Global Initiative

Breathing Joy Into Inhaler Use for Kids: Elijah-Alavi Foundation Launches HappyHalers

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
Education, Asthma, Collection, 3D, Friends, Child, Allergy, Global Initiative, Social stigma

NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, over 500,000 kids in the US are rushed to the emergency room because of asthma. While rescue inhalers can prevent attacks from becoming life-threatening, many kids aren't using them like they should. Because kids with asthma often feel self-conscious or embarrassed to use their inhalers in public, they are ending up in the emergency room all too often. In fact, the Global Initiative for Asthma's 2023 main report revealed stigmatization as one of the top reasons people choose not to use their inhalers.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, the Global Initiative for Asthma's 2023 main report revealed stigmatization as one of the top reasons people choose not to use their inhalers.
  • The Elijah-Alavi Foundation joined forces with The Purpose Group to create HappyHalers—fun, 3D-printed inhaler covers designed to turn life-saving asthma treatment into something more enjoyable, engaging, and interactive.
  • "No child should ever feel embarrassed by their asthma," said Thomas Silvera, founder of the Elijah-Alavi Foundation.
  • HappyHalers are designed to go around a standard actuator, so they never change the function of an inhaler.

Fable Updates Leading Accessibility Training Platform with IAAP Certifications, Product Management, Design Research Courses

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Mercredi, mars 13, 2024
Certification, Fable, Organization, Face, International Association, Global Initiative, IAAP, WAS, Disability, Video game

TORONTO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fable Tech Labs Inc. (Fable), a leading accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities, today announced new updates to Fable Upskill, its custom accessibility training offering.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fable Tech Labs Inc. (Fable), a leading accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities, today announced new updates to Fable Upskill, its custom accessibility training offering.
  • In addition to unveiling two new training courses within Fable Upskill, Fable has become a member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), a division of the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict).
  • Fable Upskill is among a small group of offerings that has been qualified as an approved certification training preparation provider by the IAAP, and Fable is the only IAAP-approved accessibility training provider headquartered in Canada.
  • Fable is also adding two new courses, Inclusive Research and Managing Accessible Products, to Fable Upskill’s comprehensive video-based training coursework.

Level Access Completes Acquisition of UserWay, Signaling the Next Evolution of Digital Accessibility

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Mercredi, mars 20, 2024
Technology, Web3, Wearables, Mobile Technology, Consumer, Apps, Applications, Professional Services, People with Disabilities, Artificial Intelligence, IOT (Internet of Things), DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Software, Internet, Seniors, Data Management, Automation, Organization, Digital, Springer, International Association, Global Initiative, Acquisition, AI, Userway, IAAP, Access, Mobile phone

Level Access , the leading provider of digital accessibility solutions, has completed its acquisition of UserWay , a pioneer in accessibility AI technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Level Access , the leading provider of digital accessibility solutions, has completed its acquisition of UserWay , a pioneer in accessibility AI technologies.
  • The acquisition signals the next evolution of digital accessibility by unifying Level Access’s industry-leading platform and unparalleled expertise with advanced automated remediation technology.
  • “We’re thrilled to join forces with Level Access to help organizations create and maintain accessible digital experiences,” said Allon Mason , CEO and Founder of UserWay, now President of Level Access.
  • “Advanced automation and user personalization, coupled with Level Access’s proven, comprehensive digital accessibility approach, will be an industry game-changer.”
    Organizations increasingly rely on automated remediation in their digital accessibility programs.

EQS-News: AATec Medical appoints Professor Dr. Claus Franz Vogelmeier to the Scientific Advisory Board

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Mercredi, mars 13, 2024
Bronchiectasis, American Journal, Pulmonology, Asthma, AAT, European Respiratory Society, FERS, GOLD, Patient, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Global Initiative, German Respiratory Society, Critical Care Medicine (journal), COPD, Pharmaceutical industry

AATec Medical appoints Professor Dr. Claus Franz Vogelmeier to the Scientific Advisory Board

