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DHL Express Qatar organizes visit to NEDAA Centre for the Disabled

2015-10-13 14:38:08| Logistics - Topix.net

DHL Express Qatar has recently organized a visit to the Nedaa Centre for disabled children as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility focus. The visit included several fun-filled activities and an exciting entertainment program to delight the kids featuring performances by magicians and clowns.

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Groups help disabled workers get jobs

2015-07-26 16:06:55| Grocery - Topix.net

Matt Young wanted to work at Grocery Outlet. He wanted to work there so much that he was willing to volunteer while owner Steve Gates evaluated his skill level.

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Teen With Cerebral Palsy Inspires Nike to Design Zip-Around Sneakers for the Disabled

2015-07-21 14:47:44| Apparel - Topix.net

With its latest sneaker launch, Nike is once again tapping into its pioneering design pipeline and appealing to the human aspects of athleticism -- a branding strategy that has helped make it the most beloved sportswear brand on the planet. When the company's first employee, Jeff Johnson, had a stroke and lost functionality on the right side of his body in 2004, CEO Mark Parker initially began brainstorming about a laceless shoe for easier entry and exit.

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Teen challenges Nike to create sneaker for disabled athletes

2015-07-20 17:32:05| Footwear - Topix.net

A 19-year-old Florida man who was born with cerebral palsy challenged Nike to create a running shoe for disabled athletes and that sneaker is now available, MyFoxNY reported. At age 16, Matthew Waltzer wrote directly to Nike CEO Mark Parker for help- he wanted a sneaker he could put on himself.

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