IDD

San Diego-Based Path-Now App Improving Life for Those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Disability, Parent, Disability studies, Research, Gigi, Transport, IDD, Advocate, Communication, Quality of life, Path, Nursing

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The San Diego-based Path-Now app is changing the way individuals within the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) community access the important resources, services, and opportunities they need to live their best lives.

Key Points: 
  • Adjoin, a 501(c)3 organization, developed the free app to make it easier for individuals with disabilities to find qualified care from community services providers – all in one place: Home - Path Now (path-now.com) .
  • Path-Now's mission is critical: To ensure every individual in California with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can easily, safely, and quickly connect to custom matched service providers.
  • Path-Now is revolutionizing the way families search for care for their loved ones in the IDD community.
  • So it's very individualistic and also person-centered," says Marissa Chavez, Executive Director at GiGi's Playhouse San Diego.

Hilton Global Associates Acquires IDD Group to Expand Due Diligence Presence for Private Equity and Law Firms

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Professional Services, Legal, Finance, Fintech, Consulting, Accounting, Partner, Intelligence, IDD, Risk, Fraud, Investment, Acquisition, IPO, Certified Fraud Examiner, CFE, Organization

Hilton Global Associates Inc. (“Hilton Global”), a leading provider of timely, relevant, and actionable investigative due diligence, announced today the successful acquisition of Investigative Due Diligence Group LLC (“IDD Group”), a New York City-based company with a significant legacy of expertise in servicing private equity groups and law firms.

Key Points: 
  • Hilton Global Associates Inc. (“Hilton Global”), a leading provider of timely, relevant, and actionable investigative due diligence, announced today the successful acquisition of Investigative Due Diligence Group LLC (“IDD Group”), a New York City-based company with a significant legacy of expertise in servicing private equity groups and law firms.
  • “The newly combined strengths of Hilton Global and IDD Group will boost our already robust client-centric approach to conducting business,” said Melissa Kelley-Hilton, Founder and CEO of Hilton Global.
  • “IDD Group brings a wealth of experience and complementary expertise to Hilton Global,” said Jennifer Mannino.
  • “On behalf of IDD Group, I can't express the excitement we have for what this union with the Hilton Global family will bring,” said Kerry Ann Sullivan.

College of Adaptive Arts Celebrates 15 Years of Lifelong Learning

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Ageing, Student, Learning, Sign language, C3, Problem solving, School, Perception, Curriculum, West Valley College, IDD, Digital art, Disability studies, Disability, Workforce development, CAA, Apprenticeship, Organic, Confidence, Education, Nursing

SARATOGA, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When College of Adaptive Arts first opened its doors in 2009, it was just one class of 12 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities looking for an outlet to express themselves.

Key Points: 
  • College of Adaptive Arts, a 501 c3 non-profit based in Saratoga, California, is the first of its kind to offer a revolutionary special education model for adults which is centered on lifelong learning.
  • "We recognize adults with IDD require their own unique instructional approaches and ongoing learning journeys without imposed time or age limits," said Dr. Pamela Lindsay, College of Adaptive Arts co-founder and Director of Research.
  • Recently, College of Adaptive Arts introduced a new Apprenticeship and Workforce Development program designed to train students in positions like Teacher's Aide and Receptionist.
  • College of Adaptive Arts is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing a lifelong, equitable collegiate experience to adults with special needs who historically have not had access to college education.

Advancing Collaboration and Coordination in Digital Construction: LeapThought Partners with WSU to Investigate Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD)

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
AECO, Student, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, School, Research, Partnership, Washington State University, Curriculum, IDD, Construction, WSU, Workforce, Architecture, BETA, Academic Partnerships, Management

BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move set to create a transformative change in construction project delivery in the US, LeapThought, a leader in intelligent construction management software for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) sector, today announced a strategic partnership with the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture and the Built Environment Application (BETA) Lab at Washington State University (WSU). The partnership aims to explore the potential of Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) for large-scale construction in the US using LeapThought's advanced FulcrumHQ collaboration platform.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership aims to explore the potential of Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) for large-scale construction in the US using LeapThought's advanced FulcrumHQ collaboration platform.
  • This partnership builds upon IDD's vast potential to elevate the efficiencies and outcomes of construction project delivery.
  • With the workforce shortage and digital integration challenges, we need to work collaboratively and efficiently, leveraging advanced tools and cutting-edge technologies for Integrated Digital Delivery.
  • This partnership between LeapThought and WSU demonstrates a commitment to continually driving innovation and accelerating transformation in the AECO sector.

CentralReach Receives Inc.’s 2023 Best in Business Award for Best Software as a Service

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Work, IDD, Spectrum, Software, ASD, ABA, Workplace, Inc., Disability studies, Environment, Nursing

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CentralReach , the leading provider of Autism and IDD care software, has been named to the Inc. 2023 Best in Business list in the Software as a Service category.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CentralReach , the leading provider of Autism and IDD care software, has been named to the Inc. 2023 Best in Business list in the Software as a Service category.
  • The 4th annual list for Inc.’s Best in Business honors companies that have made an extraordinary impact both in their fields and on society as a whole.
  • “We are truly honored to receive a spot on Inc.'s 2023 Best in Business list.
  • To learn more about CentralReach’s end-to-end ABA software solutions for supporting the delivery of care at home, school, and work, please visit https://centralreach.com/.

