PHOENIX (PRWEB)
January 20, 2020

CBD Emporium, a privately-held company and national retailer of premium CBD brands, today announced the appointment of Paul Steinberg as Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, Steinberg will report directly to President John Flanders and oversee national retail operations, logistics, as well as inventory and distribution model management for CBD Emporium.

Steinberg brings more than 30 years in operational development experience with the last 20 years in global strategic development in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. His extensive career has focused on building sustainable growth strategies at some of the world’s premier drug and device biotech corporations, including Abraxis Bioscience (acquired by Celgene), PPD, Novella Clinical (a Quintiles company), and Simbec-Orion. Steinberg has also held leadership positions at posts across Western Europe, South Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Rim.

“We are excited to have Paul join our top-level leadership team and further accelerate CBD Emporium’s rapid growth,” stated Flanders.

With a proven track record of reversing underperforming product lines, Steinberg has helped turnaround underperforming clinical development leading to eventual approval and sale of a product for nearly $5 billion dollars. He has also negotiated alliances involving top-tier business partners, including UCLA, UCSF, UC Denver, Scripps, Buck Foundation, and University of Utah.

“I look forward to pivoting my leadership expertise in the biotech sphere to the unlimited growth potential of CBD Emporium in the multi-billion-dollar hemp industry,” said Steinberg.

Established in 2018 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, CBD Emporium is dedicated to improving health and wellness on a national scale. The national retailer recently acquired competitor CBD Exclusively and now boasts 23 locations throughout the United States.

For information visit http://www.CBDEmporium.com.

About CBD Emporium:

Established in 2018, CBD Emporium is a privately held company with 23 retail locations throughout the United States. The retailer is the premier source for quality, trusted CBD products and offers a diverse selection of more than 40 best-of-industry brands and its own brand labeled products, derived from medical-grade organic hemp plants. The company’s knowledgeable staff is dedicated to providing the best information, education and products to improve health and wellness. CBD Emporium headquarters are located at 8102 N. 23rdAvenue, Suite A, Phoenix, Arizona 85021. For information, visit CBDEmporium.com.

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BOISE, Idaho (PRWEB)
January 16, 2020

The Idaho chapter of the Challenged Athletes Foundation is scheduled to host a Nordic skiing and biathlon clinic for adaptive athletes, January 18-19 at Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, Idaho.

Nearly 30 adaptive athletes as young as 6 years old will receive world-class training from Paralympians and Olympic biathlon and skiing coaches including BethAnn Chamberlain, U.S. Paralympic Nordic development coach; Greg Mallory, Kristina Sabasteanski, Sean Halstead and “One-Arm” Willie Stewart, Paralympians; Eric Reynolds, Olympian; Marc Mast, elite Nordic coach and designer of adaptive Nordic equipment; and Wilson Dippo, Bogus Basin Nordic skiing and adaptive Nordic coach. Kevin Holtry, a Boise Police Department officer injured in the line of duty in 2016 will also be in attendance.

“There are nearly 200,000 Idahoans living with disabilities,” said Jennifer Skeesick, CAF-Idaho Regional Director. “These clinics provide an opportunity to strengthen the existing adaptive sports community in Idaho and empower individuals with permanent physical challenges through sport.”

Most medical insurance does not cover adaptive sports equipment, making the cost of equipment an obstacle for those with physical disabilities. By partnering with an accessible resort that can provide ski in/ski out access, and by making adaptive equipment readily available, CAF ensures clinic attendees can focus solely on acquiring new skills, increasing self-esteem and enhancing their quality of life.

“Tamarack is grateful to be the host of the CAF Biathalon and Nordic Skiing Clinic,” said Tamarack General Manager Brad Larsen. “We are lucky to be able to witness these amazing athletes as they take on new challenges. These kinds of extraordinary events show that being serious about accessibility in recreation benefits everyone.”

Future scheduled clinics include a sledge hockey clinic in Boise, Idaho, February 8, and a sledge hockey and standup/wheelchair curling clinic in Hailey, Idaho, March 6-7.

For more information about CAF-Idaho, visit http://www.challengedathletes.org/idaho.

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About CAF-Idaho

CAF-Idaho is a nonprofit organization providing grants, camps, clinics, community and mentorship to individuals with permanent physical challenges through partnership and support of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertsons Family Foundation. For more information the Challenged Athletes Foundation, visit https://www.challengedathletes.org.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)
January 13, 2020

Nashville based ERISA disability insurance law firm, Cody Allison & Associates, PLLC, maintains a 5-star client rating on Google reviews. The 5-star rating is accompanied by numerous client reviews which applaud the work performed on their cases by this growing law firm. Former client, Joy C., states, “Cody Allison has been my savior in fighting for my disability against my employer sponsored private disability plan.”

