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			<title><![CDATA[Actor Finds TextAloud Takes the Drama Out of Learning Lines ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=214460</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Text to speech proves to be a powerful tool for busy actor and artistic director. (eMediaWorld Oct 14, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy About Announces the Release of &quot;30day Bootcamp to Eliminate Fears and Phobias&quot; by Kristen Baker]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[In &amp;quot;30day Bootcamp to Eliminate Fears and Phobias&amp;quot; Author Kristen Baker offers a solution to eliminate fears and phobias by changing your thought process, gaining self-confidence and believing in yourself. (eMediaWorld Oct 8, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Colours Wheelchair Paraplegic Athlete Matt Strugar-Fritsch to Ride His Adapted Hand Cycle 106 Miles in 24 Hours through Solana and Napa Counties Alongside His Family]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=206249</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Paraplegic Matt Strugar-Fritsch, 25 years old from Carmichael, California will ride his hand cycle 106 miles within 24 hours through beautiful Solano and Napa counties in Northern California.  This will be Matt&amp;#039;s first time attempting to go such a long distance in a short amount of time on his hand cycle since being injured in 2003.  A very difficult feat for anyone but even more so for a paraplegic.  However, he will not be alone on his journey.  Matt&amp;#039;s Mother, Father and Sister will join him in this adventure and will be riding their bikes the same distance.  Matt feels &amp;quot;incredibly grateful to have their support especially since this is their first time doing an event like this&amp;quot;. They are all &amp;quot;eager to push themselves to their limit and then even further&amp;quot;. (eMediaWorld Oct 8, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Disabled Filmmaker Patrick O&#039;Brien Turns 34, Film Nears Completion]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=203588</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Patrick O&amp;#039;Brien, aka &amp;quot;Transfatty&amp;quot;, turns 34 this week, but he won&amp;#039;t be blowing out any candles.  From his hospital bed, the controversial filmmaker quietly celebrates his 34 years with family and friends, as well as the near completion of his life&amp;#039;s work. (eMediaWorld Oct 7, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ageing Populations Face Crisis of Rising Blindness]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=198818</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The World Health Organization has warned that as populations age, millions will face increased risks of blindness and vision impairment. With the number of people with diabetes set to soar in the next 20 years, governments neglect a new eye health challenge at their peril. Around the world, organisations of many kinds are joining forces to help protect the eyesight of older people, and to mark World Sight Day 2008 (WSD08). (eMediaWorld Oct 3, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[MitoAction.org Improves Mitochondrial Disease Awareness]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=196379</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[National Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week successfully improved awareness and understanding of mitochondrial diseases and the challenges facing individuals who are affected.  During this week MitoAction.org renewed their commitment to educate, support and advocate on behalf of mitochondrial disease patients and their families. (eMediaWorld Oct 2, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[One in Five People Live With At Least One Disability]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=196380</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[National Disability Awareness Month during October highlights broad cross section of lives affected by disabilities in the United States; the Centers for Disease Control and organizations, including Allsup, highlight the contributions of people with disabilities (eMediaWorld Oct 2, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[MitoAction.org Improves Mitochondrial Disease Awareness]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=198819</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[National Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week successfully improved awareness and understanding of mitochondrial diseases and the challenges facing individuals who are affected.  During this week MitoAction.org renewed their commitment to educate, support and advocate on behalf of mitochondrial disease patients and their families. (eMediaWorld Oct 2, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Text to Speech Propels Active Retiree to the Top of His Class]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=191873</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TextAloud Software makes continuing education a snap. (eMediaWorld Sep 30, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Post-Hurricane Efforts Raise Profile of Mental Disorders ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=186499</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Hurricanes Gustav, Ike and other disasters have long-reaching affects; 57.7 million Americans experience a mental health disorder in any given year; the National Alliance on Mental Illness and other organizations, including Allsup, are raising awareness during Mental Illness Awareness Week  (eMediaWorld Sep 25, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Autism, Learning Disabilities and ADHD Experts Convene at the Help Group Summit]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=184338</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Two-day seminar for professionals and parents to present cutting edge information in research and best practices. (eMediaWorld Sep 24, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Autism Speaks, CDC and The Advertising Council Launch Program to Educate Teachers About Importance of Early Intervention for Autism]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=184339</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Autism Speaks, in partnership with the Ad Council and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), launch a new educational tool kit, Talking to Parents About Autism, designed to promote early intervention and encourage educators to speak to a child&amp;#039;s parents if they suspect a developmental delay. (eMediaWorld Sep 24, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wide Open Doors Conference - A Conference for the Disability Community in Richmond, VA]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=184341</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Woolridge Road Church is hosting the 3rd Annual Wide Open Doors Conference on October 18-19, 2008 at 5130 Woolridge Road. The conference offers 25 workshops and two featured speakers. The program&amp;#039;s content is for parents of disabled children, disabled people, professionals in disability related fields and church leaders. (eMediaWorld Sep 24, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Curemark Appoints Dr. Elisa J. Zinberg as Vice President of Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=181606</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Curemark is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Elisa J. Zinberg as Vice - President of Operations, and member of Curemark&amp;#8217;s management team, effective immediately. (eMediaWorld Sep 23, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[DynaVox Sponsors The ALS Association&#039;s Assistive Technology Consultation Program]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=181607</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[DynaVox grant supports The ALS Association&amp;#039;s comprehensive Assistive Technology Consultation Program.  