The primary purpose of the Florida Business Leadership Network (FBLN) is to promote diversity policies that include people with disabilities and hiring practices that target candidates with disabilities. The FBLN serves as an information clearinghouse by providing employers with disability employment resources and local FBLN chapters with general information and networking opportunities for sharing best practices.
BLN Employers Diversify Their Workforces to Include People with Disabilities
The USBLN and ATIA Release Final Report on "Roadmaps to Enhancing Employment of Persons with Disabilities Through Accessible Technology"
On September 24, 2007, a Business Dialogue on Accessible Technology and Disability Employment was held in Orlando, Florida. Read more...
Brevard BLN Executive Director featured by Space Coast Business Magazine
Brevard BLN Executive Director Betsy Farmer was recently recognized by the Space Coast Business Magazine for her efforts in promoting employment for people with disabilities. Read more...
New survey assesses local Florida BLN Effectiveness
In collaboration with The Able Trust, Wilson Resources, Inc. recently surveyed local BLN chapter members to assess the impact the BLN has had on member attitudes and actions in recruiting and hiring people with disabilities. Read more...
The Able Trust Honors Best Disability Practices Among Florida Employers
A courthouse cafeteria owner, a movie theater and a nationally known insurance company were honored along with several other individuals and employers during the 11th Annual Ability Awards program held October 9th in Tallahassee. Read more...
Big Bend Business Leadership Network Honored by The Able Trust
As a result of their commitment and outstanding record of success in two shorts years, the Big Bend Business Leadership Network (BLN) was honored by The Able Trust and the Florida BLN as the 2007 Local Chapter of the Year. Read more Read more...
The Able Trust Honored as an Exceptional Leader by US Business Leadership Network
The Able Trust was announced the winner of the 2007 Exceptional Partner Award at the annual US Business Leadership Network (BLN) national conference in Orlando in September. Read more...