National Sports Center for the Disabled Receives Prestigious Award From Paralyzed Veterans of America Sep 10, 2008
Harry Schweikert Jr., for whom the Schweikert Disability Awareness Award is named, was a highly decorated World War II veteran who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army and soon after received disabling injuries in a hometown accident. Mr. Schweikert passed away in 1981 after dedicating his career towards bettering the lives of people with disabilities. (PR Newswire)
Disability Awareness Awards honor Pompeo, National Development Aug 13, 2008
Steve Honeycutt presents a Disability Awareness Award to Alfred Pompeo Sr. Pompeos sons, Stephen and John, were also in attendance ... The Medford Commission for Persons with Disabilities presented its annual Disability Awareness Awards on June 19, honoring long-time School Committeeman Alfred Pompeo Sr. along with National Development. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Council hears safety concerns Aug 7, 2008
Neil Kourbelas, the Councilman who heads up the mayor's committee regarding disability awareness, said there were plans to place the signals at the Gateway Boulevard and Dewar Drive intersection and as well as on nearby Churchill Street. A second resident that approached the Council last night was Mike Ryan, who spoke about visibility problems on Blairtown Road where the exits of John Bunning Pipe Yard are. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Lowe, Webb get rematch in West clash Jul 31, 2008
7:10 p.m. PT By Michael Schwartz / MLB.com. LOS ANGELES -- Brandon Webb pitched eight innings of one-run ball 10 days ago against the Dodgers in Phoenix. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Recession Risks Make it More Important than Ever to Plan for Disability Jul 29, 2008
"While there may not be much you can do about the housing crisis or the recession - or how either of those factors will affect the economy - you can do something about the financial strain that a disability can have on your personal financial security," says Robert Taylor, president of the Council for Disability Awareness, which sponsored the recent survey on American's knowledge of and attitudes about disability. Among the findings of the CDA Worker Disability Planning and Preparedness Study. (Pekin Times, IL)
Return home brings hope0000286Es of first Jul 25, 2008
10 -- pending July 25 start) Promotion: Disability Awareness Night Why you should go: Do Dodgers fans really need a reason why to see the Giants, especially when San Francisco will not make another visit to Chavez Ravine until Sept. 19. Thursday, July 31 vs. D-backs Projected pitching matchup: Lowe (7-8, 3. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Author, speaker and advocate, Ms. Gail Bottoms of Griffin, holds her book of poetry, From the Inside Out, after a special reading of her poetry at the Gilmore Center last Thursday. Jul 24, 2008
She is an active advocate for disability awareness, is a published author, and a gifted poet and speaker. Referencing the GCI Rights Handbook , developed by the Human Rights Committee, Bottoms reminded the Gilmore participants of their rights to have legal representation, to have medical attention, to gain needed services from the state and federal governments, to be treated fairly, to have choice in decisions regarding care and activities, religious freedom, privacy, and many other issues... (Thomaston Times, GA)
Special effects Jul 14, 2008
"It's all about disability awareness." A goodwill ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society, Burke also serves as the editor in chief of the organization's quarterly magazine, Straight Talk. But all work and no play makes Burke a dull boy, so he took some time to visit the Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, birthplace of presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. (Boston Globe)
Economy Woes Often Worse for Women Workers Jul 5, 2008
Half of women (51 percent) are unprepared to cover their living expenses for three months or more should an accident or injury leave them unable to work, according to the Council for Disability Awareness' 2008 Worker Disability Planning and Preparedness Study ... "With disability on the rise it's clear that women need to prepare for an income-limiting disability," says Bob Taylor, president of the Council for Disability Awareness, a non-profit organization focused on helping the American... (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Puppet show raises disability awareness for kids Jul 2, 2008
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BBC launches disabled Top Model Jul 1, 2008
The show's creators hoped the series would challenge pre-conceived notions of beauty and raise disability awareness. Contestant Jessica Kellgren-Hayes, who often uses a wheelchair to get around, told Britain's Daily Mail newspaper, "I went into this program thinking it was an adventure, rather than a path to a new career. "Although I don't want any of my dreams to be unattainable, I'm not sure if Britain is ready for a model with a disability. (NEWS.com.au)
It's not diversity if the disabled aren't in workplace Jul 1, 2008
