Accessible Transportation

DENVER, CO -- (Marketwire) -- 08/31/08 -- 91 percent of people with disabilities believe they receive less attention than other minority groups from the presidential candidates, according to a recent poll conducted by Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO) (www.disaboom.com), the premier online community for people with disabilities. In a follow-up poll, conducted by Disaboom to gain an understanding of the key political issues of importance to people with disabilities, respondents identified healthcare, unemployment and community support as the key issues they'd like to see addressed by the candidates in the 2008 election. "People with disabilities represent the largest minority group in the U.S. Yet most members of this community feel that the issues of importance to them receive little attention from the presidential candidates and from the political system as a whole," said Dr... (more)

NCD Bulletin: A Monthly Publication of the National Council on Disability

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Bulletin, which is free of charge and available at NCD's Web site (www.ncd.gov), brings you the latest issues and news affecting people with disabilities. To subscribe to the NCD listserv, go to http://listserv.access.gpo.gov, click on Online mailing list archives, select NCD-NEWS-L, click on Join or leave the list, then complete the short subscription form. Editorial comments can be sent to Bulletin editor Mark S. Quigley (mquigley@ncd.gov). NCD Conducts Quarterly Meeting NCD conducted its summer quarterly meeting July 14-16 at... (more)

SCO Logistics, Inc. 5-Year Growth Record Draws Capital Infusion for Business Expansion

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- SCO Logistics, Inc. ("SCO"), today announced the closing of an equity investment to help expand SCO's service offerings to its growing list of blue chip customers. Red Barn Investments, a private equity fund based in Northbrook, Illinois, provided the entire funding. Coming up on their 5-year anniversary, SCO Logistics has experienced tremendous growth in their web-enabled supply chain and logistics management services. With ten national and international chemical shippers under contract, SCO has played a key role in enabling these compan... (more)

AdaptaVan, LLC Expands National Availability of Wheelchair-Accessible Vans

CLARENCE, N.Y., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- AdaptaVan, LLC has announced partnerships with seven new dealers that expand the nationwide offering of its customized wheelchair-accessible vans throughout 18 states. The company has signed dealer agreements with Emmett Koelsch Coaches, Inc. of Oregon City, Ore.; Advanced Wheels of Technology, Inc. of East Granby, Conn.; Superior Chevrolet, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio; Autotronics of Bangor, Maine; Main Mobility, Inc. of Clarence, N.Y.; J. Bussani, Inc. of Bethpage, N.Y.; and Wright-Way Inc. of Garland, Texas. These new partnerships expand... (more)

National Council on Disability Monthly Bulletin for September, 2008

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the National Council on Disability's monthly bulletin for September 2008: A Monthly Newsletter from the National Council on Disability (NCD) John R. Vaughn, Chairperson September 2008 NCD--30 Years of Disability Policy Leadership--1978-2008 The Bulletin, which is also available at NCD's Web site (www.ncd.gov), brings you the latest issues and news affecting people with disabilities. To subscribe to the NCD listserv, go to http://listserv.access.gpo.gov, click on Online mailing list archives, select NCD-NEWS-L, click on ... (more)