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New Sign Language Translation Platform Revolutionizes Information Accessibility for the Deaf Community

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cirrus, a leading sign language accessibility firm offering education-focused interpreting, today announced the launch of CirrusTranslate, a revolutionary new platform that brings written and spoken language to life for the Deaf and hard of hearing community through high-quality American Sign Language (ASL) translation. An ASL translation of this press release is available here. Cirrus’ dynamic translators help companies, schools, government agencies and no...
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Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union's Annual Charitable Campaign Rallies Support for Special Olympics Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) today announced the continued success of its Polar Plunge “jump-start” promotion, its annual charitable campaign supporting Special Olympics Minnesota. In 2025, more than 2,100 Minnesotans registered for the Polar Plunge – Special Olympics Minnesota’s largest fundraiser – using Affinity Plus’s custom codes to receive either a general $50 donation toward the Polar Plunge’s $75 fundraising minimum or a campus-spe...
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The Arc Central Chesapeake Region Announces Rebrand and Name Change to Fello

LINTHICUM, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc), a leader in providing support services and fostering inclusive communities with and for people with disabilities, today announced it is rebranding to Fello, effective immediately. Founded in 1961 by parents who wanted their children with disabilities to have the same rights and opportunities as any other community member, the rebrand and new name allows Fello to go even deeper into its mission and serve the unmet need...
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Southeastern Grocers launches eighth campaign of giving in support of local military families

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southeastern Grocers launches eighth campaign of giving in support of local military families...
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Level Access’s Commitment to Employee-Centric Culture Validated by Two Awards for Chief People Officer Colleen Wood

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Level Access, the category leader in digital accessibility solutions, has announced that Chief People Officer Colleen Wood received two accolades recognizing her exceptional stewardship of the company’s People function: the 2025 OnCon Icon Award and DCA Live HR Leaders of the Year Award. These achievements underscore the employee-first culture Wood has built at Level Access, as the company continues to foster a workplace in which every team member can thrive. “T...
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EverDriven Recruits Veteran SaaS and Transportation Leaders with Addition of New Chief Product & Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EverDriven, the leader in Alternative Student Transportation, continues to scale nationally and deepen its mission-driven impact through the addition of leading technology executives Mon-Chaio Lo and Courtney Pallotta. As Chief Product and Technology Officer, Lo will lead the development of EverDriven’s AI-powered technology platform, advancing product innovation to deliver smarter, more scalable solutions for students, families, and school districts, while Chief Market...
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Valor Games Southeast Celebrates ‘13 Years Strong’

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bridge II Sports (BIIS) is honored to bring the spirit of Valor Games Southeast (VGSE) to the Triangle for the 13th year with the continued support of presenting sponsor MetLife and its employees. The theme of this year’s Valor Games is “Undaunted, Undeterred. Undefied.” Since 2013, VGSE has engaged over 1,000 Veterans with disabilities through the power of adapted sports competition and camaraderie. This year’s games will consist of a three-day event with eleven...
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MassNAELA Honors Elder Law Month by Offering Educational Resources and Seminars to Attorneys and Citizens Concerned with Elder and Special Needs Law

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MassNAELA celebrates Elder Law Month by promoting its mission to educate, inspire, serve, and advocate for the elderly and those with special needs....
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Apple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple® today announced new accessibility features coming later this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, which will provide more detailed information for apps and games on the App Store®. Users who are blind or have low vision can explore, learn, and interact using the new Magnifier app for Mac®; take notes and perform calculations with the new Braille Access feature; and leverage the powerful camera system of Apple Vision Pro™ with new updates to...
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The Inaugural MOXIECON & MOXIE Awards Winners are Announced by Springboard Consulting

CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Springboard Consulting honors companies that, despite external forces, are staying the course in their commitment to people who have disabilities....