http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:10:54 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/kessler.php Foundations - Nonprofits Kessler Foundation Awards $250,000 Grant to NTI for Two-year Pilot Program to Enhance Systems for Matching Americans with Disabilities to Work-at-home Jobs. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:49:37 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/kessler.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/prioritize.php Foundations - Nonprofits Philanthropic Watchdog Group Kicks Off Initiative With Foundations That Promise to Prioritize Underserved Communities - More than 60 foundations and other grantmakers submit public statements explaining their commitments. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:31:32 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/prioritize.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/vaccine-research.php Foundations - Nonprofits New Foundation will advocate and campaign for increased funding for global vaccine research against infectious diseases, including neglected tropical diseases. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:33:06 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/vaccine-research.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/us-organizations.php Foundations - Nonprofits List of U.S. Government and disability organizations providing help support and assistance for persons with disabilities in America. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:36:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/us-organizations.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/mentors.php Foundations - Nonprofits Former Harper security advisor and War Child Canada leader among 10 Canadians appointed to mentor promising Trudeau Scholars. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:59:11 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/mentors.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/tim-horton-donation.php Foundations - Nonprofits Government of Canada Celebrates Donation Made to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation on Behalf of Her Majesty the Queen Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:03:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/tim-horton-donation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/jeannette-rankin.php Foundations - Nonprofits The Jeannette Rankin Foundation is an organization that supports low-income women, ages 35 and older, who are motivated to change their lives through education. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:43:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/jeannette-rankin.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/changing-minds-foundation.php Foundations - Nonprofits The Changing Minds Foundation (CMF) held its first Conference on July 23-24, in Houston, TX, to discuss available treatments for the different symptoms that affect persons with Down syndrome and to present the research that is currently being carried out in this area. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/changing-minds-foundation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/rick-hansen-foundation.php Foundations - Nonprofits PM announces support for the Rick Hansen Foundation - Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:11:29 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/rick-hansen-foundation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/parkinsons-funding.php Foundations - Nonprofits Michael J. Fox Foundation Commits up to $5.75 Million in Funding for 2010 Critical Challenges in Parkinson's Disease. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:46:19 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/parkinsons-funding.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/disability-foundation.php Foundations - Nonprofits The Disability Foundation is deeply involved in serving people with disabilities and making sure that opportunity for involvement in life and living exists. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:14:00 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/disability-foundation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/pd-projects.php Foundations - Nonprofits The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research today announced more than $2.8 million in awards for 13 new projects to speed the discovery of biomarkers of PD. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:37:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/pd-projects.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/aarp-foundation.php Foundations - Nonprofits The AARP Foundation, a non-profit organization, is the affiliated charity of AARP helping the most vulnerable elderly in society. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:37:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/aarp-foundation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/gates-donation.php Foundations - Nonprofits IVAC Executive Director Dr. Orin Levine commends Gates Foundation announcement - Insists time is now for commitments from donor nations, industry and developing country governments. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:58:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/gates-donation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/gates-foundation.php Foundations - Nonprofits The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (B&MGF or the Gates Foundation), formed in 1994, is the largest transparently operated private foundation in the world, founded by Bill and Melinda Gates. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:45:17 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/gates-foundation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/pacer-center.php Foundations - Nonprofits The PACER Center is a parent information and training center for families of children and young people with disabilities whose young ones are between the ages of birth and twenty-one years of age. The center is located in Minneapolis and serves people from across America to include families in Minnesota. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:31:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/pacer-center.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/disability-community-employment.php Foundations - Nonprofits Kessler Foundation Urges Improvement in Employment Opportunities for the Disability Community - Largest Minority Population in the U.S. Faces Serious Employment Challenges. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:36:33 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/disability-community-employment.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/ancor-foundation.php Foundations - Nonprofits The ANCOR Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 organization that was created to support the development of programs and to disseminate information which improves the quality of life for persons with disabilities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:23:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/ancor-foundation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/red-sox-foundation.php Foundations - Nonprofits Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki joined The Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to launch a new initiative to help returning OEF/OIF Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and traumatic brain injuries and their families. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:37:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/red-sox-foundation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/pathways-awareness.php Foundations - Nonprofits The Pathways Awareness Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that works to raise awareness concerning early detection and the benefits of early therapy for infants and children with motor delays. Their activities are based upon the expertise of the Pathways Medical Round Table, comprised of leading doctors, clinicians, nurse practitioners, and advisers. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:53:21 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/foundations/pathways-awareness.php