Silverton Mortgage and Kyle Pease Foundation are race ready

“We are excited to provide opportunities for in-chair athletes and their families to participate in events such as the Boston Marathon®, New York City Marathon®, Ironmans® and other big races.” – Josh Moffitt, CEO and founder of Silverton Mortgage.

ATLANTA (PRWEB)
March 30, 2023

Silverton Mortgage, a leading direct residential mortgage lender, announced a corporate sponsorship of the Kyle Pease Foundation (KPF), a non-profit that provides opportunities for people with disabilities to experience participating in athletic events, enriching their lives and those who support them.

Founded in 2011 by brothers Kyle & Brent Pease, KPF provides scholarships, purchases medical or adaptive sports equipment, and participates in educational programs to create awareness of Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities. From local 5Ks to the Ironman World Championships®, KPF has assisted 100+ unique athletes cross over 3600 finish lines nationwide.

Silverton will be a KPF Family Partner for the next two years, supporting two in-chair athletes each year in achieving their dreams of competing in a high-profile race. This sponsorship will be used to fund the expenses normally incurred by the athletes and their families when preparing and competing.

“Entry fees, travel expenses, training races, etc., can be prohibitors to participation,” shared Josh Moffitt, CEO and founder of Silverton Mortgage. “We are excited to provide opportunities for in-chair athletes and their families to participate in events such as the Boston Marathon®, New York City Marathon®, Ironmans® and other big races.”

“Silverton has been an avid supporter of the foundation for several years, from volunteering with KPF to racing with us and creating real change in the lives of KPF Athletes,” shared Executive Director, Brent Pease. “We are thrilled to take the relationship to the next level, as Silverton becomes a sponsor at the Family Partner Level. Creating and supporting opportunities for the families behind the athletes and giving them an experience that would not be possible without our friends at Silverton.”

Moffitt was first introduced to KPF several years ago while running the Publix® Atlanta Half Marathon when he passed one of their push teams on the course.

“I saw that the race chair had KPease logos, so afterward, I went home and looked them up. I was impressed with the foundation’s purpose and mission, and I decided to volunteer as a push assist runner with a friend for the following year’s half marathon,” shared Moffitt.    

Silverton’s mission has always included a strong commitment to supporting its communities and giving back. The company established The Silverton Foundation in 2012 and has since provided more than 120 years’ worth of mortgage and rent payment assistance to families with sick children who have been hospitalized or who are receiving ongoing chronic or critical care treatments. Silverton also offers Volunteer Time Off (VTO) hours, an initiative that started at parent company Clayton®, to encourage Team Members to volunteer with organizations such as Kyle Pease Foundation and others that resonate with them.

When asked about the reasoning behind the decision to support KPF, Moffit said, “At Silverton Mortgage, we believe that success without sharing is failure. The KPF mission fits with our goal of enriching the lives of team members, communities and clients and specifically focuses on our priority for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. It’s a true joy to help provide opportunities and unique ways for people to feel connected and included.”

About Silverton Mortgage

Founded in 1998, Silverton Mortgage is an acknowledged leader within the mortgage industry. In both 2020 & 2021, more than 9 out of 10 borrowers said they would recommend Silverton to their friends and family.* In addition, Silverton has repeatedly been recognized by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution® as one of the top places to work in the metro-Atlanta area.

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Officer Dustin Moody and his family receive a red carpet introduction to their new BraunAbility wheelchair van, made possible by community and business donations.

INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB)
March 29, 2023

Indiana police officer Dustin Moody was paralyzed in a terrible line-of-duty crash in June 2022 while trying to get an impaired driver off the streets. Since then, he has fought through extensive rehabilitation to get back to his wife Emily and their two beautiful kids, but they still had many obstacles to overcome to return to a normal life, including needing a wheelchair-accessible van, modifications to their home, and the loss of Emily’s income as a teacher as she focuses on being home to assist him and to care for their two beautiful children during his recovery process.

On March 28th at Superior Van & Mobility on the south side of Indianapolis, Officer Moody and his family were presented with a new modified van. This van will allow the whole family to get out of the house and regain their independence.

The Carver Toyota dealership in nearby Columbus generously donated the van chassis that was converted for wheelchair accessibility by BraunAbility. The finished BraunAbility Toyota Hybrid arrived at Superior Van & Mobility’s Indianapolis location, where the final customized fittings for Officer Moody were completed. Installation of Q-Straint retractable belts will ensure Officer Moody’s wheelchair is secure while he’s in the vehicle. Superior will be the servicing dealer for the mobility equipment and mobility conversion related vehicle elements in the future.

