The Latest news about what is effecting those with Disabilities in North America, These PR articles, bring the newest technologies, initiatives and helpful tools to those who need them.
In this year’s event, expect to gain insights into ongoing regulatory initiatives that aim to promote diversity and inclusion within paediatric therapeutics development. Our distinguished speakers will also delve into the crucial realm of paediatric formulation development, ensuring that children across all age groups get access to safe and accurately dosed medicines, easing the burden on caregivers. Additionally, our expert speakers will address the challenges faced and offer strategies to expedite progress in this critical field of paediatric research.
Join us for this webinar and learn more about:
Ongoing regulatory efforts to increase accessibility in paediatric therapeutics development
Increasing awareness of the needs and effort behind providing access to safe and accurate dosage forms of medicines for every child
How we can expedite drug development for children and their families to provide access to adapted medicines and innovative medicines
Join Mark Sorrentino, MD, Vice President, Centre for Paediatric Clinical Development, ICON; Dr. Martine Dehlinger-Kremer, PhD, MS, Vice President of Scientific Affairs, Pediatric Subject Matter Expert, Drug Development Solutions, ICON; Lynne Yao, MD, Director, Division of Paediatrics and Maternal Health (DPMH) in the Office of New Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA (Food and Drug Administration); Carlo Giaquinto, MD, President of Penta Foundation and Full Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Padua, Penta – Child Health Research; and Eric Zuckerman, DO, Board Chairman and founding board member, Paediatrics IBD Foundation, for the live webinar on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 10am EST (4pm CET/EU-Central).
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
“Companies named to this prestigious list must demonstrate corporate attributes that are essential to any successful enterprise committed to gender diversity as part of their corporate strategy,” said Everett. “Qualifying companies to this list entails a two-step process. First, nominations by companies are carefully reviewed to ensure they meet a minimum threshold of qualifications. Then the final ballot of companies is voted on by individuals in the industry. This is the sixth year of this prestigious recognition program and it garnered a record number of more than 27,000 votes to identify and validate the final companies named to the list.”
The list is comprised of a diverse range of business sectors in the commercial freight transportation marketplace, including motor carriers, third-party logistics companies, and original equipment manufacturers. These companies will be recognized at the upcoming WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo Nov. 5-8 in Dallas, Texas. Navistar is the sponsor of this year’s program.
Companies named to the 2023 “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” list are:
ADM Trucking AFS Logistics America’s Service Line Ancora Education ArcBest Armstrong Transport Group Arrive Logistics Artur Express Autumn Transport Averitt Bennett Family of Companies Big M Transportation Bob’s Discount Furniture Boyle Transportation Bridgestone Americas Cardinal Logistics Management Corp. Cargomatic CarMax Carter Express Centerline Drivers Clean Harbors Covenant Logistics Crowley Cummins Daimler Truck North America Day & Ross Dot Transportation Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company EASE Logistics Echo Global Logistics Epes Transport System Estes Express Lines Evans Network of Companies Forward Air Frito-Lay Garner Trucking GFL Environmental Giltner Logistics GLT Logistics Grammer Logistics Great Dane Halvor Lines Highway Transport Hubtek ISAAC Instruments J.J. Keller & Associates J.B. Hunt Transport JX Enterprises Kenworth Truck Co. Kirsch Transportation Services Knichel Logistics Koch Companies Landstar System Leonard’s Express LGT Transport Marathon Petroleum Co. Matheson May Trucking Co. Mercer Transportation Co. Navistar New West Truck Centres Odyssey Logistics Old Dominion Freight Line ORBCOMM Orica Ovie Logistics Express PACCAR PACCAR Leasing Co. PACCAR Parts Palmer Trucks Penske Transportation Solutions Peterbilt Motors Co. PGT Trucking Pilot Company Procede Software Proficient Auto Transport Quality Carriers ReedTMS Logistics Rihm Family Companies Roehl Transport RXO Ryder System S-2international Saia LTL Freight Savage Schneider Southwest International Trucks Standard Logistics Stericycle Sunset Transportation Sworkz SWTO The Erb Group of Companies TRAC Intermodal TRAFFIX Transflo TransForce TransLand Tri-National Trimac Transportation Trinity Logistics Tucker Freight Lines UPS USAL Valoroo Venture Logistics Volvo Group North America Werner Enterprises Wilson Logistics WM XPO Zonar
About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In Trucking is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Arrow Truck Sales, Bridgestone Americas, Daimler Truck North America, FedEx Freight, Great Dane, J.B. Hunt Transport, Michelin North America, Navistar International, Inc., PACCAR, Penske Transportation Solutions, Ryder System, Walmart, and WM. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information, visit http://www.womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.
