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Press Release – Access Alliance   The Access Alliance is calling for nominations of New Zealand businesses who are proving that accessibility is good for business, especially in challenging times. From 15 February to 7 June, New Zealanders with access needs, as well as their …   The Access Alliance is calling for nominations of New Zealand businesses who are proving that accessibility is good for business, especially in challenging times. From 15 February to 7 June, New Zealanders with access needs, as well as their whānau, supporters and allies can nominate businesses in their commun...

The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, gave four grants totaling $25,500 to Upstate non-profits in November 2020. Since 1991, the Barbara Stone Foundation has supported organizations in Greenville County that are committed to helping individuals with disabilities thrive through innovative programming. The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation received a $5,000 grant for their Freedom to Play project, which is repurposing an old tennis court on the sc...

Clem was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, and lived there for a majority of his life. After earning a BS in history at East Tennessee State University, Clem began his career in the pharmaceutical sales industry until 1978. He transitioned to a successful career as an investment broker, where he served his clients for 34 years.  Clem retired from Citizens Investment Services in 2019. While Clem was successful in his career, his passion was as a servant leader. Clem was a member of the Mountain States Health Alliance Board of Directors and served in various leadership roles there, including ...

“Sometimes she wants to cross the road when I don’t want to, and she insists on the window seat in the van – she’s got a very good life.’’ Opal is a great companion too, and has given Taylor someone to care for and talk to – something he couldn’t do with his white cane. EMMA DANGERFIELD/Stuff Lady has changed the lives of 12-year-old Lachlan and his family. “Sometimes I might take the cane to the fish and chip shop at night if it’s been a hot day – I’ll only be out for half an hour, but she treats me like I’m just back from the Second World War.’’