UpLift Johnson County joined with the Central Indiana Police Foundation in a fundraising effort to give this hometown hero and his family a new start.

Wendy McClellan, Executive Director for UpLift Johnson County said, “Thank you to all of those who donated, shared social media posts, and told friends and family about Officer Moody. We especially want to thank Carver Toyota of Columbus and BraunAbility for their donation and hard work to customize this van for exactly what the Moodys needed.”

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ABOUT UPLIFT JOHNSON COUNTY 501(C)(3)

UpLift Johnson County is a service organization founded on the principle of “see a need, seek to fill it.” We give everyday people a resource to find volunteer opportunities or to nominate those in our community who may need assistance. We saw so many needs that needed to be filled but there was no single place to go for assistance or to find volunteers. So we created a place where other non-profits and individuals can come partner with us and fill needs in our community.

For more information on UpLift Johnson County and who we uplift, visit UpLiftJoCo.org.

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ABOUT CENTRAL INDIANA POLICE FOUNDATION 501(C)(3)

Community-led and connected to police officers throughout Central Indiana, CIPF is agile in meeting needs as they arise and leveraging community resources to assist with public safety concerns in the community. CIPF provides an opportunity for individuals and the business community to show their thanks and support of the brave men and women who serve our community each day through contributions of time, talent and treasure. CIPF aims to meet the growing needs of local police officers including their health and welfare, safety, and community efficacy.

For more information on CIPF, visit CPIF.foundation.

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ABOUT BraunAbility

BraunAbility is the world’s leading manufacturer of mobility transportation solutions, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, wheelchair lifts and seating, storage and securement products. Founded over 50 years ago by Ralph Braun, an entrepreneur who spent most of his life in a wheelchair, the company has grown into the most well-known and trusted name in the mobility industry, bringing independence to millions of individuals across the world. BraunAbility is a wholly owned subsidiary of Patricia Industries, a division of Investor AB Group. For more information on BraunAbility, visit braunability.com.

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But knowing our values, creativity, and teamwork have substantially impacted the Special Forces Sports Foundation by raising over $50,000 — that’s why we keep at it every day!

HAYWARD, Calif. (PRWEB)
March 28, 2023

Gunderson Direct’s Better Every Day mailer has been recognized by the Summit International Awards in multiple categories across two competitions.

Mike Gunderson, Founder and CEO of Gunderson Direct, commented, “One of our core values is ‘Seek Good Karma.’ We also strive to create engaging direct mail that truly drives response! Winning these awards is truly an honor. But knowing our values, creativity, and teamwork have substantially impacted the Special Forces Sports Foundation by raising over $50,000 — that’s why we keep at it every day!”

Summit Marketing Effectiveness Awards

Competing in the 2022 Summit Marketing Effectiveness Awards, the Better Every Day mailer received the coveted Best Of Category award in the Integrated Campaign, B2B category.

The Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award recognizes and rewards companies for innovative and leading-edge creative work that uses strategy and results-based effectiveness to create solutions in today’s marketplace. In 2022, the competition received 1900+ entries across 14 countries.

Summit Creative Awards

Among thousands of submissions from 20 countries, the Better Every Day mailer received Silver in the Industry Self-Promotion Collateral category, Silver in the PR Program/Event category, and Bronze in the Direct Marketing – B2B category in the 2022 Summit Creative Awards.

The Summit Creative Award recognizes the best in websites, design, video, advertising, mobile, and social from firms under $30 million in billings.

Gunderson Direct’s Better Every Day mailer

The Better Every Day mailer arrived in recipients’ mailboxes in February 2022. Each dimensional mailer included a jump rope, sweatband, scorecard, sharpie, and an instruction sheet, along with an overarching inspirational message to make the world a better place every day, both for the recipients and children with special needs.

They were challenged to complete increasing sets of exercises throughout the week and encouraged to post their successes on social media. Each social post equaled a donation towards the Special Forces Sports Foundation, which pairs children with disabilities with high school and collegiate athletes to include them in team sports that would otherwise not be available to them.

The effort led to $52,885 in donations, exceeding expectations by thousands of dollars.

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Fable has a deep commitment to serving our stakeholders with a high degree of privacy, reliability, and fairness.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
March 24, 2023

Fable is pleased to announce that the organization is now ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified. This is the latest addition to the company’s security certifications, having already achieved SOC 2 ® Type 2 certifications for both of their products, Fable Engage and Fable Upskill.

