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Annual Conference
2012 USBLN® Annual Conference

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What Can You Do?

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Did You Know?
ILO Includes USBLN® in New Publication.

IBM and USBLN launch new tools and resources for businesses-owned by Persons with Disabilities!

Leading Practices on Disability Inclusion.

World Health Organization’s Report on People with Disabilities Globally.

Employers Take Closer Look at Health & Disability Programs.

Study Shows Consumers Support Businesses that Hire People with Disabilities.

Conferences & Events

2012 USBLN® 15th Annual Conference & Expo

Disability Inclusion Driving Success in a Competitive Business Environment

October 1-4 | Orlando, FL| Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld by Marriott

Be sure to join us on October 1-4, 2012 for the US Business Leadership Network's 15th Annual Conference at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld by Marriott. The 2012 USBLN® Annual Conference & Expo is the preeminent national business to business event that taps into the vast economic potential of the full inclusion of people with disabilities.

This conference brings corporate, government, disability-owned businesses and BLN affiliates together to create workplaces, marketplaces, and supply chains where people with disabilities are fully included as professionals, customers and entrepreneurs.

US Business Leadership Network’s 15th Annual Conference & Expo

This year's event, building on our highly successful 2011 conference, will deliver enhanced networking opportunities, offer exciting interactive sessions, and feature respected thought-leaders and industry luminaries.

Register Now!

Early-bird Registration NOW OPEN!

2011 USBLN® Annual Leadership Awards

The purpose of the USBLN® Annual Leadership Awards is to further the USBLN® mission of identifying leading disability workplace, market place and supply chain practices in use today. These awards provide the metrics by which our Corporate Partners, BLN affiliates, Volunteers and Organizational Allies are recognized for their demonstration of outstanding commitment to promoting disability diversity across the enterprise. Award recipients clearly embody the highest ethical standards and values in our community.

The 2011 awards recognized leaders in these seven categories:

  • USBLN® Affiliate of the Year
              Greater Kansas City Business Leadership Network
  • USBLN® Lead Employer of the Year
              AMC Entertainment, Inc.
  • USBLN® Partner of the Year
              Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation/National Employment Team (NET)
  • USBLN® Volunteer of the Year
              Roger McCullough, Manager, HR Information and Technology Services,
              The Personnel Board of Jefferson County, Alabama
  • USBLN® Supplier Diversity Corporation of the Year
              IBM
  • USBLN® Employee Resource Group (ERG) of the Year
              Ernst & Young AccessAbilitiesTM
  • USBLN® Market Share Corporation of the Year
              AT&T

» Leadership Awards - Press Release 2011 (PDF|DOC)

US Business Leadership Network & Pennsylvania BLN: “Tuesday Talks”
Free Calls…Valuable Networking & Education

Pensylvania NLN, Tuesday TalksTuesday Talks with the PA BLN allow companies from across the state and country to quickly learn about a valuable resource or success story related to the employment of people with disabilities. These free monthly phone calls are scheduled on the second Tuesday of every month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST.

Participants are also able to have discussions with their peers about topics that address: ideas for accommodations; ways to improve recruitment and/or retention; ideas for becoming a company of choice for employees and customers; strategies for compliance; financial incentives available to businesses; and more!

Interested parties should pre-register to gain access to these conference calls controlled by the PA BLN. To register, contact Stacy Kyle at 717-763-0968 ext. 115 or stacy.kyle@blnofpa.org.

Download Tuesday Talks Schedule [DOC | PDF]

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