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RAZ Mobility Launches Accessible and Innovative Smartphone for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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RAZ Mobility ( www.razmobility.com ), the leading provider of mobile assistive technology, announced today the launch of the SmartVision 3.

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  • RAZ Mobility ( www.razmobility.com ), the leading provider of mobile assistive technology, announced today the launch of the SmartVision 3.
  • This Google certified smartphone, manufactured by Kapsys, is designed specifically for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230801427258/en/
    The SmartVision 3 is the only fully accessible smartphone for individuals with vision loss that offers a large tactile keypad, voice commands and TalkBack for navigation and control.
  • Charge the battery of the SmartVision 3 with a custom-built wireless charger designed for people who are blind.

Veterans Evaluations Services Adds Kaleidoscope Affect, LLC and CEO Major Gen. Linda Singh as Strategic Advisors

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Maximus , a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, today announced its subsidiary Veterans Evaluations Services (VES) has named Kaleidoscope Affect, LLC , and its CEO, Major Gen. Linda Singh, as a strategic advisor.

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  • Maximus , a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, today announced its subsidiary Veterans Evaluations Services (VES) has named Kaleidoscope Affect, LLC , and its CEO, Major Gen. Linda Singh, as a strategic advisor.
  • VES supports the VA in its mission to provide veterans and transitioning service members throughout the benefit exam and claims process.
  • The Maximus program has been developed to help small businesses in the federal contracting space grow and expand their business through strategic partnerships.
  • “The services provided by VES, including through its mobile evaluation units , are vitally important to veterans and their families in need of securing benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs,” said Singh.

As suicides rise in the US, the 988 hotline offers hope – but most Americans aren't aware of it

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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Emmy Betz: Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death in the United States.

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  • Emmy Betz: Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death in the United States.
  • We had been seeing suicide rates rise from about 2000, up until around the COVID era.
  • There was a small dip in rates during those COVID years, which was great, but unfortunately we’ve now seen rates increase again.
  • In 2021, there were 48,000 suicide deaths in the U.S., which is about one every 11 minutes.
  • Particularly concerning are increases in suicide rates among young individuals of color, where there have traditionally been lower suicide rates.
  • It’s really important that journalists talk about suicide, and that we raise awareness, and we get these messages out.
  • There are guidelines from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and other large organizations that really spell out best practices for journalists.
  • Watch the full interview to hear more about the 988 hotline and suicide prevention.

ReflexAI announces venture funding to bring AI-powered training and quality assurance tools to high-stakes call centers

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ReflexAI, the provider of AI-powered training and quality assurance tools for high-stakes call centers, today announced its first round of venture funding. Led by Footwork, the $3.3M oversubscribed round included Emerson Collective, Alt Capital, Gaingels, and angel investors with expertise across healthcare and technology innovation.

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  • ReflexAI tools reduce training and quality assurance costs by over 50% for high-stakes call centers in industries including crisis response, 911 dispatch, and healthcare.
  • NEW YORK, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ReflexAI , the provider of AI-powered training and quality assurance tools for high-stakes call centers, today announced its first round of venture funding.
  • ReflexAI announced $3M in venture funding to bring AI-powered training & QA  tools to high-stakes call centers.
  • ReflexAI provides training and quality assurance tools for these centers, reducing costs by 50% while improving quality and outcomes.

Freedom Mortgage Honored with 2023 National Top Workplaces Financial Services Industry Award

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest full-service, independent mortgage companies and a top Veterans Administration (VA) and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lender in the U.S., has earned the 2023 Top Workplaces Financial Services Industry Award, issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces.

Key Points: 
  • Freedom Mortgage, a Top VA and FHA Lender,  Honored with 2023 National Top Workplaces Financial Services Industry Award
    This is the second time Freedom Mortgage has been honored with the Top Workplaces Industry Award since its inaugural launch in 2021.
  • This year, Top Workplaces named 1,079 winners in seven industries: Construction, Distribution, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Nonprofit and Technology.
  • "We are honored to be recognized, again, as a Top Workplaces in the financial services industry," said Stanley C. Middleman, Freedom Mortgage president and CEO.
  • "To have our employees endorse Freedom Mortgage as a great place for financial services professionals to work means a great deal.

Nexalin Technology Announces New Public Sector Division to Capitalize on Opportunities to Serve U.S. Government Agencies

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Nexalin America will focus on engaging and collaborating with these U.S. government agencies in order to enable their personnel to have access to, and benefit from, Nexalin’s non-invasive, frequency-based, deep-brain stimulation devices.