“A mature security stature is important to our customers and our community alike,” said Abid Virani, COO at Fable. “This certification is reflective of not only product security, but that of Fable’s entire organization. We have a deep commitment to serving our stakeholders with a high degree of privacy, reliability, and fairness.”

Achieving ISO 27001:2013 is a milestone for the enterprise SaaS company, attesting to the comprehensive security management standards that specify a set of best practices and controls. Fable has been examined for its information security risks, designated a set of security controls to mitigate these identified risks, adopted a management process that reviews these controls, and finally had the audit conducted by an external party (the audit firm Schellman) that tested for conformity and issued the certification.

Schellman, an independent third-party auditor, found Fable to have the needed technical controls in place and formalized IT Security policies, procedures, security measures, and countermeasures to protect it from unauthorized access or compromise.

“Fable connects a talented community of people with disabilities with the world’s largest enterprises,” said Alwar Pillai, CEO at Fable. “Trust is essential, and we will continue to invest in security as we serve a growing and global clientele.”

About Fable

Fable is the leading digital accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities. Fable helps enterprises build accessible user experiences by engaging people with disabilities throughout the product development cycle – from custom accessibility training to research and testing. Organizations work with Fable to make products more accessible for over the 1 billion people who live with disabilities, and in turn, make products more usable for everyone. For more information, visit: http://www.makeitfable.com.

Media contact:

Ashley Hargreaves

604 323-3347

press@makeitfable.com

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (PRWEB)
March 23, 2023

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) congratulates Miguel Perez, his family and their legal team, including Disability Rights Michigan, for successfully pursuing justice in protecting the rights of students with disabilities under federal law.

“Miguel Perez is a 27-year-old man facing a life of dependence, isolation, and limited opportunities to be a fully included, productive member of our community. It didn’t have to be that way,” says Colleen Allen, PhD., President and CEO of AAoM.

Miguel is a deaf immigrant, whose school failed him. His family was led to believe he was graduating with honors, only to find out months before leaving Sturgis Public Schools, he would not earn a high school degree, but a certificate instead, which significantly limits his post-secondary potential. He was denied basic, appropriate educational support, such as an interpreter and forced into online learning, although he couldn’t read or write. With nowhere else to go, he took his case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

“Michigan remains in the bottom ten states for education,” said Allen. “Students with disabilities experience some of the lowest graduation rates in the country. Populations of color and those who speak English as a Second Language are doubly impacted, with fewer resources, fewer inclusive opportunities, and a more limited understanding of the educational due process system. We can and should do better.”

Let the unanimous decision of the U.S. Supreme Court raise a flag that access to justice for students with disabilities cannot be denied. The Autism Alliance, along with other disability rights organizations, is working tirelessly to demand full civil and human rights for individuals with disabilities. Defying generations of systemic bias and barriers, we are heeding the call and leading a movement for equity and inclusion in the education system for ALL students.

ABOUT THE AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGAN 

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is a 501(c)(3) organization and trusted ally and partner for thousands of families dealing with Autism. AAoM’s mission is to lead efforts to raise expectations and expand opportunities for people affected by autism across their lifespan. We work to create a more accepting future for all people by cultivating a world rich in diverse abilities, talents, and ideas.  An AAoM navigator can be reached at 877-463-2266 (AAOM) or email at navigator@aaomi.org. More information about AAoM can be found at http://www.autismallianceofmichigan.org  

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Incorporating usability for people with disabilities in product development cycles has proven to consistently drive product innovations that have drastically improved the way we all live and work.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
March 10, 2023

Fable was named to Fast Company’s list of the The World’s Most Innovative Companies 2023 last week, based on its strides in making the digital world more inclusive for everyone.

Fast Company said the list highlights, “businesses at the forefront of their respective industries. These companies are setting the standard with some of the greatest accomplishments of the modern world.” The publication’s reporters and editors placed Fable number 5 in the top 10 companies in design, noting, “…companies like Figma and Fable are redefining what it means to make design accessible to all.”

“Our goal from the beginning has been to fundamentally change how digital teams build products,” said Alwar Pillai, co-founder and CEO of Fable. “Incorporating usability for people with disabilities in product development cycles has proven to consistently drive product innovations that have drastically improved the way we all live and work.”

Fable joins the ranks of many of their innovative customers who have made Fast Company’s list this year and in previous years, including Microsoft, Figma, and Shopify.