The program provides education on the range of communication issues that arise with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig&amp;#039;s Disease, and training on available solutions to help individuals living with ALS, their families and staff at the Associaton&amp;#039;s Chapters and Certified Centers of Excellence. (eMediaWorld Sep 23, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[AAPD and Allsup Team Up for &quot;Activate the Power of the Disability Vote&quot; Campaign ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=181608</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Web site and educational initiative provides resources to the 50 million Americans with disabilities for voter registration, ballot and election details, and voting support. (eMediaWorld Sep 23, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Braintelligent Pyramid Game HONORS Winner at 2008 NAPPA Children&#039;s Products Competition ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=180111</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Mic-O-Mic Americas Inc.&amp;#039;s LONPOS 84T Braintelligent Pyramid Game with its 13,882,213 challenges received a coveted NAPPA HONORS AWARD from the National Parenting Publications Awards. Other impressive NAPPA Awards received by Mic-O-Mic Americas Inc.: in 2006 (LONPOS 101 Pyramid and Rectangle game - NAPPA GOLD AWARD) and in 2007 (LONPOS 303 Pyramid and Rectangle Game - NAPPA GOLD AWARD). (eMediaWorld Sep 22, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Baby Boomers&#039; Aging Wave Affects Social Security Disability Program]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=180112</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Allsup explains trends with Social Security Disability Insurance as population ages; though disability can take people from the work force at any age (eMediaWorld Sep 22, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Call for Speakers and Sessions Now Open for HEAR2009]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=180115</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Southern California&amp;#039;s largest regional conference for people with hearing loss seeks speakers for individual and panel presentations on President&amp;#039;s Day Weekend, February 14-15, 2009, at the Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County. Deadline for submissions is October 10, 2008. (eMediaWorld Sep 20, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Product: A Hearing Aid Accessory Designed To Help The Hard Of Hearing Eliminate Annoying: Sores, Squeals, Wind Noise and Discomfort ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=178127</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Many who are hard of hearing wear hearing aid devices (instruments) that are unsatisfactory in several ways: (1) loose fitting, (2) make whistling noises, (3) pick up feedback, (4) have wind noise, (5) produce squeals, (6) cause sores, (7) generally uncomfortable and loose to wear. This new Weber Hearing Aid Liner is designed to overcome and eliminate these problems with a new accessory: a hearing aid liner that is easy to use, is low in cost and can be washed in water for re-use. (eMediaWorld Sep 19, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accelerated Care Plus Corp. (ACP) Announces Acquisition of Neuroflex Orthotics, Inc.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=176144</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[National provider of comprehensive clinical programs and durable medical equipment purchases specialty orthotic manufacturer to serve long-term care providers and the needs of aging adults (eMediaWorld Sep 18, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Transfor Corporation Launches Revamped Site for Wheelchair Securement Products and Services ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=176146</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Transfor Corporation unveiled a revamped site for wheelchair securement products and services. The new Web site is equipped with a variety of eCommerce solutions that enhance the user experience. (eMediaWorld Sep 18, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Autism Membership Launches to Assist Families with Daily Challenges of Autism and Asperger&#039;s Syndrome]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=176149</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[New Membership provides families with exclusive content including in-depth articles, downloadable reports, video presentations, audio downloads plus access to the Expert member forum where families can interact with Autism therapists and other families. (eMediaWorld Sep 18, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Seyfarth Shaw Partner Camille A. Olson, Senate Witness for ADA Amendments Act, Comments on Passage of the Legislation :  &quot;Employers need to immediately look at their existing policies, handbooks, procedures and job descriptions to determine whether they may now be at risk for a lawsuit under the ADA Amendments Act.&quot; ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=174878</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:40:49 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Seyfarth Shaw LLP, one of America&amp;#8217;s leading full-service law firms, today released the following statement from Camille A. Olson, Chair of the national law firm&amp;#8217;s Complex Discrimination Litigation Practice Group, and Senate and House witness who provided testimony on the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA Amendments Act):  (eMediaWorld Sep 17, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Curemark CEO Presents Autism Findings at Prestigious Neurobiology Conference at Oxford ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=174185</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Curemark, LLC announced today that Founder and CEO Dr. Joan Fallon has presented Curemark&amp;#039;s most recent findings on autism at the Gordon Conference on Neurobiology and Brain Disorders which took place August 24-29 at Magdalene College in Oxford. (eMediaWorld Sep 17, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[McCain, Obama on Mental Health Care ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=174877</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[National Alliance on Mental Illness Releases Presidential Candidates&amp;#039; Responses to Mental Health Care Questionnaire (eMediaWorld Sep 17, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Care.com Announces Andrea Cohen as Advisor to the Company]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=172554</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:56:15 