Study: Brain Exercises Provide Breakthrough Treatment for Geriatric Depression
June 03, 2020 08:00 ET
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Posit Science
SAN FRANCISCO, June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in a randomized controlled trial, brain exercises were shown effective in addressing depression in treatment-resistant older...
COVID-19 RESPONSES STILL OUT OF REACH FOR THE DISABLED
May 27, 2020 14:25 ET
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User1st
Washington, DC, May 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- By Walter Arnold, COO All 50 states are doing some form of reopening. They are easing restrictions so businesses can reopen safely, customers have...
The Need for Accessible Remote Health Services During the Pandemic
April 15, 2020 14:34 ET
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User1st
Washington, DC, April 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently made available $200 million to support health care providers in purchasing telehealth services...
No Barriers Summit Announces Location for 2020
January 30, 2020 08:00 ET
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No Barriers
Fort Collins, CO, Jan. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FORT COLLINS, CO (Jan. 30, 2020) – No Barriers and presenting sponsor Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) are excited to bring the annual No...
CEOs from Accenture, CVS Health, Intel, Microsoft, Voya Financial, and Walmart issue letter urging Fortune 1000 to participate in the Disability Equality Index
January 02, 2020 08:00 ET
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Disability:IN
Washington D.C., Jan. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- COPY OF LETTER PROVIDED BELOW: January 2, 2019 We are writing to you – from a CEO to CEO perspective – to: 1. Request your consideration...
Hearing Loss Association of America Partners with American Girl® to Increase Education and Awareness of Hearing Loss
December 31, 2019 12:00 ET
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Hearing Loss Association of America
Bethesda, MD, Dec. 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization representing people with hearing loss, is proud to partner...
No Barriers and The Arch Foundation have come together for caregivers
December 20, 2019 06:00 ET
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No Barriers
FORT COLLINS, Dec. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- No Barriers USA and The Arch Foundation (TAF) announced today the merger of their nonprofit operations. The merger will allow the organizations to...
Federal study finds rampant bias in medical “futile care” decisions
November 20, 2019 12:31 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON – Today, the National Council on Disability (NCD)—an independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress-- released a study...
Federal study finds certain health care cost-effectiveness measures discriminate, restrict access to lifesaving treatments for people with disabilities
November 06, 2019 12:58 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, Nov. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Council on Disability (NCD)—an independent federal agency-- released a study examining “Quality-Adjusted Life Years” (QALYs) as a...
“The Good Doctor,” “New Amsterdam,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” “The Peanut Butter Falcon” and Actor Nyle DiMarco Announced as Honorees for Annual Media Access Awards
November 05, 2019 12:00 ET
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Easterseals Southern California
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Media Access Awards, in partnership with nonprofit disability services provider Easterseals, announced the honorees of the 40th annual Media...