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Noting Incr. in Stalking, Scapegoating & Bullying of Special Needs & Disability Community, TravelingWiki Adds LocateSupporter.com w Annual Pace of 74M Views & 2M Likes
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TravelingWiki adds LocateSupporter.com to LocateMoreFriends.com, TravelingWiki’s sixth vertical, to address the need for fiercely supportive friends that can collaborate for mutual empowerment and/or collaborate for empowering sports experiences, with understanding the research proves that bullying, scapegoating and stalking is stopped with courageous collaboration.
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — 58.5 percent of Autistic adults are stalked or harassed. [FTNT1] With the growth of tools such as the dark web and pervasive social media [FTNT2], stalking and harassment are increasingly dangerous. Approximately 60% of Autistic adults are victims of sexual violence and/or physical violence. [FTNT3]. Poly-victimization in Autism is at 84%. [FTNT4]. A 2016 Study found that 89% of participants in a 2016 study experienced at least one victimization in their childhood, with poly-victimization over the most recent year at 92%. [FTNT5]. Approximately nine out of ten autistic women have been the victim of sexual violence. [FTNT6]. Two thirds of children and adolescents with Autism and 60% of young adults with Autism experience bullying. [FTNT7]. Every seven minutes a child is bullied, and adults intervening only 4% of the time, with 85% of time no intervention occurring. [FTNT8]. TravelingWiki represents 20M individuals in communities particularly vulnerable to these situations.
With all this noted, more than 50% of bullying situations stop when a peer intervenes, which is especially necessary in cases of scapegoating, sometimes referenced as bullying and sometimes separately described using the scapegoating label. [FTNT8; FTNT9]. Practical solutions, including peers with authority that are fiercely loyal and stand up in difficult situations, especially in the face of technology used to bully and stalk, are critical to making a difference for the community TravelingWiki represents. To address this reality, TravelingWiki adds LocateSupporter.com to LocateMoreFriends.com, TravelingWiki’s sixth vertical, to provide practical solutions to locate fiercely supportive friends that can collaborate for mutual empowerment and/or collaborate for empowering sports experiences. To that end, with the news of TravelingWiki Foundation growth in Views and Likes on its social content of 2,686,809% and 7,586,300%, respectively, TravelingWiki notes recent statistics showing annualized run rate engagement of 74,828,480 views and 2,470,101 likes based on engagement on TravelingWiki social media content over the most recent 15 days. These statistics incorporate the continued global expansion of TravelingWiki Foundation, launching LocateMoreFriends.com, providing city specific information to assist Special Needs and Disabled Youth with city specific resources to find other youth to share sports and other experiences and play pickup community sports. Example locations include community centers, YMCAs and/or Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) across metro areas such as New York City, Miami, Chicago and/or Los Angeles.
This occurs after the recent launch of BODWiki.com, leveraging AI to deliver fitness to the Special Needs and Disability communities and commemorating the CEO of TravelingWiki Foundation, Jonathan Sutter, and his journey from being raised in common housing (senior living) at approaching 200 pounds at 14 years old to nearly 140 pounds at 15 years old and in the gym daily and achieving milestones such as continuous race times under 7:00 per mile. This also occurs contemporaneous with launching OnCampusWiki.com, documenting the disability and special needs resources at the US News [FTNT10] top ranked US based universities. Additionally, this occurs after expansion of TravelingWiki and SportsFanWiki to the largest airports and sports venues, with over 462 total airports and venues covered, including most recent growth to all NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS & FBS Venues. [FTNT11] Total coverage includes over 320 sports venues (12,500 capacity or greater) and 142 airports. This includes, but is not limited, to the following cities across Europe & Latin America: Buenos Aires, Argentina; Bogota, Colombia; Caracas, Venezuela; Lima, Peru; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; Sao Paolo, Brazil; Barcelona, Spain; Copenhagen, Denmark; Rome, Italy; Lisbon, Portugal; Madrid, Spain; & Moscow, Russia. The recent expansion adds onto existing infrastructure in: Dubai, UAE; Istanbul, Turkey; London, Heathrow, UK; London, Gatwick, UK; Paris Charles de Gaulle, France; Paris Orly, France; and Tel Aviv, Israel. This also adds onto existing infrastructure in Asia: Beijing, China; Guangzhou, China; Shanghai, China; Tokyo Narita, Japan; and Tokyo Haneda, Japan.
