http://www.prnewswire.com/rss/multicultural/handicapped-disabled.rss Press Releases from PR Newswire about Handicapped, Disabled en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 00:43:21 EDT Fri, 17 May 2013 11:49:00 EDT http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/magee-rehabilitation-partners-with-christopher--dana-reeve-foundation-for-peer--family-support-program-207877051.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/magee-rehabilitation-partners-with-christopher--dana-reeve-foundation-for-peer--family-support-program-207877051.html Fri, 17 May 2013 11:49:00 EDT SHORT HILLS, N.J., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation today announced its Peer & Family Support Program (PFSP) has partnered with Philadelphia's Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's Peer Mentor Program. By teaming with Magee, which has...

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]]> PRNewswire en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trirock-philadelphia-triathlon-announces-partnership-with-challenged-athletes-foundation-207847551.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trirock-philadelphia-triathlon-announces-partnership-with-challenged-athletes-foundation-207847551.html Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-spinal-and-the-buoniconti-fund-team-up-to-improve-peer-support-for-people-living-with-spinal-cord-injuries-and-disorders-207696191.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-spinal-and-the-buoniconti-fund-team-up-to-improve-peer-support-for-people-living-with-spinal-cord-injuries-and-disorders-207696191.html Thu, 16 May 2013 09:15:00 EDT NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association and The Buoniconti Fund today announced their plans to create a coordinated national network of peer support groups called the "Spinal Network" that will set higher standards in assisting people living with...

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]]> PRNewswire en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-spinal-to-honor-us-senator-john-mccain-for-his-commitment-to-strengthen-disability-rights-207694971.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-spinal-to-honor-us-senator-john-mccain-for-his-commitment-to-strengthen-disability-rights-207694971.html Thu, 16 May 2013 09:05:00 EDT NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association's VetsFirst program will present U.S. Senator John McCain with the VetsFirst Congressional Bronze Star Award for his extraordinary efforts to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with...

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]]> PRNewswire en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/illness-caused-by-exposure-to-toxic-heavy-metals-is-treatable-with-detoxification-according-to-author-james-bunetta-207691641.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/illness-caused-by-exposure-to-toxic-heavy-metals-is-treatable-with-detoxification-according-to-author-james-bunetta-207691641.html Thu, 16 May 2013 08:45:00 EDT en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-federation-of-the-blind-urges-senate-help-committee-to-confirm-nomination-of-tom-perez-for-secretary-of-labor-207584221.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-federation-of-the-blind-urges-senate-help-committee-to-confirm-nomination-of-tom-perez-for-secretary-of-labor-207584221.html Wed, 15 May 2013 15:15:00 EDT BALTIMORE, Md., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest organization of blind people, today urged the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) to confirm the nomination of Tom Perez...

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]]> PRNewswire en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-foundation-for-the-blind-announces-new-enhanced-elearning-center-for-vision-loss-professionals-207574571.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-foundation-for-the-blind-announces-new-enhanced-elearning-center-for-vision-loss-professionals-207574571.html Wed, 15 May 2013 14:24:00 EDT en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/special-olympics-georgia-state-summer-games-may-17-19-207570921.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/special-olympics-georgia-state-summer-games-may-17-19-207570921.html Wed, 15 May 2013 14:05:00 EDT en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/consumers-reminded-of-the-importance-of-disability-insurance-coverage-207555041.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/consumers-reminded-of-the-importance-of-disability-insurance-coverage-207555041.html Wed, 15 May 2013 12:32:00 EDT en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/purple-heart-homes-to-provide-mortgages-to-disabled-veterans-with-peach-state-fcu-and-credit-union-financial-services-organization-aid-207348761.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/purple-heart-homes-to-provide-mortgages-to-disabled-veterans-with-peach-state-fcu-and-credit-union-financial-services-organization-aid-207348761.html Tue, 14 May 2013 08:30:00 EDT SAVANNAH, Ga., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Purple Heart Homes entered into an agreement with Peach State Federal Credit Union and its Credit Union Financial Services Organization  (CUFS) to provide mortgages to qualified Service Connected Disabled Veterans to help them achieve...

