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Society: Christianity

Intelligent.com Announces Best Bible Colleges for the Year 2021

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Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 50 Bible Colleges for 2021. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 187 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2021 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 187 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 50 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each school.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Bible Colleges. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-bible-colleges/

2021 Bible Colleges featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Amridge University

Appalachian Bible College

Arizona Christian University

The Baptist College of Florida

Baptist University of the Américas

Barclay College

Bethel University

Bethel University

Biola University

Briar Cliff University

Bryan College

Calvary University

Campbellsville University

Cedarville University

Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary

Clarks Summit University

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

Eastern University

Freed-Hardeman University

Goshen College

Grace Christian University

Grace College of Divinity

Heritage Christian University

Hope College

Huntington University

Johnson University

Judson University

Kentucky Mountain Bible College

King’s University

Kuyper College

Lancaster Bible College

LeTourneau University

Manhattan Christian College

Master’s College

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Moody Bible Institute

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Multnomah University

Nazarene Bible College

North Greenville University

Northwestern College

Oak Hills Christian College

Oral Roberts University

Ozark Christian College

Piedmont International University

Saint Louis Christian College

Southeastern Baptist College

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Taylor University

Toccoa Falls College

About Intelligent.com

Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.

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Intelligent.com Announces Best Master’s in Christian Counseling Degree Programs for 2021

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Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 49 Master’s in Christian Counseling Degree Programs for 2021. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 155 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2021 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 155 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 49 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each school.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master’s in Christian Counseling Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-masters-in-christian-counseling-degree-programs/

2021 Master’s in Christian Counseling Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Abilene Christian University

Amberton University

Andrews University

Asbury Theological Seminary

Ashland University

Baptist Bible College and Seminary

The Baptist College of Florida

Bob Jones University

Cairn University

Calvary University

Carson-Newman University

Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary

Christian Leadership University

Colorado Christian University

Colorado Theological Seminary

Columbia International University

Cornerstone University

Crown College

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas Theological Seminary

Faulkner University

Fordham University

Freed-Hardeman University

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Grace College and Seminary

Grand Canyon University

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Hope International University

Houston Baptist University

Indiana Wesleyan University

Johnson University

LeTourneau University

Liberty University

Lincoln Christian University

Louisiana Baptist University

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Maryland

Luther Rice College & Seminary

Maranatha Baptist University

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Missouri Baptist University

Ohio Christian University

Oral Roberts University

Ottawa University

Regent University

San Diego Christian College

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Toccoa Falls College

University of Southwest

About Intelligent.com

Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Jones & Bartlett Learning Earns Esteemed Global Certified Accessible™ Designation from Benetech

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“The Global Certified Accessible™ designation from Benetech allows us to continue to work towards supporting all students and educators and elevate our level of service to those with reading barriers,” said Tim McClinton, President of Professional Education at Ascend Learning.


BURLINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)

Jones & Bartlett Learning, an Ascend Learning company, has become Global Certified Accessible™ by Benetech, a nonprofit organization that transforms how people with disabilities read and learn through software for social good.

Benetech established the Global Certified Accessible program to become the industry’s gold standard in accessibility certification. It is the first ever, third-party EPUB certification program to verify ebook accessibility. Jones & Bartlett Learning is only the sixth publisher worldwide to earn this highly regarded designation.

“Jones & Bartlett Learning has been committed to providing accessible content to all learners,” said Tim McClinton, President of Professional Education at Ascend Learning. “The Global Certified Accessible designation from Benetech allows us to continue to work towards supporting all students and educators and elevate our level of service to those with reading barriers. We applaud Benetech for their devotion to pursue equity in education and improve the learning experience for the many students that we serve.”

Throughout the certification process, Benetech evaluated the digital content to determine if it was designed to be accessible for students with reading barriers like dyslexia, blindness, low vision, or physical disabilities, while also evaluating the workflow for creating accessible content and reviewing samples of content across the disciplines in which Jones & Bartlett Learning publishes.

“Accessible ebooks unlock greater learning experiences for all students,” said Brad Turner, Vice President and General Manager Global Education and Literacy at Benetech. “Students who use Jones & Bartlett Global Certified Accessible materials will be empowered to choose from multiple modes of engagement to learn the material in the ways that work best for them.” Jones & Bartlett Learning’s Benetech certified materials may be requested through the Accessibility link on their website (http://www.jblearning.com) or through a partnership with VitalSource, a Benetech retail partner.