This occurs contemporaneous with a set of newly announced events including:
(1) Hawaii Bowl / Hawaii Festive Season 2026 Sports Meet Up: Monday December 28, 2026; Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, Wailea, Maui, Hawaii; 4pm Hawaii Time; Cost: $20; Sign Up: http://alturl.com/ejuhd
(2) SportsFanWiki / TravelingWiki CES 2027 Sports Card Meet Up: Wednesday January 6, 2027, 4pm Pacific Time; Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas; Cost: Free; Sign Up: http://alturl.com/tnumh
(3) SportsFanWiki / TravelingWiki NFL Championship Week Event #1 – Community Impact (RSVP Via Direct Engagement): Tuesday February 9, 2027, 9am Pacific Time; Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California; Sign Up: Direct Correspondence Required [FTNT12; see also http://www.BigGameEvent.com – more information at FTNT13]
(4) SportsFanWiki / TravelingWiki NFL Championship Week Event #2 – Community Impact: Saturday February 13, 2027, 12 Noon Pacific Time; Peninsula Hotel, Beverly Hills, California; Cost: $100; Sign Up: http://alturl.com/eusd6 [FTNT12; see also http://www.BigGameEvent.com – more information at FTNT13]
The rapid growth of TravelingWiki Foundation occurs along the rapid global expansion of TravelingWiki.com, providing a comprehensive database of free airport disability resource information in 15 of the most spoken languages globally, including extending services to all Canadian Provinces via serving the Top 27 Commercial Service Airports in Canada (300,000 annual passengers or greater), with Text, Voice and Web support growing into serving in 15 languages. TravelingWiki.com documents disability resources for all FAA Large Sized and FAA Medium Sized hub airports in 15 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Twi, Dutch, German and Russian.
The universities covered in the first phase of OnCampusWiki.com, include but are not limited to: Boston College, Brown University, California Institute of Technology (CalTech), Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Emory University, Georgetown University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), New York University (NYU) Northwestern University, Princeton University, Rice University, Stanford University, Tufts University, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, University of California Berkeley, University of California Davis, University of California Irvine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), University of California San Diego, University of California Santa Barbara, University of Chicago, University of Florida, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, University of Texas at Austin, University of Virginia, University of Wisconsin, Madison, University of Southern California (USC), Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, and Yale University. As noted in Footnote Ten, subject to change in the source material(s) and on the website, these align with the top ranked universities outlined in the link at FTNT9.