Those companies who initiate disability awareness training and develop strategies for retaining or incorporating employees with disabilities into the work force now will be the most successful in the future. Six steps. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Legally blind governor runs for hope, possibility Jun 23, 2008
Paterson, who is legally blind, ran alongside a mix of disabled and able-bodied athletes to increase disability awareness. Paterson is a member of the board of the Achilles Track Club, which hosted the run. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hits and misses Jun 21, 2008
HIT: The Morris County teens who are lobbying state lawmakers to have disability awareness taught in every grade in all New Jersey public schools. The teens, mentors with Pathways for Exceptional Children, hope that teaching students about life with disabilities will make them less likely to bully and isolate those kids with special needs. (NJ.com -- Times)
Arc to hold Disability Awareness Fair Saturday May 31, 2008
To provide those families with better access to available resources, the local Association for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities of Lowndes County will host its first Disability Awareness Fair Saturday, May 31, on the lower level of Trotter Convention Center from 10 a.m. until noon ... Those interested in learning more about Arc, the Gutter Busters program or the Disability Awareness Fair may contact Norma Jones at 662-245-1323 or Leslie Junkin at 662-871-8808. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Kids hop to raise money for charity May 8, 2008
All of this is part of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Disability Awareness Program. During class, Lloyd read the book Everybody s Different, Nobody s Perfect, and We re All Special, which taught the kids to treat people with muscular dystrophy as they would want to be treated. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Waterloo woman crowned Ms. Wheelchair Iowa Apr 19, 2008
She plans to spread disability awareness by speaking about her experiences, as well as help individuals with disabilities learn how to be self-advocates. She also wants to help younger individuals with disabilities with the transition from high school to their post-secondary or employment goals, where they will need to advocate for their needs and rights. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Veishea 2008 map Apr 6, 2008
73 Alliance with Disability Awareness, Step into my world, D5. 74 AIDS Walk information booth, D5. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Photo contributed Practical Nursing students Megan Bowersock of Rockingham, Tina Revels of Gibson and Christopher Burke of Ellerbe get a dose of what it’s like to have impaired vision during Richmond Community College’s disAbility Awareness Day. For students going into helping professions such as health care, child care, and social services, the experience was especially rewarding. Feedback from participants is they want this to become an annual event. Apr 5, 2008
Photo contributed Practical Nursing students Megan Bowersock of Rockingham, Tina Revels of Gibson and Christopher Burke of Ellerbe get a dose of what it s like to have impaired vision during Richmond Community College s disAbility Awareness Day ... More than 40 Richmond Community College students recently got a chance to see what it s like to have a disability as part of disAbility Awareness Day. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Video, panel to address psychiatric disabilities Mar 26, 2008
North Dakota State College of Science will host two video presentations Thursday advocating Disability Awareness Day. Faculty, staff, students and the public are invited to attend either or both hour long sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Plains ie Room in the student center. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Boone Grove students learn about living with impairments Mar 20, 2008
At one table, students tried to eat applesauce using utensils adapted for users with various muscle problems. "It gets tiring," one student said. (Munster Times, IN)
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Boone Grove students learn about living with impairments / nwi. Boone Grove students learn about living with impairments. (Munster Times, IN)
Rolla man urges Capitol involvement Mar 8, 2008
March is Disability Awareness month. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) guarantees and protects the rights of people with disabilities as American citizens and makes discrimination based on a person s disability illegal. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Bowl, walk, go to the races, all to help others Mar 1, 2008
NOWCAP Services hosts its Wyoming Disability Awareness Walk at the Eastridge Mall. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. This is a fun-filled, family-friendly event that everyone can come out and enjoy. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The Special Needs Discussion Feb 24, 2008