CentralReach Launches Inaugural Autism and IDD Care Market Report, Offering Unprecedented Industry Insights

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
IDD, Spectrum, Occupational therapy, Hope, Data, ABA, Insurance, Anatomical pathology, Residential care

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CentralReach , the leading provider of Autism and IDD care software, today released The Autism and IDD Care Market Report, compiled from a carefully curated selection of CentralReach's proprietary CanaryBI dataset, cohorted to remove the effects of new entrants on the trends.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CentralReach , the leading provider of Autism and IDD care software, today released The Autism and IDD Care Market Report, compiled from a carefully curated selection of CentralReach's proprietary CanaryBI dataset, cohorted to remove the effects of new entrants on the trends.
  • This groundbreaking report marks the first of its kind for the autism and IDD care industry, capturing the ever-evolving landscape and inspiring innovative approaches to care delivery for individuals with autism and related IDDs.
  • Among the report's key findings is the substantial opportunity for applied behavioral analysis (ABA) providers to expand caregiver training and support services.
  • The Autism and IDD Care Market Report is derived from CR CanaryBI - the industry's most comprehensive autism and IDD care dataset.

Maximus Selected to Administer Maine's Supports Intensity Scale for Adults (SIS-A®) 2nd Edition Assessments

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Technology, Managed Care, General Health, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, People with Disabilities, Consumer, Health, Health Technology, Health Insurance, Business, State, Local, Software, Networks, Insurance, Data Management, Practice Management, AAIDD, Safety, Employment, Senior, IDD, Disability studies, OADS, Family support, Intellectual, Human services, Spectrum, Life, Nursing, Maximus, Ageing

Maximus , a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced that it was selected by the State of Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) to independently administer SIS-A® 2nd Edition (Supports Intensity Scale for Adults) Assessments.

Key Points: 
  • Maximus , a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced that it was selected by the State of Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) to independently administer SIS-A® 2nd Edition (Supports Intensity Scale for Adults) Assessments.
  • Through the contract, Maximus administers SIS-A assessments for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and completes assessments that inform the development of the state’s “A Path for ME” Lifespan Home and Community-Based Services initiative.
  • The state’s initiative supports individuals as their needs change during various stages of life with a primary focus on identifying the strengths of individuals with IDD, their families, and their communities.
  • “Maximus understands the need for high-quality, reliable, and consistent information about the support needs of adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Americas Smartphone Tariff Tracker and Analysis 2023: Prices for Consumer and Business Post and Prepaid Plans

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Saturday, December 16, 2023
IDD, USD, Data, MMS, Database, SMS, Postpaid mobile phone, Satellite navigation device, Risk management, Mobile phone, Human voice

DUBLIN, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Americas Smartphone Tariff Tracker and Analysis 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Americas Smartphone Tariff Tracker and Analysis 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Pricing is used as one of the key differentiators by mobile operators across the industry.
  • The analyst has researched and collated prices for post- and prepaid smartphone price plans across the Americas region since 2010 and has been updating it every quarter since.
  • Prices presented in local currency, Euros and USD allow for a speedy and like-for-like comparison of the 400+ price plans covered.

Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing Receives $5M Gift from Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Knowledge, Health equity, Research, IDD, Disability, Patient, Fellow, Trust, Accreditation, Disability studies, Health, American Nurses Credentialing Center, University, Erie County Medical Center, Growth, Mental health, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Government, Developmental disability, Education, Nursing, Residential care, Golisano, Fisher

PITTSFORD, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A $5 million gift from B. Thomas Golisano and the Golisano Foundation will support the continued growth and expansion of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at the St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing. The gift, $4 million from Golisano and $1 million from the Foundation, will bolster its efforts to positively impact more than 1 million health encounters for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) over the next 10 years.

Key Points: 
  • New Gift Supports Expanded Reach, Impact of Institute
    PITTSFORD, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A $5 million gift from B. Thomas Golisano and the Golisano Foundation will support the continued growth and expansion of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at the St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing.
  • This new gift builds on a $5.8 million investment from Golisano and the Golisano Foundation in 2018 to fund the creation of the Institute, which is celebrating its five-year anniversary milestone.
  • "The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing exemplifies preparedness meeting opportunity.
  • For more information about the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing, visit go.sjf.edu/golisanoinstitute .

BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL TO HONOR GLOBAL AMBASSADOR TOM BRADY AT THE 25TH ANNUAL BEST BUDDIES GALA: MIAMI

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Employment, AMA Foundation Leadership Award, Best Buddies International, IDD, WSVN, Disability studies, Spirit, Magnus Sheffield, Community, Tour de France, Volunteering, Drug

MIAMI, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is thrilled to present its Best Buddies Challenge: Miami and the 25th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala on Friday, November 17.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is thrilled to present its Best Buddies Challenge: Miami and the 25th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala on Friday, November 17.
  • Best Buddies is thrilled to honor Global Ambassador Tom Brady with the 2023 Spirit of Leadership Award.
  • This year, Best Buddies is proud to award Best Buddies Global Ambassador Tom Brady with the Spirit of Leadership Award, Best Buddies' highest accolade presented to distinguished luminaries who have shown great leadership, generosity and spirit in supporting the organization's mission.
  • "The Miami Gala celebrates the united efforts that make Best Buddies' mission possible," said Anthony K. Shriver, founder, chairman and CEO of Best Buddies International.