The Top 320 Sports Venues now serviced in Spanish, French, Japanese, Mandarin & English, including expansion into free Text and Voice Live Servicing via 920-9-SPORTS & 682-4-AUTISM, include, but are not limited to: University Stadium, InfoCision Stadium, J. Birney Crum Stadium, Angel Stadium, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Dick Bivins Stadium, Jack Trice Stadium, Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, Center Parc Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Choctaw Stadium, Globe Life Field, Maverick Stadium, Sanford Stadium, Jordan-Hare Stadium, Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Q2 Stadium, Memorial Stadium, M&T Bank Stadium, Oriole Park, Ace W. Mumford Stadium, BREC Memorial Stadium, Tiger Stadium, California Memorial Stadium, Levi’s Stadium, Oakland Coliseum, Oracle Park, Stallworth Stadium, Provost Umphrey Stadium, Edwards Stadium, Goodman Stadium, AMFirst Stadium, Bryant-Denny Stadium, Legion Field, Protective Stadium, Lane Stadium, Memorial Stadium, FAU Stadium, Kidd Brewer Stadium, Albertsons Stadium, Alumni Stadium, Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, Harvard Stadium, TD Garden, Folsom Field, Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium, Don Peden Stadium, Doyt L. Perry Stadium, SeatGeek Stadium, Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, UB Stadium, Sahlen Field, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Happy State Bank Stadium, Saluki Stadium, UNI-Dome, Dignity Health Sports Park Soccer Stadium, UC Stadium at Laidley Field, Subaru Park, Gies Memorial Stadium, Scott Stadium, Kenan Memorial Stadium, Bank of America Stadium, Jerry Richardson Stadium, Finley Stadium, Alumni Stadium, Soldier Field, Wrigley Field, Rate Field, Great American Ball Park, Nippert Stadium, Paycor Stadium, TQL Stadium, James R. Hallford Stadium, Memorial Stadium, Huntington Bank Field, Rocket Arena, Progressive Field, Truist Park, Kyle Field, SECU Stadium, Falcon Stadium, Faurot Field, Williams-Brice Stadium, Historic Crew Stadium, Ohio Stadium, ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Brooks Stadium, Reser Stadium, Greenway Avenue Stadium, Bob Waters Field at E.J. Whitmire Stadium, AT&T Stadium, Cotton Bowl / Fair Park, Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium, DATCU Stadium. P1FCU Kibbie Dome, Kelly/Shorts Stadium, John B. and June M. Scheumann Stadium, Roy Stewart Stadium, FirstBank Stadium, GEODIS Park, Nissan Stadium, Homer Bryce Stadium, Delaware Stadium, Yale Bowl, Benson Field at Yulman Stadium, Caesars Superdome, Tad Gormley Stadium, Citi Field, Madison Square Garden, MetLife Stadium, Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium, Yankee Stadium, Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium, William “Dick” Price Stadium, Hancock Stadium, Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Notre Dame Stadium, Ratliff Stadium, Stewart Stadium, Charles Schwab Field, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Fred C. Yager Stadium, Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, Highmark Stadium, Camping World Stadium, Inter&Co Stadium, FBC Mortgage Stadium, Pendleton Round-Up Stadium, SHI Stadium, Citizens Bank Park, Franklin Field, Lincoln Financial Field, Chase Field, Acrisure Stadium, Providence Park, Panther Stadium at Blackshear Field, Princeton Stadium, Brown Stadium, LaVell Edwards Stadium, Martin Stadium, Arthur Ashe Stadium, Carter-Finley Stadium, Mackay Stadium, City Stadium, Roy Kidd Stadium, Innovative Field, Rhodes Stadium, Joe Aillet Stadium, Hornet Stadium, Hughes Stadium, Busch Stadium, Energizer Park, The Dome at America’s Center, Willis Stadium, Rice-Eccles Stadium, Smith’s Ballpark, America First Field, Alamodome, Petco Park, Snapdragon Stadium, Bobcat Stadium, UFCU Stadium, CEFCU Stadium, PayPal Park, Hiram Bithorn Stadium, Harder Stadium, Husky Stadium, Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, Independence Stadium, Robert W. Plaster Stadium, Paulson Stadium, Stanford Stadium, Davis Wade Stadium, Memorial Stadium, Boone Pickens Stadium, Tropicana Field, JMA Wireless Dome, Stadium Bowl, Bragg Memorial Stadium, Doak Campbell Stadium, Raymond James Stadium, Mountain America Stadium, The Glass Bowl, Veterans Memorial Stadium, H.A. Chapman Stadium, Bryant-Denny Stadium, Arizona Stadium, Aggie Memorial Stadium, Beaver Stadium, Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Audi Field, Nationals Park, McLane Stadium, Ross-Ade Stadium, Michie Stadium, Fitton Field, Rynearson Stadium, Stambaugh Stadium.
