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Deloitte Hosts Discussion of Disabled Veterans and Issues a Call to Action to Support Transitional Needs

Submitted by:Deloitte

Categories:Community Development, Philanthropy/Corporate Contributions

Posted: Apr 17, 2008 – 01:43 PM EST

 

CSRwire.com — WHAT:

A discussion of the transitional needs of wounded veterans, and a call to action to leverage resources to fill those needs by identifying key businesses, government and non-profit leaders. A screening of the HBO documentary "Alive Day Memories" will also take place. Five disabled veterans showcased in the film will be available for interviews.

WHERE:

The United States Navy Memorial
701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
Washington, DC

WHEN:

Friday, April 18, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cocktails & registration
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Remarks, documentary and speaker presentations
8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Networking and buffet

WHO:

Deloitte Partner Champion Greg Arend and Deloitte's Ability First Business Resource Group will host five disabled veterans of the War in Iraq as guests. Each of the four is featured in the "Alive Day Memories" HBO documentary executive produced by James Gandolfini.

Additional special invited guests of Deloitte include:

  • The Honorable Charles "Chick" Ciccolella, Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Dinah F.B. Cohen, Director, Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program, U.S. Department of Defense

  • The Honorable Admiral Patrick W. Dunne, Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Policy and Planning and newly appointed Acting Under Secretary for Benefits

  • The Honorable Neil Romano, Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Mike Young, U.S. Department of Defense

    WHY:

    To raise awareness of disabled veterans who are transitioning back to the civilian work environment. To issue a call to action to the business community to provide thought leadership and action on assisting disabled veterans in their transition back into mainstream employment.

    About Deloitte

    As used in this document, "Deloitte" means Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries.

    • For more information, please contact:

    David Thompson Deloitte Public Relations
    Phone: 404/386-6329

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