Locate age appropriate books that describe disability awareness and read the books to your child to help continue facilitating discussions. Parents of children with special needs often find they have discovered more about themselves and learned more during the first few years of their child s life than in any other time period. (Suite101.com)
Correction - Front page photo Feb 23, 2008
Hannah Freije was misidentified Thursday in a photo caption on Page 1A with a story about Disability Awareness Day. She is a veterans representative in the state office of Vocational Rehabilitation. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Disabled for a day Feb 22, 2008
Attendees of the city's annual Disability Awareness Day luncheon were asked to choose between being confined to a wheelchair for several hours or wearing a blindfold ... As well as hosting the annual luncheon and Disability Awareness Day event, the committee has obtained grants that allowed for the installation of curb cuts and disabled parking spaces throughout town ... Vernon Hancock, president of the Mayor's Committee on Disability Issues, said RTA Home Care donates the wheelchairs and... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Casper briefs Feb 22, 2008
Chad Hymas, a member of the National Speakers Association, will speak in honor of National Disability Awareness Month at 3 p.m. on March 2 at the Special Education Services Center (formerly Jefferson Elementary School), 500 S. Jefferson. Hymas, a quadriplegic after an accident in 2001, was named one of the world's top-10 most inspirational speakers by the Wall Street Journal. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Watch Your Weight And Your Wallet Jan 23, 2008
Content Provided By Council For Disability Awareness. Council for Disability Awareness(ARA) - Homeowners with subprime mortgages won't be the only ones facing foreclosure in 2008 ... "Clearly, getting financially fit by preparing for disability should be high on the New Year's resolution list of every working American," says Robert Taylor, president of the nonprofit Council for Disability Awareness (CDA). (NBC4.tv, CA)
A job to look forward to Jan 15, 2008
"We explain to the employer that we will provide a job coach to work alongside the student until they are ready to work on their own. The job coach travels with the student to and from work, and we also provide disability awareness training for the staff they will be working alongside.". A "traffic lights" system of support is provided. (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
Private sector reluctant to hire disabled Dec 24, 2007
With increasing disability awareness in the private sector, several companies, including big names such as Progeon and Infosys have introduced corporate social responsibility initiatives. The Bangalore-based BPO firm 24/7 trains disabled people and then recruits those who meet their requirements. (Hindu)
Champions roll in, light up the gymFifth District students cheer for visitors, friend Nov 29, 2007
Champions roll in, light up the gym. Fifth District students cheer for visitors, friend. (North County News, MD)
Discuss inclusive schools in Somerville Nov 12, 2007
Co-sponsors of the event include the Disability Awareness Group (DAGS), the Haitian Coalition, the Brian Higgins Foundation, Somerville Early Head Start, the Welcome Project, and Somerville Community Partnerships for Children. This event will take place at the Kennedy School at 5 Cherry St. Admission is free. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Disabled are an untapped workforce Nov 1, 2007
However, with anywhere from 35 to 75 percent of people with disabilities unemployed, they create a valuable and untapped resource to fill those positions, said Sara Sundeen at a disability awareness and etiquette presentation Tuesday afternoon at Riverland Community College s Albert Lea campus ... October is disability awareness month ... Nearly two dozen students, staff and instructors attended the disability awareness and etiquette seminar Tuesday. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
CALENDAR: Today's best bets Oct 29, 2007
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COS hosts third Disability Awareness Day Oct 19, 2007
October is National Disability Awareness Month, and the College of the Sequoias is hoping to raise awareness locally with an event next week. The college's Disability Resource Center will host Disability Awareness Day on Thursday to tell the public about special services for the disabled offered in the community. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
$1.7M grant will aid disabled Lumbees Oct 13, 2007
The money will also be used to provide outreach services and promote disability awareness. just saw a need for our people, said Hunt, who earned her master's in rehabilitation counseling. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
UNR Events From October 15th - October 22nd Oct 13, 2007
Honoring Nevada First Lady Dawn Gibbons and Annette Whittemore, as part of the University's celebration of Disability Awareness Month, the fund-raiser features a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, and entertainment provided by the popular musical group The Bangles. Dilana Robichaux from television's Rock Star: Supernova also performs. (KRNV.com, NV)
Disability fair enables awareness Oct 11, 2007