Key Points: 
  • Nexalin America will focus on engaging and collaborating with these U.S. government agencies in order to enable their personnel to have access to, and benefit from, Nexalin’s non-invasive, frequency-based, deep-brain stimulation devices.
  • Nexalin anticipates the U.S. government’s use of its groundbreaking technology to treat PTSD, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, insomnia and other targeted indications.
  • Senators, five Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and a Governor, with all of whom he maintains close relationships.
  • Mark White, CEO of Nexalin Technology stated, “We are proud to announce the formation of Nexalin America to capitalize on the traction we are gaining within the military and various agencies of the U.S. government.

ASRC Federal Awarded National Institutes of Health Contract to Study Possible Environmental Impacts on Public Health

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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The RDMR contract award complements two other recent wins in the company's health portfolio. Through 2028, ASRC Federal will perform data management and data abstraction services to the NIH through the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Clinical Data Management contract (Contract #75N91023C00004) which allows cancer researchers to rapidly test new approaches to cancer prevention and treatment -- supporting more than 350 early-phase clinical studies. In addition, the team will also continue to work on the NCI Centralized Support contract (Contract #75N91023C00003), which supports clinical monitoring/audits for more than 100 clinical studies to ensure the research teams are compliant with approved protocols.

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  • RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASRC Federal Data Solutions was awarded the Research Data Management and Reporting (RDMR) Support Services contract with the NIH's National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT).
  • With this five-year $90M award, the company will continue to generate, interpret and share environmental health research data to further understand how factors in the environment can impact public health.
  • This work helps DTT share translatable, predictive and timely data with NIEHS scientists, government agencies and the public.
  • "Powering the important research conducted at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is a privilege and great responsibility," said Jennifer Felix, president and CEO of ASRC Federal.

First Full Spectrum 5G Hospital at VA Palo Alto Health Care System Will Empower Unprecedented Care for Veterans

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business, in partnership with the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, today announced the deployment of a full spectrum private 5G network.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business, in partnership with the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, today announced the deployment of a full spectrum private 5G network.
  • These in-building systems are integrated with Verizon 5G rooftop macro sites at VA Palo Alto that provide 5G services to the exterior of the campus.
  • Combined, these 5G systems utilize all three 5G frequency bands servicing the VA Palo Alto campus to deliver a next generation, campus-wide, full-spectrum, hybrid commercial and private 5G environment that will expand the 5G capabilities.
  • “The work VA Palo Alto Health Care System is doing is a shining example of what the partnership between the VA and Verizon makes possible,” said Kyle Malady, Verizon Business CEO.

John R. Webb VFW Post 3285 Announces Ambitious Fundraising Campaign for New Building in Frederick, Maryland

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John R. Webb Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3285, a leading veterans' organization in Frederick, Maryland, is excited to announce the launch of a significant fundraising campaign aimed at securing $2 million to construct a new state-of-the-art building for its members and the local community.

Key Points: 
  • John R. Webb VFW Post 3285 has long been dedicated to providing essential services and support to veterans and their families in the Frederick area.
  • "We are thrilled to announce our plans for a new building that will serve as a safe, welcoming environment that empowers combat veterans to thrive in their civilian lives," said Patrick Pierson, New Building Committee Chairman of John R. Webb VFW Post 3285.
  • John R. Webb VFW Post 3285 encourages everyone to contribute to this vital endeavor by making a financial donation, organizing fundraising events, or volunteering their time to support the campaign.
  • Those interested in supporting the fundraising campaign for the new building project are encouraged to visit the official John R. Webb VFW Post 3285 website at https://www.vfw3285.org/new-post-home for more information on how to donate or get involved.

TransUnion Introduces TruLookup™ Veteran Connect Solution to Help State Agencies Better Serve Those Who Served

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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The Veteran Connect solution draws from fresh identity data and contact insights to help state agencies create an actionable contact database to improve engagement rates and the effectiveness of outreach initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • The Veteran Connect solution draws from fresh identity data and contact insights to help state agencies create an actionable contact database to improve engagement rates and the effectiveness of outreach initiatives.
  • Recently, TransUnion leveraged Veteran Connect in its work with a state agency, and uncovered a 20% larger veteran population than the state had previously estimated, providing current contact information for those veterans as well.
  • Given the amount of geographical movement among veterans, utilizing TruLookup Veteran Connect can help states ensure they receive an appropriate amount of federal resources dedicated to Veterans Affairs services.
  • “Our mission is to help state agencies employ a more effective approach to proactively reach veterans with all the support they deserve.”
    For more information about Veteran Connect, please click here .