This type of praise has caught the attention of founding attorney, Cody Allison. “We are deeply honored that several of our former clients have taken the time to express their appreciation for the work we have done for them. We strive to make every client experience the best it can be by adhering to the high standards we set for this firm upon it’s founding.” Further, Attorney Allison says the key to success for their clients is attention to detail. “We work hard to make sure every client case is properly prepared by looking under every stone to build the case. Our clients deserve our best and we work hard every day to deliver.”

The lawyers at Cody Allison & Associates, PLLC not only provide representation for appeals of long-term disability benefit denials but also litigate those claims in federal court, in multiple states. Additionally, the attorneys at Cody Allison & Associates, PLLC handle denials related to life insurance claims. “I cannot begin to explain how this firm helped me in seeking death benefits after the passing of my husband. Everyone I dealt with, from Cody Allison on down, was extremely helpful, courteous and I felt well taken care of. Without pause, I highly recommend this firm.”, said Melinda F.

The national headquarters for Cody Allison & Associates, PLLC is located in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. They can be reached by calling toll free (844) LTD-CODY, or

(615) 234-6000. You can visit their website at: http://www.LTDanswers.com.

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PHOENIX (PRWEB)
January 10, 2020

The Birth Injury Lawyers Group is pleased to launch a new $2,500 college scholarship for students diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

“As we work with medical specialists and life care planning experts, we see the challenges that those affected by cerebral palsy face,” said attorney Robert Goldwater of the Birth Injury Lawyers Group. “That is why we started this scholarship to help dedicated students with cerebral palsy seize educational opportunities and fight for their goals.”

Goldwater is a parent to triplets, two of whom were diagnosed with cerebral palsy, making his work as a birth injury lawyer especially meaningful to him.

Criteria for Cerebral Palsy Scholarship

To qualify as an eligible scholarship applicant, a student must have received a cerebral palsy diagnosis. They must currently be enrolled in high school with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. Furthermore, the student must already have been accepted to a four-year university or college. All applicants are required to agree to the Terms and Conditions as outlined in the scholarship information page on the Birth Injury Lawyers Group website.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

Any student interested in applying for the Birth Injury Lawyers Group Cerebral Palsy Scholarship must complete the application form which includes a mechanism for uploading any relevant documents on the scholarship information page on the Birth Injury Lawyers Group website. Applicants may not email their applications and supporting documentation.

The deadline for applying for the Birth Injury Lawyers Group Cerebral Palsy Scholarship is June 15, 2020. The firm will contact the winner by email and/or phone in August of 2020.

How the Winner Will Be Determined

Goldwater’s personal experiences with his children enable him to anticipate the challenges that students with cerebral palsy face. “I know that the winner of this scholarship will put it to good use in pursuit of a college degree,” he said.

In keeping with this spirit, the Cerebral Palsy Scholarship will ask applicants to write and submit an essay responding to the following question:

“How has cerebral palsy affected your educational goals and how will the scholarship money help you in reaching your academic goals?”

The applicant will be chosen based on their background, academic achievements, and the essay that best embodies the spirit of hope that the Birth Injury Lawyers Group wishes to impart to children with cerebral palsy who might doubt their potential in life.

“The winner of this scholarship is someone we believe will make the most of it, will be an unstoppable force when it comes to pursuing their academic goals and their life goals,” Goldwater says. “They shall serve as a role model, a living embodiment of the possibilities that lie ahead for someone with cerebral palsy. They will be a beacon of hope.”

About the Birth Injury Lawyers Group

Robert Goldwater founded the Birth Injury Lawyers Group in 2003, a year after his wife gave birth to triplets who spent nearly the first year of their lives in various hospitals due to the numerous complications they suffered. His aim as a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney is to help families of children who suffer birth injuries, specifically those that could have been prevented were it not for negligence or medical malpractice.

To learn more about the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, call (800) 222-9529.

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NEW ORLEANS (PRWEB)
January 10, 2020

Reach Higher at the Common App, in partnership with Collegewise and the American School Counselor Association, will celebrate high school counselors and award the first annual Excellence in College Counseling Award. The celebration will coincide with the College Football Playoff National Championship weekend and Extra Yard for Teachers Summit celebration on Saturday, January 11th. In addition to the game, the weekend will also include a full schedule of professional development and activities for high school counselors from Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. As part of the weekend’s festivities, Reach Higher and Collegewise will honor Farah Parker, the college and career counselor at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, as the inaugural Excellence in College Counseling Award recipient.

“We are overjoyed to partner with Collegewise and the College Football Playoff Foundation in New Orleans this year to celebrate counselors and educators,” said Jenny Rickard, President & CEO of Common App. “We know that school counselors are critical to helping students successfully navigate their postsecondary paths and tear down barriers to college access. Common App is proud to support the hundreds of thousands of school counselors who work tirelessly to help students achieve their college dreams.”