UTC will host several activities in honor of Disability Awareness Month, a nationally recognized holiday celebrated during the month of October. The office for students with disabilities is hosting a disability fair Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the university center, Michelle Rigler, a graduate student and the director of UTC's disability fair, said. (The University Echo, TN)
Story Hour & Physically Challenged Oct 7, 2007
This is will increase the friendships in the group as well as promote disability awareness. Decide if an extra adult is needed. (Suite101.com)
Employment consortium meets for Disability Awareness month Oct 4, 2007
Employment consortium meets for Disability Awareness month. Board to meet at Goodwill Store. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Ramp Up Your Awareness: Vantage Mobility International and Others Unite to Increase Disability Etiquette & Awareness Oct 3, 2007
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI), Accessible Vans ity, LLC and TiLite are improving mobility for people with disabilities and knowledge of "Disability Etiquette." In honor of National Disability Awareness Month, on October 17, 2007, VMI and the City Of New York and the Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities will Ramp Up Your Awareness with interactive displays throughout New York for people to experience the advanced mobility technology and comfort... (PR Newswire)
Overweight, Obese Workers at Greater Risk for Disability, Financial Woes Sep 8, 2007
Given many Americans precarious state of health, coupled with an unsteady financial situation, it s distressing that nearly 60 percent of U.S. workers in a recent survey conducted by the Council for Disability Awareness (CDA) said they haven t discussed how they would manage an income-limiting disability, such as one resulting from obesity. These facts are alarming, considering two-thirds of respondents to our survey with a 401k or IRA plan are unaware of what would happen to their retirement... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
KSC center's Geis will lead attractions Sep 1, 2007
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Tanner To Be Honored On Disability Awareness Night at Joe Riley Stadium Aug 22, 2007
Charleston, S.C. - South Carolina head baseball coach will be honored in a pre-game ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Joe Riley Stadium before the scheduled game between the Charleston River Dogs and the Columbia Catfish at 7:05 p.m. Tanner will receive the EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award on Disability Awareness Night, sponsored by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company in cooperation with Exceptional Parent Magazine and the South Carolina Agency. Disability Awareness... (Uscsports.com)
Viewpoint: Disabled students face challenges in joining everyday life Aug 18, 2007
This year delegates met three young people who have spent the past year working on a bill with Florida legislators to make teaching Disability History and Disability Awareness mandatory for all students in the state ... "This year delegates met three young people who have spent the past year working on a bill with Florida legislators to make teaching Disability History and Disability Awareness mandatory for all students in the state.". (Pensacola News Journal)
New rules for disabled air travel Jul 27, 2007
Airport employees will soon have to undertake disability awareness training. And people will be entitled to compensation if wheelchairs or other equipment is damaged in transit. (BBC News -- Europe)
Americans with Disabilities Act recalled Jul 25, 2007
With Options for Independence's Disability Awareness Day and the nationally proclaimed Disability Mentoring Day, communities get a sneak peak into a world they may not be aware of. Together, programs such as these will hopefully begin to enlighten society on the need for change in the disability community. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Feeling the love of Red Sox Nation Jul 7, 2007
The team was celebrating Disability Awareness Night. A young gentleman with challenges of his own was singing the national anthem. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
New TV ads battle discrimination in the Territory Jun 14, 2007
Two short animations address the issues of disability awareness and sex discrimination. The anti-discrimination commissioner Tony Fitzgerald says a third 45 second ad looks at racism. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Arts)
Staff gives a fond farewell Jun 13, 2007
As mayor, Cosentino participated in Options for Independence's annual Disability Awareness Day, ssuming a disability for the day. He was given a wheelchair on that snowy morning and experienced first-hand the difficulties in accessing buildings and moving around the city in a wheelchair. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
London told not expect Olympics boom May 13, 2007
They conclude that it will be 'very challenging' for London to meet its goals on employment, sports participation, skills, tourism and disability awareness. Aims for urban renewal, the environment and the economy are 'challenging', while only community participation plans are deemed 'feasible. (Guardian Unlimited)
