Easter Seals

National Bank Holdings Corporation Appoints New Board Director

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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DENVER, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NBHC) announced today that its Board of Directors appointed Ms. Robin Doyle as a Director of the Company, effective March 18, 2024.

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  • DENVER, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NBHC) announced today that its Board of Directors appointed Ms. Robin Doyle as a Director of the Company, effective March 18, 2024.
  • Doyle’s distinguished career in international financial services has spanned over three decades with a focus in finance, regulatory affairs and risk management.
  • She has served as a founding board member of the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation, a founding board member for the Rutgers Business School Center for Women in Business, the Rutgers Business School Dean’s Advisory Board, the board of New Jersey Junior Achievement, and the board of Easter Seals of New Jersey.
  • Tim Laney, the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to welcome Robin to our Board of Directors.

Inclusive Hiring Now and in the Future

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Saturday, September 30, 2023
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A truly staggering number when you consider that over 3 million children have a disability according to the recent census.

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  • A truly staggering number when you consider that over 3 million children have a disability according to the recent census.
  • In 2015, Allan began participating in Easter Seals Greater Houston's High School High Tech (HSHT) and Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) .
  • Typically, only 70.6% of students with disabilities graduate from high school, but when enrolled in our HSHT that success rate jumps to 99%.
  • HSHT and RAMP also create an environment for business leaders to see the potential of inclusive hiring.

Easter Seals Greater Houston is Serving the Whole Veteran

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Easter Seals Greater Houston (ESGH), a leading disability resource provider, saw the widespread need and began creating transformative, interconnected programs and a strong referral network to serve our military community.

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  • Easter Seals Greater Houston (ESGH), a leading disability resource provider, saw the widespread need and began creating transformative, interconnected programs and a strong referral network to serve our military community.
  • ESGH's goal is to provide an easy point of entry for Veterans, Service Members, and Military-Connected families to a range of behavioral health services.
  • The nonprofit is helping the military community build the lives they want during and after the military, meeting their needs around reintegration, stability, wellness, and growth.
  • At ESGH, we see the whole Veteran and create a roadmap to success, layering in cohesive services from our TVFA partners.

Certus Expands Workforce Development Platform Through Acquisition of Workforce180

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Certus, a leading training and certification platform, today announced it has acquired Workforce180, an eLearning certification company that serves workforce development boards, non-profits and government agencies across the United States.

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  • Certus, a leading training and certification platform, today announced it has acquired Workforce180, an eLearning certification company that serves workforce development boards, non-profits and government agencies across the United States.
  • ORLANDO, Fla., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Certus, a leading training and certification platform, today announced it has acquired Workforce180, an eLearning certification company that serves workforce development boards, non-profits and government agencies across the United States.
  • "We are adding a talented team that brings significant workforce development expertise, and we are excited to have them join Certus," said Kim Brophy, Executive Vice President at Certus.
  • Integrating Workforce180 and Metrix Learning will enhance both brands' elite products and solutions, better enabling workforce development professionals to serve their local communities.

New funding to support Houston high school students with disabilities

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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HOUSTON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Easter Seals Greater Houston announced today it will receive a grant of $45,000 to support High School/High Tech. The program educates, mentors and helps students with disabilities gain the skills they need to graduate from high school before transitioning to employment or higher education. The grant is part of a national $2.55 million donation CareSource, a nationally recognized leader in managed care, made to Easterseals in late 2022.

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  • HOUSTON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Easter Seals Greater Houston announced today it will receive a grant of $45,000 to support High School/High Tech .
  • The program educates, mentors and helps students with disabilities gain the skills they need to graduate from high school before transitioning to employment or higher education.
  • The funding will support Easter Seals Greater Houston's High School/High Tech Program which encourages students with disabilities to explore the fields of science, engineering and technology.
  • Through High School/High Tech, students with disabilities are presented a mix of learning experiences that promote career exploration and broaden educational horizons.

Record-Breaking Crowd Walking and Rolling for Disability and Veteran/Military-Connected Services

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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A record-breaking 4,000 attendees gathered to walk, roll, and stroll in support of the nonprofit's life-changing disability and veteran/military-connected services.

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  • A record-breaking 4,000 attendees gathered to walk, roll, and stroll in support of the nonprofit's life-changing disability and veteran/military-connected services.
  • For the 9th year in a row, Prosperity Bank presented the 5K family fun walk through the zoo.
  • Other key sponsors include Quanta Services, Team Industrial Services, Texas Children's Hospital, and Alvarez & Marsal.
  • After celebrating the stories of the Ambassadors, Ryan, Duncan, and Ethan, the crowd walked and rolled to the starting line.

Easter Seals Greater Houston Named NDIA National Digital Navigator Corps Grantee

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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HOUSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) announced today that Easter Seals Greater Houston will be one of 18 organizations that will launch the National Digital Navigator Corps.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) announced today that Easter Seals Greater Houston will be one of 18 organizations that will launch the National Digital Navigator Corps.
  • Easter Seals Greater Houston will use the $389,000 grant to hire, train, and support a digital navigator, who will serve the community over a two-and-a-half year period.
  • By launching the National Digital Navigator Corps, we are extending the digital navigator model to areas of the United States lacking resources," said Angela Siefer, executive director of NDIA.
  • The digital navigator model is a holistic, community-based, digital inclusion program established by NDIA and developed by the NDIA community of digital inclusion practitioners.

DGAP-News: A Million Dollars Will ‘Level Up’ Thousands of Houston Area Residents Out of Digital Divide

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Instantly, you can jump higher and farther, run faster and if you encounter an enemy, you still have another chance at winning the level.

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  • Instantly, you can jump higher and farther, run faster and if you encounter an enemy, you still have another chance at winning the level.
  • There are thousands of Houston area residents who from a digital perspective arent leveled up and therefore struggle to participate in the digital economy.
  • BakerRipley | Funding will support computer skills, software, email and internet safety training for low-income adults in the Houston area.
  • We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe.

eVisit to Unveil "eAnalyze" Reporting Dashboard at HIMSS22

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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For healthcare providers, eVisit aims to help administrators identify the dynamics behind visit traffic, with a variety of visualizations, metrics, and filter options.

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  • For healthcare providers, eVisit aims to help administrators identify the dynamics behind visit traffic, with a variety of visualizations, metrics, and filter options.
  • The dashboard also allows management to track visit data, prompting proactive changes that can improve operational efficiency and help increase overall telehealth adoption.
  • "The healthcare industry is becoming increasingly data-driven, so provider organizations need reporting dashboards in their arsenal," said Bret Larsen, CEO and co-founder of eVisit.
  • "The eAnalyze dashboard is the latest product offering from eVisit that empowers healthcare providers with critical data to craft business strategies and track success."

eVisit Realizes Milestone Achievements in 2021, Including $45M Series B Funding

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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"We are incredibly proud of our accomplishments over the last year," said eVisit CEO Bret Larsen.

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  • "We are incredibly proud of our accomplishments over the last year," said eVisit CEO Bret Larsen.
  • eVisit will continue to embrace the future by providing the best platform for modern consumer experiences in healthcare."
  • Request a consultation of the eVisit Virtual Care platform and get connected with a Virtual Care Consultant.
  • Based in Phoenix, Ariz., eVisit helps healthcare organizations, including the largest systems in the U.S., innovate and succeed in today's changing healthcare market.