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DiversityComm, Inc. Adds “DOBE” to List of Minority Business Certifications

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Irvine, September 26, 2017 – DiversityComm, Inc. (DCI), the publisher of six diversity-inclusion focused magazines—Black EOE Journal, HISPANIC Network Magazine, Professional WOMAN’S Magazine, Diversity in STEAM, U.S. Veterans Magazine and DIVERSEability Magazine—is known for its signature celebrity, advocacy-focused cover stories. Now DCI demonstrates its commitment to inclusion by announcing that, along with its WBENC certification, it is now certified by the USBLN as a DOBE (disability-owned business enterprise).

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Disability Driving Innovation: A Dispatch from USBLN 2017

Last month, our team from Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) had the pleasure of attending a conference that was right up our alley.
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How the new £10 note is helping the blind

The new £10 note, which entered circulation last week, features special design elements that will help the blind and partially sighted.
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AS&F Foundation Donates $5 Million to Braille Institute of America to Advance Free Low Vision Programs

The AS&F Foundation awarded $5 million to Braille Institute of America, Inc. (BIA) early last month. The gift represents the largest single donation ever awarded to BIA by a foundation. The $5 million gift will play a substantial role in helping BIA transform and sustain its vital Low Vision Program.
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Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Collaboration

As Senior Vice President of Cisco’s Advanced Security Research & Government group, Greg Akers is focused on building technology relationships with academia and other organizations to develop technical approaches to cybersecurity problems. But as a 24-year veteran with the company, Akers is uniquely positioned to bring the right Cisco talent together to create unique solutions for business and technical challenges.
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More Companies Hiring Employees with Autism

By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE

Anthem announced its partnership with Mind Shift, a company that helps businesses employ the strengths of people on the autism spectrum. They plan to recruit and hire autistic individuals for jobs in health care analytics. For adults on the spectrum, finding quality employment is very difficult. More and more companies are creating programs to provide satisfying employment to this growing population.
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Larry Satterfield: Making “Spark” Fly at Cisco

Cisco’s Larry Satterfield has a vision for the company: He wants to use technology to increase diversity, inclusion, and productivity in the workplace. As Video Sales Specialist, Satterfield knows that Cisco is in a perfect position to implement collaboration technology to achieve those goals. With more than 20 years in sales, Satterfield brings his knowledge of technology to Cisco’s sales department.
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Coffee shop brews opportunity for people with disabilities

Coffee shops are cool, but in Wilmington, North Carolina, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is known for its warmth.

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USBLN Forges New Disability Business Growth Initiative with Local Affiliates

Earlier this year, the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) launched the USBLN Affiliate Supplier Diversity Initiative, enlisting affiliates to design and implement proactive strategies to build awareness and increase utilization of disability-owned businesses in local communities. We are excited to announce Wells Fargo, a USBLN Corporate Partner and Founding Partner of the USBLN Disability Supplier DiversityProgram (DSDP®), will provide generous financial support to aid these efforts. Continue reading USBLN Forges New Disability Business Growth Initiative with Local Affiliates →

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What People with Disabilities Should Consider Before Starting Their Own Business

For many with disabilities, the thought of starting your own business is both exciting and scary. Small business ownership is difficult for anyone, and the special challenges that come with having a disability can make it even tougher.
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