Don’t miss out on your opportunity to participate in the Best Places to Work Survey Registration now open for 2017 Disability Equality Index Today, the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) officially open the registration process for the 2017 Disability Equality Index (DEI). Companies interested in participating […]
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Disability Matters: Our inaugural blog post
As the USBLN continues to grow, we have added in a blog to our website. The blog is a great way to stay connected to our partners and strategic alliances as well as share information about what is happening with our programs and outreach. As we launch this new communication tool, it is fitting that […]
Fortune 500 companies lead 2016 DEI: Top scoring companies see value in participating in the survey
Washington, D.C. (July 13, 2016) – Today, the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) announce the results of the 2016 Disability Equality Index® (DEI®) survey. A comprehensive list of DEI top scoring companies deemed “2016 DEI Best Places to Work” can be found on the DEI website. […]
Massachusetts Governor’s Executive Order reaffirms and expands the Supplier Diversity Program
An historic day for disability-owned businesses and service-disabled owned businesses! WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 2, 2015) – Today is a historic day for disability-owned businesses and service-disabled owned businesses! Earlier this morning, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced several improvements to the state’s supplier diversity program, including best practice innovations and updates from the public and private […]
USBLN and Marriott International Team Up for Disability Innovation
Innovation Lab Tests Concepts for Guests with Disabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 30, 2015) – Travel is a critical component for advancement in many careers. Individuals with disabilities often face obstacles that seem insignificant to most travelers. This was the catalyst for the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) and Marriott International to partner together during a […]
USBLN Hands out Top Leadership Awards at Annual Conference
Winners include Microsoft, AT&T, Wells Fargo, IBM and Capital One WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 2, 2015) – The US Business Leadership Network®(USBLN®) presented top awards on September 30, 2015 during the annual conference Leadership Awards in Austin, Texas. Recognition was given to six companies, an individual and an affiliate network for their outstanding commitment to and […]
Registration Now Open for Second Annual Disability Equality Index℠ Survey
The US Business Leadership Network®(USBLN®) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) are excited to announce the opening of the registration process for the second annual Disability Equality Index℠ (DEI℠). Companies that take the DEI self-report on a wide-range of criteria within four categories: Culture & Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices, and Community Engagement […]
USBLN® Plays Matchmaker for Companies That See Value in Disability Inclusion
In the United States, an estimated 57 million people live with a disability. Of these, 19.5 percent who are of working age are employed, while 10.2 percent are still actively seeking employment, according to the most recent U.S. Department of Labor data. The U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN), a national nonprofit organization that helps businesses […]
Disability Equality Index celebrates inaugural reception on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 3, 2015) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) celebrated the inaugural Disability Equality IndexSM (DEISM) reception at the Longworth Office Building on Capitol Hill with its top scoring companies on July 30. The reception was for companies that scored 80 points or […]
What’s Your Disability Equality Index Score?
Approximately one in five people in the United States has some form of disability. Now, a new tool can help employers improve the effectiveness of their disability-inclusion practices. By Jill Cueni-Cohen In the 25 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, companies have yet to realize the untapped potential of the disabled community […]