Pavlodar, Kazakhstan – Day 4
The most important point, before I discuss the day, is to tell you today is a holiday in Kazakhstan. Today is Constitution Day! The day Kazakhstan adopted the Constitution as
Pavlodar, Kazakhstan – Day 3
We have arrived in Pavlodar for our meetings and I am so excited to see another city in Kazakhstan, with more to come! We had breakfast in Almaty and flew
Almaty, Kazakhstan – Day 2
Tuesday morning, we met Veniamin and our translator Lukerya after breakfast. Our first meeting of the day was with Mr. Kuanysh Ulasbekov at the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs. He awards
Almaty, Kazakhstan – Day 1
I have no words to convey how excited I am to spread the news about the employment of the people with disabilities on my first program day in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
People with Disabilities are IN: Thoughts about the New Name of the USBLN
In 1997, Tony Coelho served as Chair of the President’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities. Tony was appointed to this position by President Clinton for his two
An Intern’s Story by Asha Dasari
Over the years I have met many wonderful, young people that show the promise of being business and disability rights leaders of the future. The following blog was written by
Taking the First Step to Becoming a Disability Leader
Taking the First Step to Becoming a Disability Leader One of my personal commitments as CEO of Bender Consulting Services is to the empowerment of young people with disabilities. Over
#iDisabilitya11y
#iDisabilitya11y When you look at this hashtag, what do you see? You may see the word “ally”. As it relates to disability employment and inclusion campaigns, this of course refers
Japan – Day 9
This was our last day in Japan. We certainly will miss our new and old friends. These trips always remind me of how people with disabilities around the world all
Japan – Day 8
Thursday, I had the great honor of speaking at the American Center – Japan. It is always so exciting to speak at the American Center when I speak in another