IAC is encouraging all Native producers to apply who believe they experienced discrimination by USDA-FSA loan programs before January 1, 2021. To facilitate the application process, USDA is offering multiple submission methods, including digital applications through an online portal, or traditional hardcopy submissions via mail or hand-delivery to regional processing centers, however, producers are strongly encouraged to use the online portal, when possible, to ensure a smooth and error-free submission process.
Due to the time-consuming nature of submitting an application, IAC is offering in-person events and virtual informational sessions for Native producers nationwide. “Applying for financial assistance is not just about securing support,” said Kari Jo Lawrence, IAC’s Chief Executive Officer. “It’s about empowering Native producers and ensuring they are recognized for their contributions in agriculture.”
IAC will host a virtual information session on Tuesday October 31, 2023, at 3:00 pm CST. For more information about upcoming events and how to submit a DFAP application visit https://bit.ly/USDA-DFAP.
The Intertribal Agriculture Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1987 to pursue and promote the conservation, development, and use of land-based agricultural resources vital to the economic and social well-being of American Indian/Alaska Native peoples. To learn more about IAC, visit indianag.org.
The MERA Vaccines Summit brought together more than 100 physicians and healthcare professionals to Dubai to discuss a range of communicable diseases. The summit educated healthcare professionals with the latest literature on vaccines, and its impact to the region’s population. Vaccines…
Commitment remains one of our core values at INFINITI HR, and we are extremely proud that we have concluded our fourth annual Back-to-School Drive, donating nearly 25,000 items to local children in need.
BURTONSVILLE, Md., Oct. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Leading national HR outsourcing firm, INFINITI HR, concluded its fourth annual Back-to-School Drive. The annual event provided approximately 200 youth in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade across the Greater Washington D.C. Metro Area with school supplies and backpacks they need to start a new school year.
The INFINITI HR Back-to School Drive ran for a two-week period and corralled a total of 39 backpacks, 88 highlighters, 468 markers, 39 binders, 117 spiral notebooks, 78 composition notebooks, 3,978 index cards, 17,550 sheets of paper, 117 folders, 39 rulers, 195 pens, 39 bottles of hand sanitizer, 39 pair of scissors, 195 erasers, 39 pencil sharpeners, 468 colored pencils, 936 crayons, 78 glue sticks, 78 dry erase markers, and 312 pencils.
Employees of INFINITI HR came together to donate and collect this wide range of supplies. During the drive, INFINITI HR filled nearly 40 backpacks with school supplies.
INFINITI HR employees gathered in its corporate headquarters to assemble the backpacks and arranged for their distribution to various schools including Burtonsville Elementary School in Burtonsville, Maryland and Bond Mill Elementary School in Laurel, Maryland.
“Commitment remains one of our core values at INFINITI HR, and we are extremely proud to host this annual event that provides school supplies to local children in the community,” Christine Knisley of INFINITI HR said. “We are pleased to support these deserving students in their educational journey and success in school.”
“Our employees have huge hearts, especially when it comes to helping our youth and supporting our local schools,” INFINITI HR Managing Partner Mark Schwaiger said. “We hope our employees and partners’ generous donations of supplies will prepare students for another fantastic school year.”
For information, to volunteer, or to donate in the future, please contact Christine Knisley at INFINITI HR at [email protected] or 301.798.5199.