North American Airports now serviced in 15 languages, including with free Voice & Text Services via the 567-2-TRAVEL TravelingWiki Travel Hotline, include: Abbotsford International Airport, Akron-Canton Airport, Albuquerque Airport, Appleton Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Austin Airport, Baja International Airport, Baltimore Washington Airport, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Birmingham South Airport, Boise Airport, Logan International Airport, Bradley International Airport, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Cancún International Airport, Cedar Rapids Airport, Charleston International Airport, Charlottetown International Airport, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago O’Hare Airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Calgary International Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Comox Valley Airport, Colorado Springs Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas Love Field, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Denver International Airport, Des Moines Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Dubuque Regional Airport, Edmonton International Airport, Felipe Ángeles International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Fort McMurray International Airport, Fort Wayne Airport, Fredericton International Airport, Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Greater Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Guadalajara International Airport, Hollywood Burbank Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, Indianapolis International Airport, Jacksonville International Airport, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, John Glenn International Airport, Kahului Airport, Kansas City International Airport, Kelowna International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Harry Reid International Airport, London International Airport, Long Beach Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Los Cabos International Airport, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Mérida International Airport, Mexico City International Airport, Miami International Airport, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Myrtle Beach International Airport, Monterrey International Airport, Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Nashville International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Oakland International Airport, Eppley Airfield, Ontario International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Palm Beach International Airport, Palm Springs International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Pittsburgh International Airport, Prince George Airport, Portland International Airport, Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, Raleigh–Durham International Airport, Regina International Airport, Region of Waterloo International Airport, Sacramento International Airport, St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Salt Lake City International Airport, San Antonio International Airport, San Diego International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, San José Mineta International Airport, Santa Barbara Airport, Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport, Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Sioux Gateway Airport, Southwest Florida International Airport, St. John International Airport, Tampa International Airport, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Thunder Bay International Airport, Tulsa International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Vancouver International Airport, Victoria International Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Airport, Yellowknife Airport.
Asian airports include: Auckland Airport, Bangkok, Beijing, Christchurch, Guangzhou, New Delhi, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo (NRT), and Tokyo (HND). South American airports include: Buenos Aires, Bogota, Caracas, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, and São Paulo. Airports in the Europe/Middle East Region include: Barcelona, Copenhagen, Dubai, Italy, Istanbul, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Moscow, Paris, Paris, and Tel Aviv.
More information about TravelingWiki Foundation can be found at http://www.TravelingWiki.com; http://www.SportsFanWiki.com; http://www.OnCampusWiki.com; http://www.BankingWiki.com; and http://www.BodWiki.com (including http://www.LocateMoreFriends.com).
FTNT1: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10465381/
FTNT2: Cyberbullying statistics are highlighted at https://www.stompoutbullying.org/issue-bullying.
FTNT3: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10465381/
FTNT4: https://autism.org/sexual-victimization-in-autism/#trauma
FTNT5: https://autism.org/sexual-victimization-in-autism/#trauma
FTNT6: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9087551/
FTNT7: https://www.autismspeaks.org/bullying-statistics
FTNT8: https://www.stompoutbullying.org/issue-bullying – the common occurrence of scapegoating of those with Autism and beyond is covered, e.g., at https://medium.com/the-unexpected-autistic-life/ten-ways-autistic-and-aspergers-individuals-suffer-as-family-scapegoats-or-golden-children-137ecf86b360 & https://autismsociety.org/guest-post-the-bullying-nobody-names-by-kate-gladstone/
FTNT9: https://www.autismspeaks.org/bullying-statistics
FTNT10: See, e.g., https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities.
FTNT11: Limited exceptions may apply for temporary venues and/or with shifts in FBS and/or other venues.
FTNT12: Consistent with the rules of the NFL, all TravelingWiki and/or SportsFanWiki events during the time period of Super Bowl LXI, occurring February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium, are referenced as the championship associated with the 2026 NFL Season, and/or similar nomenclature.
FTNT13: As the NFL rules allow for usage of terminology such as “Big Game”, “BigGameEvent.com” will be a central location for TravelingWiki and/or SportsFanWiki related content (including event information) associated with or surrounding NFL Championship 2027 (the Championship for the 2026 NFL Season).
