American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Brown Selected to Lead Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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PITTSFORD, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. John Fisher University has appointed Dr. Holly Brown as the new executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing.

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  • PITTSFORD, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. John Fisher University has appointed Dr. Holly Brown as the new executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing.
  • Brown succeeds Dr. Dianne Cooney Miner, founding director of the Institute, who has moved into the role of senior advisor.
  • She joined the Institute in fall 2019 as the associate director and also serves as an associate professor in the Wegmans School of Nursing.
  • Brown is a member of the Alliance for Disability in Health Care Education; American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; and Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association, among others.

Firmament Facilitates Merger of Prime Providers and Right Choice In-Home Care

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmament, a provider of structured equity and debt capital solutions to small- and medium-sized enterprises, announced today an investment in Prime Providers ("Prime" or the "Company"), to support the Company's acquisition of Right Choice In-Home Care ("Right Choice").

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmament, a provider of structured equity and debt capital solutions to small- and medium-sized enterprises, announced today an investment in Prime Providers ("Prime" or the "Company"), to support the Company's acquisition of Right Choice In-Home Care ("Right Choice").
  • Right Choice provides personal care and respite care services to patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in California.
  • The combination of Prime and Right Choice creates one of the leading providers of home care services in California.
  • As payors and patients look for more convenient and affordable home-based care options, we believe Prime will be well-positioned for growth while maintaining best-in-class patient care."

Viewpoint Collaborates with Pioneer Center for Human Services to Showcase Community Service and Impact in New Episode

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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MIAMI, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Viewpoint, the acclaimed educational program hosted by the screen and stage actor Dennis Quaid, is excited to announce a collaboration with the Pioneer Center for Human Services, a 65-year-old non-profit organization, located in McHenry, Illinois. Together, they are creating a compelling new episode that will shine a spotlight on the remarkable community service and impact aimed at improving the lives of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and addressing the challenges and needs faced by this vulnerable population.

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  • Scheduled to commence in October 2023, this episode of Viewpoint will offer an intimate look into the work of the Pioneer Center team.
  • Pioneer Center for Human Services is a beacon of hope in their region offering support programs for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health, and Homeless Service needs.
  • The Viewpoint episode will feature interviews with Pioneer Center's dedicated staff as well as a client, who will share their experiences, challenges, and success stories.
  • By spotlighting their work, the episode will undoubtedly inspire viewers to engage in meaningful community efforts and support organizations like Pioneer Center.

COOPERMAN FAMILY DONATES LARGEST GIFT IN HISTORY OF JESPY HOUSE

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JESPY House, a South Orange, New Jersey-based non-profit organization that has supported adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for 45 years, announced today the largest gift in its history: a $13.25 million matching gift from The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation.

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  • SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JESPY House, a South Orange, New Jersey-based non-profit organization that has supported adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for 45 years, announced today the largest gift in its history: a $13.25 million matching gift from The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation.
  • The gift, extraordinary for an organization that serves individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities, will be commemorated through the establishment of The Cooperman Family Campus at JESPY.
  • The transformational Cooperman gift will position JESPY to implement its bold vision for sustainability and future growth.
  • "We were deeply moved and inspired by the work being done by JESPY House," said Leon Cooperman.

Nonprofit Adjoin Launches Path-Now, an Innovative Application and Service Provider Network for Individuals with Disabilities

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Path-Now quickly matches users to service providers that meet their unique needs and preferences.

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  • Path-Now quickly matches users to service providers that meet their unique needs and preferences.
  • The Path-Now service provider network includes vocational programs, independent living services, transportation options, camps and recreational activities, art programs, and more.
  • The program is currently available in California with 8,000 service providers and the team has plans to expand rapidly.
  • “In California alone, there are over 400,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities eligible for state-funded services,” said Adjoin CEO Wendy Forkas.

MOD Pizza Launches the “MOD Opportunity Network” – A National Coalition to Create Jobs and Support People With Barriers to Employment

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”) the people-first, purpose-led fast casual pizza brand, today announced the launch of the MOD Opportunity Network (MOD O.N.