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  • AATec Medical appoints Professor Dr. Claus Franz Vogelmeier to the Scientific Advisory Board
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  • AATec Medical appoints Professor Dr. Claus Franz Vogelmeier to the Scientific Advisory Board
    Leading pulmonology expert contributes profound clinical experience in inflammatory lung diseases such as bronchiectasis, COPD, asthma, and ARDS to AATec Medical.
  • Munich, Germany – 29.02.2024 – AATec Medical GmbH (AATec), a biotech company developing a multi-product platform technology based on recombinant alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT), today announced the appointment of Prof. Dr. Claus Franz Vogelmeier, Professor of Medicine and Head of the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at Philipps-University in Marburg, Germany to its Scientific Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Rüdiger Jankowsky, co-founder and CEO of AATec, commented: “We are very pleased to welcome Professor Vogelmeier to our Scientific Advisory Board.

The UAE Pavilion Features the Launch of the Data-Driven Earth Platform on Nature, Land and Oceans Day at copper 28

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Dimanche, décembre 10, 2023
Carbon, Sustainability, MOE, Real estate, Emirate, Global Initiative, Climate change, Recreation, COP27, Water, Emerging, Date palm, Ministry of Energy (Ontario), Carbon sequestration, NEP, Food, Biodiversity, EVS, Ministry, Environment Agency, Communication, Green Zone, Carbon footprint, MRV, COP28, Partnership, Book, Government, GDP, Transition, Face, Nature, Maritime transport, Renewable energy

The tool is designed to be used by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, relevant federal and local authorities, and data providers.

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  • The tool is designed to be used by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, relevant federal and local authorities, and data providers.
  • The platform can support decision-making by providing reliable, accurate, real-time data that help shape future trends and strategies.
  • Imminent plans also include the launch of a comprehensive infrastructure for EVs in the UAE, details of which will be announced soon.
  • For more information about the pavilion and the schedule of events taking place, please visit the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Website , and the COP28 Website

Children with cancer evacuated from Gaza for treatment to Egypt and Jordan

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Vendredi, novembre 10, 2023
World Health Organization, Global Initiative, Rafah Border Crossing, Attack, WHO, Leukemia, History, Patient, Childhood cancer, Uncertainty, Survival rate, Health, Cancer, Region, Hospital, GICC, Physician, Vaccine, Nursing

Additional children are expected to be evacuated for cancer treatment as part of this initiative.

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  • Additional children are expected to be evacuated for cancer treatment as part of this initiative.
  • “I am relieved that children in vital need of cancer care have been able to leave the insecurity and uncertainty in Gaza and continue receiving life-saving treatment in Egypt and Jordan,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General.
  • Cancer care services are therefore severely limited, meaning it is critically urgent to transfer patients outside Gaza for treatment.
  • But these children receive only a portion of their cancer care within Gaza due to lack of some cancer services, and, therefore, require referrals to hospitals in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, Egypt, Israel and Jordan for further treatment.

Level Access Releases Fifth Annual State of Digital Accessibility Report

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Lundi, décembre 18, 2023
Retail, Other Professional Services, Software, Internet, Online Retail, Electronic Commerce, Consumer, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Digital Marketing, Other Communications, Data Analytics, People with Disabilities, Marketing, Communications, Apps, Applications, Global Initiative, Research, Springer, Organization, International Association, IAAP, Disability, Digital, PHD, Confusion, Disability discrimination act, Thought, Access, Management, Online shopping

Level Access , the leading enterprise digital accessibility platform, in collaboration with the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict) and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), released its Fifth Annual State of Digital Accessibility Report today.

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  • Level Access , the leading enterprise digital accessibility platform, in collaboration with the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict) and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), released its Fifth Annual State of Digital Accessibility Report today.
  • “Organizations today understand that digital accessibility isn’t just a moral imperative and a compliance requirement–it’s a business best practice.
  • The majority of enterprise organizations are implementing digital accessibility policies and report business improvements as a result,” said Tim Springer , Founder and CEO of Level Access.
  • Level Access commissioned independent market research specialist Vanson Bourne to undertake the quantitative research upon which the Fifth Annual State of Digital Accessibility Report is based.

