http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:53:48 PST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/fishing-tournament.php November 2009 Events Approximately 20 fishing boats and a large-mouth/peacock bass-stocked lake inside the Homestead-Miami Speedway await participants who will fish at the annual Rejuvenate Auto Hot Rod & Reels(TM) NASCAR Drivers Charity Fishing Tournament with the likes of NASCAR personalities Darrell Waltrip, Clint Bowyer, Ryan Newman, team owner Richard Childress, Martin Truex, Scott Wimmer and many others. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:47:10 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/fishing-tournament.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/physiotherapy-associates-event.php November 2009 Events Physiotherapy Associates workers compensation services encompass physical therapy, occupational therapy, functional capacity evaluations, and specialized return-to-work programs such as work conditioning. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:08:56 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/physiotherapy-associates-event.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/veterans-day-events.php November 2009 Events List of events planned for U.S. veterans day 11 November 2009 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:03:19 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/veterans-day-events.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/world-congress-disabilities.php November 2009 Events EP Global Communications Inc, the parent company of Exceptional Parent (EP) magazine, is pleased to announce that the Company will be co-producing and sponsoring the 2009 World Congress on Disabilities (WCD) Expo. The WCD, which has as its principal theme, "Honoring Our Military and Nation's veterans," will be taking place from November 19-20, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:06:23 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/world-congress-disabilities.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/event-for-veterans.php November 2009 Events On November 14 from 9 AM - 2:30 PM professionals and community agencies will be available at the American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 to offer a free lunch, support and services to Orange County Veterans and their families. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:35:16 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/event-for-veterans.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/recycling-event.php November 2009 Events Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, Too! (FODAC) is proud to be an organizational sponsor of the southeast Abilities Expo which will be held THIS Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 6-8, at the Cobb Galleria Convention Center in Marietta, GA. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:23:26 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/recycling-event.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/abilities-expo-event.php November 2009 Events Abilities Expo has put together an impressive line-up of exhibits, workshops and special events to appeal to the full spectrum of people with disabilities, from children to seniors and everyone in between. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:09:07 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/abilities-expo-event.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/veterans-day-broadcast.php November 2009 Events Celebrity entertainer and spokesperson Ben Vereen and SOS Support Our Soldiers, Inc. would like to invite all Americans to join them for the Inaugural Veterans Day National Multi-Media 24-Hour Broadcast on November 11, 2009. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:20:37 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/veterans-day-broadcast.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/assistive-technology-expo.php November 2009 Events Thousands of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals are expected to attend this free, three-day expo and conference for a taste of the latest technologies, techniques and tips for improving their physical, technological and social environs. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:16:49 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/assistive-technology-expo.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/october2009/transportation-disabilities.php October 2009 Events The transportation needs of the nation's youth with disabilities will be the focus of an Oct. 28 roundtable discussion event in Savannah, Ga., hosted by Easter Seals Project ACTION (ESPA) - a training and technical assistance center funded through a cooperative agreement with the Federal Transit Administration. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:14:39 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/october2009/transportation-disabilities.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/october2009/dignity-memorial-wall.php October 2009 Events The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall, a three-quarter-scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on display October 29 - November 1 at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, 2323 West Brandon Boulevard in Brandon, Fla. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:56:33 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/october2009/dignity-memorial-wall.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/free-massages.php November 2009 Events In celebration of all who have served in the military, Cortiva Institute-Scottsdale is offering complimentary one-hour massages in its Student Clinic from Nov. 16 - 21. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:53:05 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/free-massages.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/learning-disability-london-2009.php November 2009 Events A series of seminars covering all aspects of learning disability policy, practice and experiences of people with learning disabilities, run throughout the day. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:26:33 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/learning-disability-london-2009.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/diabetes-day-events.php November 2009 Events On the evening of 13 November, Diabetes Australia, along with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, will be hosting a World Diabetes Day Gala Dinner featuring a performance by Kate Ceberano. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:24:09 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/diabetes-day-events.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/december2009/vancouver-disabilities-day.php December 2009 Events This free public event is a celebration of the achievements of persons with disabilities in sports, arts and culture in Vancouver. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:57:04 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/december2009/vancouver-disabilities-day.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/career-expo.php November 2009 Events This event is additionally sponsored by AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability), COSD (Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities), and the Mayor's Committee on Person's with Disabilities. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:12:17 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/career-expo.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/2009-autism-conference.php November 2009 Events NAA is the leading autism membership organization for breaking through the myths of autism as a mysterious and incurable disorder. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:34:40 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/2009-autism-conference.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/florida-dyslexia-conference.php November 2009 Events 3,000 special-education teachers, educators, speech-language pathologists, healthcare professionals and researchers from the US and around the world are expected to attend the International Dyslexia Association 60th Annual Conference. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:26:24 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/florida-dyslexia-conference.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/2009-aucd-conference.php November 2009 Events The theme of this year's Annual Meeting and Conference is: Coming Together to Address the Challenges and Opportunities for Change in Disability Research, Education, Service, and Policy. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:06:37 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/2009-aucd-conference.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/adhd-conference.php November 2009 Events Since 1974, their annual conference has grown into Indiana’s largest educational forum focusing on learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. The conference is a day long event and is attended by public and private school teachers from the special ed and regular ed fields, administrators, parents, psychologists, counselors, tutors, advocates, educational consultants and other related service specialists from communities across Indiana. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:35:18 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/adhd-conference.php