About INFINITI HR
INFINITI HR is a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The INFINITI HR PEO platform provides full regulatory compliance management, on-demand HR guidance, real-time payroll/tax filing, POS integration, and access into industry-leading True-Group Master Policies for Workers’ Compensation, Employment Practices Liability Insurance, and other operational business coverages.
Click here for the latest press releases and up-to-date news on human resources outsourcing. To learn more about how your business can save time, money, and mitigate employer liability, call INFINITI HR at 866-552-7360 or email [email protected].
Verena Mei (driver) and Susie Saxten (navigator) successfully completed the Rebelle Rally, earning third place in the X-Cross ™️ class Modified 2024 Telluride X-Pro crossed the finish line mostly unscathed after crossing rocky trails, deep washes, and steep sand dunes 2023 marks the…
When Tedd reaches out to Henry in desperation, identifying with Kings Row character Jamie Wakefield, described in the novel as “too pretty for a boy” Henry immediately jumps at the opportunity to help. The serendipity that Jamie Wakefield was modeled on his childhood friend and one-time lover reopens his contradictory feelings about his past. Tedd and Henry’s unlikely connection develops in surprising ways, transforming their lives.
This long-range project began twenty-three years ago with Lenny Pinna’s friendship with the 75 year old Tedd Burr in Cleveland Hts., Ohio. One auspicious evening their usual conversation opened up into a discussion about Tedd’s younger gender confusion. This discussion resulted in an extraordinary cinema veritI style film Letters to Uranus: The hidden life of Tedd Burr.
What was revealed that evening was Tedd’s two year correspondence with Henry Bellamann, comprised of over 100 long letters which had been lying in a box for fifty-five years, and his iconic 19 year old photograph which Henry had derisively described as “a face that could have come from the planet Uranus.” This quote evokes the highly psycho-sexual complexity of their relationship.
Although Pinna has been involved with this story since the year 2000 and actually possessed the original letters since 2003 (bequeathed to him by the elder Tedd Burr) he knew Tedd and Henry’s story could not be told at that time. He has been quoted as saying “America was not yet ready for this story 23 years ago. Tedd and Henry were talking openly about things in 1943 that we’ve only begun to talk about publicly during the last five to ten years. And for some it will still be too soon.” Both with the progress made by the LGBTQIA+ community and other parts of society which have responded with backlash, Tedd’s story has only gained importance and an immediacy that meets the moment.
For the past several years, Lenny Pinna has been developing the Limited TV Series ‘In The Name Of Jamie Wakefield’ based on and inspired by Tedd and Henry’s letters; In 2023, he started collaborating with media artist, Bonnie Diczhazy to find a way to bring life to Tedd and Henry’s poignant World War II story. Bonnie and Lenny’s collaborative synergy dates back to the mid-nineties when they founded Ecclesia Theater at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio.
Deciding to present the series pilot on YouTube without a full production company, Pinna and Diczhazy ended a late-night brain-storming session with one central idea that blossomed into a full-blown set within a 4′ x 6′ area of the living room of Pinna’s childhood home. That idea led to the design of a quilt top for the primary backdrop. Immediately, Pinna was motivated to construct the backdrop for the pilot over the long Labor Day weekend.
The backdrop was inspired by Pinna’s award winning original quilt design that he had made for his 25 year old son, Matthew called Jazz City Rhapsody; he had asked his son to choose the primary fabrics to initiate the design. The quilt won the 2013 S.F. Quilt show’s top honor—the Viewers Choice Award.
Pinna proceeded to shoot the pilot over a one month period, utilizing additional set dressing, props and costumes drawn from his family background–including several heirloom pieces. The bringing together of disparate elements epitomizes Pinna’s life-long career as an eclectic artist. In addition to his quilting skills Pinna also relied on his training as an actor, puppeteer, costume designer and set designer to craft an expansive world in the smallest of spaces.
Artistically, Pinna chose to play each character himself rather than cast actors for the 25+ characters in the series. This is meant to present his particular take on the story, yet encourage the further imagination of a fully realized TV production. His performance/reading style is a unique approach to conveying dramatic narrative. Throughout the pilot he plays multiple characters in many scenes, demonstrating a rare ability to transition fluidly between old and young or male and female and everything in between.