Merck Launches New Collaboration with United Nations’ Global Initiative on Ageing to Support Carers

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Jeudi, octobre 5, 2023
Managed Care, General Health, Professional Services, Family, Training, Consumer, Other Education, Social Services, Other Policy Issues, Education, Seniors, Health, Public Policy, Government, Multimedia, Certification, United, United Nations, Health care, Caregiver, Organization, Communication, Employment, Embrace, St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index, Cancer, Mental health, Motivation, Policy, Science, Multiple sclerosis, GIA, Global Initiative, Learning, Federal Executive Boards, Attention, UN, Patient, Nursing, Residential care, Hospital, Merck, EU

Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced a new collaboration with the United Nations’ Global Initiative on Ageing (GIA) to provide a training course on critical skills for family carers.

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  • Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced a new collaboration with the United Nations’ Global Initiative on Ageing (GIA) to provide a training course on critical skills for family carers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005894354/en/
    Caregivers play a critical role in the lives of millions of patients around the globe.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “As the world’s population of ageing adults continues to significantly increase, the importance of carers has become even more critical to address their health needs,” said Ambassador Luis Gallegos, Chairman of the Global Initiative on Ageing.
  • “At Merck, we recognize the invaluable role family carers play, not only in the lives of patients, but across the entire healthcare ecosystem.

EMD Serono Launches New Collaboration with United Nations-Guided Global Initiative on Ageing to Support Caregivers

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Jeudi, octobre 5, 2023
Health, Consumer, Other Health, Training, Pharmaceutical, Continuing, Mental Health, Managed Care, Education, General Health, Hospitals, Health Technology, Seniors, Nursing, Certification, United Nations, Organization, Caregiver, Communication, EMD, Embrace, St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index, Cancer, Motivation, Merck, Policy, Merck Group, Multiple sclerosis, Global Initiative, GIA, Learning, Attention, Merck Serono, UN, Patient, Residential care, Health care

EMD Serono, the Healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the US and Canada, today announced a new collaboration with the United Nations-Guided Global Initiative on Ageing (GIA) to provide a training course on critical skills for family caregivers.

Key Points: 
  • EMD Serono, the Healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the US and Canada, today announced a new collaboration with the United Nations-Guided Global Initiative on Ageing (GIA) to provide a training course on critical skills for family caregivers.
  • “As the world’s population of ageing adults continues to significantly increase, the importance of caregivers has become even more critical to address their health needs,” said Ambassador Luis Gallegos, Chairman of the Global Initiative on Ageing.
  • The modules provide support for a broad range of caregivers - whether they care for patients impacted by cancer, multiple sclerosis or other diseases and chronic conditions.
  • “At EMD Serono, we recognize the invaluable role family caregivers play, not only in the lives of patients, but across the entire healthcare ecosystem.

EMD Serono Launches New Collaboration with United Nations’ Global Initiative on Ageing to Support Caregivers

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Jeudi, octobre 5, 2023
Education, Other Consumer, Biotechnology, Women, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Seniors, Other Science, Health, Research, Professional Services, Men, Family, Consumer, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Science, Other Health, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Oncology, Mental Health, Other Education, Training, Baby Boomers, Fitness & Nutrition, Certification, United Nations, United, Organization, Caregiver, Communication, EMD, Embrace, St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index, Cancer, Motivation, Merck, Policy, Merck Group, Multiple sclerosis, Global Initiative, GIA, Learning, Attention, Merck Serono, UN, Patient, Residential care, Health care

EMD Serono, the Healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the US and Canada, today announced a new collaboration with the United Nations’ Global Initiative on Ageing (GIA) to provide a training course on critical skills for family caregivers.

Key Points: 
  • EMD Serono, the Healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the US and Canada, today announced a new collaboration with the United Nations’ Global Initiative on Ageing (GIA) to provide a training course on critical skills for family caregivers.
  • “As the world’s population of ageing adults continues to significantly increase, the importance of caregivers has become even more critical to address their health needs,” said Ambassador Luis Gallegos, Chairman of the Global Initiative on Ageing.
  • The modules provide support for a broad range of caregivers - whether they care for patients impacted by cancer, multiple sclerosis or other diseases and chronic conditions.
  • “At EMD Serono, we recognize the invaluable role family caregivers play, not only in the lives of patients, but across the entire healthcare ecosystem.