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

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

    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.    CONTACT: David Thompson            Deloitte Public Relations            404/386-6329            davidthompson@deloitte.com    About Deloitte  

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PRNewswire -- April 17

Source: Deloitte

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