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Care.com (www.care.com), the premier source of trustworthy family care options, is pleased to announce that Andrea Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of HouseWorks, a home care company dedicated to helping seniors live at home, will serve as an advisor to the company. (eMediaWorld Sep 16, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Visually Disabled Chicago Student Chooses Text to Speech over Pricey Screen Readers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=172555</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TextAloud Text to Speech provides an affordable alternative to costly and cumbersome screen readers (eMediaWorld Sep 16, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Braille Works Makes ADA Compliance Easy and Affordable with New Service Offering ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=173305</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Leading provider of reading materials for the blind, visually impaired and reading disabled now features fast, convenient Access on Demand capabilities. (eMediaWorld Sep 16, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Don Johnston Makes &#039;Digital Access&#039; to Instructional Materials a Reality for Schools Implementing New IDEA Regulations for Students with Disabilities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=164645</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Read:OutLoud&amp;#174; Accessible Text Reader Breaks Price Barrier for Schools.Provides Digital Access to General Curriculum for Students with Disabilities.Technology Tool Helps Schools Comply with Accessible Instructional Materials Regulation. (eMediaWorld Sep 9, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Walking Toward an American Dream]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=160158</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:27:54 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[A Florida man affected by scoliosis and spina bifida will embark on 2,740 mile journey from Tamarac, Florida to Venice Beach, California -- on foot (eMediaWorld Sep 8, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[U.S. Demand for Rehabilitation Professionals Grows]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=160157</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Physical therapists, occupational therapists and other rehabilitation professionals expect 20-plus percent employment increases through 2016. (eMediaWorld Sep 8, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Viable Opens Call Center and Sign Language Interpreting Service in Baltimore County]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=160159</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Deaf-owned provider of video communications services for deaf and hard of hearing people to expand to Baltimore County with call center and interpreting service. (eMediaWorld Sep 8, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[&quot;Local Business Owner and Nonprofit Leader Received State and National Recognition by a Prominent Veteran Service Organization&quot;]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=155757</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Local Business Owner and Nonprofit Leader received State and National Recognition by a Prominent Veteran Service Organization.&amp;quot; (eMediaWorld Sep 3, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Boardmaker Plus Player Brings Interactive Learning to More Students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=155758</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Boardmaker Plus Player is a tool that makes it easy for teachers and parents to enhance the learning process for students with special needs and help these students achieve academically and socially by engaging them in learning with interactive, onscreen activities. (eMediaWorld Sep 3, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lift Chair Warehouse Now Markets Only High-Quality, Reliable Lift Chairs From Golden Technologies]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=148566</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[New! Quality - Proven Lift Chairs and Recliners From Lift Chair Warehouse. (eMediaWorld Aug 28, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Atlanta Communications Expert Presents Thesis At International Conference On Language And Social Psychology]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=148567</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Vann Morris, an account coordinator for Atlanta B2B advertising agency MLT Creative, recently presented her master&amp;#039;s thesis on the topic of patronizing speech encountered by individuals with cognitive disabilities. (eMediaWorld Aug 28, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Care.com Launches Caregiver Guide to Senior Health Issues ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=147045</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Elder care guide addresses common health conditions (eMediaWorld Aug 27, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[RxSavings-Center By Medicare-PartD.com Simplifies the Search for Discounted Drugs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=147046</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Medicare-PartD.com releases their RxSavings-Center to help Medicare beneficiaries and others find prescription drug savings at their local retailers.  The RxSavings-Center provides a variety of ways for people to compare discount drug programs including, alphabetical searching by drug name, searching by drug category, or a combination search of drug categories and discount drug programs.  Discount drug information is also cross referenced with several lists of popular medications including a list of the top 100 Medicare drugs.  Links for each medication provide users with more information on drug strengths, form and quantity, as well as discount drug program pricing, availability and program stipulations. (eMediaWorld Aug 27, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Independent Living Aids LLC Achieves Gold Certification from NFB for Website Accessibility]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=137912</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Honorable nonvisual web accessibility certification granted to www.IndependentLiving.com. (eMediaWorld Aug 19, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Brainteaser LONPOS 303 Pyramid and Rectangle Game Wins Yet More Awards for Mic-O-Mic Americas Inc.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=135425</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Mic-O-Mic Americas Inc.