While people with disabilities still remain largely underrepresented in the work place, especially in technology, companies are starting to see the importance of disability inclusion. A recent article published in Inc. Magazine cites encouraging data that suggests corporate attitudes are shifting.
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USBLN in USA Today: More Businesses Are Opening Up To People With Disabilities
A recent article published in USA Today reports businesses are becoming increasingly accessible to people with disabilities. The 2017 Disability Equality Index (DEI), a survey conducted by the USBLN and the American Association of People with Disabilities, supports the data.
The 2017 Disability Equality Index names the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”
US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) are proud to release the 2017 Disability Equality Index (DEI) – the third year measured by the Index.
USBLN Welcomes New Board of Director Members from Accenture, TD Bank and Voya Financial
USBLN is excited to announce three new board members for the first half of 2017. These board members have shown commitment to disability inclusion and bring key expertise in supplier diversity and marketing that will help progress USBLN forward. Nedra Dickson, the Global Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Lead for Accenture, has joined the USBLN board. Nedra has much experience in […]
Maximizing Your Experience at the 2017 USBLN 20th Annual National Conference
People attend conferences for different reasons, mainly because it helps them learn, grow and connect. While the 2017 USBLN 20th Annual National Conference will offer its attendees that and more, conferences are ultimately what you make of them. We understand this, and want to share some tips to ensure you have the most valuable and engaging experience.
“Billion Dollar Roundtable” Now Includes LGBT, Disability, and Veteran-Owned Businesses in Corporate Supply Chains
Washington, DC – The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBT community, and the USBLN (US Business Leadership Network), the disability inclusion business resource, are pleased to share that The Billion Dollar Roundtable voted to expand their criteria of diverse businesses counted toward a corporation’s billion dollar supply chain spend on diverse-owned businesses to include: certified LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs), Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs®), Service-Disabled Veteran Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (SDV-DOBE™) and Veteran-Disability Owned Business Enterprises (V-DOBEs™).
USBLN Partner Spotlight: Boeing and their commitment towards disability inclusion
USBLN is excited to highlight Boeing, and the efforts of Steve Repsher, Aerodynamics Engineer for Vertical Lift, The Boeing Company. This post was written by Steve to highlight efforts regarding c and the world wide web.
USBLN Goes Global at the First Global Disability Employment Summit
Last month, the U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted the Global Disability Employment Summit in Washington D.C.
“Inclusive to people who are often forgotten about”
USBLN Corporate Partner, Voya Financial, recently invited a group of students participating in the Rising Leaders Mentoring Program to job shadow its CEO, Rodney Martin.
Veratics Selected For Highmark Health Supplier Diversity Mentor-Protégé Program
Congratulations to Veretics, Inc., recently se selected as a Veteran Protégé Supplier within Highmark Health’s new pilot Supplier Diversity Mentor-Protégé Program, created to provide guidance to diverse companies looking to achieve their growth objectives.