Interview promotes employment as part of the Campaign for Disability Employment
WASHINGTON, DC (November 11, 2009) - The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) today announced that its Executive Director & General Counsel, John D. Kemp, will be featured on the Sky Radio Network's upcoming edition of "Industry Innovators" airing worldwide on Delta Air Lines throughout November/December 2009. Kemp's radio interview calls attention to the high unemployment rate among people with disabilities.
The Campaign for Disability Employment, a collaborative effort which the USBLN is a founding member of, supported Mr. Kemp's three-minute interview about capitalizing on the talents and abilities of all employees - including people with disabilities - which will air on the Sky Radio Network. The interview will have a captive audience of over 10.1 million business travelers and frequent flyers. The high-quality business and lifestyle programming educates and entertains millions of airline passengers every month. "Industry Innovators" presents audio interviews that spotlight industry leaders and innovative business solutions. They focus on companies, both large and small, from a variety of industries.
"We're thankful for the opportunity to help raise awareness about disability diversity in the workplace, marketplace and supplier chain to over 10 million travelers," summarized Kemp about his interview on the Sky Radio Network. "It is my hope that the interview will share our message that at work, it's what people can do that matters...and, by capitalizing on everyone's talents and abilities at work - including people with disabilities - business can benefit; there's a great dividend to be realized by fully including people with disabilities."
The Sky Radio Network interview can be downloaded or read online at http://www.usbln.org/video_pop-up_05.html
About the US Business Leadership Network: The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) is the only national business organization currently representing 60 BLN affiliates and satellites in 36 states - including the District of Columbia - and more than 5000 employers using a "business to business" strategy to promote the business imperative of including people with disabilities. For additional information about the USBLN® and its 2009 Exceptional Leadership Awards, please contact Brandon M. Macsata by email at info@usbln.org.
About the Campaign for Disability Employment: The Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) is a collaborative effort between several organizations to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers and others to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace. The Campaign is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), receives technical assistance from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and is supported by the Disability Policy Research Center (DPRC) at West Virginia University.? To learn more about the Campaign, visit http://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org.
For additional information about the USBLN® and its involvement in the Campaign for Disability Employment, please contact John D. Kemp by email at john.kemp@ppsv.com.
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Nov 11 2009, 07:59 PM
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