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Government and Community Partnership Delivers Accessible Transportation Services for Residents of Yarmouth County

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:45:46 EDT

Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, Ramona Jennex, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations and Arnold Muise, President of the Handicapped Organization Promoting Equality (HOPE), today announced funds for a new accessible minivan for the residents of the Town of Yarmouth, the Municipality of Yarmouth and the Municipality of Argyle.

Government and Community Partnership Delivers Accessible Transportation Services for Residents of Chester

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:53:22 EDT

Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore St. Margaret's, and Denise Peterson-Rafuse, Minister of Community Services for Nova Scotia, on behalf of Ramona Jennex, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, along with Sandra Meister, coordinator of Chester Community Wheels, today announced a new accessible bus for residents of the Municipality of Chester, Nova Scotia.

Canada and Nova Scotia Deliver Accessible Transportation Services for Residents of East Hants

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:50:23 EST

Residents of East Hants will benefit from two new accessible minivans, thanks to investments from the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia. The announcement was made today by Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, and Gary Burrill, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, on behalf of Ramona Jennex, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations.

Smart Ideas at the Intersection of Transportation, Health, and Equity

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:30:12 EDT

AdaptaVan, LLC Expands National Availability of Wheelchair-Accessible Vans

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:00:35 EDT

AdaptaVan, LLC has announced partnerships with seven new dealers that expand the nationwide offering of its customized wheelchair-accessible vans throughout 18 states.

National Council on Disability Monthly Bulletin for September, 2008

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:20:14 EDT

Following is the National Council on Disability's monthly bulletin for September 2008:

MTC Honors Contributions to Bay Area Transportation

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:00:47 EDT

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) will present a total of 11 "Excellence in Motion" awards during a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 22 in the Oakland Museum Cafe at 1000 Oak Street in Oakland to honor people, projects and organizations for exceptional contributions to Bay Area transportation. A reception open to the public begins at 8:30 a.m., with the awards presentation by MTC Commissioners beginning at 9 a.m. The 2008 program marks the 28th presentation of the now biennial Excellence in Motion awards, which began in 1977.

MTC Honors East Bay Contributions to Bay Area Transportation

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:00:47 EDT

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) will honor 11 people, projects or organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to transportation in the Bay Area with the 28th "Excellence in Motion" awards. Five of the recipients are in the East Bay. An awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Oakland Museum Cafe, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland. A reception open to the public begins at 8:30 a.m., with the awards presentation by MTC Commissioners beginning at 9 a.m.

91% of People With Disabilities Believe They Don't Have a Political Voice, Urge Candidates to Address Top Disability Issues

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:00:15 EDT

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.

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

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:27:40 EDT

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).

Vantage Mobility International and Disaboom Form Online Advertising Partnership

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:30:00 EDT

Disaboom, Inc., (OTCBB: DSBO), the first online community for people living with or directly affected by disabilities or functional limitations, today announced that it has formed an online advertising partnership with Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI). VMI manufactures, markets and services a complete line of high-quality wheelchair accessible vans, platform lifts and scooter lifts to the physically challenged.

Media Release: Special Needs Transportation has been taken to a new Level! Dignity Transportation's Star Service!

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:00:00 EDT

Editors Note: A photo for this release will be available on the CP picture wire via CCNMatthews.

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

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:00:00 EST

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.