April 16, 2015
Keith Wiedenkeller Joins the USBLN as Chief Strategy Officer of the Disability Equality Index (DEI)
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 with AMC, Mr. Wiedenkeller helped develop several cutting-edge diversity initiatives, including the AMC FOCUS program, an outreach program designed to proactively employ hundreds youth with disabilities at AMC’s theatres across the country.
[DOC | PDF]
Disability:IN reveals new research that says millennials want disability inclusion
[Download PDF version]
USBLN – A Leading Nonprofit for Disability Inclusion – Rebrands to Disability:IN, Publishes Survey Data on Millennial Job Priorities
Survey shows millennial employees prioritize diversity and inclusion when selecting, remaining at jobs; yet only half believe their employer is committed to hiring, retaining people with disabilities.
126 Major Businesses Rated “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Fortune 1000 Corporations are recognized as a part of the 2018 Disability Equality Index (DEI) and honored as the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”.
5 Ways to Participate in Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD
On May 17th, the USBLN will be celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). GAAD was established to create awareness and generate conversations about accessibility, specifically web accessibility, for people with disabilities.
USBLN Facilitates Over 8,000 New Hires with Disabilities Through Going for the Gold Program
Through the Going for the Gold (GFG) program, the USBLN is aiding 20 Fortune and Global 500 companies achieve the “gold standard” in hiring and fully including individuals with disabilities in their workforces.