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PRIDE Industries Observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Roseville, Calif., Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRIDE Industries, the nations leading employer of people with disabilities, today celebrates its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

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  • Roseville, Calif., Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRIDE Industries, the nations leading employer of people with disabilities, today celebrates its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
  • This year, PRIDE Industries is creating awareness around hiring individuals with neurodiverse conditions such as Dyslexia, Developmental Coordination Disorder, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Conditions, and Dyscalculia.
  • We encourage employers and employees in all industries to learn more about how to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month at www.dol.gov/NDEAM , said Dern.
  • PRIDE Industries proves the value of its inclusive workforce model through operational success across multiple industries every day.

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Named Official Ice Cream of the Lubbock Matadors Soccer Club

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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Howdy Homemade, committed to creating employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) through the power of smiles and ice cream, has announced a partnership with the Lubbock Matadors Soccer Club, naming Howdy Homemade the official ice cream brand for all Lubbock Matador games at Lowrey Field at PlainsCapital Park.

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  • Howdy Homemade, committed to creating employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) through the power of smiles and ice cream, has announced a partnership with the Lubbock Matadors Soccer Club, naming Howdy Homemade the official ice cream brand for all Lubbock Matador games at Lowrey Field at PlainsCapital Park.
  • The Matadors are excited to welcome Howdy Homemade Ice Cream to our partnership family, said Lubbock Matadors General Manager, Dustin McCorkle.
  • Both Howdy Homemade and the Lubbock Matadors Soccer Club debuted in Lubbock this past summer, bringing the community together to cheer on their new team and enjoy their favorite treat.
  • To lead off the partnership, Howdy Homemade will have a contest in which fans can share their ideas and vote on an official custom Matadors ice cream flavor.

California Water Service Group Announces Addition of Retired L.A. County Fire Chief Daryl Osby as Vice President, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, and Security

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) today announced that retired Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby joined the company as Vice President, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, and Security, effective September 28.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) today announced that retired Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby joined the company as Vice President, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, and Security, effective September 28.
  • California Water Service Groupis the parent company of California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Washington Water Service, and Texas Water Service, a utility holding company.
  • Together, these companies provide regulated and non-regulated water service to more than 2 million people in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington.
  • California Water Service Groups common stock trades on theNew York Stock Exchangeunder the symbol CWT.

Little Leaves Behavioral Services Opens New Location in Lutherville, Maryland

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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LUTHERVILLE, Md., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Little Leaves Behavioral Services, a leading provider of center-based behavioral health services for preschool-aged children on the autism spectrum, today announced its new location in Lutherville, Maryland, is open and accepting clients.

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  • LUTHERVILLE, Md., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Little Leaves Behavioral Services, a leading provider of center-based behavioral health services for preschool-aged children on the autism spectrum, today announced its new location in Lutherville, Maryland, is open and accepting clients.
  • Marking its sixth center in the state, the Lutherville center reflects Little Leaves commitment to helping more children with social, communication, and behavioral challenges grow and succeed.
  • The Lutherville center joins Little Leaves other Maryland locations in Germantown, Columbia, Silver Spring, White Marsh, and Millersville.
  • Little Leaves Behavioral Services is accredited by the Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence.

Emmaus Life Sciences Announces Collaboration with Kier (Junior) Spates to Share Personal Experience with Sickle Cell Disease and Endari®

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. (OTCQX: EMMA) a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company and leader in the treatment of sickle cell disease, today announced a collaboration with the Steve Harvey Morning Show cast member Kier (Junior) Spates to share Mr. Spates' personal experience with the use of Endari®, Emmaus' prescription L-glutamine oral powder, to treat his sickle cell disease, or SCD.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. (OTCQX: EMMA)a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company and leader in the treatment of sickle cell disease, today announced a collaboration with the Steve Harvey Morning Show cast member Kier (Junior) Spates to share Mr. Spates' personal experience with the use of Endari, Emmaus' prescription L-glutamine oral powder, to treat his sickle cell disease, or SCD.
  • "I've been taking Endari since April and found it to be beneficial in my treatment regime for sickle cell disease," said Mr. Spates.
  • I support and understand Emmaus' commitment to take a holistic approach to the treatment of sickle cell disease."
  • 2Source: Committee on Addressing Sickle Cell Disease A Strategic Plan and Blueprint for Action National Academy of Sciences Press, 2020.

