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New research from Voya and Easterseals finds veterans with disabilities experience gaps in their workplace benefits

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240416503662/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240416503662/en/
    While 60% of all veterans described their transition from the service as “easy,” only 37% of veterans with disabilities said the same.
  • While most employers are interested in offering specific workplace benefits to support disabled veteran employees, few currently offer each of the benefits cited through the research.
  • The results of the research are based on a national survey conducted by Edge Research of veterans with and without disabilities, caregivers of veterans and their employers.
  • Voya Cares®, in collaboration with Easterseals, commissioned Edge Research to conduct a national survey among disabled veterans (n=728) and nondisabled veterans (n=301), caregivers of disabled veterans (n=305), and employers (N=511).

The Magdalen House Opens Men's Program in East Dallas

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After 36 years of supporting women struggling with alcoholism and their families, The Magdalen House is thrilled to open the doors to their Men's Program facility in Dallas. This beloved North Texas nonprofit has extended its commitment to helping the alcoholic community by including men. It will offer high-quality services mirroring those of its established women's program, utilizing the principles of 12 Step recovery—all at no charge.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After 36 years of supporting women struggling with alcoholism and their families, The Magdalen House is thrilled to open the doors to their Men's Program facility in Dallas.
  • The house can accommodate up to 12 men with rolling admissions for their First Step program.
  • The Magdalen House is committed to help individuals achieve long-term, sustainable recovery through the following spiritually based, comprehensive programs:
    First Step program : A two-week, residential program for an individual with alcoholism who wants to stop drinking but cannot.
  • Next Step program : A three-phase, nonresidential program for an individual with alcoholism at any stage of recovery.

Maximus Selected to Administer Maine's Supports Intensity Scale for Adults (SIS-A®) 2nd Edition Assessments

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Maximus , a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced that it was selected by the State of Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) to independently administer SIS-A® 2nd Edition (Supports Intensity Scale for Adults) Assessments.

Key Points: 
  • Maximus , a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced that it was selected by the State of Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) to independently administer SIS-A® 2nd Edition (Supports Intensity Scale for Adults) Assessments.
  • Through the contract, Maximus administers SIS-A assessments for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and completes assessments that inform the development of the state’s “A Path for ME” Lifespan Home and Community-Based Services initiative.
  • The state’s initiative supports individuals as their needs change during various stages of life with a primary focus on identifying the strengths of individuals with IDD, their families, and their communities.
  • “Maximus understands the need for high-quality, reliable, and consistent information about the support needs of adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Child Online Safety Index Reveals A 'Persistent Cyber-Pandemic' DQ Institute's Report Shows Consistent 70% Cyber-Risk Exposure Among Children

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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This alarming statistic has remained virtually unchanged since the Index began in 2018, a situation DQ Institute has dubbed a "persistent cyber-pandemic."

Key Points: 
  • This alarming statistic has remained virtually unchanged since the Index began in 2018, a situation DQ Institute has dubbed a "persistent cyber-pandemic."
  • Dr. Yuhyun Park, founder of the DQ Institute, said: "We have witnessed seven years of consistently high, 70% cyber-risk exposure rates among 8-18-year-old children and youth.
  • Child online safety has been a strong theme at GCF, which has elevated the issue in its program agenda, including its 2023 edition.
  • The Child Online Safety Index (COSI), is a national-level metric designed to assist countries in effectively monitoring the status of their children's online safety.

Child Online Safety Index Reveals A 'Persistent Cyber-Pandemic' DQ Institute's Report Shows Consistent 70% Cyber-Risk Exposure Among Children

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Online, Child, Ageing, Extended reality, Extension, Digital technology, COSI, GCF, XR, Bullying, GE Technology Infrastructure, Safety, ICT, Arms industry, Tutoring, Index, Cyberspace, Family support

This alarming statistic has remained virtually unchanged since the Index began in 2018, a situation DQ Institute has dubbed a "persistent cyber-pandemic."

Key Points: 
  • This alarming statistic has remained virtually unchanged since the Index began in 2018, a situation DQ Institute has dubbed a "persistent cyber-pandemic."
  • Dr. Yuhyun Park, founder of the DQ Institute, said: "We have witnessed seven years of consistently high, 70% cyber-risk exposure rates among 8-18-year-old children and youth.
  • Child online safety has been a strong theme at GCF, which has elevated the issue in its program agenda, including its 2023 edition.
  • The Child Online Safety Index (COSI), is a national-level metric designed to assist countries in effectively monitoring the status of their children's online safety.