&amp;#039;s LONPOS 303 Pyramid and Rectangle Game wins one of the coveted Dr. Toy&amp;#039;s &amp;quot;Best Summer Play and Learn Products Program - 2008&amp;quot; Awards (eMediaWorld Aug 15, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[&quot;Autism Hangout&quot; Helps Community Members Learn, Share, Thrive]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=132702</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[A new social networking website is bringing together members of the autism community to compile &amp;quot;hands-on-knowledge&amp;quot; that will help them learn, share and thrive. Membership is free to the public, and the advertise-supported site will help fund autism-related causes. (eMediaWorld Aug 13, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wundervoll; Text to Speech Helps Language Student Learn German]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=131606</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[With TextAloud, Language Learning is Accessible Anywhere. (eMediaWorld Aug 12, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[DAISY Consortium President Hiroshi Kawamura Receives 2008 Dr. Dayton M. Forman Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=131607</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[CNIB, a nationwide, community-based, registered charity committed to research, public education and vision health for all Canadians, presents the 2008 Dr. Dayton M. Forman Memorial Award to Mr. Hiroshi Kawamura, President of the DAISY Consortium in recognition of his dedication and commitment to the development of equitable information services for people with print disabilities throughout the world. (eMediaWorld Aug 12, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=129432</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Convalescent Aid Society was founded in 1923 by a group of women in Pasadena. For more than eight decades now, CAS has been providing free medical equipment to residents of the San Gabriel Valley. Under the leadership of current Exec. Director Randy Votsch, there are more than 9,000 needy people who are currently using wheelchairs, bed pans and other equipment borrowed from a small but highly efficient staff of under 10 people. CAS also provides nursing scholarships to Pasadena Community College and Azusa Pacific University. (eMediaWorld Aug 10, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=128815</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:45:30 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The EyeMax accessory from DynaVox provides individuals living with the speech and physical disabilities that often accompany diagnoses such as ALS or Lou Gehrig&amp;#039;s disease, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke and cerebral palsy a comprehensive communication solution that can be accessed using eye gaze technology. (eMediaWorld Aug 8, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=127768</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Recent Published Study Concerns Experts and Alerts Consumers (eMediaWorld Aug 7, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[RFB&amp;D&reg; Introduces New AudioAccess(SM) ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=122989</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Recording for the Blind &amp;#38; Dyslexic&amp;#174; (RFB&amp;#38;D&amp;#174;) introduces AudioAccess(SM), a new downloadable audio textbook that plays on the widely available Microsoft Windows&amp;#174; Media Player (version 10 or above) and can by synchronized with most Windows-compatible portable media players. (eMediaWorld Aug 5, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=120177</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Passages Hospice in Elgin, IL helps patients with life-limiting illnesses achieve a dream, wish, or desire that makes their life more fulfilling in both big and small ways. By taking the focus off the limitations caused by an illness and highlighting what they are capable of, patients feel more empowered and emotionally uplifted. (eMediaWorld Aug 3, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=120179</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[There&amp;#039;s a new website coming into your world, Allgonetothebirds.com is designed by a gardening enthusiast to make our gardens beautiful and keep our birds happy. Enjoy their company by coaxing the birds to hang around longer. (eMediaWorld Aug 2, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[National Parkinson’s Conference to Spotlight Financial Matters, SSDI]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=118236</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Allsup executives Mary Dale Walters, Paul Gada to speak at national Young-Onset Parkinson&amp;#8217;s Network Conference in Atlanta on Aug.7-9, 2008. (eMediaWorld Jul 31, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=116566</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:48:34 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Allsup explains some of the options available to people with disabilities when facing increasing healthcare costs, including added benefits of Social Security Disability Insurance. (eMediaWorld Jul 29, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ceridian LifeWorks Offers CareGiverHelper Service to Clients to Ease Stress of Family Caregiving]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=106478</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Companies now have new tools to aid family caregivers in the workplace with CareGiverHelper. CareGiverHelper provides an innovative branded community to help coordinate care for loved ones. (eMediaWorld Jul 17, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[The AltFormat 2008 Story Competition - Sir Steve Redgrave Meets his Winners at the House of Commons]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=104776</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Five times Olympic Gold medal winner, Sir Steve Redgrave meets his winning students from the AltFormat 2008 Story Competition.  Hosted by Mike Foster MP and David Blunkett MP in the House of Commons, the nine dyslexic students and their schools were all awarded &amp;#163;25 000 of laptops, ipods and alternative format software by competition sponsors Dolphin Computer Access. (eMediaWorld Jul 16, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[DAISY Consortium Secretary General George Kerscher, PhD Receives 2008 Dr. Roland Wagner Award at the 11th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=98672</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[George Kerscher, PhD, Secretary General of the DAISY Consortium, receives the 2008 Dr. Roland Wagner Award.  This is the third prestigious award presented to Kerscher and the DAISY Consortium in as many months for efforts to develop and promote international standards and technologies which enable equal access to information and knowledge by all people with print disabilities and which also benefit the wider community. (eMediaWorld Jul 12, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Disaboom and Purple Heart Service Foundation Create Jobs for Veterans]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=96502</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:08:39 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Premier Online Community for People Touched by Disability and Purple Heart Service Foundation Join Forces to Create Employment and Financial Success for Combat-Wounded and Disabled Veterans: Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; www.disaboom.com), the premier online community for people touched by disability, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation this week announced that they have teamed up to launch a new employment venture for combat-wounded and disabled veterans.  