Abilities Expo is this weekend on May 21-23, 2010 at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ

EDISON, N.J., May 19 /PRNewswire/ — Thousands of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals are expected to attend Abilities Expo on Friday, May 21, through Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center. Admission is free and show hours will be Friday 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm.

Abilities Expo has put together an impressive line-up of exhibits, celebrities, workshops, events and activities to appeal to the full spectrum of people with disabilities, from children to seniors and everyone in between.

“Abilities Expo’s distinguished 31-year track record of enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through technology, education and networking will continue in the New York Metro area,” said David Korse, president and CEO of Abilities Expo. “Between the adaptive sports demonstrations, the interactive assistive technology pavilion, the dynamic workshops and the thousands of products and services on display…this is a must-attend for everyone in the Community.”

The Latest Products and Services

Attendees expecting cutting-edge products and services for people with all types of disabilities will not be disappointed. They will find mobility products, medical equipment, home accessories, essential services, low-cost daily living aids, products for people with visual impairments and much more. The new Assistive Technology Pavilion will feature 1,400 square feet of the latest AT products for people with wide ranges of physical, sensory and developmental disabilities. This pavilion is anchored by the New Jersey Assistive Technology Center, who is sponsoring an Interactive Demo Lab. This lab will not only feature an array of breakthrough assistive technologies, it will allow Expo visitors to experience them hands-on. Read More »

- Proceeds from exclusive apparel line to benefit wounded warriors -

- Major Leaguers contribute an additional $100,000 through the Players Trust -

NEW YORK, April 19 /PRNewswire/ — Major League baseball players are honoring the sacrifices made by our nation’s wounded warriors by launching an exclusive line of military-themed licensed products to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, it was jointly announced today by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) and the Wounded Warrior Project. Major Leaguers are also contributing an additional $100,000 from the Major League Baseball Players Trust to the Wounded Warrior Project, to support their efforts in ensuring this generation of wounded warriors is the most successful and well-adjusted in our nation’s history.

The Major League Baseball Players Association, in association with its licensee Activa Global Sports & Entertainment, today unveiled this unique apparel line of men’s and women’s camouflage and army green T-shirts, baseball hats and army style hats featuring the names, numbers and facsimile signatures of 26 of the game’s top players. (See below for complete list of players.)

The merchandise is now on sale exclusively at approximately 1,500 Wal-Mart locations across the country.

A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of each item will be Read More »

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Pennsylvania regulatory and legislative leaders Thursday announced new initiatives for ensuring school safety. PFT President Jerry T. Jordan, who represents 18,000 teachers and staff working in the School District of Philadelphia, released the following statement on the proposal:

“Today’s news conference is an important step in addressing the serious issues surrounding school safety, but tougher reporting requirements and more school interaction with law enforcement officials will not make schools safer because we can’t legislate safe schools.

“We can, however, reduce disruption and violence by providing schools with resources to adequately guide and supervise students and school-based programs that engage students, teach social skills through interaction and create a sense of acceptance and belonging to the school community.

“In Philadelphia, few public schools today have enough extracurricular activities, like school bands, newspapers, yearbooks, choirs, drama clubs, student government, intramural sports and other extracurricular activities, that encourage student participation, teach teamwork, responsibility and cooperation and foster a sense of belonging to a community. In addition to being fun, school clubs and extracurricular programs offer the potential to teach respect, cooperation, social connectedness and community engagement as effectively as anti-bullying programs and conflict resolution programs, which should be standard in our schools.

“There are laws on the books and school district policies to address weapon violations, thefts and assaults on students, teachers and school staff. What’s lacking is consistent enforcement of rules, uniform consequences for violent and disruptive behavior and research-based remedial programs to address underlying causes, including academic failure, family dysfunction, unmet health needs and psychological and behavioral issues.

“Instead of focusing on solely more regulations, tougher reporting requirements and bigger bureaucracies, perhaps we should remember that we are dealing with youngsters who need guidance but who can be taught appropriate social skills through non-academic activities, which can also be fun.”

Chicago Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler, Eli Lilly and Company and the American Diabetes Association Team Up to Fund Diabetes Camp Scholarships Through “Touchdowns for Diabetes”

Lilly to donate funds to ADA camp program for every Cutler TD, pass completion

CHICAGO, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — When the 2009 NFL season begins this weekend, rooting for Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler means rooting for kids with diabetes.

Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced today they’re teaming up to help send children with diabetes to summer camps through the Touchdowns for Diabetes camp scholarship program (www.touchdownsfordiabetes.com).

For every touchdown pass Cutler throws during the 2009 season, Lilly will send a child to diabetes camp by donating $1,000 to the ADA’s “Camp Scholarship” fund – roughly the cost of providing tuition for one child to attend a week of diabetes camp.

And for every pass Cutler completes in 2009, Lilly will donate $100 to the ADA Camp Scholarship fund to allow even more kids the chance to attend camp next summer. The ADA is the largest provider of diabetes camps in the world and is serving as the national champion for Touchdowns for Diabetes.

Since learning he had type 1 diabetes after his second season in the NFL, Cutler has worked to help inspire children with diabetes to achieve their goals – and let them see that diabetes doesn’t have to stop them from being who they want to be.

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Former Dallas Cowboys Football Player Eugene Lockhart and Eight Others Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Federal Indictment Charges Conspiracy, Bank Fraud, and Wire Fraud

DALLAS—A federal grand jury has indicted Eugene Lockhart, Jr., 48, a former player with the Dallas Cowboys, and eight others on various charges related to a mortgage fraud scheme he and the others allegedly ran in the Dallas area from 2001 through 2005, announced U.S. Attorney James T. Jacks of the Northern District of Texas. Lockhart, of Carrollton, Texas, and co-defendant Lendell Beacham, 50, of DeSoto, Texas, were arrested this morning by FBI agents, and will appear this afternoon at 1:00 p.m. before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeff Kaplan for their initial appearance.

All nine defendants are charged in the indictment, returned by a federal grand jury earlier this week and unsealed this morning, with various offenses related to the scheme, including conspiracy, bank fraud, and wire fraud. In addition to Lockhart and Beacham, the following defendants are named in the indictment: William Randolph Tisdale, Jr., 45, formerly of Dallas, but currently serving a federal sentence on unrelated charges; Hubert Jones, III, 39, of Garland, Texas; Patricia Ortega Suarez, 55, of Dallas; Suzette Switzer Hinds, 45, of Dallas; Michael Anthony Caldwell, 49, of Arlington, Texas; Donna Lois Kneeland, 45, of Grand Prairie, Texas; and Bryan J. Moorman, 67, of Mesquite, Texas. These defendants, with the exception of Tisdale, are expected to surrender to the FBI tomorrow morning, September 4, 2009.

All nine defendants are charged with Read More »