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Check and Go |
| Check and Go aims to fill the communication and information gap between people with disabilities and their potential employers and trainers (2006-12-22) |
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e-ISOTIS participation in VOCA2 |
| VOCA EUROPE 2 aims at offering increased accessibility to vocational training, enhancing the chances for people with disabilities in the labour market (2006-05-17) |
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Chrysallis- Close to Disability will attend the 2nd Conference "People with disabilities and media |
| Chrysallis- Close to Disability will attend the 2nd International Conference "People with disabilities and Mass Media" that will take place on 18-19 June 2007, at the press centre of the SGC-SGI buil (2007-06-12) |
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“E-Learning without barriers”- presentation of EU4ALL project |
| The e-learning conference “E-Learning without barriers”- presentation of EU4ALL project (2007-06-04) |
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| Enable press release |
| A wearable system supporting services to ENABLE elderly people to live well, independently and at ease. (2007-05-09) |
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SIRS, Inc., Evansville ARC, Inc., and GCARC Selects the SyberWorks Web-Based Learning Management Sys |
| SyberWorks, a leader in the Learning Management System (LMS)industry, announced today that they were selected by SIRS, Evansville ARC, and GCARC, leading advocacy groups for individuals with disabilit (2006-07-14) |
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e-ISOTIS organisation participates in Baski (Basic Skills Training Model) |
| Baski programme shall put people with profound and severe disabilities in a position to strengthen their ability to act and therefore actively organise their life and surroundings. (2006-02-27) |
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Chrysallis organises the 2nd meeting of EDIPE project |
| Chrysallis – Close to Disability organizes the 2nd meeting of the European Dimension in Parents Education (EDIPE) Project which will be held in Athens 25-27 May 2008. (2008-05-20) |
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Theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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| The official theme for the National Disability Employment Awareness Month, observed nationwide on October have been conceptualized and announced by the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Elaine L. Chao. (2007-07-17) |
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Summer Vacation Planning for Travelers with Disabilities |
| Summer Vacation Planning for Travelers with Disabilities
NY Families Impacted by ALS Offered Free Assistance (2006-06-12) |
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People With Disabilities Claiming Their Space |
| Oakland, California – January 2008 -www.able2beme.com (2008-01-18) |
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The global initiative for inclusive ICTs |
| Bringing persons with disabilities into the workforce and integrating them further into society.
(2007-04-04) |
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EU4ALL (European Unified Approach for Assisted Lifelong Learning) |
| EU4ALL aim is to improve the efficiency and efficacy of implementing an open e-learning service architecture for ALL. (2007-01-04) |
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Adaptive Adventures Hosts Steamboat’s First Ski Camp for People with Disabilities Taking Place Marc |
| Five-Day Event Combines Instructor And Volunteer Training, Adaptive Ski Clinics, &Backcountry Powdercat Trip With Some The World’s Best Adaptive Skiers (2006-03-09) |
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New Podcast Focuses on Students with Disabilities and Technology
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| A new podcast that focuses on helping teachers, parents, administrators, and students use technology in the classroom with students with disabilities . (2005-11-21) |
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Educational Consultant To Produce On-Line Talk Radio Show For 45th Learning Disabilities Association |
| The Learning Disabilities Largest Annual Meeting Will Be Broadcast Live To Worldwide Audience (2008-02-25) |
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LearningRx Provides Phonemic Awareness Assessments To Prevent Learning Disabilities |
| LearningRx provides phonemic awareness assessments to prevent many common learning disabilities . They have found through their own documented research and careful study that weak cognitive skills play (2007-04-12) |
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Chrysallis will participate in the meeting of European Dimension in Parent Education in Riga, Latvia |
| Chrysallis - Close to Disability will participate in the kick-off meeting of the “European Dimension in Parent Education� European project that will take place on 11-14 December 2007 in Riga, Latvia. (2007-12-07) |
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Atlanta's Marcus Institute Announces Fundraiser Party |