‘In The Name Of Jamie Wakefield’ is a powerful testament to the dedication of one man’s persistence in presenting a unique story of friendship, courage, strength and acceptance. His past docu-drama, Letters to Uranus and the current series pilot for In The Name of Jamie Wakefield can now be viewed on YouTube at Ecclesia Arts. Tedd Burr, who died in 2012 wanted his story told, and Lenny through research, dedication and perseverance has finally been able to share Tedd’s story.
Lenny Pinna is an accomplished eclectic artist who has lived in New York, Cleveland, Houston, and the San Francisco Bay area before returning home to Johnstown, PA during the COVID-19 epidemic–via a perfect storm of events including close family deaths. Once there in his childhood home he managed to find the silver lining–the time and space to bring forth the book and the series pilot.
Lenny Pinna and Bonnie Diczhazy hope to connect with a larger production team to bring all six episodes of ‘In The Name Of Jamie Wakefield’ to mainstream television in the form of a Netflix, Amazon or Paramount+ series.
‘In The Name Of Jamie Wakefield’ episode 1 “Tedd and Henry, Albert and Jamie” launches October, 27th, 2023 on YouTube at Ecclesia Arts.
Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders in Hospitality of 2023
NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders in Hospitality of 2023. These women have achieved significant accomplishments in various aspects of the hospitality industry, including brand architecture, sales and marketing, operations, sustainability, and media sales. They are known for their leadership skills, commitment to innovation and sustainability, and ability to create engaging and memorable experiences for guests. In addition, some of this year’s awardees are affiliated with several notable companies in the hospitality industry, including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, and TripAdvisor.
Among this year’s awardees is Tina Edmundson, President of Luxury, Marriott International, who has a remarkable talent for successfully introducing and revamping brands while effectively capitalizing on valuable business prospects. She expertly manages all aspects of Marriott’s strategy concerning the company’s unrivaled assortment of luxury brands, such as The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts. Also awarded is Phyllis James, Vice President at MGM Resorts International, who enriches her leadership role with extensive knowledge in food and beverage, catering and conference sales, development, and event planning gathered over two decades.
Ultimately, Stephanie Faskow, in her capacity as Director of eCommerce Analytics at Royal Caribbean Group, has dedicated her professional journey to channeling her expertise in digital marketing and product analytics towards generating long-lasting benefits for enterprises and their valued consumers.
These remarkable women have demonstrated unparalleled expertise across various domains within the hospitality industry. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of The Top 50 Women Leaders in Hospitality of 2023.
Pilar Stewart (Palladium Hotel Group), Alison Zarrella (The Venetian Resort Las Vegas), Rachel Moniz (HEI Hotels & Resorts), Heather Massey (Aspire Lifestyles), Kimberly Corbin (Meeting Shields LLC), Dina Belon-Sayre (Staypineapple Hotels, Inc.), Erin O’Connor-Booth (Summit Mountain Rentals), Karen Anderson (Alberta Food Tours), Cali Nguyen (SmittenKiss Planning and Production), Jill Slater (HelmsBriscoe), Cathryn Schmit (MGM Resorts International), Annemarie Mathews (Carnival Cruise Line), Stephanie Faskow (Royal Caribbean Group), Ginger Taggart (IHG Global Marketing and Brand Management), Dina Galperson (Hilton), Lawana Lewis (InterContinental Hotels Group), Amy Ras (Loews Miami Beach Hotel), Cindy Ramesh (Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 Hilton), Beckie Bruffey (Google Playa Vista), Jennifer Viccellio (Choice Hotels International), Jennifer Husbands (GlobauxSource), Jennifer Dunn (IHG Hotels & Resorts), Dawn Walzak (Hilton Worldwide), Dee Gilbert (HelmsBriscoe), Diandra Lopez (Aman), any many others.