About Jones & Bartlett Learning

Jones & Bartlett Learning is a world-leading provider of instructional, assessment, and learning-performance management solutions for the secondary education, post-secondary education, and professional markets. Jones & Bartlett Learning develops educational programs and services that improve learning outcomes and enhance student achievement by combining authoritative content written by respected authors with innovative, proven, and engaging technology applications that meet the diverse needs of today’s instructors, students, and professionals. Learn more at http://www.jblearning.com

About Ascend Learning

Ascend Learning is a leading provider of online educational content, simulation, software and analytics serving students, educational institutions and employers. With products that span the learning continuum, Ascend Learning focuses on high-growth careers in a range of industries, with a special focus on healthcare and other high-growth, licensure-driven professions. Ascend Learning products, from testing to certification, are used by frontline healthcare workers, physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, certified personal trainers, group fitness instructors, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers. Learn more at http://www.ascendlearning.com.

About Benetech

Benetech is a nonprofit that empowers communities with software for social good. Benetech’s work transforms how people with disabilities read and learn, enables human rights defenders and civilians to pursue truth and justice, and connects people to the services they need to live and prosper. Benetech is constantly pursuing the next big social impact. To learn more visit https://benetech.org/

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Society: Christianity

Imagine What a Difference a United Christian Body Could Make in Our World

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It is my hope that Christians will realize that if we come together as one body, set aside denominational differences, doctrine differences, ethnic differences and cultural differences that we can control what happens in governments…


BEAUMONT, Calif. (PRWEB)

Author Terry Warren urges Christians to stand together against the devil’s tactics in One Body: God’s Desire for the Church is Unity! The Greatest Weapon The Church has to Defeat the Devil($14.49, paperback, 9781662807626; $6.99, e-book, 9781662807633).

Dr. Warren has watched special interest groups chip away at Christian liberties little by little because they work together, without the division that plagues the Body of Christ. Division is one of the devil’s strongest weapons against God’s people, but unity is also one of God’s strongest defenses.

“It is my hope that Christians will realize that if we come together as one body, set aside denominational differences, doctrine differences, ethnic differences and cultural differences that we can control what happens in governments, reinstate morals and values into our societies, communities and families and bring back the Godly principals that made America great,” said Warren.

Dr. Terry Warren is currently the founder and senior Pastor of Olive Press International Ministries based in Palm Springs, California, a non-denominational, multicultural church. Since 1990, Dr. Warren has traveled to Europe and several countries in Africa to share the gospel and do humanitarian work, including South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Ghana as well as others.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. One Body is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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The Concept of Jesus as the Good Shepherd Takes on a Whole New Meaning

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God taught me about sheep, about me and about the Good Shepherd as I worked my sheep and cared for my flock.


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Author Debbie L. Cole shares lessons learned from her own flock of sheep in I Am A Sheep?!?!($19.49, paperback, 9781633225710; $9.99, e-book, 9781632215727).

While working with her own flock of sheep and her sheep dogs, Cole found a profound connection with biblical teachings regarding Jesus as the Good Shepherd and His followers as sheep. She shares her newfound understanding of this loving relationship in I Am A Sheep?!?!

“God taught me about sheep, about me and about the Good Shepherd as I worked my sheep and cared for my flock. I felt convicted by the Holy Spirit that the lessons I learned and received must be shared,” said Cole.

Debbie Cole draws from her experience as a shepherd, sheep owner, dog handler, and devoted Christian to shed light on how our relationship with Jesus parallels His love for the sheep of this world. She is a skilled sign language interpreter and has presented many classes and lectures on this relationship to both Deaf and hearing audiences. For many years she has spread the love she received from Christ with her husband, two daughters, ten grandchildren, and to all who know her.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. I Am A Sheep?!?! is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles and sComm Launch Use of Communication Devices for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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A Vermont DMV employee uses the UbiDuo 3 to communicate with a customer.

A Vermont DMV employee uses the UbiDuo 3 to communicate with a customer.

“This is a wonderful and cornerstone moment in enhancing the lives of the people of Vermont. The Vermont DMV’s inclusion of the UbiDuo 3 across the state shows their dedication to the wellbeing of their citizens.” – sComm CEO Jason Curry


MONTPELIER, Vt. (PRWEB)

The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and sComm today announced that they have launched the use of new devices that will enable people who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate easily and effectively with staff at all DMV locations.

“This is another exciting step in the modernization of Vermont’s DMV,” said Commissioner Wanda Minoli. “Our focus is always on providing superior customer service, and these devices will allow for a much better experience for Vermonters who are deaf or hard of hearing.”