Guided by their respective mission statements, the two organizations anticipate that the financial benefits of the partnership will match the positive impact to the disabled veteran community. (eMediaWorld Jul 10, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[George Kerscher, PhD, DAISY Consortium Secretary General, Receives Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award from National Federation of the Blind]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=90892</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[George Kerscher, PhD, Secretary-General of the DAISY Consortium, is named among the first recipients of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award.  Presented by the National Federation of the Blind, the award recognizes individuals and organizations working in the field of blindness that have made outstanding contributions toward achieving the full and equitable integration of individuals who are blind into society.  Kerscher was selected to receive the award for his work to provide full and equal access to all kinds of information by the blind and print disabled. (eMediaWorld Jul 7, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rochester, New York Personal Injury Law Firm Faraci Lange LLP Launches New Website ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=82616</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Leading Rochester, New York based Personal Injury Firm of attorneys, Faraci Lange LLP, announces the launch of their new website at www.faraci.com. The site, which is clear and easy to navigate, highlights the law firm&amp;#8217;s breadth of experience in personal injury practice areas as well as the significant number of accreditations and high ratings it has achieved. (eMediaWorld Jun 23, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Made in USA Website, Homeplace-America.com Introduces the Standard and Premier Flex-A-Bed Adjustable Beds with Choice of Mattresses]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=75925</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Homeplace-America.com, newest member of the HomePlace Group network, is a leading supplier for adjustable beds, bed frames, bedding, furniture, furniture parts, home wares, roll-away beds, mattresses, furniture repair kits, storage items, wood bed rails, and many other items for the home. Homeplace-America.com is unique because it specializes in distributing Made in USA products and merchandise. (eMediaWorld Jun 16, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=76353</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[New law will impact nearly 4.6 million drivers in Washington State and more than 23 Million licensed drivers in California. NTD Telecommunications provides the latest in hands free communication technology. (eMediaWorld Jun 16, 2008)]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether it will be a cost saving or an added cost for recipients depends on how informed they are and how they use the debit cards (eMediaWorld Jun 10, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[First Public Service Dog Census Launches: Census Aims to Count Every Service Dog in the US]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=67747</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The first public census of Service Dogs officially launches with the goal to count every Service Dog in use in the United States. (eMediaWorld Jun 9, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inspiring Paralyzed Yoga Teacher, Critically Acclaimed Author, MATTHEW SANFORD Making a Surprise Visit to Ridgewood Tuesday Evening June 10 to Raise Funds for Rehabilitation Efforts]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=68404</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[This Tuesday evening, Matthew Sanford, critically acclaimed author of the book WAKING: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence, is coming to Ridgewood to give a lecture and teach a yoga class for people of all abilities.  The event entitled &amp;quot;Healing the Mind Body Relationship&amp;quot; will be held at the Ridge School (325 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450) from 6 pm to 8:30 pm and will include a short talk by Sanford who will then teach a yoga class for people of ALL abilities. (eMediaWorld Jun 9, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=64800</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[AdaptiveOutdoorsman.com helps disabled hunting and fishing enthusiasts by offering a one-stop shop for adaptive gear. (eMediaWorld Jun 4, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Debut Novel Release Linked to Suzie&#039;s Closet WNC Service Organization ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=63128</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The debut epic fantasy novel, Ivory Joins the Reaping World Wind or Who Caused The Best End Of Earth Ever? will link as a fund raiser for Western North Carolina service organization, Suzie&amp;#039;s Closet. (eMediaWorld Jun 3, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[AbleNet Announces Relationship with Texas Instruments]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=59233</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[AbleNet reveals plans to develop first-ever K12 math curricula for students with moderate to severe disabilities by leveraging proven general education content provided by Texas Instruments. (eMediaWorld May 30, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Spanish Language Interpreting Services for Under $1 a Minute]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=60081</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Lifelinks Interpreting Services breaks the $1.00 a minute price barrier offering Spanish language interpreting over the telephone for 99 cents a minute and Spanish Video-interpreting for $1.95 a minute to introduce our easy to install Spanish video-interpreting service, for a limited time only. (eMediaWorld May 30, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=60082</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The National Alliance on Mental Illness honors Jane Pauley for her contributions to public education about mental illness, announces PBS and MTV will air documentaries on the issue (eMediaWorld May 30, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Easter Seals&#039; Northern Ohio Homecare Allows Senior to Forego Nursing Home Stay]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=55027</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The story of Lorain, Ohio resident Jody Garcia, who works with Easter Seals Northern Ohio to keep her independence, and spirit strong. (eMediaWorld May 27, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kick it up a Notch with Keystone and Steelton at Hot &amp; Spicy International Festival]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=55028</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Keystone Residence and the Steelton Borough have partnered to launch the inaugural Hot &amp;#38; Spicy International Festival, a free, block party-style celebration of summer fun and community in Steelton, PA.  From noon until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7th, North Front Street in Steelton will be bright and lively with live music, regional craft fare and delicious treats from area restaurants, caterers and specialty food merchants.  The festival will feature two stages of entertainment courtesy of regional musicians and performers, including local favorite party band Green Eggs.  