| The Getaway Gala, the second Annual fundraiser benefiting The Marcus Institute, will be held on Friday, March 17, 2006 from 7:30pm-11pm at the Atlanta History Center. (2006-02-15) |
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Valorisation conference dedicated to accessible vocational training and employment for disabled |
| PhoenixKM organises the “Valorisation conference dedicated to accessible mainstream vocational training and employment for people with disabilities� for Marie Curie Association on 18/09 in Brussels (2007-08-10) |
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FORMER PRISON CAPTAIN LOSES HIS SIGHT BUT GAINS NEW VISION ON HELPING DISABLED |
| After being blinded in an auto accident, a Texas prison captain changes his career to help the disabled (2007-01-17) |
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Emergency Monitoring and Prevention |
| The EMS(Emergency Medical Service) resolves the situation through medical care, telemedicine counselling or sending a rescue team. (2007-05-31) |
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Tata Interactive Systems set to repeat success of last year’s Learning Disabilities Forum |
| Following up on the immense popularity and success of the Tata Interactive Learning Disability Forum (TLDF) last year, Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), is hosting the second annual TLDF. (2007-10-09) |
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e-ISOTIS involved in the “VALIDATION OF MENTORING” Programme for disabled |
| The Mentoring Validation Programme aims to develop a comprehensive system for the validation of workplace mentoring for disabled and disadvantaged people evaluating their achievements. (2006-01-31) |
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DEA: Digital Literacy open to Impairments, best practices in e-learning for people with disabilities |
| DEA project aims at the cataloguing and dissemination of good practices developed in e-learning within the EU with as target group people with disabilities . (2005-11-15) |
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| Disabled World Debuts Website |
| With over 54 million people classified as disabled in the USA alone, new website Disabled-World.Com recognised the need to provide free information and product reviews for people with disabilities . (2004-07-19) |
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AWARD WINING DRUMMER LAUNCHES NEW WEBISTE TO HELP MUSICIANS INCREASE SUCCESS IN THE INDUSTRY |
| Drum Virtuoso Helps Musicians Maintain and Expand Success With New Website (2007-10-08) |
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Sign-Off On Critical Social Security Ticket To Work Proposed Regulations This Week |
| This week Social Security Administration’s Deputy Commissioner Gerry will make a critical decision regarding proposed regulations to the Ticket To Work and Self-Sufficiency program. (2006-12-05) |
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Newly released: Viva Le Resistance, Is The Fourth Book In The Annnie Books Series |
| The Annie Books are a must read for any parent, teacher, professional, or child with the challenges of Asperger’s Syndrome and Attention Deficit Disorders. (2007-07-24) |
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VATER PERCUSSION AND DAD LAUNCHE GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO HELP KIDS FIGHT DISABILITIES |
| Global Program To Help Children Fight Disabilities In Schools And Communities (2008-05-09) |
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Quality-Care.co.uk Achieves a 100% Approval Rating |
| Quality Care, the domiciliary care provider operating in Surry, Hampshire and parts of Berkshire, received a 100% approval rating in 2005. (2006-03-29) |
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VATER PERCUSSION AND DAD PROGRAM LAUNCH GLOBAL DISABILITY INITIATIVE |
| Vater Percussion And DAD Program Help Kids Fight Disabilities (2008-05-17) |
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Health Tip: Meningitis May be Bacterial or Viral
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| Its cause will determine treatment. (2006-06-27) |
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Easter Seals promotes Jennifer Friesen
to Vice President/Clinical Services
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| Jennifer Friesen is the new director for clinical services for the 34 counties served by Easter Seals North Texas. (2007-07-16) |
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| Come be a part of the Circle of Dreams |
| Circle of Dreams is a fundraising event for community based services who serve people with disabilities . Portions of the proceeds will go to persons with disabilities affected by Hurrican Katrina. (2005-09-16) |
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Chrysallis organization to participate in the first meeting of How to talk to be understood project |
| Chrysallis – Close to Disability will participate in the kick-off meeting of “How to talk to be understood� project that will take place on 03-04 November 2007 in Krakow, Poland. (2007-10-31) |
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Bridges to Hope Foundation Announces New Website |