The devices, called UbiDuo 3, contain two keyboards with two small screens to enable the customer and the DMV employee to communicate while opposite each other on either side of the service counter. The DMV partnered with sComm, the leading developer of the UbiDuo, to meet the Department’s goal of providing barrier-free, face-to-face customer service at all branch offices statewide. The UbiDuo enables people who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate with others without a sign language interpreter by using two-way, simultaneous, real-time keyboards. People who are deaf or hard of hearing and hearing people can now talk to each other face-to-face and interact simultaneously by using this device.

A federal grant award from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in the amount of $22,954 was used to purchase 11 UbiDuo devices.

Flyers have been posted at all DMV locations to inform customers that the devices are available. All branch counter supervisors have completed a training on how to use the UbiDuo3.

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Society: Social Services

LeeAnn Yang Promoted to Chief Financial Officer at CHC: Creating Healthier Communities

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She is a very capable leader who has a keen understanding of the financial strategies that CHC needs to undertake, especially during an extremely challenging operating environment.


ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRWEB)

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to addressing the barriers to good health, is proud to announce that LeeAnn Yang, current Financial Controller, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer as of February 22, 2021 and will assume responsibility for finance, risk management and other administrative functions. LeeAnn becomes a member of the Executive Leadership Team, will report to the CEO Thomas G. Bognanno, and will staff both the Board Finance and the Audit and Risk committees.

“I am excited to announce LeeAnn’s promotion to CFO. She is a very capable leader who has a keen understanding of the financial strategies that CHC needs to undertake, especially during an extremely challenging operating environment,” said Thomas G. Bognanno, president and CEO at CHC. “She will be instrumental in helping us build a stronger, more focused, and top-line oriented business model that will enable significant growth.”

Yang joined CHC in April 2019 with over twenty years of experience in the finance and accounting field. Prior to CHC, she worked as a Financial Controller for a private consulting firm for four years. She has diversified experience from both the private and nonprofit sectors, including Asurion, Jack Kent Cook Foundation, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. During the past two years at CHC, Yang helped build a strong finance team, streamlined the accounting and finance processes, and became a key player on the senior leadership team.

“I’m proud of the team we’ve built at CHC,” said Yang. “I’m honored to accept this new leadership role and look forward to helping CHC grow.”

Yang has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for over twenty years and earned a Master of Arts in Business Management, Accounting and Finance at The Catholic University of America. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA).

ABOUT CHC: CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITES

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, formerly Community Health Charities, is a catalyst for good health, bringing communities, nonprofits, and businesses together around a shared commitment to better health and wellbeing. We represent thousands of high-impact nonprofits nationwide, working to address barriers to good health, and we connect them with capital from our corporate, foundation and government partners to power transformative change. By listening to partners and convening community and business leaders, we ensure that we always act in the best interests of communities, directing resources and expertise where it is needed most. For more information, visit chcimpact.org.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

The U.S. International Council on Disabilities and The Foundation for Global Sports Development Present “30/30

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“Too often sport is considered frivolous and for entertainment only, but sport is an underused powerful tool for messages of advocacy, Universal Design, and so much more,” said Candace Cable, Vice-President of USICD.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

The United States International Council on Disabilities (USICD), in partnership with The Foundation for Global Sports Development and Sidewinder Films (GSD), is presenting a webinar titled “30/30 – Sports as a Tool for Advocacy and Development.” This free virtual program will take place on Thursday, February 25th at 1pm EST. The webinar will explore the ways in which sport can be a critical piece of advocacy, particularly as it relates to Article 30 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), a treaty by the United Nations. The panel will also examine Goal #11 from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Facilitated by Paralympians Candace Cable and Karin Korb, the panel features key players in promoting disability rights worldwide. The speakers will be:

  • Charlotte McClain Nhlapo – Global Disability Advisor, World Bank Group

  • Keith Jones – President/CEO of Soul Touchin’ Experiences and co-founder Krip Hop Nation

  • Vladimir Cuk – Executive Director, International Disability Alliance

  • Ann Cody – Special Advisor, US Department of State

  • Victor Calise – Commissioner, New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities


“Too often sport is considered frivolous and for entertainment only, but sport is an underused powerful tool for messages of advocacy, Universal Design, and so much more,” said Cable, Vice-President of USICD. “Sport’s power is that it is connected to humanity and brings its intrinsic language of inclusion front and center. Sport has a friendly face; people like it. And sport is a conversation starter that – once started – is easy to shift to educating and advocating for cohesive change and opportunities that are equitable and accessible to everyone. This panel will deeply educate us on how to shift the shallow perspective of sport to an expansive tool.”

