2016 AAPD Leadership Awards Gala
On Wednesday, March 23, 2016, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) held its annual Leadership Awards Gala in Washington, DC. The gala is widely considered to be a
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Secretary Clinton Puts the Spotlight on Subminimum Pay for Employees with Disabilities
Secretary Clinton Puts the Spotlight on Subminimum Pay for Employees with Disabilities When I read the recent statement from Secretary Clinton on her desire to demand equal pay for all
Paychecks Not Pity
Over 15 years ago, I coined the phrase, "Paychecks not Pity." I did not realize at the time how widely this would become known and how often it would be repeated
Seoul, South Korea – U.S. State Department International Information Program Trip
Saturday morning, Mary Brougher, Chief Operating Officer, of Bender Consulting Services, Inc., and I left Pittsburgh for a State Department trip to Seoul, South Korea. Even as I am blogging
Monday in Seoul (and Daegu)
What a great day! Early in the morning, our wonderful contacts from the embassy met us to take us to a meeting with the President of Korea Nazarene University. We
Tuesday in Deagu and Changwon
Tuesday was a great day, because I was with my people – people with disabilities from the Center for Independent Living (CIL). Although they have additional progress to make, they
Wednesday – Korean Day of the Disabled in Seoul
I think, for personal reasons, Wednesday will always be the most memorable day on this visit to Seoul, South Korea. Today was the Korean Day of the Disabled! I was
Thursday in Seoul
Today was the final day of my U. S. State Department International Information Program visit to meet organizations that focus on employing South Koreans with disabilities. I have enjoyed every
Guest Blogger: Joshua 12th Grade New Brighton High School
Good morning everyone. My name is Joshua and I am a senior at New Brighton Area High School. I would like to thank Mr. Dearth the CEO of Calgon Carbon
Hiring Veterans with Disabilities – Separating Myths from Facts
Hiring Veterans with Disabilities – Separating Myths from Facts As I travel across the country urging corporations and agencies to recruit and hire veterans with disabilities as part of my