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

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PRNewswire -- April 17

Source: Deloitte

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http://www.deloitte.com/us

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