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Creating Stay at Work Options for Injured or Ill Employees during National Return to Work Week May 10-16, 2009

2009-05-08 | National Return to Work Week will bring together employers, employees, workers compensation and disability providers to share best practices that increase stay at work or return to work opportunities for ill, injured and disabled employees.


Best Advocacy Web site of 2009 to be Named by Web Marketing Association in Annual WebAward Competition

2009-05-02 | The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 13th annual WebAward Competition for Web site development at http://www.TheWebAwards.org. The Web Marketing Association will once again name the Best Advocacy Web site of 2009.


TheDiabetesMiracleBreakThrough Revealed: The Root Cause for Diabetes

2009-04-27 | Diabetics are always looking to discover new methods and secrets on how they can greatly relieve their diabetic problem - Then, Ranches Hall wanted to share his Secret discovery.


Break the Barriers Celebrates "The Olympic Spirit" at Annual Fundraising Dinner Honoring Special Olympians, Paralympians and Olympians

2009-04-17 | Break the Barriers, Inc., the nation's premier Ability Center, today announced that it will celebrate "The Olympic Spirit" at its 11th annual fundraising dinner, "Breaking Barriers for Children," to be held at the Fresno Convention Center's Valdez Hall, on Saturday, Apr. 25, 2009 at 6 p.m.


National Stroke Association Features LifeFone Emergency Response System in Stroke Smart Magazine

2009-04-10 | Stroke Smart Magazine Cites Important Need For High-Risk Second Stroke Victims


Leading Neurologist David Perlmutter Addresses Brain Health On Oprah's Dr. Oz Radio Show

2009-04-08 | Dr. Perlmutter identified simple, preventative measures for slowing disease progression and advancing brain function by treating the underlying causes of the disease or disorder rather than simply focusing on treating the symptoms.


ADA Compliance Funding Included in Stimulus Package

2009-04-07 | The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes funds available to bring facilities, programs and systems in compliance with ADA standards.


Three San Diego Beaches Roll Out State-of-the-Art Power Beach Wheelchairs Just in Time For Spring Break

2009-03-28 | The already accessible city is now even more welcoming for travelers with disabilities and others with limited mobility who are looking for an exhilarating and barrier-free holiday.


LifeFone Emergency Response System Provides Safety and Security for Baby Boomers

2009-03-28 | Easy to Use Technology Enables Seniors and Boomers to Call for Assistance When Needed


What to Expect Before LASIK

2009-03-26 | The most commonly performed refractive surgery for vision correction is LASIK, offering an immediate improvement in vision and very minimal post-surgical discomfort.


The Magnifico Plus Portable Screen Magnifier From Maxi-Aids Makes PDA's & GPS's Accessible to Those with Low Vision

2009-03-25 | Maxi-Aids Products for Independent Living today presented the updated Magnifico Plus Portable Small Screen Magnifier. With 2X-plus magnifying power to enlarge the screens of PDA's and GPS units, the Magnifico already has fans in the aviation and boating worlds and is ideal for those with low vision.


And The Winner Is... Maxi-Aids Products for Independent Living Awards a $1,000 Shopping Spree to the First Winner of the Monthly "Keep That Catalog Contest"

2009-03-20 | Maxi-Aids Products for Independent Living, the industry-leading supplier of products for the blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing and other special needs, has chosen the first winner of their "Keep That Catalog" Contest. A total of ten winners in 2009 will each receive a $1,000 shopping spree.


Understanding Refractive Vision Problems

2009-03-06 | Any eye doctor can test your vision to determine your eyes' refractive errors. For glasses or contact lenses, an instrument called a phoropter is used. It is a device that positions a variety of different corrective lenses in front of your eyes.


Mercy House Announces 5th Annual Fundraising Gala, Living With Heart - The Organization Will Recognize President and CEO of the Orange County Business Council Lucy Dunn as Community Honoree, and Western Digital as Corporate Honoree

2009-03-05 | Mercy House, one of Southern California's premier advocates of the homeless, today announced that its fifth annual fundraising gala, Living with Heart, will be held at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.


Personal Injury Law

2009-02-24 | A personal injury refers to any physical or psychological damage caused by the negligence, recklessness or intention of another person or entity. A personal injury can devastate the victim physically, psychologically and financially.


ILoveMyPetBecause.com Pet Photo Contest To Benefit New Horizons Service Dogs

2009-02-12 | Makers of Vectra 3D To Award $1,000 To One Pet Owner This Valentine's Day


Maxi-Aids Is Going Green And Giving Away $10,000.00 in Shopping Sprees with the "Keep That Catalog" Contest

2009-02-10 | Maxi-Aids Products for Independent Living is running the $10,000.00 "Keep That Catalog" Contest as part of their efforts to reduce paper usage. During 2009, 10 monthly winners will each be awarded a $1,000 Shopping Spree for correctly answering a question about Maxi-Aids' recently released catalog.


Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Selects the SyberWorks Learning Management System to Manage Employee Training at Glenwood Resource Center

2009-02-06 | SyberWorks Inc., a leader in the Learning Management Systems industry, announced today that they signed an agreement with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to provide employee training at Glenwood Resource Center (GRC) using the SyberWorks Learning Management System.


Are LASEK and PRK Painful Procedures?

2009-02-04 | Are you thinking about getting a PRK or LASIK procedure? All of your questions about the procedure will be answered.


Easter Eggs: Blind and Visually Impaired Children Enjoy Accessible Easter Egg Hunts with Beeping Easter Eggs

2009-02-04 | With the help of specially designed Beeping Easter Eggs from Maxi-Aids, blind and visually impaired kids can experience the fun and excitement of accessible Easter Egg Hunts.