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October 30, 2007
John D. Kemp Esq.: Pursuing Progress through Knowledge, Experience, Vision, Personality and Persistence
On October 24, John D. Kemp Esq., a principal in the Washington, D.C., law firm of Powers, Pyles, Sutter & Verville P.C., was honored with one of six of the Secretary of Labor’s 2007 New Freedom Initiative Awards. With more than 45 years of direct experience in the disability movement, Kemp co-founded the American Association of People with Disabilities and has led, partnered, worked for and served on the boards of many other leading disability-oriented organizations. As a person who uses four prostheses, he inspires others to achieve their goals through knowledge, experience, vision, personality and persistence. In his law practice, Kemp serves as the chief executive officer for ACCSES, HalfthePlanet Foundation and The One Percent Coalition. He is also executive director and general counsel of the U.S. Business Leadership Network.
Read John D. Kemp's New Freedom Initiative Award Profile
Posted by Nancy at October 30, 2007 11:18 AM