Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Written by Karen on April 13th, 2017May 19th, 2017.

The program is designed to expose children to their parents’ workplaces and in so doing help to build community, emphasize the value of education and create an opportunity for children to envision their future potential.

Image shows 2 women sitting next to each other, One is speaking with her hands. The other is listening. Across from them is a woman who is in a wheel chair who is also listening and holding a coffee cup. On the floor is a golden Labrador retriever service dog laying down relaxing.

Becoming More Disability Inclusive Among Your 2017 D&I Resolutions? Here are 6 Reasons Why You Need the Disability Equality Index (DEI)

Written by Karen on December 16th, 2016May 19th, 2017.

By Deb Dagit As a person with a visible disability who has spent most of my professional career in HR leading diversity and inclusion, I’m frequently asked to offer an opinion on the merits of completing the DEI. Knowing how precious resources are to fill out any kind of survey or assessment tool, it’s an important […]

“It is our abilities that count and not our disability”

Written by Shawna Berger on October 3rd, 2016December 7th, 2017.

The USBLN conference was the best conference I have ever attended in my entire life. I was so excited to meet new people, especially the rising leaders of 2016.

Lessons learned from the Rising Leadership Academy

Written by Shawna Berger on October 3rd, 2016February 19th, 2018.

Guest blog: Joe Brown, recent Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina graduate and active job seeker The central focus of the USBLN Conference in Orlando, Florida spanning the days of Sept. 19-22 was disability inclusiveness in the workplace. It was truly an amazing experience. First, I want to talk about the breakout sessions. Although they were […]

USBLN Highlights Disability Inclusion with Leadership Awards at Annual Conference

Written by Shawna Berger on September 27th, 2016May 25th, 2017.

USBLN Highlights Disability Inclusion with Leadership Awards at Annual Conference Winners include EY, AT&T, PNC and Wells Fargo The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) presented top awards on Sept. 21 during the annual conference Leadership Awards in Orlando, Fla. Recognition was given to four companies, three individuals and an affiliate network for their outstanding commitment […]

Welcome to #USBLN16

Written by Shawna Berger on September 19th, 2016February 19th, 2018.

Guest blog: Apoorva Gandhi, Vice President, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International and USBLN 2016 Conference Chair Welcome to the 2016 USBLN 19th Annual National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo!!! We are so happy that you are coming from near and far to the beautiful JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. I am very proud to be the […]