Throughout history, disability has driven innovation, leading to a wide-range of useful inventions. For example, though text messaging was originally meant as a communication tool for deaf people, we can all agree that it has since changed the way the entire world communicates.
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New Jersey is Fourth State to Pursue Recognition of Certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprises
USBLN Plays a Key Role in Supplier Diversity. Many New Jersey residents celebrated last month when their State Assembly voted on a bill that will provide business assistance to LGBT, veteran and residents with disabilities.
Thank You & Welcome to USBLN Board
Nedra Dickson brings a wealth of experience for diversity and inclusion in the supply chain and the USBLN looks forward to having her on the USBLN Board.
VOYA invites USBLN to ring NYSE Opening Bell
Voya generously invited the USBLN and four students from the Rising Leaders Mentoring Program to the New York Stock Exchange.
Winner of the 2017 FSMSDC Innovation Competition
Surprise! The winner of the 2017 FSMSDC Innovation Competition is not a Tech company! Umbree Rain Gear, a certified USBLN SDV-DOBE™, is an apparel and accessories manufacturer, most known for their umbrellas, ponchos, and swimwear which are designed to change colors when wet
The US Business Leadership Network Elects New Board Officers
The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) Board of Directors has elected new officers. The new leadership team includes Jenny Lay-Flurrie as Chair, Regina O. Heyward as Vice-Chair, and Janice Little as Secretary/Treasurer. Steve Pemberton, will remain a member of the executive committee as Immediate Past Chair. “I want to thank Steve for his service as chair […]
Partnership helps transition youth with disabilities
Partnership helps transition youth with disabilities Inaugural conference leads to career opportunities WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 21, 2016) – October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and a great time to highlight the partnership between the USBLN’s Rising Leaders Program, Greater Houston Business Leadership Network (USBLN affiliate) and the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services […]
USBLN Highlights Disability Inclusion with Leadership Awards at Annual Conference
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 […]
“For STEM positions, people with disabilities should actually be considered MORE qualified than their peers without disabilities”
After completing the Rising Leadership Academy, it warms my heart and inspires me to see so many students and recent graduates with disabilities who have achieved so much success at their schools and universities.
USBLN technology HUB to connect certified disability-owned businesses to corporate buyers and decision makers
USBLN technology HUB to connect certified disability-owned businesses to corporate buyers Tool will help promote job creation and competitive contracts The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) is launching its new Disability Supplier Diversity Program (DSDP) technology tool, which will provide certified disability-owned and service-disabled veteran disability-owned businesses the opportunity to promote their cost-competitive businesses to […]