Microsoft is excited to share the news that their American Sign Language (ASL) support is now live. You can receive ASL support for technical support questions via VideoPhone at 503-427-1234 from 8:30am-5pm PST. Please give it a try and let Microsoft know your feedback. They look forward to learning from your experience so they can […]
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Boehringer Ingelheim Helps Launch America's First Disability Rights Museum on Wheels
WASHINGTON, DC (May 1, 2015) – Today, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) officially announced that Boehringer Ingelheim USA joined America’s Disability Rights Museum on Wheels, the country’s first disability rights mobile museum as a tour partner. America’s Disability Rights Museum on Wheels (DRMW), an accessible self-contained motor vehicle, features interactive learning opportunities and emerging technologies. […]
Northrop Grumman and PNC Bank Help Launch America's First Disability Rights Museum on Wheels
WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2015) – Today, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) officially announced that Northrop Grumman and PNC Bank have joined America’s Disability Rights Museum on Wheels, the country’s first disability rights mobile museum as tour partners. [DOC | PDF]
USBLN® Member News: Wells Fargo Works for Small Business Launch of the Business Plan Center and Complimentary Tools
Today businesses all over the country have an exciting resource to help them start, run and grow their business: the Wells Fargo Works for Small BusinessSM website. Business owners are able to find timely and relevant information from industry experts about topics like: How to write a sound business plan Effective cash flow strategies How […]
Keith Wiedenkeller Joins the USBLN as Chief Strategy Officer of the Disability Equality Index (DEI)
WASHINGTON, DC (April 16, 2015) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) is pleased to announce that Keith Wiedenkeller, formerly Chief People Officer for AMC Theatres, currently serves in a strategy and consulting role on behalf of the USBLN in its work developing and promoting the ground-breaking Disability Equality IndexSM (DEISM). During his 29-year tenure […]
USBLN Board of Directors Member Colleen Fukui-Sketchley Honored by the University of Washington
COLLEEN FUKUI-SKETCHLEY Corporate Center Diversity Affairs Director, Nordstrom, Inc. Colleen Fukui-Sketchley, diversity affairs director for Nordstrom, is the University of Washington’s 2015 Charles E. Odegaard Award recipient in recognition for her leadership in the private sector and volunteer efforts both on campus and in the community. For over 12 years, she was on the Friends […]
Launching America's First Disability Rights Museum on Wheels
WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2015) – Today, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) officially launched America’s Disability Rights Museum on Wheels, the country’s first disability rights mobile museum. In launching the museum, the USBLN also announced that Wells Fargo has agreed to be the Presenting Partner of America’s Disability Rights Museum on Wheels. The USBLN […]
Disability Equality Index® (DEI®) Founding Partners and Advisory Committee Meet in D.C.
The USBLN and the AAPD recently welcomed DEI Founding Partner representatives and Advisory Committee members at a gathering in Washington, DC at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The event was held prior to the 2015 Leadership Awards AAPD Gala. In thanking the Founding Partners and Advisory Committee members, USBLN Board Member and Co-Chair of […]
USBLN® Announces its 2015 Board of Directors and Officers
WASHINGTON, DC (February 17, 2015) – The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) is pleased to announce the appointment of David L. Casey, VP, Workforce Strategies and Chief Diversity Officer, CVS Health; Regina Edwards, Senior Vice President, Corporate Supplier Diversity, Wells Fargo & Company; and David L. Gonzales, Global Chief Diversity Officer, Merck & Co. to […]
New England Workplace Inclusion & Equality Summit Report: People with Disabilities Reaching Competitive Employment
The USBLN, Walgreens, Rhode Island College and the State of Rhode Island invited business leaders, federal contractors, individuals with disabilities and their guests, government delegates, provider representatives, and community partners from across nine states- Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont- to attend the “New England Workplace Inclusion […]