Tampa General Hospital Again Named a Top Employer in Florida by Forbes

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has again been named one of Florida's leading workplaces in Forbes' America's Best-in-State Employers rankings for 2023 making its third successive appearance among the top 25 companies in Florida on the list. The academic health system ranked in the top five companies in the health care and social industry sector and placed 24th overall.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has again been named one of Florida's leading workplaces in Forbes' America's Best-in-State Employers rankings for 2023 making its third successive appearance among the top 25 companies in Florida on the list.
  • "As the region's leading academic health system, we focus on our team members and their well-being first and foremost," said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital.
  • Direct recommendations are from Tampa General team members and indirect recommendations are from non-Tampa General employees both in Florida and within the health care sector nationally.
  • In addition, Tampa General provides several options to team members needing financial assistance, including ATO leave sharing and short-term disability.

Tampa General Hospital Named One of America's Best Employers for Women in 2023 by Forbes

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital has been named one of America's Best Employers for Women by Forbes for 2023, ranking in the top 100 of organizations nationally and as the Best Employer for Women in Florida in the Healthcare and Social category. The academic health system is also ranked #3 overall in the state. Tampa General has been included on Forbes America's Best Employers for Women list every year since 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Tampa General is recognized nationally in the top 100 of the Best Employers for Women list and ranks #1 among Best Employers for Women in Florida in the Healthcare and Social category.
  • TAMPA, Fla., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital has been named one of America's Best Employers for Women by Forbes for 2023, ranking in the top 100 of organizations nationally and as the Best Employer for Women in Florida in the Healthcare and Social category.
  • Tampa General has been included on Forbes America's Best Employers for Women list every year since 2020.
  • Inclusion on the Forbes America's Best Employers for Women list is the latest among several high-profile recognitions for Tampa General for its supportive work environment:

Over Two Thirds of Canadians are Planning on Waiting until Mortgage Rates Drop to Purchase a Home: BMO Survey

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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The survey found that over two thirds (68 per cent) of Canadians are planning on waiting until mortgage rates drop to purchase a home.

Key Points: 
  • The survey found that over two thirds (68 per cent) of Canadians are planning on waiting until mortgage rates drop to purchase a home.
  • The majority (68 per cent) of Canadians feel buying a home is more out of reach compared to their parents.
  • The survey found Canadians' perceptions of the economy have affected their homebuying plans:
    The Waiting Game: Over two thirds (68 per cent) of Canadians are planning on waiting until mortgage rates drop to purchase a home.
  • Revisiting Refinancing: 69 per cent are planning on waiting to refinance their home until mortgage rates drop.

Steven P. Rosenthal Gives a Second $1 Million to Support Innovation at Northeast Arc

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Boston businessman, Steven P. Rosenthal , Chairman of West Shore , has pledged $1 million to Northeast Arc in support of its Changing Lives Fund.

Key Points: 
  • Boston businessman, Steven P. Rosenthal , Chairman of West Shore , has pledged $1 million to Northeast Arc in support of its Changing Lives Fund.
  • Pictured from left: J.J.s father John Millard, J.J., his mother Joanna Millard, Rosenthal and Jo Ann Simons, President & CEO Northeast Arc.
  • He hopes the new gift will continue to encourage others to support Northeast Arc as well.
  • When Steve made his initial $1 million donation it was a real game-changer for us, said Jo Ann Simons , President and CEO of Northeast Arc.

Scott Cody Joins Westat as Human Services Sector Lead

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Cody, MPP, currently a Senior Vice President with Westat Insight, will join Westat as the Sector Lead for Human Services on January 1, 2023. He will oversee the company's Social Policy and Economics, and Education Studies practice areas.

Key Points: 
  • Scott Cody brings broad expertise in the social policy and education sectors and will lead Westat's strategic growth and capacity building in these areas.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Cody, MPP, currently a Senior Vice President with Westat Insight, will join Westat as the Sector Lead for Human Services on January 1, 2023.
  • With 30 years of experience in research and evaluation, he brings both subject matter and methodological expertise to Westat.
  • Mr. Cody joins Westat's other sector leads, including Patricia Shifflett, MS, Sector Lead for Health, and Greg Binzer, Sector Lead for Survey Research.