Women We Admire provides news and information on today’s women leaders in business, entertainment, sports, motherhood, medicine, law, and many other fields. We cover a broad range of topics and areas of interest aimed at recognizing the achievements of exceptional women while inspiring others to aim high and continue their journey towards reaching their full potential. Women We Admire and its affiliates circulate its content to over 32,000 individuals and businesses.
The one-hour “AI is a Hoot” mini-course invites young coders to explore the realm of AI and pose detection through an engaging and interactive experience. In this Game Builder course by CodeMonkey, students are tasked with training an AI model to recognize various poses using their webcam. This cutting-edge technology leverages the distances between key points on the body to detect and respond to different poses.
The course begins with students capturing their own poses, which are then recorded and fed into the AI model’s datasets. The result? A playful, hands-on learning experience that lets children train the AI model and ultimately control the actions of an adorable game character – an owl.
“AI is a Hoot” boasts three fantastic poses for students to teach their AI creation: squat, stand, and arms up. As they capture these poses, the owl character responds dynamically. When they squat, the owl shrinks down; standing tall makes it grow back to its charming self, and raising hands high in the air prompts the owl to spring into action with a joyful leap. It’s a fun and educational adventure.
One of the primary concerns for parents when it comes to using webcams is the privacy of their children. CodeMonkey assures that children’s privacy is of utmost importance, and their commitment to safeguarding it is unwavering. When a child uses the AI widget in the course, images are turned into vectors, and no images are collected or stored, ensuring the security of young learners.
Pose detection, a fundamental concept introduced in this mini-course, involves training an AI model to classify different poses. This field is commonly referred to as pose estimation or pose classification and is a key component of computer vision and machine learning. The applications of pose detection are vast and include human activity recognition, sports analytics, gesture control, and more.
CodeMonkey is proud to offer “AI is a Hoot, Pose Detection” as a unique and fun way for students to explore the fascinating world of AI, and it’s an ideal opportunity for students to participate in the Global Hour of Code week-long event. Get ready to have a hoot of a time and unlock the potential of AI with CodeMonkey!
CodeMonkey is a leading coding for kids program. Through its award-winning courses, millions of students learn how to code in real programming languages. CodeMonkey offers an engaging and enjoyable curriculum for schools, after-school clubs, and camps as well as self-paced online courses to learn coding at home.
A significant contributor to Renaissance’s recognition on this esteemed list is the Women of Renaissance and Workin’ Moms of Renaissance Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These groups provide a supportive network for female employees and working mothers at the company, offering invaluable support through guest speakers, discussions, and workshops. Through these initiatives, Renaissance has created an empowering and inclusive environment where women can thrive and make meaningful contributions.
“At Renaissance, we believe in the power of diversity and the remarkable impact women make in our organization. We’re incredibly proud to be recognized as one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2023,” said Kim Mitchell, Chief People Officer at Renaissance. “Our Women of Renaissance and Workin’ Moms of Renaissance ERGs have been instrumental in promoting an inclusive culture where women can grow, excel, and lead.”
Renaissance prioritizes the well-being of women within its benefits package, actively seeking employee input to shape its offerings. This approach has led to a comprehensive set of supportive benefits, including a generous parental leave policy that extends its care to both birth and non-birth parents, fertility support services, supporting traveling mothers who wish to maintain their commitment to breastfeeding with the “Milk Stork” benefit, and more. This employee-centric approach reflects Renaissance’s dedication to well-being and work-life balance.
Renaissance’s inclusion on Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women list highlights its dedication to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes the professional growth and overall well-being of women in the workplace. The company remains committed to empowering its female employees, celebrating their achievements, and continuing to create a more diverse and equitable future.
About Renaissance As a leader in education technology, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. For more information, visit https://www.renaissance.com.
About the Best Workplaces for Women Great Place To Work selected the 2023 Best Workplaces for Women List by analyzing the survey responses of over 600,000 employees who work for Great Place To Work Certified companies that also meet the criteria for this list. To be eligible, a company must employ at least 50 women, have at least 20% of non-executive managers who are women, and have at least one executive who’s a woman. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey.
