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6th Annual Disability Inclusion Summit
September 2020 Virtual Event

2020 Agenda and Speakers

8:00  -  Welcome - Darla Wilkerson and George Calvert, Disability:IN GKC
8:10  -  Opening Keynote: Go Beyond - Understanding Employment                              in Today's Environment  John Robinson, CEO, Our Ability
9:20  -  Panel Discussion: Diverse Journeys to Elevated Inclusion
             Moderator - Cecily Bee, PCG; Panelists - Vanessa Vaughn West,                         Lathrop GPM; Lena Barkley, CVS Health; Stephany Newport,
            T-Mobile; 
Aaron Greer, Cosentino's

10:30  -  Employee/Business Resource Groups - Business Case for                                  People with Disabilities   John Robinson, CEO, Our Ability
11:25  -  Unconscious Bias - We All Have It 
               Shannon Gomez and Derrick Nelson, Commerce Bank

12:10  -  Community Agency Partners Showcase
1:05  -  Knowing our Roots and Changing Our Culture ​
             Teresa Turner and Christopher Worth, Synchronized Resources

2:00  -  Increasing Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace
             Corey Peterson, Communication & Connection Therapy Group

2:55  -  Closing Keynote: Say What You Mean; Mean What You Say -
​              Elevating Your Organization's Job Descriptions  

             Shelly Freeman, Freeman, Martin, McKee, LLC

3:55  -  Closing Remarks 
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Disability:IN GKC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.
 
This program is valid for 3 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • Our History
    • Leadership Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Corporate Partners
    • Pivotal Partners
    • Strategic Partners >
      • University of Arkansas Grantham
    • 2022 Year in Review
  • Seal of Accomplishment
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Monthly Newsletters
    • Disability Inclusion Network >
      • Upcoming Events
    • Annual Conference
    • Champions Celebration Event >
      • Past Award Recipients
    • Learning & Development Programs
  • JOBS
    • Employers
    • Candidates
  • Partnership
    • Business Partners >
      • Options & Benefits Detail
    • Pivotal Partners >
      • Options & Benefits Detail
  • Training
  • Resources
  • Contact