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Jonathan Sutter, TravelingWiki Foundation, 1 4044033333, jonathan.sutter@travelingwiki.com, http://www.TravelingWiki.com
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LONDON, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global Brands Magazine held the 14th Global Brand Awards at Address Sky View, Dubai, on 2 October, recognising companies across banking, energy, aviation, technology, real estate and other industries.
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“It was a privilege to welcome so many accomplished organisations and business leaders to Dubai for our 14th Global Brand Awards. Seeing companies from different countries and industries come together made the evening particularly special. I congratulate all our 2026 winners and thank our guests, speakers, partners and everyone involved in making this year’s ceremony such a success.”
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TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their talent, pursue their dreams, and build a brighter future. Yet for children from low-income families and children with special needs, access to opportunities can often be limited by circumstances beyond their control.
Recognizing the importance of giving these young talents a chance to be seen, heard, and supported, global security brand Dahua Technology is partnering with the PARC Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people develop their potential through music and the arts.
Through the “WITHS You, Protect Dreams” campaign, Dahua is extending its commitment beyond protecting people and places to supporting something equally valuable—the dreams and potential of young people who may face greater barriers in pursuing them.
The partnership supports talented children, including those from underserved families and children with special needs, who have a passion and ability in music and the arts. For some of these young talents, access to instruments, training, teachers, and learning opportunities may simply be out of reach for their families. By helping provide these resources, the initiative gives them a chance to develop their abilities, build confidence, express themselves, and explore what they may be capable of achieving.
For children with special needs in particular, music and the arts can provide meaningful ways to communicate, connect with others, and express themselves. For families with limited resources, access to quality arts education can also open a door that might otherwise remain closed—not simply as an artistic pursuit, but as an opportunity for children to discover their strengths and build confidence in themselves.
Their stories remind us that talent can be found everywhere, but opportunity is not always equally accessible.
As part of the campaign, Dahua will donate PHP 25 to the PARC Foundation for every participating Dahua WITHS product purchased during the campaign period. Through this initiative, customers can make their purchases part of a meaningful cause, while Dahua contributes additional support to help young talents access the resources they need.
“Through WITHS You, Protect Dreams, we want to extend our commitment to protecting what matters most—not only people and places, but also the dreams and potential of young people. By working together with PARC Foundation, we hope to help create more opportunities for young talents to learn, grow, express themselves, and pursue their dreams,” said Dahua Philippines.
The initiative reflects Dahua’s belief that security goes beyond technology. It is also about creating a more supportive environment where people can pursue what matters to them and build a better future.
Together with PARC Foundation, Dahua hopes to help more young talents be seen, heard, and supported.
Every dream deserves a chance. Every talent deserves support. And Dahua is WITHS them.
Follow Dahua Philippines on Facebook to learn more about the campaign.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cyber Digital Services, Defence & Security Asia (CyberDSA) 2026 officially opened today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, bringing together government, defence and security agencies, regulators, industry leaders, technology providers and researchers as Malaysia advances its ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030.
The three-day event, now in its fourth edition, was officially opened by YB Datuk Wilson Ugak Anak Kumbong, Deputy Minister of Digital Malaysia.
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In his opening address, YB Datuk Wilson Ugak Anak Kumbong emphasised that Malaysia’s ambition to become an AI Nation must be underpinned by security, trust and national capability. “An AI nation must also be a secure nation. AI depends on data. Data depends on infrastructure. Infrastructure depends on security. And ultimately, the willingness of people and businesses to participate in the digital economy depends on trust. Remove trust from that equation, and the entire proposition becomes considerably weaker,” he said.
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Held under the theme “Advancing Secure AI, Strengthening Digital Trust, and Safeguarding Data Sovereignty,” CyberDSA 2026 brings the security implications of rapid digitalisation into the same room as the technologies driving it.
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