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BLACK HEALTH MATTERS TO HOST FREE SPRING HEALTH SUMMIT AND EXPO IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Health Matters (BHM) – a leading nonprofit health advocacy organization that provides health and wellness information to the Black community – will host its annual Black Health Matters Spring Health Summit and Expo in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 13. As part of the award-winning health summit series, the free, one-day event will be held at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University at 800 Florida Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20002 and includes celebrity hosts, medical professionals, health screenings, prizes, breakfast, and lunch. The event is open to the public and will begin at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and conclude at 3:30 p.m.

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  • Popular health-focused event to feature free screenings, conversations with experts and celebrities
    WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Health Matters (BHM) – a leading nonprofit health advocacy organization that provides health and wellness information to the Black community – will host its annual Black Health Matters Spring Health Summit and Expo in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 13.
  • After over a decade of hosting the popular health-focused summits, this will be the first in Washington, D.C. for Black Health Matters.
  • The Black Health Matters Spring Summit & Expo is sponsored by leading health organizations including Sanofi|Regeneron, Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Research Includes Me, BMS, Sanofi, argenx, Vertex and CISCRP.
  • Notable partners are Howard University Hospital; DC Department of Health Care Finance; Precision Wellness; and American Association of Kidney Patients.

Republic Services Charitable Foundation Announces 2024 National Neighborhood Promise® Grants

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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PHOENIX, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) and the Republic Services Charitable Foundation today announced the 15 organizations receiving 2024 National Neighborhood Promise® grants. The Foundation's National Neighborhood Promise® program aims to promote sustainable communities and the quality of life of residents through volunteer projects, monetary donations and in-kind services. This year, a total of $3 million is being awarded to 15 nonprofit organizations making a lasting difference in their local communities.

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  • PHOENIX, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) and the Republic Services Charitable Foundation today announced the 15 organizations receiving 2024 National Neighborhood Promise® grants.
  • The Foundation's National Neighborhood Promise® program aims to promote sustainable communities and the quality of life of residents through volunteer projects, monetary donations and in-kind services.
  • "Our commitment to being a good neighbor is reinforced through our charitable giving initiatives," said Elena Goodhall, director of charitable giving for Republic Services.
  • Nevada: Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada , Las Vegas; creating the Republic Services storefront in the Junior Achievement Finance Park.

Allied Telecom Group Wins Bid to Provide Internet Services to Alexandria City Public Schools

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria students and teachers will soon be able to communicate and learn faster and more efficiently than ever before.

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  • Arlington-based Allied Telecom Group was selected by Alexandria City Public Schools to provide internet services to the district's 18 area schools and administrative offices serving more than 15,000 students in grades pre-K through high school.
  • "We are honored to be chosen by Alexandria City Public Schools as their trusted technology partner," said Ricardo Brooks, Chief Operating Officer of Allied Technology Group.
  • "For over 30 years, Allied has provided cutting-edge technology and services to keep our local economy strong, our businesses humming, and our students learning.
  • Among its roster of education clients, Allied also provides data, internet, and cloud-based services to Catholic University, Gallaudet University, and Anne Arundel Public Schools, among others.

dozanü innovations Unveils the Highly Anticipated 2024 State of Accessible Marketing Report

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- dozanü innovations, a pioneering force in accessible marketing solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 State of Accessible Marketing (SOAM) Report. As a beacon of thought leadership, this annual proprietary report serves as a definitive guide for businesses and marketers navigating the dynamic landscape of inclusive campaigns.

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  • Leading the Charge in Accessible Marketing Insights, dozanü innovations Releases Annual Report to Shape the Future of Inclusive Campaigns
    AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- dozanü innovations, a pioneering force in accessible marketing solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 State of Accessible Marketing (SOAM) Report.
  • The 2024 report and Accessible Marketing Checklist are available for download at www.dozanu.com/soam .
  • dozanü innovations stands as a trailblazer in accessible marketing solutions, steadfastly committed to shaping the future of inclusive and resonant campaigns.
  • To delve deeper into accessible marketing and discover how dozanü innovations can help your business create inclusive campaigns, please visit www.dozanu.com or email [email protected] .

Gallaudet University Launches $23 Million "Necessity of Now" Campaign to Honor the Legacy of Louise Miller, an Unsung Hero of Educational and Racial Justice in America, and Advance Student Scholarships, Programs and Research at the World's First Center fo

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gallaudet University is pleased to announce the official launch of the public phase of a $23 million fundraising campaign, the "Necessity of Now" (NOW), to honor the legacy of Louise Miller, an unsung hero of educational and racial justice in America. The campaign also will support the university's Center for Black Deaf Studies, the first of its kind in the world to preserve and advance Black Deaf history and culture, including Black American Sign Language.

