofit group's collaboration with industry, higher education, government, and disability advocacy organizations has goal of teaching 1 million students how to make technology work for disabled people. Read More

Press Release Jan 27, 2024

The Grace Foundation and St. Joseph By-the-Sea High School Break Guinness World Record

Largest Human Infinity Symbol Representing Neurodiversity Read More

Press Release Oct 31, 2023

Relay Resources Announces the Appointment of Dr. Lakshmi Balasubramanian to the Board of Directors

Balasubramanian will bring her expertise in disability inclusion and universal design to one of the largest disability employers in the Pacific Northwest Read More

Press Release Oct 12, 2023

Relay Resources Appoints Dr. Jennifer Camota Luebke as President and Chief Executive Officer

Award-Winning Leader in Disability Justice Joins One of the Largest Disability Employers in the Pacific Northwest Read More

Press Release Sep 29, 2023

CONQUERing Unveils Revolutionary Fidget Jewelry Designs Amid Sensory Processing Awareness Month

Trailblazing Fashion Brand Expands Collection With Soothing Tactile Patterns, Offering a Stylish Respite for Individuals With Sensory Processing Disorders. Read More

Press Release Aug 9, 2023

BeMe.ai Announces Addition of Chief Growth Officer Iris E. Hu

Press Release Jul 13, 2023

Hanna Interpreting Services Ranked as the 17th-Largest Language Services Provider in North America and 61st in the World by Market Research Firm CSA Research

The annual rankings result from the language industry's most comprehensive, large-scale survey of the language services and translation technology market. Read More

Press Release Jun 28, 2023

BeMe.ai and Mendability Collaborate to Enable and Advance Needs-Based Approaches for Autistic Individuals and Their Care Teams

Press Release Jun 9, 2023

BeMe.ai Announces Addition of COO Timothy Wackenreuter

Press Release May 3, 2023

Clear Zones Make It Easy to Find Cleaner, Safer Spaces to Eat, Work, and Play

Registered Clear Zones Are Businesses That Prioritize the Health and Safety of Their Customers and Employees Read More

Press Release Dec 14, 2022

Envision Unlimited Expands Service Footprint to Serve More People With Disabilities

Housing Operations Now Span More Than 80 Homes Across Chicagoland and Central Illinois Read More

Press Release Aug 23, 2022

New Research Shows How Mentors Support the Career Development of Canadian Youth Experiencing a Disability

Press Release May 24, 2022

CT-Based Startup Creates HomeField - the First Fitness Platform for All Abilities

Press Release Jan 12, 2022

January 20 is the International Day of Acceptance

The Holiday That Unifies & Celebrates People of All Abilities Read More

Press Release Nov 8, 2021

Disability Innovation in Art and Technology

Leonardo CripTech Incubator Debuts Inaugural Cohort of Artists Read More

Press Release Aug 27, 2021

Autism Specialty Group Offering ABA Therapy in Miami to Ease the Back-To-School Transition

Autism Specialty Group is helping children return to school with confidence by providing Autism Therapy in Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. Read More

Press Release Jul 30, 2021

Saint Albans to Host First Responder Disability Awareness Event

An inclusive event for first responders and the disability community to meet. Read More

Press Release Jun 22, 2021

Springtide Child Development Center Announces New Chief Business Officer

Press Release Jun 3, 2021

Autism Specialty Group Looking for Qualified Applicants for ABA Therapy Jobs in South Florida

Autism Specialty Group represents a rapidly growing team of highly skilled RBTs, BCaBAs, and BCBAs serving the counties of Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach Read More

Press Release May 26, 2021

Recognizing Asian Americans With Disabilities in Honor of AAPI Heritage Month

On Wednesday, May 26, join RespectAbility for a celebration of representation and inclusion of disabled AAPI in media Read More

Press Release Apr 28, 2021

Bridges Mountain West Region Announces Steve Boyer as Vice President

Press Release Feb 26, 2021

Northeast Florida Shopability Saturday Event Inspires Public to Support Businesses That Hire Individuals With IDDs

March 6 Community Celebration Will Be First of Its Kind Read More

Press Release Jan 25, 2021

Tactile Images Partners With Getty Images and the National Federation of the Blind to Deliver More Than 45 Million Images to the World's Blind and Disabled Population