David Ulich, executive board member for GSD, said, “Over the years we have supported a number of sport and development programs, and we know how impactful this work can be.” He continued, “Much of our work stems from the core understanding that every person should have access to safe, fair sport, whether as an athlete or spectator. When sport-based development projects are inclusive, we ensure all voices and perspectives are part of the conversation.”

For more information on Article 30 of the CRPD, visit: “Article 30 – Participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure, and sport.” To learn more about Goal 11 of the United Nations SDGs, visit: “SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities.”

The 30/30 – Sports as a Tool for Advocacy and Development webinar is free and open to the public; however, registration is required. Please visit the link below to register.

Webinar registration page.

About the United States International Council on Disabilities

The United States International Council on Disabilities (USICD)– a nonprofit, stakeholder-led membership organization—works worldwide to ensure that people with disabilities and the organizations that represent them are fully equipped to advocate for effective policies, legislation and services so that they can reach their fullest potential. Operating since 1988, the mission of USICD is to advance international disability rights and inclusive development and to build bridges among the U.S. and foreign governments, disability and human rights communities, and the private sector through strategic advocacy, convening, and training and education. The membership of USICD envisions a world where the rights of persons with disabilities are universally recognized and respected, where persons with disabilities are afforded full and equal participation in their communities, and where persons with disabilities are self-sufficient and live independent and self-determined lives.

About The Foundation for Global Sports Development and Sidewinder Films

The Foundation for Global Sports Development, established in 1996, was born out of a desire to promote and protect the best parts of sport. Guided by its original mission, the foundation delivers and supports initiatives that promote accessible, fair, and abuse-free sport for youth. The foundation achieves this objective through grants, awards, educational projects, and filmmaking. In 2015, the foundation launched its media company, Sidewinder Films, to inspire and educate audiences through films that shed light on the remarkable, untold stories that celebrate the sport of life. Visit http://www.globalsportsdevelopment.org and http://www.sidewinderfilms.org to learn more.

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AcctTwo Moves Dates for Sixth Church Finance Conference

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“It made sense for us to push our event back and give folks the space to focus on getting through this safely. We’ll look forward to ‘seeing’ everyone online in March instead and hope that everyone stays safe and warm until then.”


HOUSTON (PRWEB)

In light of the widespread impacts of the severe weather effecting large parts of the nation, AcctTwo announced today they have moved the dates of their church finance conference, AcctTwo’s Faith-Based Finance Collaborative, from Feb. 23-24, 2021 to Mar. 24-25, 2021. The virtual event is designed to educate church leaders about what they need to know in 2021 to accelerate their mission and Ministry.

“It made sense for us to push our event back and give folks the space to focus on getting through this safely. Many of our clients, colleagues, friends, and family will be grappling with countless issues because of these severe storms. Our teams in Houston, for example, experienced record low temperatures this week and like a lot of our clients, we’re waiting for the power or Internet to come back on. We’ll look forward to ‘seeing’ everyone online in March instead and hope that everyone stays safe and warm until then,” said Allison Webb, Head of AcctTwo Nonprofit Vertical.

The leading digital transformation technology providers will host this year’s church finances conference online rather than in-person to educate church leaders about what they need to know in 2021 to accelerate their mission and Ministry. The theme for the 2021 AcctTwo Faith-Based Finance Collaborative is “God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (King James Version). Faith-Based Finance Collaborative 2021 attendees will:


  • Hear from their peers and other leaders in the church finance and accounting field on topics including technology, regulatory changes, and best-practices.

  • Learn how to close gaps in knowledge and focus for their finance and accounting teams.

  • Find out the best way to deliver results in their ministry using church metrics.

The full agenda is slated to include these topics:

  • New Functionality for Church Finances

  • Nonprofit Dashboards

  • Legal Outlook for 2021

  • Challenges in the New Hybrid Work World

  • Thought Leader Sessions from Bill.com and Martus

  • Customer Panels, as well as Lightning Talks on a Handful of Topics

This year’s event sponsors include:

  • Altec: helping businesses go paperless, digitally store, and automatically distribute documents

  • APS Payroll: workforce management solutions, HR & payroll services

  • BetterSpaces: workplace wellbeing app, designed exclusively to help you move beyond the tiny boxes on the screen and truly connect to your team, your wellbeing, and your purpose

  • Bill.com: cloud-based software that simplifies complex, back-office financial operations

  • Emburse Nexonia: expense and time management software

  • FloQast: accounting workflow automation that streamlines common accounting processes

  • Martus: budgeting tools integrated with your accounting system

  • MortarStone: analytics intelligently designed to increase giving

  • Pushpay: donor and church management tools including- financial tracking, donor development, volunteer management, community engagement, and custom mobile applications

  • Sage Intacct: best-in-class cloud ERP software and the only AICPA-preferred not-for-profit accounting software solution

  • TouchPoint: cloud-based church management system that equips leaders to grow fully devoted followers of Christ

  • Venn Technology: helping nonprofits maximize the value of Salesforce.com

  • Vision 2: a comprehensive giving solution for effective stewardship.