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  • Gallaudet University is the leading university in the world for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind students.
  • The goal of the campaign is to raise $23 million with $13 million to be allocated for the Pathways and Gardens and $10 million to be allocated to the Center for Black Deaf Studies.
  • Necessity of Now funds also will support the Center for Black Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University.
  • In that landmark decision in 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional.

Gallaudet University, AppTek Establish GoBoVo, a New Company, to Develop Accessible Applications For Deaf and Hearing Users

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gallaudet University and Apptek have established a new company, GoBoVo, which will develop user-centric live captioning and translation applications to offer universal access to videoconferences and other audiovisual content. This is the culmination of a multi-year partnership between Gallaudet, the world's premier institution for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and AppTek, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), automatic speech recognition (ASR), natural language processing (NLP), and text-to-speech (TTS).

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  • The GoBoVo leadership team consists of co-founders Mike Veronis, Chief Executive Officer; Dr. Christian Vogler, Chief Technology Officer; and Dr. Patrick Boudreault, Chief Community Officer.
  • Vogler, director of the federally-funded Technology Access Program at Gallaudet University, is a leading expert in accessible technologies for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
  • Boudreault, a research scientist at Gallaudet, is knowledgeable in user experience (UX), data management, translation, and community engagement.
  • Its language training models mirror the varied communication requirements of its user base – both deaf and hearing individuals.

Boyden Leadership Consulting Welcomes New Partners in America and Europe

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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As global leadership experts, Boyden continues to expand our unique provision of services to founder CEOs, C-suite leaders, boards and executive committees, leadership teams and organisations.

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  • As global leadership experts, Boyden continues to expand our unique provision of services to founder CEOs, C-suite leaders, boards and executive committees, leadership teams and organisations.
  • We empower our clients to foster visionary leadership, attract top talent, and cultivate businesses that resonate with investors and stakeholders”.
  • Evgeny Smirnov is an accomplished leadership expert with more than 15 years’ experience in leadership development, coaching, training and consulting in leadership advisory firms and international business schools.
  • Boyden’s leadership consulting team delivers bespoke engagements throughout the leadership lifecycle, collaborating with global colleagues to deliver assessment & profiling, succession planning, on-boarding & integration, leadership development, culture change & transformation.

Nyle DiMarco Named 2023 Recipient of ASHA's Prestigious Annie Glenn Award

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advocate and ambassador for the Deaf community Nyle DiMarco will receive the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) most prestigious public honor, the Annie Glenn Award, at ASHA's annual Convention, which will be held in Boston November 16–18.

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  • Advocate and ambassador for the Deaf community Nyle DiMarco will receive the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) most prestigious public honor, the Annie Glenn Award, at ASHA's annual Convention.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advocate and ambassador for the Deaf community Nyle DiMarco will receive the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) most prestigious public honor, the Annie Glenn Award, at ASHA's annual Convention, which will be held in Boston November 16–18.
  • Named for Annie Glenn, ASHA's Annie Award honors those who have made a positive impact on the lives of people with communication disorders.
  • Past recipients of the Annie Glenn Award include former NFL player Steve Gleason and Michel Gleason, "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot Captain Chesley Sullenberger, and U.S. President Joe Biden.

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Names Dr. Dennis Gilliam New President

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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TALLADEGA, Ala., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In September 2023, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees named Dennis Gilliam, Ed.D, the eighteenth AIDB President, following the retirement of John Mascia, Au.D.

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  • TALLADEGA, Ala., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In September 2023, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees named Dennis Gilliam, Ed.D, the eighteenth AIDB President, following the retirement of John Mascia, Au.D.
  • "It is my distinct honor to be named the next President of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind.
  • He is the son of deaf parents; his father being educated at AIDB, and his mother being educated at the American School For The Deaf in Connecticut.
  • Dr. Gilliam also completed the STAR/CAEBER/AEBPD Schools on Bi-Lingual/Bi-Cultural (Deaf) Education program.

Gallaudet University Director of Storytelling and Alumna Storm Smith Named to Ad Age's Prestigious "40 Under 40" List; Honored as Marketing and Media Trailblazer

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gallaudet University Director of Storytelling and alumna Storm Smith has been named to Ad Age's 2023 40 Under 40, the university announced today. Gallaudet University is the leading university in the world for deaf and hard of hearing students.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gallaudet University Director of Storytelling and alumna Storm Smith has been named to Ad Age's 2023 40 Under 40 , the university announced today.
  • Gallaudet University is the leading university in the world for deaf and hard of hearing students.
  • Ad Age's annual 40 Under 40 is a prestigious list honoring marketing and media trailblazers who have made significant contributions to the worlds of media, technology, advertising, or marketing within the last year.
  • Ad Age is a leading global media brand for an influential audience of decision makers and disruptors across the marketing and media landscape.