People With Disabilities

This category covers the latest news affecting people living with a disability, including peer and community support programs, and athletic and cultural opportunities, along with issues of medical assistance, treatment and care options. Find releases regarding accessibility legislation, disability rights, insurance and healthcare issues, special education, and the results of the latest research. Learn about fundraising efforts and events, as well as outreach and awareness initiatives.

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19 Jan, 2024, 13:44 ET FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF CINCINNATI WILL OFFER $10.6 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB) will offer $10.6 million in grants to low-income homeowners to fund accessibility rehabilitation and...

18 Jan, 2024, 12:00 ET Nielsen's Gracenote Teams with Five Leading Media Advocacy Groups to Make Diverse Content Creators and Talent More Discoverable, Accessible

Gracenote, the content metadata business unit of Nielsen, is joining forces with leading advocates for equitable representation in media on a new...

18 Jan, 2024, 11:12 ET New Statewide Campaign Seeks to Close Disability Employment Gap

An opportunity, a job, a career; they all start with saying "yes", and a new statewide campaign is seeking a better future of disability employment...
Mobius Mobility's iBOT® Personal Mobility Device Now Covered Under Medicare

17 Jan, 2024, 09:45 ET Mobius Mobility's iBOT® Personal Mobility Device Now Covered Under Medicare

Today, Mobius Mobility announced the launch of Medicare coverage for the innovative iBOT® PMD, a multi-modal power wheelchair in which users can...

17 Jan, 2024, 06:00 ET accessibleGO Expands to Become First One-Stop Shop for Travelers with Disabilities

accessibleGO, the leading accessible travel platform, today unveiled a series of enhanced products and services to make all aspects of travel more...

16 Jan, 2024, 13:18 ET Paralyzed Veterans of America Seventh Annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational Crowns Code of Honor Cup Winners, Promotes Adaptive Sports In Louisville

Paralyzed Veterans of America today concluded their seventh annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky, presenting the Code of...

10 Jan, 2024, 12:00 ET ROBOOTER to Showcase Breakthrough Mobility Solutions at CES®

ROBOOTER is proud to present the innovative power wheelchair X40 at CES in Las Vegas, NV, from January 9 to 12, 2024, highlighting the cutting-edge...

10 Jan, 2024, 07:18 ET Nagish, which empowers accessible communication through AI, has been certified by the FCC to provide relay services

Nagish, which uses AI to make communication accessible for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, has been certified by the Federal Communications...
DeepBrain AI Delivers AI Avatar to Empower People with Disabilities

09 Jan, 2024, 12:00 ET DeepBrain AI Delivers AI Avatar to Empower People with Disabilities

DeepBrain AI, a deep-learning-based video synthesis company and innovator of AI-generated virtual humans, announces that in collaboration with Lenovo ...
DeepBrain AI Delivers AI Avatar to Empower People with Disabilities

09 Jan, 2024, 12:00 ET DeepBrain AI Delivers AI Avatar to Empower People with Disabilities

DeepBrain AI, a deep-learning-based video synthesis company and innovator of AI-generated virtual humans, announces that in collaboration with Lenovo ...
DeepBrain AI liefert KI-Avatar zur Unterstützung von Menschen mit Behinderungen

09 Jan, 2024, 12:00 ET DeepBrain AI liefert KI-Avatar zur Unterstützung von Menschen mit Behinderungen

DeepBrain AI, ein auf Deep Learning basierendes Unternehmen für Videosynthese und Innovator von KI-generierten virtuellen Menschen, gibt bekannt,...
DeepBrain AI ofrece un avatar de IA para empoderar a las personas con discapacidades

09 Jan, 2024, 12:00 ET DeepBrain AI ofrece un avatar de IA para empoderar a las personas con discapacidades

DeepBrain AI, una empresa de síntesis de vídeo basada en aprendizaje profundo e innovadora de humanos virtuales generados por IA, anuncia que, en...
DeepBrain AI propose un avatar IA pour autonomiser les personnes handicapées

09 Jan, 2024, 12:00 ET DeepBrain AI propose un avatar IA pour autonomiser les personnes handicapées

DeepBrain AI, société de synthèse vidéo basée sur le deep learning et leader dans le domaine des personnages virtuels générés par l'IA, annonce qu'en ...

09 Jan, 2024, 10:30 ET Meet Erin's Avatar: Groundbreaking Tech Gives Voice & Mobility to Woman With ALS

On Jan. 9, The Scott-Morgan Foundation will unveil groundbreaking assistive technologies at Showstoppers CES-2024, including a hyper-realistic...

08 Jan, 2024, 12:15 ET OrCam Unveils Groundbreaking 'OrCam Hear' - Enhances Hearing in Noisy Environments by Isolating Selected Speakers

Today at CES 2024, OrCam Technologies introduce the OrCam Hear device, emphasizing the company's commitment to provide innovative AI-driven assistive ...

04 Jan, 2024, 10:57 ET DR. THERESA HAMLIN ASSUMES ROLE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY

Dr. Theresa Hamlin has assumed the role of CEO of The Center for Discovery® (TCFD, The Center) effective January 1st. Dr. Hamlin was elected to the...

04 Jan, 2024, 00:01 ET Leaders Who Prioritize Psychological Safety Can Reduce Attrition Risk to Less than 3% of Workers

Employees who feel safe to speak up in the workplace and take risks without fear of being blamed or criticized report feeling 2.1 times more...

03 Jan, 2024, 14:26 ET "Gifts of the Season" Totaling $60,000 Presented to Nonprofits in Pennsylvania

The FirstEnergy Foundation has granted surprise "Gifts of the Season" totaling $60,000 to eight local Pennsylvania nonprofits that are working to...

03 Jan, 2024, 13:35 ET NEOTECH PRODUCTS LLC HONORED FOR DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT

Neotech was proud to receive two Certificates of Recognition for employing people with disabilities. One from the California State Assembly and one...

03 Jan, 2024, 08:30 ET Autism-Focused Life Sciences Company Revolutionizes the Diagnostic Journey for Families Nationwide

Quadrant Biosciences has reached a new milestone in their quest to provide integrated solutions to families who, for decades, have been navigating a...
Veteran Heals Mind and Body Through Wounded Warrior Project Adaptive Cycling

03 Jan, 2024, 07:22 ET Veteran Heals Mind and Body Through Wounded Warrior Project Adaptive Cycling

Life took a drastic turn for U.S. Army veteran Mark Lalli during a training exercise in Italy. His team's helicopter spun uncontrollably for several...

03 Jan, 2024, 06:00 ET Braille Institute Celebrates 5th Annual "Assistive Technology Month" In January

Braille Institute, a leading organization dedicated to empowering individuals with vision impairment, proudly announces its 5th Annual Assistive...

26 Dec, 2023, 09:00 ET Stevie Wonder's We Are You Foundation Supports Wayfinder Family Services

Stevie Wonder's We Are You Foundation CEO Aundrae Russell presented Lucas Pelayo with Wayfinder Family Services' annual Stevie Wonder Star Student...

21 Dec, 2023, 18:05 ET Education Above All Foundation and Education Cannot Wait Call for Immediate Action on Gaza

Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and Education Cannot Wait (ECW) jointly support the call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to preserve...

21 Dec, 2023, 17:30 ET Wintrust Sports Complex Hosts Special Olympics Illinois' MedFest Event

On November 30, Wintrust Sports Complex held MedFest, a highly anticipated event supporting its ongoing partnership as the home of Special Olympics...