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The Florida Grantor, Spring 2008

2008 Disability Mentoring Day Welcomes Hotelier as Honorary Chair

Florida Hotelier, Harris Rosen, president of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, was named honorary chair of 2008 Florida Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) by The Able Trust. Known for his commitment to ensuring the best quality in his hotels, Rosen is a community leader who is committed to family and education and to people with disabilities in Florida.

"I am honored to be the chair for the 2008 Florida's DMD events this year," Rosen stated. "Individuals with disabilities are a valuable asset within our industry - as associates as well as guests. We have witnessed the fine work DMD has done to assist students and job seekers with disabilities better prepare for the workplace. I am extremely pleased to take our strong commitment to this event to the next level."

DMD is a national event that will take place, statewide, on October 15, 2008. DMD allows students and job seekers with disabilities to shadow professionals and learn about career fields that interest them.

As the honorary chair, Rosen will work with The Able Trust and other DMD supporters to encourage more Florida employers to participate in DMD events and to open their doors to people with disabilities that are interested in getting first-hand experience in the workplace. Florida DMD activities will kick off on Thursday, October 2nd with a statewide celebration and free career fair for high school and college students with disabilities. The event will take place at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando.

Employers throughout the nation and state are invited to participate in this statewide kick-off and career fair as exhibitors. Participating businesses will have the opportunity to network with students and recruit future employees for their organizations. The official statewide and national commemoration of Disability Mentoring Day will take place on Wednesday, October 15th.

For more information about the DMD kickoff celebration and career fair or to serve as a mentor during Disability Mentoring Day, please visit www.floridadmd.org.