The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Honors Aon Corp. For Leadership in Advancing Employment Opportunities for People With Disabilities
December 7, 2006
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) today awarded the 10th Annual Henry B. Betts, M.D., Employment Advocacy Award to Aon Corp. for its global commitment to the employment of people with disabilities. This annual award is given to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to promote employment for people with disabilities through job training, job placement or advocacy efforts.
The award is named after the past President, CEO and Medical Director of RIC who has promoted advocacy for people with disabilities throughout Chicago and the world for more than 40 years.
Corbette S. Doyle, named Aon's first global Chief Diversity Officer in February 2006 accepted the award on the company's behalf for its support of vocational training and employment of adults with disabilities. In this role, Doyle is dedicated to improving the diversity of the company's workforce.
"I am honored to receive this award on Aon's behalf," she said. "One of Aon's primary business goals is to become the destination of choice for the industry's best talent. Achieving that end requires a commitment to work environments that allow that talent to succeed. Advocating on behalf of disabled employees around the world is a key component of that strategy."
Chicago-based Aon Corp. is the world's largest insurance brokerage firm with more than $10 billion in annual revenues operating from 500 offices in more than 120 countries. The company has created programs including Aon's "People With Disabilities Business Networking Group," which has active chapters across the nation and will be expanded to other parts of the globe later next year.
"Aon and RIC share a common mission to help make the world a better place for people with disabilities," said Joanne C. Smith, M.D., president and CEO of RIC. "With a strong commitment to fostering diversity, it's our honor to recognize Aon's civic leadership in advancing employment opportunities on a global scale."
Aon has actively served on The Business Advisory Team at RIC since 2000, in addition to the Executive Committee of the Chicagoland Business Leadership Network.
RIC Vocational Rehabilitation Services program has placed approximately 100 people with disabilities into employment opportunities in the last year. This service provides consultation, training and job placement. More than 100 area employers participate in this program and utilize these services.
Past recipients of the Henry Betts, M.D., Employment Advocacy Award include: McDonalds Corporation (2005) Rush University Medical Center & Rush University College of Nursing (2004) Sears, Roebuck & Co. (2003) Polk Bros. Foundation (2002) Mayor Richard M. Daley, City of Chicago (2001) Marca Bristo, President & CEO, Access Living (2000) The Northern Trust Company (1999) Eugene Horcher, Illinois Office of Rehabilitation Services (1998) Henry B. Betts, M.D., Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (1997)
Other local businesses honored with a 2006 RIC Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Award include: Alexian Brothers Medical Center American Medical Association Central States Health & Welfare City of Hope Dick's Sporting Goods Swissport Airlines
About The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is dedicated to helping people with all levels and types of physical disabilities live a fulfilling life. U.S. News & World Report has ranked RIC the "#1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America" every year since 1991. RIC operates a flagship hospital in Chicago as well as a network of DayRehabCenters and outpatient centers located throughout the city and surrounding suburbs. It also maintains strategic alliances with other healthcare providers throughout the state of Illinois. For more information, visit the RIC website at www.ric.org.
About Aon Corporation
Aon Corporation (www.aon.com ) is a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and specialty insurance underwriting. Aon has 45,000 employees in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Backed by broad resources, industry knowledge and technical expertise, Aon professionals help a wide range of clients develop effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions.
Aon Corporation (www.aon.com ) is a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and specialty insurance underwriting. Aon has 45,000 employees in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Backed by broad resources, industry knowledge and technical expertise, Aon professionals help a wide range of clients develop effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions.
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