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]]> PRNewswire en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arcadia-home-care--staffing-is-celebrating-35-years-of-trusted-home-care-207224461.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arcadia-home-care--staffing-is-celebrating-35-years-of-trusted-home-care-207224461.html Mon, 13 May 2013 12:31:00 EDT en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/visually-impaired-people-turning-to-audioboo-for-a-social-experience-207175241.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/visually-impaired-people-turning-to-audioboo-for-a-social-experience-207175241.html Mon, 13 May 2013 08:40:00 EDT LONDON, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Many popular social media sites are text, image and video based, meaning those who are blind can find it difficult to fully engage with the content and interact with other users. However, since its launch almost three years ago, social sound...

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]]> PRNewswire en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/a-unique-perspective-on-life-206922011.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/a-unique-perspective-on-life-206922011.html Fri, 10 May 2013 11:12:00 EDT PEPPERELL, Mass., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Mom of two / Holocaust and AP Psychology teacher who has a unique take on the behavior of everyone around me.  As well as my own craziness:)  I recognize the ridiculousness of life and I'm not afraid to write about...

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]]> PRNewswire en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-spinal-secures-victory-in-protecting-access-to-complex-rehab-technology-in-washington-state-206914681.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-spinal-secures-victory-in-protecting-access-to-complex-rehab-technology-in-washington-state-206914681.html Fri, 10 May 2013 10:14:00 EDT Wash State signs bill w help frm @unitedspinal assuring access to fitted #wheelchairs fr people w #disabilities http://ow.ly/kTNuE NEW YORK, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- -- United Spinal Association and other advocates have combined efforts to ensure that people living...

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]]> PRNewswire en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/veteran-gets-pain-relief-from-working-on-arts-and-crafts-kits-206831941.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/veteran-gets-pain-relief-from-working-on-arts-and-crafts-kits-206831941.html Thu, 09 May 2013 17:24:00 EDT WINCHESTER, Calif., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- He made it out of Vietnam without a scratch, but a recent home improvement project recently nearly cost him his life. "I don't remember much," David Newberry said about nearly severing his hand while working on his porch....

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]]> PRNewswire en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-mentor-holdings-inc-to-hold-second-quarter-fy2013-conference-call-206804411.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-mentor-holdings-inc-to-hold-second-quarter-fy2013-conference-call-206804411.html Thu, 09 May 2013 14:50:00 EDT en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-spinals-roll-on-capitol-hill-selects-hector-del-valle-of-central-florida-to-represent-disability-community-206746081.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-spinals-roll-on-capitol-hill-selects-hector-del-valle-of-central-florida-to-represent-disability-community-206746081.html Thu, 09 May 2013 09:15:00 EDT NEW YORK, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association recently announced Hector Del Valle, a wheelchair user from Central Florida, will join other prominent disability advocates at United Spinal Association's  Roll on Capitol Hill, June...

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]]> PRNewswire en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-spinals-roll-on-capitol-hill-selects-kim-harrison-of-douglasville-georgia-to-represent-disability-community-206744971.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-spinals-roll-on-capitol-hill-selects-kim-harrison-of-douglasville-georgia-to-represent-disability-community-206744971.html Thu, 09 May 2013 09:05:00 EDT NEW YORK, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association recently announced Kim Harrison, a resident of Douglasville, Georgia who lives with a rare neurological disorder called transverse myelitis, will join other prominent disability advocates at United Spinal...

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]]> PRNewswire en-US PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/more-than-500000-invested-in-sports-programs-and-sports-equipment-for-people-with-a-disability-206738421.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/more-than-500000-invested-in-sports-programs-and-sports-equipment-for-people-with-a-disability-206738421.html Thu, 09 May 2013 08:09:00 EDT en PR Newswire Association LLC. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boston-marathon-bombing-victims-offered-free-service-dogs-through-nonprofit-neadsdogs-for-deaf-and-disabled-americans-206631361.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boston-marathon-bombing-victims-offered-free-service-dogs-through-nonprofit-neadsdogs-for-deaf-and-disabled-americans-206631361.html Wed, 08 May 2013 14:48:00 EDT en-US PR Newswire Association LLC.