Organizations to Promote Inclusion through Groundbreaking PBATS Program WASHINGTON, DC (January 21, 2014) – The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) and The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) announced today that they will be partnering in an effort to promote disability employment. The USBLN® will be joining with PBATS in their groundbreaking “Ability Transcends Challenges” […]
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Join the USBLN® in Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by Appealing to the U.S. Senate to Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, DC (December 3, 2013) – Today, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) joins the global community in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In the spirit of this year’s theme, “Break Barriers, Open Doors: for an inclusive society and development for all”, the USBLN® joins with the U.S. International Council on Disabilities […]
USBLN® Members Honor Veterans with Disabilities on Veterans' Day 2013 by Advancing Employment Opportunities
WASHINGTON, DC (November 11, 2013) – On November 11th the country honors its veterans who have given so much for this nation. The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) joins with its members, partners and supporters on Monday, November 11, 2013 in renewing their commitment to full community inclusion for veterans with disabilities by advancing employment […]
Join the USBLN® TODAY in Appealing to the United States Senate to Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Level the playing field for U.S. businesses, which currently compete with foreign counterparts who do not have to adhere to high standards when it comes to accommodation and accessibility for individuals with disabilities WASHINGTON, DC (October 28, 2013) – In support of opportunities for people with disabilities around the world, the US Business Leadership Network® […]
2013 USBLN® 16th Annual Conference & Expo Success in Los Angeles, California
WASHINGTON, DC (October 4, 2013) – The 16th Annual US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) Annual Conference & Expo held in Los Angeles, CA on September 30-October 3 was a resounding success. The event attracted over 500 corporate, government, disability-owned businesses and BLN affiliates attending the conference at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott hotel. The organization […]
US Business Leadership Network Announces 2013 Annual Leadership Award Winners
WASHINGTON, DC (October 3, 2013) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) today announced the winners of its 2013 Annual Leadership Awards, which were presented to the recipients on October 2 at the Leadership Awards Dinner during the 2013 USBLN® 16th Annual Conference & Expo held in Los Angeles, California. [DOC | PDF]
Leading Business Executives Come Together to Promote Investments in Hiring That Can Really Make a Difference
Focus is on preparing youth with disabilities for the workforce at annual US Business Leadership Network Conference WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2013) – Mr. Richard Marriott, Chairman of the Board of Host Hotels and Resorts and President and Trustee of the Marriott Foundation, and Mr. Mike Corbo, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mitsubishi […]
Disability Equality Index "Soft" Launch Announced
WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2013) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) have issued a call for Fortune 1000 companies to participate in the pilot phase of the Disability Equality IndexSM (DEISM). The DEISM is a national, transparent benchmarking tool that will offer major employers the […]
USBLN® Section 503 (Affirmative Action) Regulations Webinar Series
Registration for the First Webinar “Deciphering the New 503 Rule” Now Open! WASHINGTON, DC (September 5, 2013) – The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has released a final rule implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (nondiscrimination/affirmative action for people with disabilities). USBLN® member companies embrace the White House goal of full workforce […]
Invitation to Businesses to Participate in the "Bender Virtual Career Fair"
WASHINGTON, DC (August 29, 2013) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) is pleased to invite employers to participate in the Bender Virtual Career Fair on October 10, 2013, hosted by Bender Consulting Services. This Virtual Career Fair offers an opportunity to add talent to your workforce while increasing your disability diversity recruitment objectives from […]