Category Archives: Organization

This Valentine’s Day Make Heart Health Your Valentine

February 14th is Valentine’s Day and the day most associated with love, romance, and of course hearts. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed proclamation 3566 establishing February as American Heart Month to bring awareness and develop initiatives to address … Continue reading

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Alzheimer Catalunya: Improving the Lives of People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

Alzheimer Catalunya (in Spanish) was founded in Catalunya, Spain in 1988. The foundation works towards improving the quality of life and dignity of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and supports them and their families. Alzheimer Catalunya provides various … Continue reading

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Alzheimer Catalunya: Mejorando las vidas de personas con enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras demencias

Alzheimer Catalunya se fundó en Catalunya, España en 1988. La fundación trabaja para mejorar la calidad de vida y la dignidad de personas con enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras demencias y los apoya a ellos y a sus familias. Alzheimer … Continue reading

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Hearts in Play – Heart Attacks and Cardiac Rehabilitation

On January 2nd, sports and non-sports fans around the world were shaken and concerned when 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, collapsed and suffered cardiac arrest after a first quarter collision with a Cincinnati Bengal player. Thankfully, Mr. Hamlin has … Continue reading

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FEDDF: A Federation of Sports for People with Physical Disabilities in Spain

The Spanish Federation of Sports for People with Physical Disabilities (FEDDF, Spanish acronym) (in Spanish) is a nonprofit organization established in 1968 in Spain that is affiliated with the Higher Sports Council and the Spanish Paralympic Committee. The Federation works … Continue reading

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FEDDF: Una federación de deportes para personas con discapacidades físicas en España

La Federación Española de Deportes de Personas con Discapacidad Física (FEDDF) es una organización sin fines de lucro establecida en 1968 en España que está afiliada con el Consejo Superior de Deportes y el Comité Paralímpico de España. La Federación … Continue reading

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The Chilean Down21 Group:  Working Towards the Education and Inclusion of People with Down Syndrome

The Chilean Down21 Group (Down21 Chile) (in Spanish) is a network of parents, institutions, and professionals who work toward the education and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The goals of Down21 Chile are to disseminate programs, methods, and activities … Continue reading

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El Grupo Down21 Chile: Trabajando Hacia la Educación y la Inclusión de Personas con Síndrome de Down

El Grupo Down21 Chile (Down21 Chile) es una red de padres, instituciones, y profesionales que trabajan hacia la educación e inclusión de personas con síndrome de Down. Los objetivos de Down21 Chile son difundir programas, métodos, y actividades que sirven … Continue reading

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FEVEDI: Improving the Quality of Life and Increasing the Rights of People with Disabilities, Their Families, Their Caregivers, and Their Community in Venezuela

The Venezuelan Federation of Associations and Foundations of People with Intellectual and Psychosocial Disabilities and other Integration Disorders (FEVEDI, acronym in Spanish) (in Spanish) is a coalition of foundations and associations in Venezuela focused on improving the quality of life … Continue reading

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FEVEDI: Mejorando la Calidad de Vida y Aumentando los Derechos de Personas con Discapacidades, Sus Familias, Sus Proveedores de Atención, y Sus Comunidades

La Federación Venezolana de Asociaciones y Fundaciones de Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual, Psicosocial y otros Trastornos de Integración, y sus familiares (FEVEDI) es una coalición de fundaciones y asociaciones en Venezuela enfocadas en mejorar la calidad de vida y aumentar … Continue reading

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