“School counselors are dream whisperers for our young people,” said Eric Waldo, Executive Director for Reach Higher. “Counselors help students visualize and realize a future that a young person often yet can’t see for themselves. By putting students on a path towards a higher education, school counselors are unlocking opportunities around the country. That is why we are so honored to partner with Collegewise, the College Football Playoff Foundation, and the American School Counselor Association this year to celebrate these incredible changemakers.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Reach Higher and the College Football Playoff Foundation to bring much-needed recognition to the great work that school counselors do throughout the country. Every day, counselors are mentoring and encouraging students as they guide them into their futures. They are a vital backbone to each community where they serve. Collegewise is especially thankful this year for Farah Parker, our inaugural recipient of the Excellence in College Counseling Award” said Joel Block, Collegewise CEO. “Thank you, Farah, for all that you do for your students.”

Parker received her BA in Educational Studies from Dillard University and MA in School Counseling from Xavier University of Louisiana. She is dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams and has even been known to chase students down the hall to remind them to complete their school and FAFSA applications.

About Collegewise

Since 1999, Collegewise has helped more than 24,000 families with their students’ college admissions process. For 20 years, we have remained steadfast in our belief that applying to college can be a thoughtful, positive experience when students are empowered with the tools and information to take ownership of the next chapter in their lives. Our counselors come from a variety of backgrounds. Many are former admissions officers, high school counselors, and graduate degree holders. We’ve read thousands of college applications and essays from both sides of the desk—as both admissions officers and college counselors.

Collegewise’s mission is both simple and ambitious; it strives to provide top-notch admissions advice to students who need it, regardless of their ability to pay for one-on-one counseling services. Every year, thousands of people download Collegewise’s free resources, tune in to its free webinars, and attend its college admissions seminars across the United States and Asia. For more information about Collegewise, visit collegewise.com.

About Reach Higher

Reach Higher, started by former First Lady Michelle Obama during her time at the White House, works to inspire every student in the U.S. to take charge of their future by completing their education past high school, whether at a professional training program, a community college, a four-year college or university, or in the military. Reach Higher continues to help underrepresented students navigate the college-going process by raising awareness about helpful tools and resources; meeting students where they are and tailoring technical assistance to meet their unique needs, and building the capacity of the school counseling profession. The Reach Higher initiative now lives at Common App, a non-profit membership organization dedicated to access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. For additional information about Reach Higher and the Common App, visit reachhigher.org and commonapp.org.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)
January 06, 2020

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Foundation (CPARF) is proud to announce the award of nearly $16,000 in funding to its 2019 Small-Grant Cohort. The winning grants fund critical researcher training, equipment, and travel to several underserved nations to help treat people with cerebral palsy (CP) and assist their families.

CPARF funds research that will change the lives of people with CP, a disability that affects 18 million people globally.

Each member of the 2019 Small-Grant Cohort advances CPARF’s mission in a tailored way. A training grant will support Dr. Susanne Martin Herz of University of California, San Francisco, as she learns how to administer the General Movements Assessment to diagnose CP quickly and prescribe vital early intervention therapies. She will share her experience with pediatricians in low- and middle-income countries and guide US-based pediatricians, leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment.

A small equipment grant will enable Northeastern University’s Dr. Danielle Levac to set up a mobile virtual reality (VR) lab to understand how children with CP learn new movement skills in VR, as well as how they can transfer these skills to real environments. The lab’s mobility will help them reach more children than they ever have before.

CPARF’s travel grants will take researchers to Malawi, Belize, and Zimbabwe. Katherine Herman and Juliette Schmidli of Otis College of Art and Design will teach caregivers in Malawi to use Appropriate Paper-Based Technology — affordable, templated, corrugated cardboard chairs that support children with CP so that they can sit upright, strengthen weakened muscles, and increase eye contact and social interaction as they observe their surroundings from a new perspective.

Dr. Margaret Cristofalo of Seattle University will visit the Children’s Rehabilitation Unit (CRU) in Zimbabwe to study how caregivers experience raising children with developmental disabilities. She will identify ways to improve long-term outcomes for children with CP and strengthen quality of life for their families. She will support interventions for these children, ensure that their caregivers give appropriate, effective care, and help support research at the CRU.

Long Island University’s Dr. Nia Mensah will lead occupational and physical therapy students as they treat children with disabilities on a life-changing spring break trip to Belize — a country with nearly 400,000 people that currently has no occupational therapists and only one physical therapist.

CPARF will announce its Large-Grant Cohort later this year.

CPARF’S MISSION

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation won’t stop until people with CP can live pain-free, until they can live the lives they envision for themselves, and until they can express what’s on their mind and be understood even when they can’t communicate verbally. We won’t stop until we can prevent CP in the first place. We won’t stop until we find a cure. As the only organization in the world solely focused on CP research, CPARF is poised to reshape the disability landscape. We’re poised to make breakthroughs. We are poised to change lives.

To learn more about CPARF’s funded research projects, visit http://www.cparf.org or contact info@cparf.org.

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