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Special Olympics Florida Announces Leadership Award Winners

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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CLERMONT, Fla., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Olympics Florida is thrilled to announce the winners of its annual Leadership Awards.

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  • CLERMONT, Fla., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Olympics Florida is thrilled to announce the winners of its annual Leadership Awards.
  • A talented and determined triathlete, he has competed in the Special Olympics USA Games, the World Games and the Special Olympics European Open in Slovakia.
  • This award recognizes sports organizations who have made major contributions to the mission of Special Olympics Florida and demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of Special Olympics athletes and all people with intellectual disabilities.
  • “Our Leadership Award winners are true champions of our athletes and our mission,” said Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.

WAEPS ENDORSES CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR NEWSOM'S VETO OF OPTOMETRIC SCOPE EXPANSION

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS) announced today that it endorses California Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to veto Assembly Bill 2236, which would dangerously expand the optometric scope of practice in California, to include medical and surgical procedures.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS) announced today that it endorses California Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to veto Assembly Bill 2236, which would dangerously expand the optometric scope of practice in California, to include medical and surgical procedures.
  • Patients should be provided the highest level of care suited to their conditions," concluded Dr. Francis in commending the California governor's veto.
  • WAEPS anticipates that optometrists will request legislation similar to the vetoed California legislation when the Washington Legislature convenes in January 2023.
  • WAEPS, together with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Washington State Medical Association, will actively oppose any such legislation.

Washington Research Foundation Names Tom Daniel as New CEO

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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SEATTLE, Sep. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Washington Research Foundation (WRF), a leader in advancing life sciences in Washington state, announces Tom Daniel, Ph.D., as chief executive officer. This appointment follows the retirement of Ron Howell, who served in the position for nearly three decades. Daniel will join WRF on October 1, relieving interim CEO Susan Coliton, WRF's director and grants committee chair, who has overseen operations since July 2021.

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  • SEATTLE, Sep. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Washington Research Foundation (WRF), a leader in advancing life sciences in Washington state, announces Tom Daniel, Ph.D., as chief executive officer.
  • Daniel has a rich history in the life sciences sector, with deep ties to the University of Washington (UW) and WRF.
  • Washington Research Foundation (WRF) supports research and scholarship in Washington state, with a focus on life sciences and enabling technologies.
  • WRF Capital, a reserve pool of funds that Washington Research Foundation invests in local early-stage companies, has backed 119 startups since 1996.

Five Sites Selected Across U.S. for World Education Services’ Inaugural Workforce Inclusion Demonstration Program

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, World Education Services (WES) announced the selection of five sites for its inaugural Skilled Immigrant Integration Program (SIIP) Demonstration Opportunity.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, World Education Services (WES) announced the selection of five sites for its inaugural Skilled Immigrant Integration Program (SIIP) Demonstration Opportunity.
  • These organizations will receive financial and technical assistance from WES Global Talent Bridge to develop promising workforce inclusion initiatives.
  • The SIIP Demonstration Opportunity selected from proposals that focused on bridging initiatives for internationally trained health care workers and programs that leverage immigrant and refugee professional networks to promote workforce inclusion.
  • For more information, contact: Jas Chana, Associate Director of Strategic Communications, World Education Services.