| Bridges to Hope Foundation announces their new website (2008-03-09) |
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Annual Tree Festival Supports Children's Programs |
| Annual holiday event raises money for HeartShare Human Services of New York's programs (2007-11-19) |
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Disabled Travelers and Athletes stretch the envelope
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| Travel and Transitions to cover disabled travel issues
(2005-09-12) |
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Pictures of Handicapped & Downs Syndrome Persons |
| New Collection Features Health & Social Issues Photos and other sensitive areas to CMSP (2007-08-28) |
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Access-eGov: Accessible eGovernment embracing the Semantic Web |
| Access-eGov aims at increasing the accessibility of PA services for citizens and business users by supporting the interoperability among existing electronic and “traditional” government services. (2006-02-27) |
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More Than Half-Million U.S. Children Autistic |
| One out of every 150 American eight-year-olds has some form of autism, meaning that 560,000 children in the country have the disorder. (2007-02-09) |
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Inspection Reveals the Most Handicap Accessible Cruise Ship Ever |
| According to this experienced travel agent, the Mariner of the Seas looks to be the Most Accessible Ship Afloat. (2004-03-24) |
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First National Assistance Dog Day |
| This special day has been set aside in recognition of all of the dedicated Assitance Dogs working with their human partners. (2007-08-07) |
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Employers from Europe can join the Social Employers Network |
| In the year of equal opportunities “Marie Curie� Association, Bulgaria set up a Social Employers Network aiming to support employers in hiring people with disabilities and disadvantaged. (2007-12-06) |
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| Disabled Couple Crosses Ocean for Love |
| Finding a life partner or even a date can be tricky for anyone, but it is a particularly challenging process for someone with a disability. (2008-04-15) |
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ORANGE COUNTY DEAF ADVOCACY CENTER TO SELL ENTERTAINMENT® COUPON BOOKS FOR FUNDRAISER |
| The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is selling the popular Entertainment® savings book to raise funds in support of its cause. (2006-10-24) |
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Janet Pomeroy Center Names Robert D. Enright Chairman of Board
Succeeds George S. Dolim
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| Janet Pomeroy Center Names New Chairman
Challenge Is to Maintain Fund Raising Level in Difficult Times (2004-10-13) |
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| First National Assistance Dog Day |
| This special day has been set aside in recognition of all of the dedicated Assitance Dogs working with their human partners. (2007-08-07) |
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Humorous Motivational Speaker Doug Dvorak To Speak At Dupage Special Education Conference August 24 |
| Humorous Motivational Speaker Doug Dvorak To Speak At Dupage Special Education Conference August 24, 2007 in Chicago, IL. Meeting organizers are thrilled to have Doug present his customized humor. (2007-07-26) |
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Net Systems Informatics launches “On-Demand Accessible Documents” service for Universities. |
| Net Systems Informatics launches its new service “On-Demand Accessible Documents” for universities and educational institutes. (2006-07-13) |
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Altimate Medical Inc. Awards Russell Medical |
| Altimate Medical, Inc. manufacturer of the EasyStand and Ovation product lines recently recognized Russell Medical of Corpus Christi, Texas for Outstanding Sales Growth in 2003. (2004-06-23) |
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A Cap is not a Hat |
| We believe that any CAP or quota to special education children and services undermines both the intent and the specific language within IDEA. (2008-03-03) |
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| Golf Outing |
| The Arc of Monmouth's Hosts The 31st Annual Golf Classic (2008-06-05) |
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Hyannis Mortgage Corp Donates Computers to Local Charity |
| Hyannis, MA --April 5, 2007 – Champ House President, Paul Hebert, announced the generous donation of 5 complete computer systems from Hyannis Mortgage Corporation. The computers, valued at $3,000, wil (2007-04-05) |
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Minneapolis SEO firm SlickRockWeb Inc. and Ability Building Center Join Forces |
| Minneapolis SEO firm SlickRockWeb Inc. and Ability Building Center Join Forces for Web Development Training and Employment of Individuals With Disabilities (2008-01-08) |
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