Puppet Show: Sycamore youngsters will learn about autism and Down syndrome May 8, 2007
The Kids on the Block is an international educational puppet company that develops programs on disability awareness, educational/ medical differences and social concerns. The puppeteers will perform in a dramatic and expressive style based on Bunraku, an ancient Japanese form of puppetry. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Safety day helps kids prevent, react in emergencies May 5, 2007
Students from every school district in the county rotated among stations, learning about topics such as farm, animal and lawn mower safety; first aid education and disability awareness. The field trip is something to look forward to at Wapsie Valley, teacher Carla Even said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Martinelli honored with Senate award in Albany; Wellsville graduate continues successful writing career Apr 29, 2007
The New York State Senate Achievers Awards are presented each year in conjunction with Senate Disability Awareness Day, an annual event sponsored by the Senate to raise public awareness of the efforts and accomplishments of citizens with physical disabilities. Comments. (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
Schrad rewrites curriculum... Apr 20, 2007
While in that role, she developed a unit for her classes on disability awareness, which was capped with a disability awareness day. Through this work, she met Michael Hoenig, a blind instructor with the University of Iowa. (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Apr 13, 2007
April 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., "Disability Awareness and Resource Fair," Hawaii Community College, 200 West Kawili St., Hilo. Donors must be between 18 and 60 years old and in good general health. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Kids jump to save lives Apr 3, 2007
Photo by Christy Hatfield/Republican Children at Playscape were hopping for life Friday morning as they finished out their week of Disability Awareness. During our Disability Awareness week we involved the children in the Hop-A-Thon for Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to help fund raise for children that can t hop, jump or run, said Playscape Teacher Beverly Crynes ... Here at Playscape we want to thank the parents and families who have donated and have helped during our Disability... (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Campaigners hail treaty on disability rights Mar 30, 2007
But Rachel Hurst, director of Disability Awareness in Action, said today was a "historic" day for disabled people. "This convention recognises that disability is caused by negative attitudes and barriers within society, not impairments, and that disabled people should have the same rights and freedoms as everyone else," she said. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Food pantry nets Easter baskets thanks to KV students Mar 28, 2007
March is disability awareness month and what better way to educate the public on disabilities, than to help others. Special needs kids think about others. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Read more... Mar 27, 2007
A selection of the service themes include: emergency preparedness, building wheelchair accessible gardens, disability awareness, and building intergenerational relationships. The Clay Aiken Able-to-Serve projects for National l Youth Service Day 2007. (PNN Online)
One college paper dies, another is born Mar 23, 2007
Disability awareness. The UW-L student occupational therapy association will host Project Funway, a fashion show, March 31 at Valley View Mall, featuring about 20 models, with and without disabilities. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Agencies make room for individuals with disabilities Mar 22, 2007
Rensselaer Mayor Herb Arihood reads a proclamation for National Disability Awareness Month ... Rensselaer Mayor Herb Arihood read the National Disability Awareness Month Proclamation ... The month of March has been designated as Disability Awareness Month to celebrate and recognize people with disabilities. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
North San Diego County Community Calendar: Polar plunge raises funds for Special Olympics Mar 15, 2007
NORTH COUNTY -- Arc of San Diego, the area's largest, most comprehensive provider of services to people with disabilities, will commemorate Disability Awareness Month by hosting an open house at its Vista and San Marcos locations. Tours will be available at both centers to give visitors the opportunity to learn more about the Arc's efforts to enable people with disabilities to live productive lives and achieve their full potential. (North County Times)
Transition open house will link people with disability with local agencies Mar 9, 2007
The theme for National Disability Awareness Month 2007 is Room for Everyone ... At approximately 1:30 p.m., Rensselaer Mayor Herb Arihood, will read the National Disability Awareness Month Proclamation. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