Over one billion people live with a disability globally. This largely unaddressed market segment is vastly increasing due to an ageing population. Digital inclusion and accessibility are vital, everything from media, to commerce and healthcare, is moving online. However, the digital products and websites we depend on are still often unusable to people with disabilities.

Fable challenges organizations to think differently about accessibility problems. Through testing and training platforms that provide insight into, and expertise from, the lived experiences of people with disabilities, Fable clients are discovering innovative solutions that make their products better for everyone.

About Fable

Fable is the leading digital accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities. Fable helps enterprises build accessible and usable user experiences by engaging people with disabilities throughout the product development cycle – from custom accessibility training to research and testing. Organizations work with Fable to make digital products more accessible for the more than one billion people who live with disabilities, and in turn, more usable for everyone. For more information, visit http://www.makeitfable.com.

About Fast Company

Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication Inc., and can be found online at http://www.fastcompany.com.

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Representatives from BraunAbility, Superior Van and Mobility and Huntington Bank were on hand to officially deliver the wheelchair-accessible BraunAbility Toyota Hybrid to Tracie and Darrell Ridgeway.

“Now Darrel and I will be able to travel places together and make lasting memories. We can take our children, grandchildren, and parents with us and reconnect,” said Tracie. “Most importantly, it will allow us to do things and enjoy each other while we still can and while I’m still mobile.”

FISHERS, Ind. (PRWEB)
March 10, 2023

Tracie and Darrell Ridgeway of Winchester, IN have spent over three decades of Valentine’s Days together, but this year’s is one they’ll always remember.

That’s because on Feb. 14th, the Ridgeways found out they would be receiving the keys to a brand-new wheelchair van donated to the couple through a partnership with Superior Van and Mobility, Toyota Mobility, Huntington Bank and Indiana-based mobility leader BraunAbility, who celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022.

Early in its anniversary year, Indiana-based BraunAbility announced a series of product donations to honor the company’s 50 years of leadership in automotive mobility. Industry partners Toyota Mobility, Huntington Bank and Superior Van and Mobility all agreed to contribute to the donation of a brand-new wheelchair van to change the life of a family in BraunAbility’s home state: the Ridgeways.

Since 2020, a gradual loss of muscle strength resulting in diminished mobility led Tracie Ridgeway to eventually utilize services provided by The ALS Association. The couple, who was known for taking long road trips on their Harley Davidson motorcycle, had now found themselves without the ability to travel together at all. That will all change with a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

The vehicle is a Toyota Sienna Hybrid made accessible by BraunAbility, but this wheelchair van is especially unique. It’s a 50th anniversary edition BraunAbility Toyota Rampvan® with a side-entry foldout ramp and custom lower body striping. It will allow Darrell and Tracie to reclaim their independence and make it easier to get to appointments and clinic visits, as well as leisure travel with their 4 children, including their teenage son who still lives at home.

“Now Darrel and I will be able to travel places together and make lasting memories. We can take our children, grandchildren, and parents with us on outings and reconnect,” said Tracie. “Most importantly though, it will allow us to do things and enjoy each other while we still can and while I’m still mobile.”

Since 2020, Tracie and Darrell have given back to the ALS Community, volunteering in outreach and fundraising efforts.

The ALS Association’s goal is to empower people in the Indiana communities they serve, to engage with the world in the way they want; reduce the physical, emotional, and financial burdens they face; and connect them with high quality services that benefit them where they are on their journey. In 2022 The ALS Association served 394 people living with ALS and their families in Indiana. The organization was able to provide 69 families with 78 pieces of essential equipment and held 41 support groups and meetings to provide emotional care and resources to our ALS community.

About BraunAbility

BraunAbility is the world’s leading manufacturer of mobility transportation solutions, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, wheelchair lifts and seating, storage and securement products. Founded over 50 years ago by Ralph Braun, an entrepreneur who spent most of his life in a wheelchair, the company has grown into the most well-known and trusted name in the mobility industry, bringing independence to millions of individuals across the world. BraunAbility is a wholly owned subsidiary of Patricia Industries, a division of Investor AB Group.

About The ALS Association

The ALS Association is the largest philanthropic funder of ALS research in the world. The Association funds global research collaborations, assists people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocates for better public policies for people with ALS. The ALS Association is working to make ALS a livable disease while urgently searching for new treatments and a cure. For more information about The ALS Association, visit our website at als.org.

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