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  • MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”) the people-first, purpose-led fast casual pizza brand, today announced the launch of the MOD Opportunity Network (MOD O.N.
  • ), an innovative, national program dedicated to hiring and supporting people with barriers to employment.
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    MOD Pizza today announced the launch of the MOD Opportunity Network (MOD O.N.
  • ), an innovative, national program dedicated to hiring and supporting people with barriers to employment.

RespectAbility's Virtual Event Series Offers Insight into the Future of Disability Advocacy

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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The series kicked off with a Fireside Chat featuring RespectAbility's President and CEO Ariel Simms and Chairman of the Board of Directors Ollie Cantos.

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  • The series kicked off with a Fireside Chat featuring RespectAbility's President and CEO Ariel Simms and Chairman of the Board of Directors Ollie Cantos.
  • Simms and Cantos had a lively discussion about the organization's first 10 years and renewed efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
  • Additional speakers and series events will be announced soon, so be sure to check RespectAbility’s website for updates and to register.
  • All RespectAbility events include live captions and ASL interpreters, and participants are encouraged to request any additional accommodations they may need.

Mercy College Announces New President

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Mercy College announced that the Board of Trustees has elected Susan L. Parish, Ph.D., M.S.W. the 13th president of Mercy College. Currently Dean of the College of Health Professions and Sentara Professor of Health Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Dr. Parish will join Mercy College as President on July 1, 2023. The selection of Dr. Parish follows a comprehensive search for a leader to succeed President Timothy L. Hall, who announced he will retire on June 30, 2023.

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  • the 13th president of Mercy College.
  • Currently Dean of the College of Health Professions and Sentara Professor of Health Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Dr. Parish will join Mercy College as President on July 1, 2023.
  • "Dr. Parish's passion for equity, access and inclusion is a hallmark of her professional career, making her the right person to lead Mercy College," said Joe Gantz, chairman of the Mercy College Board of Trustees.
  • Dr. Parish will succeed President Hall, who has served Mercy College since 2014 and will retire on June 30, 2023.

Relias and Nurse.com Accelerate Their Ability To Improve Healthcare Workforce Enablement

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Relias, a trusted education and workforce enablement partner to more than 11,000 healthcare and human services organizations worldwide, and Nurse.com, the trusted career resource built by and for nurses, will enter 2023 well positioned as leading resources for healthcare professionals and organizations confronting new industry challenges.

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  • Relias, a trusted education and workforce enablement partner to more than 11,000 healthcare and human services organizations worldwide, and Nurse.com, the trusted career resource built by and for nurses, will enter 2023 well positioned as leading resources for healthcare professionals and organizations confronting new industry challenges.
  • Relias published two timely research reports, both of which provided valuable information and insights across the industry.
  • Nurse.com announced its acquisition of HOLLIBLU , now the Nurse.com networking app for nurses that allows them to engage with their peers.
  • As a U.S. market leader, Relias will continue its commitment in 2023 to providing workforce enablement solutions that help ensure better outcomes for healthcare and human services organizations of every size.

New Telemedicine Partnership Provides Revolutionary Healthcare Access to People with IDD

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- IntellectAbility and StationMD have partnered to provide health-risk-informed telemedicine for people with IDD using StationMD's telemedicine platform and IntellectAbility's Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST). This partnership allows telemedicine providers access to web-based health risk information for their patients with IDD.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- IntellectAbility and StationMD have partnered to provide health-risk-informed telemedicine for people with IDD using StationMD's telemedicine platform and IntellectAbility's Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST).
  • This partnership allows telemedicine providers access to web-based health risk information for their patients with IDD.
  • (1) Stigma, exclusion, and inadequate access to disability-competent healthcare providers contribute significantly to the lack of appropriate medical treatment for people with IDD.
  • Through the innovative partnership between IntellectAbility and StationMD, an interface has been created, allowing StationMD clinicians immediate access to the person's HRST findings during a telemedicine visit.