FCC & The Arc Holding Employer Summit on Hiring Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., Sep. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frederick Community College (FCC) and The Arc of Frederick County are partnering to offer a free event for local businesses to help promote inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in the workplace.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Sep. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frederick Community College (FCC) and The Arc of Frederick County are partnering to offer a free event for local businesses to help promote inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in the workplace.
  • The Frederick County Employment Summit will be held on Friday, October 7 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at FCC.
  • "Frederick Community College is proud to partner with The Arc of Frederick County to provide education on creating more inclusive workplaces," said Dr. Annesa Payne Cheek, FCC President.
  • The Frederick County Employment Summit is a partnership of Frederick Community College, supporting education for individuals with developmental disabilities through the Thrive program, and The Arc of Frederick County, a local organization helping people with developmental disabilities to live enviable lives.

CEO of Crandells Enterprises— Mary Ann Crandell— to Receive 2022 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award From the Congressional Black Caucus

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Crandells Enterprises Inc. today announced that their CEO, Mary Ann Crandell will receive the title of the 2022 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, selected by the Office of the President of the United States at the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) 2022 African and Caribbean International Leadership Conference and Presidential Awards Gala .

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  • Crandells Enterprises Inc. today announced that their CEO, Mary Ann Crandell will receive the title of the 2022 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, selected by the Office of the President of the United States at the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) 2022 African and Caribbean International Leadership Conference and Presidential Awards Gala .
  • As a businesswoman, entrepreneur, spiritual leader, and mother, I've committed a majority of my life to serving my friends and community, Mary Ann Crandell shared.
  • CEO of Crandells Enterprises , Mary Ann ensures her healthcare-based company provides adult patients who suffer from mental illness, developmental disabilities and chemical dependence, the resources, medical treatment and housing they need.
  • Beyond her professional career, Mary Ann has spent the last twenty years as the Director of the Total Living Christian Counseling Center.

UnitedHealthcare Selected by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to Serve Medicaid Beneficiaries

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska has been selected by the state of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, as one of three managed care organizations to administer the Heritage Health Medicaid program statewide.

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  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska has been selected by the state of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, as one of three managed care organizations to administer the Heritage Health Medicaid program statewide.
  • The collective goal is to improve the overall health and well-being of Nebraskans by making the health system work better for everyone.
  • Since the beginning of the pandemic, UnitedHealthcare has introduced new and innovative programs focused on maintaining and growing the health care safety net in Nebraska.
  • The company invested in federally qualified health centers, health departments, rural health clinics, critical access hospitals, food pantries and homeless shelters statewide.

Autism License Plates generate funds for 19 Florida Nonprofits

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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Sunrise, FL, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Florida Autism Specialty License Plate, administered by Arc Broward, announces its 2022 grant awards to 19 nonprofit organizations serving individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities throughout Florida.

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  • Sunrise, FL, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Florida Autism Specialty License Plate, administered by Arc Broward, announces its 2022 grant awards to 19 nonprofit organizations serving individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities throughout Florida.
  • Thousands of autism license plates on the roads help generate awareness and much needed grant funds for services, said Autism Grants Council Chair, Dennis Haas.
  • The Autism Services Grants Council was created by the Florida Legislature in 2009 to implement and oversee a grants process for the distribution of funds generated from the sales of the Florida Support Autism Programs Specialty License Plate.
  • The amount of funds available through the grant process is dependent of the amount of revenue generated by sales of the Florida Support Autism Programs Specialty License Plate.

'iSyncWave' EEG Scanner receives FDA 510k clearance

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iMediSync announced that iSyncWave, the company's medical device EEG scanner, hasbeen granted 510k clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 10th.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iMediSync announced that iSyncWave, the company's medical device EEG scanner, hasbeen granted 510k clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 10th.
  • According to iMediSync, iSyncWave is a dry EEG scanner that does not require the use ofelectrode gel.
  • Following the FDA 510k clearance, iMediSync plans to increase and expand overseas sales.
  • With FDA 510k clearance, we can provide product information and conduct collaborative research to sell iSyncWave.