Disability studies

Chicago Student Wins NFTE Midwest Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

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torsdag, maj 30, 2024
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Chicago, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named six local student businesses as the winners of its annual Midwest Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

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  • Chicago, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named six local student businesses as the winners of its annual Midwest Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
  • They selected a first-place winner to receive $1,500, a second-place winner to receive $1,000, and a third-place winner to receive $500.
  • “We are extremely proud of all of our youth who have competed across the Midwest,” said Dr. Scott Nasatir, NFTE Midwest Executive Director.
  • “These young entrepreneurs are not only creating innovative ideas to solve complex problems, but they are also extremely passionate about improving their local communities, which makes us so proud of them, their teachers and families!”
    The NFTE Midwest Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge was presented by EY US, Ingredion, and Slalom, with associate support from the Citi Foundation, PayPal, Santander, and Shopify, and additional support from HBK Engineering.

Xolv Solidifies New Board of Directors with Mission-Driven Individuals Possessing Vast Array of Expertise

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onsdag, maj 22, 2024
DNA, Organization, Gap Inc., University, CFO, Kaiser Permanente, USWeb, Spectrum, Veritas Technologies, MBA, Growth, Adobe, Hyperion Solutions, Disability studies, Gap, Proofpoint, Clarkson University, Cornell University, Concentrix, Reading Partners, Artificial intelligence, Knowledge, Moses Austin, Management

Prior to his current position, Garbe held CEO seats at SolutionSet and Movaris, as well as executive roles at Adobe and USWeb.

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  • Prior to his current position, Garbe held CEO seats at SolutionSet and Movaris, as well as executive roles at Adobe and USWeb.
  • “I’m tremendously excited about the future of the company and thrilled to welcome Nolene, Kim and Yusuf,” Garbe said.
  • “Through technology support, specialized applications and a wealth of knowledge, Xolv can drive positive outcomes for individuals, their families and the organizations that support them.
  • By having a competent board of directors in place, Xolv is well-equipped to drive success and achieve growth in the industry.

U.S. House of Representatives Passes The Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act With Bipartisan Support

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onsdag, maj 22, 2024
Louisiana House of Representatives, Legislation, Post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, Sale, Congress, Representative, Animal, Disability studies, Hearing loss, House, Treasury, Working dog, Disability, Committee, Dog, Quality of life, Veteran, Pharmaceutical industry

807: The Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act .

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  • 807: The Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act .
  • The bill was introduced to the 118th Congress by Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA).
  • The bipartisan legislation authorizes the Department of Treasury to mint a three-coin commemorative series to honor the service working dogs provide to society.
  • “The Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act will help get these incredible animals the recognition and appreciation they deserve.

Passage Bio Announces Recipient of Third Annual Tachi Yamada Scholarship Award

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tisdag, maj 21, 2024
Mentorship, Patient, Club, STAR, Student, Disability studies, PASG, Drexel University, Research, Medicine, Neurology, Gene, Spectrum, Visibility, Biology, University, Management

“The Passage Bio team is excited to award the third annual Tachi Yamada Scholarship to Carrie Gordon.

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  • “The Passage Bio team is excited to award the third annual Tachi Yamada Scholarship to Carrie Gordon.
  • She exemplifies the qualities this scholarship program seeks to honor and is a worthy recipient of this award,” said William Chou, M.D., president and chief executive officer of Passage Bio.
  • Through the scholarship, Carrie will receive financial assistance towards college-related expenses and will be matched with a Passage Bio mentor for professional growth opportunities over the two-year scholarship period.
  • Passage Bio first announced its plans to launch the annual Tachi Yamada Scholarship Program in October 2021 to continue the legacy of Tadataka (Tachi) Yamada, M.D., a visionary biopharma industry leader who passed away in August 2021.

Qlarant Elevates Talented Staff to Executive Leadership Levels

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måndag, maj 20, 2024
Ageing, UPIC, Doctor of Philosophy, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Education, PPI, Intellectual, Medicare, Retirement, Justice, Medicaid, Health equity, Continue, Drug Enforcement Administration, Fraud, Senior, Internal Revenue Service, Growth, State, Disability studies, Communication, Justice minister, Management

The company also announces the retirement of President Ms. Sandy Love, who is retiring after 30 years with Qlarant.

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  • The company also announces the retirement of President Ms. Sandy Love, who is retiring after 30 years with Qlarant.
  • The following individuals have been promoted to executive roles:
    Mr. Scott Ward fills the position of President following the retirement of Sandy Love.
  • “The process to replace Sandy Love included both internal and external talent review – it was thorough and ultimately resulted in a leadership strategy that is best for the organization,” said Qlarant CEO Ron Forsythe, Jr., PhD.
  • Foley has been with Qlarant since 2001 in several positions involving the intellectual and developmental disabilities and quality improvement contracts.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Wins 2024 Tech Impact Award from VBHC

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torsdag, maj 16, 2024
Patient, Home hemodialysis, Hospital, Safety, KFSHRC, HHD, Newsweek, Disability studies, Kidney, Kidney disease, Quality of life

