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Inclusion in the Microsoft Workforce

Since 1975, Microsoft has been a worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Loren Mikola, the Disability Inclusion Program Manager at Microsoft, ensures that this technology also reaches and includes the special needs population and, through the hiring of individuals with disabilities, Microsoft is realizing the many benefits of working with this valuable community.

EP recently discussed Microsoft’s inclusion of people with disabilities in their workforce and why other companies should begin to look in the same direction for talented and hard working employees.

Clinical Trials: What Are They Like and Who Should Participate?

Many readers of EP have heard of, thought about, and perhaps have even participated in a clinical trial. Clinical trials are important and necessary steps in the development of new treatments for rare or common diseases. Therefore, it’s important to know what clinical trials are and what might be involved if you participate in one.

Jan 21, 2009 - 10:30:28 AM Read more

Sensory Integration and Perception Research Consortium

The R2K 2009 Sensory Integration and Perception Reasearch Consortium will be held in Long Beach, CA from Februrary 20-21, 2009.

Nov 3, 2008 - 2:00:02 PM Read more

The Many Faces of the Special Care Dentistry Association

The Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) is an international organization of oral health professionals and other individuals who are dedicated to promoting oral health and well being for people with special needs. The SCDA 2009 annual meeting will take place April 17-19 at the Hilton Baltimore Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland.

Oct 20, 2008 - 11:19:03 AM Read more

Asperger Syndrome

Jennifer Wright is a graduate student at Springfield College in Springfield, MA. She is working to obtain a Master’s Degree in Pediatric Rehabilitation and Developmental Disabilities and has worked with hundreds of children with and without disabilities as a Montessori teacher and child care provider. This article presents a primer to understanding more about the Asperger syndrome diagnosis.

Jun 2, 2008 - 8:23:42 AM Read more

Database of More Than 1,700 Job Candidates with Disabilities to be Made Available to Employers

On March 19, the U.S. Department of Labor will make available to employers nationwide a free database of 1,769 new job candidates with disabilities seeking work in a wide variety of fields. Federal employers can tap into this ongoing recruitment resource online, and private sector, other government and nonprofit employers can request unlimited searches by calling a toll-free telephone number.

Mar 19, 2008 - 11:25:32 AM Read more

First Controlled Clinical Trial of Chronic, Oral Coenzyme Q10 to be conducted at University of Florida and Other Collaborating Facilities in North America

Eligible Patients Needed to Participate

Nov 27, 2007 - 10:16:20 AM Read more

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