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Samuel Simon, Vice-Chair of WID's Board of Directors, receives inaugural Frank Bowe Award
Samuel Simon, Vice-Chair of WID's Board of Directors, received the inaugural Frank Bowe Award in recognition of his contribution to the development of disability policy in telecommunications. The award was given on June 5th at the University Club at Hofstra University following a Disability Leadership and Policy Summit. Sam Simon is also the Chairman of Amplify Public Affairs and has served as a director on WID's Board since 1999 and as an officer since 2000.
Dr. Frank Bowe was the Dr. Mervin Livingston Schloss Distinguished Professorship for the Study of Disabilities at Hofstra University until his death in August 2007 and is remembered for his involvement in developing U.S. disability policy starting with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the first civil rights provision for people with disabilities.
Dr. Frank Bowe was the Dr. Mervin Livingston Schloss Distinguished Professorship for the Study of Disabilities at Hofstra University until his death in August 2007 and is remembered for his involvement in developing U.S. disability policy starting with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the first civil rights provision for people with disabilities.
US Labor Department seeks to improve job opportunities for Americans with disabilities by setting historic hiring goal for federal contractors and subcontractors