Blind People Share What Photography and Art They Want to Experience First. National Federation of the Blind Granting $500,000 to Museums and Institutions for Tactile Exhibition Displays. Read More

Press Release Jan 5, 2021

Autism Specialty Group Offers In-Home ABA Therapy in Miami

The behavioral health organization is helping ensure that effective therapy is always accessible for children on the autism spectrum Read More

Press Release Sep 1, 2020

40-Year-Old Human Services Agency Changes Name, Launches Fresh Brand

The Institute of Professional Practice, Inc. is now Aspire Living & Learning Read More

Press Release Jul 17, 2020

As the Americans With Disabilities Act Turns 30, Gaps in Employment and Education Remain

National Disability Advocacy Nonprofit RespectAbility Hosts #ADA30 Summit 2020 Read More

Press Release Jul 13, 2020

Relias Underwrites National Television Broadcast of Hearts of Glass Documentary

Film debuts in July to honor 30th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act Read More

Press Release Apr 15, 2020

RespectAbility Invites People With Disabilities to Share COVID-19 Experiences and Organize Online

CDC: 90% of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have underlying conditions Read More

Press Release Mar 27, 2020

New Flotation Device is Impacting the Lives of Individuals Struggling With Physical Disabilities

Press Release Feb 28, 2020

Disability Application Help Launches a New Website to Offer a Free Social Security Disability Online Case Evaluation

Press Release Feb 26, 2020

The Autism Council of Rochester is Now a Certified Autism Center™

Press Release Oct 23, 2019

Landmark Study Seeks Participants With VCFS-Related Psychosis to Help Create Biobank of Human Neural Tissue to Develop Innovative Treatments

The Virtual Center for Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome collaborates with the Center for Precision Neuropsychiatry based in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Read More

Press Release Sep 16, 2019

Autism Action Partnership Has Earned the Certified Autism Center ™ Designation

Press Release Sep 6, 2019

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE Presents 'Right Footed' — a Testament to the Power of the Human Spirit

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE premieres Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network. Read More

Press Release Aug 19, 2019

Swim Angelfish is Now a Certified Autism Center™

Adaptive Swim Program Is First of Its Kind To Receive Designation Read More

Press Release Jul 22, 2019

Biofeedback Therapeutic Wearable for People With ADHD

Press Release Jun 17, 2019

Former Professional Dancer Diagnosed With Parkinson's Finds Success on World Stage

Pamela Quinn choreographed an emotional performance of 50 people with Parkinson's from all over the world at the World Parkinson's Congress Read More

Press Release May 22, 2019

University of Kansas Edwards Campus Adds American Sign Language (ASL) Bachelor's Degrees

KU collaborates with Johnson County Community College to start one of the few ASL bachelor's degree programs in the country at KU Edwards Campus beginning fall 2019 Read More

Press Release May 13, 2019

Destiny Community Center Launches Special Needs Program

Destiny recently launched a new initiative, aimed at providing assistance to the over 25,000 disabled populous in Placer County. Read More

Press Release Apr 2, 2019

Two Austin Moms Spread Inclusion Message With Videos and Launch a Nonprofit

Press Release Feb 23, 2019

Two Austin Moms Start Channel for Special Needs Parents to Spread Awareness and Humor

Special With a Side of Mom, a video blog dedicated to spreading awareness about children with severe disabilities like Autism and Cerebral Palsy, launches out of Austin, Texas. Read More

Press Release Feb 15, 2019

RespectAbility Presents Report: Best and Worst States on Jobs for People With Disabilities

Job Growth Slows for People with Disabilities Read More

Press Release Jan 24, 2019

Elevating Innovation: Elevator World Awards Project of the Year to Hill Hiker, Inc.

Bringing ADA accessibility to one of Maryland's most beautiful parks with custom inclined elevator system. Read More

Press Release Jan 16, 2019

RespectAbility Launches Disability Inclusion Advocacy Training Series in New York City

Empowerment project for women and girls with disabilities and their allies features distinguished author Donna Walton, Ed.D. Read More

Press Release Nov 6, 2018

Disability Voter Resource Guide 2018

Information for Voters With Disabilities and Their Loved Ones Read More