Press Releases from Disaboom (9 total)
91% of People with Disabilities Believe They Receive Less Attention from Preside …
People with Disabilities Seek Additional Political Dialogue on Topics Such as Healthcare, Accessibility and Unemployment
Denver, CO – August 27, 2008 – 91 percent of people with disabilities think they receive less attention than other minority groups from the presidential candidates, according to a poll recently conducted by Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO, disaboom.com), the premier online community for people with disabilities. With the current conventions and upcoming debates, people with…
People with Disabilities Choose Obama, Disaboom Poll Shows
Denver, CO – August 24, 2008 – People with disabilities support Barack Obama as their choice for president, according to a recent poll conducted by Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO, disaboom.com), the premier online community for people with disabilities. The poll, which was posted on disaboom.com in an effort to gain insight into the political leanings of people with disabilities in the 2008 presidential election, showed that 57 percent of respondents…
Disaboom Awakens the “Unheard Voice” of Disability Community at the Democrat …
Denver, CO – August 14, 2008 – Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; disaboom.com), the premier online community for people touched by disability, today announced that it will help the voice of the disability community to be heard at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver through the “Unheard Voice,” a series of disability-focused events and activities. The series of “Unheard Voice” events, most of which are open to the public, will…
Disaboom and Microtel Inns & Suites Partner to Provide Accessible Travel Options
Denver, CO – July 29, 2008 – Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; disaboom.com), the premiere online community for people touched by disability, today announced a new partnership with worldwide hotel chain, Microtel Inns & Suites. The hotel brand, which features accessible rooms, employees trained in disability etiquette in each of its locations, and special amenities for travelers with disabilities, will display banner advertising on disaboom.com, offering people with disabilities an accessible…
Disaboom and Purple Heart Service Foundation Provide Jobs for Veterans
Denver, CO – July 15, 2008 – Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; disaboom.com), the premier online community for people touched by disability, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation announced this week that they have teamed up to launch a new employment venture for combat-wounded and disabled veterans. Guided by their respective mission statements, the two organizations anticipate the financial benefits will match the positive impact on the disabled…
52 Percent of Americans Would Rather be Dead Than Disabled
Survey commissioned by Disaboom Reveals That Majority of Americans Think Life with a Severe Disability is Not Worth Living
Denver, CO – July 14, 2008 – 52 percent of Americans would rather die than live with a severe disability, according to a recent national survey commissioned by Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; www.disaboom.com), the premiere online community for people touched by disability. Disaboom today announced the shocking results in an effort to…
Disaboom-Sponsored Champion Handcyclist Alejandro Albor to Represent US at 2008 …
June 18, 2008 – Denver, CO – Disaboom-sponsored Alejandro Albor, world champion handcyclist and double-leg amputee, secured his place on the United States Paralympic Hand Cycling team when, despite a shoulder injury, Albor clinched a first place victory at the Beijing Paralympics Selection Event in Denver on June 6. With this win, Albor joins a group of 11 cyclists who will represent the United States in the 2008 Paralympic Games…
Paralympic Hopeful Alejandro Albor to Compete in U.S. Handcycling National Champ …
June 3, 2008 – Denver, CO – Alejandro Albor, a double-leg amputee and world champion handcyclist, is coming to Denver’s 8th Annual Rocky Mountain Cycling Omnium to compete in the U.S. Handcycling Road National Championships this week. The nationally renowned race is also the Beijing Paralympics Selection Event, determining which athletes will make the U.S. Paralympic Team. The Bear Creek Time Trial takes place this Friday, June 6…
Join Leading U.S. Companies on Disaboom’s Online Employment Platform
Denver, CO – May 28, 2008 – Companies and HR departments now have a new resource to help diversify their employment efforts. Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; disaboom.com), the largest online community designed for people with disabilities, as well as friends, family and caregivers, today announced the launch of its new employer section at Disaboomjobs.com. In addition to a searchable job database populated by leading organizations such as Prudential, T-Mobile,…