Please visit the AcctTwo Faith-Based Finance Collaborative Sponsors page here for the latest.

AcctTwo Faith-Based Finance Collaborative registrants will also get a membership to AcctTwo’s Mission:Support Community, an online community specifically designed to foster collaboration among faith-based/church and nonprofit organizations to share ideas, best practices, and resources in the areas of finance, technology, administration, and other functions that support their mission.

The church finance conference is virtual for the first time this year and will be delivered live over two half days on Wednesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25, 2021. NASBA-certified CPE credit will be offered for those that attend. Those interested in attending the virtual event can access the registration page here. Tickets are $25 per person.

About AcctTwo

AcctTwo is focused on delivering the future of finance and accounting to its customers. AcctTwo has three main solutions – Cloud Accounting Software, Managed Accounting Services, and Software Development, powered by the only accounting software that is AICPA endorsed. Our dedicated team of over 100 people has helped nearly 1,000 organizations through their digital transformation with software implementations, accounting outsourcing, and consulting. AcctTwo is seven-time Sage Intacct Partner of the Year and was named four times to the Inc. 5000. AcctTwo has been recognized by our customers as a leader in overall satisfaction and popularity through their reviews on G2.

AcctTwo is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information about accounting software and solutions, please visit https://www.accttwo.com or call 713-744-8400.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

National Braille Press Announces Braille Across America 2021 Running Challenge

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Joe Quintanilla with running guide Tracy Wadsen

Join us virtually by carrying our braille baton to help us raise money to support braille literacy


BOSTON (PRWEB)

National Braille Press (NBP) announced today the first ever Braille Across America 2021 Virtual Running Challenge to spread the importance of braille literacy across the country. The challenge will begin on March 17, NBP’s 94th birthday, and end on April 19, Patriot’s Day in Massachusetts. Runners from coast-to-coast are signing up for the Braille Across America Virtual Running Challenge from Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Texas, Idaho and California.

“This year, we are asking our supporters and friends, blind and sighted, throughout the United States to join us virtually by carrying our braille baton and raising money to support braille literacy,” said Brian Mac Donald, President of National Braille Press.”

The Braille Across America team will work together to raise vital funds needed to continue NBP’s braille literacy programs for blind children and adults while each member completes the distance of a marathon (26.2miles) over the course of a month. Participants will log enough miles to virtually run, walk or bike coast-to-coast 2,620 miles. Whether you are running, walking, biking solo, or as part of a team, join the fun while supporting NBP and braille literacy.

Runners include Massachusetts residents Vanessa Jones of Needham, Kimberly Martin of Plainville, Joe Quintanilla of Burlington Chris Milmore of Jamaica Plain; Tom Richissin and family of Reading; Kenady O’Neil of Medford, NJ; Kim Flanagan of Rural Hall, NC; Yvette Ly-Kinhan of Englin AFB, FL; Gloria Moyer of Skokie, IL; Karin Geraci of Villa Hall, KY; Rhonda Hamil of Lake Pearland, TX; Hedgie and A. Fehrnstrom of Nampa and Boise, ID; Amy Kaucic of Moscow, ID; Tracy Wasden and family of Meridian, ID; and Lisamaria Martinez of Union City in the Bay Area of San Francisco, CA.

Braille Across America team members will have access to swag bag with Braille Across America team goodies, personalized fundraising page, fundraising guidance from NBP’s team, easy mileage tracking with ChallengeRunner, training tips to prepare for the challenge, sample schedule for challenge completion, access to team member Facebook group, team Spotify playlist and chance to win additional individual and team awards & prizes. To join or to donate, visit https://www.classy.org/campaign/braille-across-america-2021/c320409.

About National Braille Press

National Braille Press is a non-profit braille publisher and producer of braille products. NBP creates products and programs to support braille literacy in the blind community and to provide access to information that empower blind people to actively engage in work, family, and community. For more information visit http://www.nbp.org

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