FlexAbility
May 16, 2003
Portland Marriott Downtown on the Waterfront

Oregon Business Leadership Network presents:
RESOURCES AND STRATEGIES TO HELP OREGON BUSINESSES RECRUIT, EMPLOY AND RETAIN PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

People are talking about FlexAbility
"Finding and holding onto good employees is any business's top concern. That means searching the widest possible applicant pool and keeping a diverse group of people motivated and happy. We’re proud to include people with disabilities in our employee family, and we welcome information to help us be the best employer we can be.”
Brian McMenamin
Vice President, McMenamins Pubs & Restaurants
Oregon Business Leadership Network Member

"Disability is something that can happen to anyone at any time. In addition to being open to hiring new employees with disabilities, we must be prepared to accommodate changes with our current employees. FlexAbility isn't just about hiring, it's about retention, and keeping good employees at work."
Julie Branford
Director of Human Resources, SEH America
Oregon Business Leadership Network Member

2001 attendees say:
"I had valuable discussions with colleagues regarding workplace accommodation challenges and successes."

"I received a wonderful resource kit with unique and flexible accommodation ideas, information on tax incentives and other helpful hints."

"Information from FlexAbility helped me do my job.When I needed to hire, I contacted one of the organizations I learned about at the conference.They sent me two good people the next day and I hired them both."

The FlexAbility Conference is designed for:

• Human resource directors
• Managers
• CEOs
• Advocates for people with disabilities
• Others interested in employment of people with disabilities