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National Charity AbilityNet announces Martha Lane Fox and Sir Terry Pratchett as patrons

neondrum — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:09:15 +0000

October 6th 2011 – National disability and e-accessibility Charity, AbilityNet, is delighted to welcome Digital Champion Martha Lane Fox and bestselling fantasy author Sir Terry Prachett OBE as Patrons, announces Chairman Dr Michael R Taylor. Martha Lane Fox, whose Race Online 2012 campaign aims to facilitate internet access for all UK citizens and Sir Terry ...

SPORTS ‘N SPOKES Wheelchair Recreation Magazine Readers Enjoy Life After Spinal Cord Injury

allen271 — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:49:06 +0000

The September 2011 issue of SPORTS ‘N SPOKES, the sports and recreation magazine of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), features the results of a contest they initiated this summer with the nonprofit program Life After Spinal Cord Injury (LASCI). The joint outreach effort was meant to encourage people with disabilities to “Get Out & ...

Quadriplegic Physician Dr. Glen House Hosts New Radio Show for Injured & Disabled on Health Radio

Eclectic Media — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:38:18 +0000

July 5, 2011 Contact: Shannon Rose, Eclectic Media Productions (347) 92-STARS or (347) 927-8277, Email: info@mediaproductions.tv Quadriplegic Physician Dr. Glen House Hosts New Radio Show for Injured & Disabled on Health Radio (Naples, FL.) – HealthRadio.net is pleased to announce its newest online radio show Dr. House: Living with and Beyond Disability, hosted by the ...

New Meeting Website for People with Illnesses, Disablities, and Caregivers

Chancetolove — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:37:48 +0000

Chance to Love is a new online meeting place designed specifically for people with serious medical conditions, disabilities, and caregivers. The site, which will be operational as of July 16, 2011, is set up to accommodate support groups and a dating site. It will host forums for people with Cancer, Paralysis, AIDS, and Down Syndrome ...

Join us for an Evening to Celebrate and Honor Individuals Who Have Challenged Odds and Overcome Adversity to Inspire Others to Keep on Keeping On

lmonitz — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:59:45 +0000

Your Exclusive Invitation to the First Annual March Forth Awards Banquet Chicago, IL- January 27, 2010 – On Thursday, March 4, 2010, The Keep On Keeping On Foundation (KOKO) will be hosting the first annual March Forth Awards Dinner to honor individuals who have overcome extreme adversity and serve as an inspiration to their peers. ...

What’s NEXT for these two?

Unregistered User — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:52:05 +0000

What’s NEXT for these two? Down’s Heart Group hopes that including two children with Down’s Syndrome in the Next Generation Children’s Competition final will put a positive face on disability. Woburn Abbey Safari Park, 21st December 2009, 10am until 6pm. The 100 finalists from the Next Generation Children’s Competition include 2 children with Down’s Syndrome, ...

National arts award recognizes work by Indiana University center

Unregistered User — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:41:46 +0000

National arts award recognizes work by Indiana University center

Affinity Trust gives people with learning disabilities a step into the workplace

steff — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:08:45 +0000

National service provider Affinity Trust offers innovative job carving scheme - ensuring people with learning disabilities are considered by employers.

IU institute is key collaborator in transportation survey for Hoosiers with disabilities

Unregistered User — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:45:45 +0000

What ideas do people with disabilities in Indiana have about transportation issues? IU’s Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, in conjunction with the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities and Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services, is conducting a survey to find out the answer to this question!