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has achieved a significant milestone by winning the 2024 Tech Impact Award, a prestigious recognition presented by the Value-Based Health Care Centre Europe. This accolade, awarded for its pioneering Home Hemodialysis (HHD) initiative, underscores KFSHRC's unwavering commitment to comprehensive healthcare and further cement its position as a global leader in the healthcare industry.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has achieved a significant milestone by winning the 2024 Tech Impact Award, a prestigious recognition presented by the Value-Based Health Care Centre Europe.
  • The award-winning initiative is a testament to KFSHRC's patient-centric approach, designed to address the unique needs of kidney patients with advanced medical conditions, physical disabilities, and mobility challenges.
  • Through strategic partnerships with prominent local, regional, and international institutions, the hospital is dedicated to advancing medical technologies and elevating the standards of healthcare worldwide.
  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre has been ranked first in the Kingdom and 20th globally, in the list of the world’s top 250 healthcare institutions for the second consecutive year and recognized as the most-valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East, according to 2024 Brand Finance rankings.

L’Arche Greater Vancouver Receives Million Dollar Donation from a B.C. Family Foundation

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tisdag, maj 14, 2024
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BURNABY, British Columbia, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L’Arche Greater Vancouver gratefully announces that its We All Belong campaign has received a second major donation from the same family Foundation.

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  • BURNABY, British Columbia, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L’Arche Greater Vancouver gratefully announces that its We All Belong campaign has received a second major donation from the same family Foundation.
  • In 2019, shortly after L’Arche launched its redevelopment campaign, the Morris and Helen Belkin Foundation donated $500,000 to start the campaign.
  • On May 1, 2024, they added a second gift of $500,000 for a total donation of one million dollars towards the campaign goal of six million dollars.
  • “We were struck by the passion of the people and the heart of L’Arche Greater Vancouver,” says Margaret Corbett, representing the Morris and Helen Belkin Foundation.

Comcast Grants $1M to Transform The Arc's Data, Tech Training, and Spanish Education Resources

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torsdag, maj 16, 2024
Online, Entertainment, Hispanic, Philanthropy, People with Disabilities, Consumer, Technology, Other Education, General Entertainment, Education, Other Philanthropy, Telecommunications, Partnership, Curriculum, Project, Parent, Employment, IDD, Photograph, Arc, Health, EVP, Comcast, Caregiver, Disability studies, Student, Disability, Multimedia, Nursing

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240515194113/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240515194113/en/
    Comcast Grants $1M to Transform The Arc's Data, Tech Training, and Spanish Education Resources (Photo credit: Comcast Corporation)
    Robust data is the foundation for driving meaningful change.
  • Through funding in 2023, The Arc@School Special Education Advocacy Curriculum was translated into Spanish and launched in early 2024.
  • With their support, we are empowering students to not only access the education they deserve but to truly thrive."
  • In addition, the Comcast grant will support The Arc's Tech Coaching Centers, which provide customized digital skills training to people with IDD.

Government of Canada launches new call for proposals to increase the production of alternate format materials for persons with print disabilities

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
Online, Disability, Research, Accessible Canada Act, QC, Person, Marrakesh Treaty, Equitable, Disability studies, EST, National Network, Canada Act 1982, Organization, Government, Book

About half (2.5 million people) indicated they require reading materials in an alternate format, such as large print, Braille, accessible electronic or audio files, to be able to read.

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  • About half (2.5 million people) indicated they require reading materials in an alternate format, such as large print, Braille, accessible electronic or audio files, to be able to read.
  • Access to alternate format reading materials for educational, professional and personal purposes, is critical to ensuring the full participation of persons with print disabilities in society.
  • Through the Equitable Access to Reading Program, we are taking concrete steps to increase access to alternate reading format materials.
  • Since 2005, the Government of Canada has provided approximately $48 million to support the production and distribution of alternate format reading materials.

CORRECTION: Long Island IHOP Restaurants Support America’s VetDogs in Celebration of Military Appreciation Month

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024
Hearing loss, Disability, PTSD, Partnership, Restaurant, IHOP, Disability studies, Dog, Veteran

Smithtown, NY, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Note to editors: this press release updates the headline and opening paragraph of the prior version to clarify that the Military Appreciation Month coupon booklet campaign is available exclusively at all 19 Long Island IHOP restaurants.

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  • Smithtown, NY, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Note to editors: this press release updates the headline and opening paragraph of the prior version to clarify that the Military Appreciation Month coupon booklet campaign is available exclusively at all 19 Long Island IHOP restaurants.
  • America's VetDogs , a national nonprofit that provides service dogs to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, announced a new partnership with the Long Island IHOP® restaurants to celebrate Military Appreciation Month.
  • Throughout the month of May, customers at all 19 Long Island IHOP restaurants, representing each IHOP franchisee in Nassau and Suffolk counties, will be able to buy a coupon booklet with a $40 value for only $5.
  • “As we commemorate Military Appreciation Month, we invite our Long Island community to visit their nearby IHOP restaurants, not only to savor delicious meals but also to unite in appreciation and awareness for the vital work we undertake together to honor our nation’s veterans, military, and first responders."