Releases Joint Report on Practices for Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce, Supply Chain and Marketplace through Disability Employment WASHINGTON, DC (July 29, 2013) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) successfully hosted its second corporate disability summit on July 25th with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to highlight inclusion practices related to disability employment. […]
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Exclusive Invitation to Businesses to Attend the ''Corporate Disability Employment Summit: Leading Practices on Disability Inclusion'' on July 25, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC (June 19, 2013) – Fostering an outstanding collaboration between two of the nation’s chief employment-focused organizations, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are pleased to present the Corporate Disability Employment Summit: Leading Practices on Disability Inclusion from 8:00 am – 12:35 pm EST on July 25, 2013 […]
Disability Equality Index℠ Advisory Committee Announced
Bringing Together a Diverse Group of Thought Leaders WASHINGTON, DC (June 5, 2013) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) jointly announced today the formation of the Disability Equality Index℠ Advisory Committee, a diverse group of thought leaders who have assembled to share with AAPD and […]
USBLN® Announces an Exclusive Webinar on Workplace Accommodations for Employees with Mental Health Disabilities
WASHINGTON, DC (June 4, 2013) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) in partnership with the Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation and the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is pleased to offer its members and allies a cost-free webinar on this critical topic on Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST. [DOC | PDF]
Honoring All Who Have Served this Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, DC (May 23, 2013) – This Memorial day, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) remembers those who have given their lives in service to the nation and honors the brave men and women have been injured in the line of duty. “We invite our members, stakeholders, the entire disability community and everyone across the […]
Pre-announcement of Upcoming Section 503 (Affirmative Action) Regulations Webinar Series
The USBLN® is prepared! Employers will be prepared as well! WASHINGTON, DC (May 14, 2013) – Soon after the new regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (affirmative action) are published, the Nation’s Leading Disability Policy Expert, Robert “Bobby” Silverstein, will decipher them and help employers understand what they need to do during the […]
The 2013 DiversityInc Top 10 Companies for People with Disabilities Announced
WASHINGTON, DC (May 1, 2013) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) wishes to congratulate the following companies who were recognized on the 2013 DiversityInc Top 10 Companies for People with Disabilities. The organization is proud to announce that nine of the ten companies listed are members of the USBLN® including AT&T; Ernst & Young; […]
USBLN® Announces the Appointment of their 2013-2014 Officers to the Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC (April 8, 2013) -The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) today announced that it has named its Officers for their Board of Directors for 2013-2014. The three Officers are Keith P. Wiedenkeller, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, AMC Entertainment Inc. (AMC) to serve as Chair; Beth Butler, Manager, Employee Relations Central Services […]
USBLN® Launches New and Improved Website
WASHINGTON, DC (April 3, 2013) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) is pleased to announce the launch of their new and improved website which is currently live and located at the same address: www.usbln.org. The site features a new design with a fresh look, easier navigation and greater functionality focused on partner and visitor […]
New Disability Awareness Poster Series Now Available
US Business Leadership Network® and the Campaign for Disability Employment Creates the “Because” Series WASHINGTON, DC (March 20, 2013) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) is excited to announce that the new 8-poster “Because” series produced through the Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) is available to order at no cost at http://promotions.usa.gov/odep.html#featured. The 17″ x […]