This fun and family-friendly afternoon benefits the work of Keystone Residence, an agency of Keystone Human Services. (eMediaWorld May 27, 2008)]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Software &amp;#38; Information Industry Association names MEville to WEville AbleNet Student Achievement Program as &amp;#039;Best Instructional Solution for Special Needs Students&amp;#039; at the 23rd Annual CODiE Awards. (eMediaWorld May 24, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=53843</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Keystone Golf Tournament is back. For the 26th year, the Keystone Golf Tournament on Monday, June 16th will bring together members and friends of the Keystone Human Services family for a wonderful opportunity to golf for a great cause. Featuring a variety of contests and raffles as well as ample time on the green for even the most avid golfers, the Keystone Golf Tournament will benefit Keystone Children and Family Services, whose programs promote active and meaningful life experiences for all members of the community. A variety of team and sponsorship opportunities are available, with registration closing on June 11th. (eMediaWorld May 24, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=46985</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Will fund training programs to bring youths with disabilities into nation&amp;#8217;s high-tech workforce (eMediaWorld May 19, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[T3RG Motorcycle School Hosts Inaugural Civilian Top Gun Competition May 31 Event Organizers Will Donate Proceeds to Build Homes for Injured Veterans]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=47549</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[T3RG Motorcycle Schools will hold their first annual Civilian Top Gun Competition at Dick&amp;#039;s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City on May 31, 2008. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Homes For Our Troops, a national non-profit that builds specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans. (eMediaWorld May 19, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[DAISY Consortium Recognized with World Telecommunication and Information Society Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=46986</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[United Nations International Telecommunication Union selects DAISY Consortium for its outstanding contribution toward building an inclusive and more equitable Information Society (eMediaWorld May 17, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=45100</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Alzheimer&amp;#039;s Legal Resource Center&amp;#039;s goal is to provide answers to the long-term care crisis facing millions of Americans. (eMediaWorld May 16, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Recent Survey Demonstrates Arthritis Foundation Program Improves Communication Between Doctors and Patients]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=45101</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Arthritis Foundation today announced a continuation of its Let&amp;#039;s Talk RA&amp;#174; program, sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb, based on success demonstrated through a recent survey of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Participants in the program reported improved communication with their rheumatologists and satisfaction with changes in their treatment. (eMediaWorld May 16, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oregon Pioneers Alternative Format Ballot for Disabled ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=40313</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[OakTree Digital has announced the delivery of an Alternative Format Ballot (HTML) to the Oregon Secretary of State&amp;#039;s office (SOS) allowing persons with disabilities to vote in private. (eMediaWorld May 13, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[DAISY Pipeline Improves Information Access for People with Print Disabilities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=34765</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The DAISY Consortium releases the newest version of the DAISY Pipeline, a free open source tool that transforms documents into accessible formats. (eMediaWorld May 8, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Small Digital Hearing Aid Cures Big Hearing Loss Problems For Baby Boomers ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=34045</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Digital hearing aid from HearPod Inc. provides the perfect solution for baby boomers that require occasional hearing amplification, rather than a permanent treatment which requires a doctor&amp;#039;s prescription.&amp;quot;Millions of baby boomers in the US hear sounds but can not comprehend words or phases. They train themselves to read lips in order to fill in the blanks,&amp;quot; says Randy Wohlers, President of HearPod Inc., a baby boomer hearing aid solutions company. &amp;quot;Because this young demographic is afraid that wearing a hearing aid signals old age, and many can&amp;#039;t justify paying thousands of dollars for a quality aid, approximately 80% of baby boomers refuse to seek hearing treatment until it&amp;#039;s too late.&amp;quot; (eMediaWorld May 6, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Patient-Centered Care Institute Launched]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=45102</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Patient-Centered Care Institute is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and practice of patient-centered care within healthcare. (eMediaWorld May 6, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Association of Educational Therapists Announces a Registered Trademark for Its Professional Members]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=32456</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has officially registered the mark Educational Therapist/Professional (ET/P)&amp;#226; for use by individuals who have reached the Professional level of membership in The Association of Educational Therapists (AET).   Professional membership requirements in AET entail rigorous study, time and effort.  This new designation will be evidence to the public of the expertise and skills these members of the profession have achieved. (eMediaWorld May 5, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[DailyStrength Provides Support, Advice for Caregivers of Those Affected by Autism]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25941</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 19:47:33 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[As April marks National Autism Awareness Month&amp;#8213;a nationwide effort addressing the continued need to improve the lives of those affected by autism&amp;#8213;a range of new online resources has become available for people looking for support and help. DailyStrength is one such resource, a health-focused social networking site that serves as a home for support for families and caregivers of individuals with autism&amp;#8213;part of more than 600 communities that provide real help and support for a broad range of health, social and personal issues. In DailyStrength&amp;#039;s popular Autism/Autism Spectrum support community, parents and caregivers discuss their challenges and successes in caring for autistic kids, share advice, and report on the effectiveness of therapies. (eMediaWorld Apr 24, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25936</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Statement by National Alliance on Mental Illness&amp;#8217;s Bob Carolla on a recent Iowa State University influence of television on mental health treatment study (eMediaWorld May 2, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[The U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) Honors Four Years of Serving Severely Wounded Soldiers and Their Families]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25937</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Army Wounded Warrior (AW2) Program is proud to announce that April 30, 2008 marks four years of their committed service to severely wounded, injured, and ill soldiers and their families. (eMediaWorld Apr 30, 2008)]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25938</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Exceptional Children&amp;#039;s Foundation, a nonprofit serving 2,300 children and adults with developmental disabilities, is tapping into the time, talent and energy of local up-and-coming young professionals through the creation of a Young Leaders Board. The first fundraiser held at the Crescent Hotel in Beverly Hills raised more than $10,000 and was attended by some of Los Angeles&amp;#039; premier young professionals. The Young Leaders Board is the first opportunity many young adults have had to participate in a charitable organization on their own. (eMediaWorld Apr 29, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Revolutionary New Wrist Brace Promises Healing Without Injuring Lifestyle, and Hope for Those With Hand Impairments]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[M.H. Bennett Inc. has released The Helpful Hand, a revolutionary new brace designed to assist treatment of hand, wrist, and thumb injuries as well as chronic conditions, while simultaneously allowing normal, everyday function.For all who suffer ailments such as carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or tennis elbow, this breakthrough brace opens the door to a life no longer dominated by pain and inactivity.  By immobilizing the affected areas, The Helpful Hand provides the opportunity for damaged or inflamed tissue to rest and heal, but with its patented support system, it also enables its wearer to easily grasp and hold dozens of everyday objects without any stress or strain. The real breakthrough, however, is its triple patented support system that both holds and stabilizes everyday objects with the use of a support strap, and supports the Tripod Pinch to assist with fine motor skills. (eMediaWorld Apr 28, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[NAMI: Women and Depression - 1 in 8 Women; Twice the Rate of Men]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25940</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Self-help brochure discusses causes, symptoms, life stages, treatment (eMediaWorld Apr 28, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Association for Behavior Analysis International Brings Leading Behavior Experts to Chicago Convention ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25942</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The groundbreaking science of behavior analysis is best known for its success in treating autism. However, its implications reach far deeper into nearly every aspect of society, including marriage and family, education, politics, environmentalism, and more.  The world&amp;#039;s top behavior experts -- including Nobel Laureates, researchers, authors and more -- will gather in Chicago May 23-27 to present the latest scientific advancements in the field that answers the questions: &amp;quot;Why do we behave as we do and how can that behavior be changed?&amp;quot; (eMediaWorld Apr 23, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Noted Elder Law Attorneys Present Workshop to Address &quot;The Future of Elder Law&quot;]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25943</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Charlotte&amp;#039;s aro welcomes nationally recognized elder law attorney Tim Takacs to Charlotte for second year, to co-present with nc elder law attorney Nicole Vandiver. (eMediaWorld Apr 23, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[InventHelp&reg; Client Invents &quot;Math Splash&quot; - A Board Game Invention That Could Help Players Sharpen Math Skills]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25944</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[InventHelp&amp;#174; is attempting to submit the invention to companies for review. (eMediaWorld Apr 23, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Calling All Care Heroes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25945</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Care.com to Honor Moms, Babysitters, Nannies and Other Family Caregivers (eMediaWorld Apr 22, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Commissioned Pet Portraits Help Young People With Special Needs to Succeed]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25946</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[WVSA Artist Apprentices are now accepting commissions for the 3rd Annual Exhibition Every Dog Has its Day: Celebrating Our Canine Companions. This is a chance for the public to help young people with special needs by immortalizing their furry friend. We love and paint all animals - big, small, frog or dog. (eMediaWorld Apr 20, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Disaboom Puts People with Disabilities Back In the Driver&#039;s Seat with Deeper Resources on Adaptive Driving]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25947</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Disaboom Expands Automotive Site with Greater Information on Driving Equipment, Driving Skills and Auto Enthusiast Groups (eMediaWorld Apr 19, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[AbleNet Inc. Makes a &quot;Splash&quot; With New Summer Session Curricula for Special Education Students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25948</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[AbleNet announces the availability of Splash&amp;#8482;, a step-by-step extended school year program developed to assist district administrators and teachers in maintaining the academic progress of their special education students. (eMediaWorld Apr 17, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Natural Learning Concepts Celebrates Autism Awareness with Heavy Discounts, Specials and Free $10 e-Gift Cards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25949</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Autism Awareness Month with one of the Web&amp;#039;s most respected providers of books, cards, materials and other therapies for children on the Autism Spectrum. (eMediaWorld Apr 17, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[AbleNet Inc. Names Adam Wing to Vice President of International Business]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25950</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[AbleNet Inc. executive, Adam Wing, is appointed to take the company&amp;#039;s international business to the next level - bringing more assistive technology products, to more people, in more regions across the globe. (eMediaWorld Apr 16, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[AbleNet Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Tash International Inc. ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25951</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[With the Tash acquisition, AbleNet will offer one of the most comprehensive suites of assistive technology solutions available to the global disabilities market. (eMediaWorld Apr 15, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Autism/PDD and Special Needs Children Can Take Advantage of Newly Released Mac Educational Programs by BloomingKids Software ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25952</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[BloomingKids converts their teaching software to Mac versions. (eMediaWorld Apr 15, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Warning: The Wrong Civilian Work Environment can be Hazardous to the Health of Combat Exposed Veterans According to New PERCEVD Program]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25953</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Former Walter Reed psychiatrist Dr. Cynthia J. Washington explains, &amp;quot;veterans with combat related PTSD or similar challenges are significantly restricted in that certain reasonably predictable work environments will exacerbate their condition, albeit with substantial variation.&amp;quot;  Maryland headquartered DESTIN Enterprises, L.L.C. and Chicago-based Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C., in association with Dr. Washington, have developed a comprehensive training and education program known as PERCEVD, &amp;quot;Preparing Employers to Reintegrate Combat Exposed Veterans with Disabilities&amp;quot;.  Kaleidoscope&amp;#039;s nationally renowned CEO, Doug Harris, projects that &amp;quot;PERCEVD is essential for managing interplay between reasonable accommodations and conduct rules for combat exposed veterans, whether an employer&amp;#039;s related goal is diversity and inclusion, ADA or USERRA compliance.&amp;quot; (eMediaWorld Apr 10, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Online PDP-Planner Tool Provides a Glimpse into 2009 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25954</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Medicare-PartD.com released their online 2009 PDP-Planner based on the 2009 CMS standard Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. PDP-Planner is designed to help Medicare beneficiaries and advocates estimate next year&amp;#039;s cost of prescription drug plan coverage.  PDP-Planner also provides a visual summary of monthly costs in the various phases of standard Part D plan coverage. (eMediaWorld Apr 9, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Disaboom, the Premiere Online Community for People with Disabilities, Expands its Lou Gehrig&#039;s Disease Resource Section ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25955</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Online Resource Helps People Recognize Warning Signs and Understand the Diagnosis of Lou Gehrig&amp;#039;s Disease (eMediaWorld Apr 9, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[ADHD Expert and Author Nancy Ratey Offers Free Teleseminar]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25956</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Nancy Ratey, world renowned ADHD expert and author, is offering a free teleseminar for adults with ADHD through www.ADDClasses.com. Registered teleseminar participants can call into this live class over the telephone or listen from anywhere in world over the Internet. (eMediaWorld Apr 8, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[AbleNet Announces Five International Assistive Technology Grant Recipients]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25957</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[AbleNet Inc. proudly announces the names of five non-profit organizations chosen to receive AbleNet assistive technology tools designed for persons with disabilities as part of the AbleNet International Assistive Technology Grant Program. (eMediaWorld Apr 7, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[World&#039;s Lightest, Rigid, Folding Frame Wheelchair Now in Production]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25958</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The groundbreaking Flight Ultralight Wheelchair is now available for purchase. Designed, developed and manufactured by Aero Innovative Research, Inc. (AIR, Inc.) of Valley Center, Kansas, the Flight Ultralight features lightweight aerospace components, and is the world&amp;#039;s lightest, fully-adjustable, rigid, folding frame wheelchair.  The wheelchair weighs just 18 pounds with wheels, and can be folded to a width of 9 1/2 inches, hand rim to hand rim. (eMediaWorld Apr 7, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Daily Supplement May Help Diabetes Sufferers Stabilize Blood Sugar]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25959</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Sorrelex is a natural liquid food supplement for diabetic men that increases testosterone which new research says may result in insulin resistance improvements, blood sugar control, better cholesterol levels, and weight loss in men with low testosterone. (eMediaWorld Apr 5, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[United States Senator Dick Durbin to Speak about Disability Legislation at New York Law School, April 14]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25960</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[United States Senator Richard Durbin, national co-chair of Senator Barack Obama&amp;#039;s presidential campaign, will deliver the Fourth Annual Tony Coelho Lecture in Disability Employment Law &amp;#38; Policy on Monday, April 14, 2008 at New York Law School, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. His speech will focus on disabilities legislation in the upcoming congressional term. (eMediaWorld Apr 3, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[LIA Foundation to Hold a New Jersey Conference on Lyme Disease and Autism]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25961</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[With autism at epidemic proportions and the new apparent linking of Lyme disease to autism, parents need answers and ways to help their children. The LIA Foundation is holding a conference on April 12th  to educate families and physician&amp;#039;s on the proper treatment for children with Lyme disease and autism. (eMediaWorld Apr 3, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[New HAHA Personal Communicator Introduced in the United States by SoundBytes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25962</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Hearing Assistive Aid Facilitates One-on-One Communication Using Digital Sound and Ultraviolet Sterilization (eMediaWorld Apr 2, 2008)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[New DinoView Portable Round-the-Neck Electronic Magnifier Introduced in the United States by Independent Living Aids, Inc.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=25963</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Pocket or Round-the-Neck Electronic Magnifier Allows Visually Impaired to Enlarge Print from 5X to 20X on Menus, Cans, Prescriptions, Newspapers etc. (eMediaWorld Apr 2, 2008)]]></description>
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