Lionsgate feature film is looking to find a Caucasian boy between the ages of 6-12 who is blind, partially blind or has low vision CHARACTER DESCRIPTION: MALE, Caucasian, 6-12 years old, (this character is based on a real-life person) an adorable young son, sweet, energetic, bright and trusting. Committed to authenticity and inclusion, learn ... Read more
Easterseals Southern California Expands Autism Services With Acquisition of the Center for Behavioral Sciences
Both Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) – which served over 9,000 individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) prior to the acquisition – and Center for Behavioral Sciences (CBS) are recognized leaders in providing services based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a gold-standard behavior therapy which improves social, communication and learning skills through ... Read more
Tulsi Gabbard Interview
From our interview with Presidential Candidate Tulsi Gabbard, we will post a series of short segments discussing; traumatic brain injury #TBI, Post-traumatic stress disorder #PTSD, why she’s in the race, grey hair and this first post on #aloha
The Healing Powers of Dude — Casts authentic actors with the help of ABILITY Magazine and abilityJOBS.com
Last year, ABILITY Magazine was asked by Netflix casting to find a young lead actress for their new series “The Healing Powers of Dude“. Netflix was interested in casting authentic actors. Already finding their lead actor that has anxiety disorder (Jace Chapman), they were having a hard time finding a young girl that was ... Read more
A New Footwear Company is on a Mission to Improve the Lives of Those with Footwear Challenges — Friendly Shoes
Friendly Shoes: The Footwear Start-Up Company on a Mission to Improve the Lives of Those with Footwear Challenges, Announces Kid Friendly Shoes Arriving March 2020 Friendly Shoes announces expansion beyond Friendly Shoe adult collections with the addition of Kid Friendly Shoes, called Easies, available at Zappos in early 2020. Friendly Shoes is a San ... Read more
Senator Warren Announces Reintroduction of the Bipartisan AIM HIGH Act
“I started out as a special needs teacher at a public elementary school and ended up as a law professor — I understand how important it is for students with disabilities to have the tools they need to fully participate in our education system,” Senator Warren said. “That’s why I am introducing legislation to ... Read more
61 Million People with Disabilities in the United States
Disability Impacts All of Us CDC (Centers for Disease Control) — Description Title: Disability Impacts all of us Communities Health Access 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability 26 percent (one in 4) of adults in the United States have some type of disability. Graphic of the United States. The ... Read more
Media Access Awards — 40th Anniversary & Easterseals 100 Years
The Media Access Awards (MAA), celebrating its 40th anniversary, and its partner Easterseals, commemorating 100 years, presented a celebration honoring the best in disability representation in Hollywood. MAA, founded by producers Fern Field and supported by Norman Lear, annually honors the top creatives in film and television with the Writers Guild of America West; ... Read more
Google Developer Studio Hosted: Accessibility and Inclusion Strategies for Video Production
Googler Brian Grady, famed videographer, hosted the “Accessibility and Inclusion Strategies for Video Production” at Google’s Sunnyvale Campus (11/12/19) Speakers: An introduction to Accessibility from a user’s perspective Christian Vogler, PhD, – Director, Technology Access Program, Gallaudet University Chet Cooper with the “ABILITY Collective” ABILITY Magazine, abilityJOBS.com, ABILITYJobFair and ABILITY Corps highlighted Google’s role ... Read more
Pete Buttigieg Releases Plan to Secure a New Era of Inclusion for People with Disabilities
Dignity, Access & Belonging — A New Era of Inclusion for People with Disabilities Mayor Pete Buttigieg released an ambitious and comprehensive plan to break down obstacles for people with disabilities in a society that has long ignored their needs, and ensure that our country works for everyone. “Our country is stronger when we ... Read more
Global Disability Strategies and Action Plans
Disability Strategies and Action Plans by Country/Area Country/Area Strategies and Action Plans — PDF links Language Afghanistan Strategy for Disability and Rehabilitation 2013-2016 English Afghanistan National Disability Action Plan 2008-2011 English Albania National Strategy on People with Disabilities English Angola Strategy for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities Portuguese National Plan of Integrated Actions ... Read more
Melanoma Research Foundation Welcomes Katie Couric to the 18th Annual NYC Gala
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) will host the 18th Annual NYC Gala at the Cipriani Broadway. The gala will welcome award-winning journalist, producer, New York Times best-selling author, podcast host, documentary filmmaker, co-founder of Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) and longtime cancer prevention advocate, Katie Couric. As part of an unforgettable evening to celebrate ... Read more
Prevent Blindness Names VSP Global and Michael Guyette as the 2020 Persons of Vision Award Recipients
Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest eye health and safety non-profit organization, announced that the 2020 Persons of Vision Award will go to VSP Global and its President and CEO Michael Guyette. The event will take place in conjunction with Vision Expo East. All proceeds from the event will go to support the sight-saving programs ... Read more
New Podcast Series Addresses the Challenges of Eldercare
Working Daughter, a community for women balancing eldercare, career, and more, has launched a new podcast series aimed at the millions of Americans caring for aging parents. Hosted by Liz O’Donnell, founder of Working Daughter and author of the new book, Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring For Your Aging Parents While Making A ... Read more
Online ABILITY Job Fair for Job Seekers with disABILITIES
Next online ABILITY Job Fair Dec 3rd, 2019 Recruiters from Google, Amercian Express, Paul Hastings, Aetna, United States Secret Service, Glacier Bancorp, Avnet, and more met hundreds of job seekers with disABILITIES. The ABILITY Job Fair is an online accessible face to face video platform and partners with abilityJOBS.com and ABILITY Magazine. Accessibility Features: ... Read more
