Strengthening relationships between businesses and community agencies
Disability Inclusion Network Meetings
Attendees with CDI Partner companies are encouraged to attend these no-cost Virtual and Hybrid sessions to connect, learn and share with peers about their efforts, insights, challenges and successes.
Prospective partners welcome to attend 2x as a guest.
Prospective partners welcome to attend 2x as a guest.
November 9, 2023
9:30 - 11:00 am Central
9:30 - 11:00 am Central
Omaha NE In-Person Network Meeting
"A Veteran's Perspective - PTSD in the Workplace"
Sharon Robino-West
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Community Employment Coordinator | Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
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Held at
HEARTLAND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS 5752 Ames Ave Omaha, NE 68104 
Heartland Workforce Solutions logo
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Questions? Contact Meaghan at mwalls@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
November 21, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
"Business Partner Spotlight and CDI 2024 Vision"
Presentation from CDI Partner, Kansas City National Security Campus (Honeywell)
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Conversation with CDI Leaders - Darla Wilkerson, CEO, Kathy Cooper, Board President 2022-2023
and Derrick Nelson President 2024-2025
Dr. Joseph Hamlett
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Amanda Weck
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Darla Wilkerson
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Kathy Cooper
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Derrick Nelson
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Dr. Joseph Hamlett
D&I Lead KCNSC-Honeywell |
Amanda Weck
Sr Talent Acquisition KCNSC-Honeywell |
Darla Wilkerson
CDI CEO |
Kathy Cooper
CDI Board President 2022-2023 |
Derrick Nelson
CDI Board President 2024-2025 |
Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
December 1, 2023
11:30 - 1:00 pm Central
11:30 - 1:00 pm Central
Join us at our Annual Awards Event in lieu of monthly Network Meeting.
No cost for CDI Partners with ID code. Guests invited to attend.
January 16, 2024
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
"Personal Perspectives and Our Why for This Work"
The CDI Team and 2024 Board President
PAST NETWORK MEETINGS
October 17, 2023
Diversity, Disability & Inclusion. Facilitated interactive discussion with Darla Wilkerson, CDI and guest Myles Wallace, Peak Performers.
August 23, 2023
Omaha Disability Inclusion Network Meeting - "Navigating Resources to Advance Your Inclusion Efforts" - hosted by Children's Hospital & Medical Center and held at the Greater Omaha Chamber office. Facilitated interactive discussion with Meaghan Walls, CDI.
August 18, 2023
"Compensation & Benefits from an Inclusion Perspective". Facilitated conversation with CDI team and guests - Sue Brenner, Enterprise Bank & Trust and Danielle Spieckerman, InBloom Autism Services
July 18, 2023
"Accessibility & Accommodations". Facilitated conversation with CDI team and guests - Meaghan Walls, Center for Disability Inclusion;
Gina Mostek, Farm Credit Services of America and Amber Cheek, University of Missouri
June 28, 2023
"Columbia Business Network Meeting" - hosted by Commerce Bank
June 20, 2023
"Career Development & Retention Strategies". Facilitated conversation with CDI team and guests - Brenda Perkins, Center for Disability Inclusion; Jay Bohanon, GEHA; Kyle Wright and Krista Gartelos, Dairy Farmers of America
May 16, 2023
"Inclusive Recruitment and Hiring". Facilitated conversation with CDI team and guests - Andy Traub, Center for Disability Inclusion; Tracy Dickens, Black & Veatch and Lisa Kaiser, Garmin.
April 18, 2023
"Partner Spotlights" - St. Luke's Health System, Boise Idaho (Derrick Nelson) and Children's Hospital & Medical Center
(Shavonne Washington-Krauth)
April 13, 2023
Omaha Disability Inclusion Network Meeting - hosted by Angel Guardians, Inc. Panel discussion "Disability Inclusive Interviewing & Hiring Best Practices"
April 12, 2023
"Columbia Business Network Meeting" - hosted by Commerce Bank
March 21, 2023
"Working with Employees Who Acquire a Disability: A Conversation About Return to Work" - Heather Bernard, Nebraska Epilepsy Foundation
February 22, 2023
Omaha NE In-Person Network Meeting - hosted by Mutual of Omaha at Omaha Chamber of Commerce office. Panel discussion "Developing a Disability-Focused ERG"
February 21, 2023
"Partner Spotlights" - Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities, Summit Future Foundation, Angel Guardians, Inc
January 17, 2023
"Partner Spotlights" - Alphapointe (Gina Gowin) and Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (Helen Bishop)
November 15, 2022
"Partner Spotlights" - Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas City (Wendell Cole) and Peak Performers (Brian Crawley)
October 19, 2022
"Omaha In-Person Networking Event" - Hosted by CDI Partner, The Peregrine Hotel
October 18, 2022
"Partner Spotlights" - CrossFirst Bank (Susan Jobe) and UMB Bank (Riana Maus)
September 21, 2022
"Omaha In-Person Networking Event" - Hosted by CDI Partner, The Peregrine Hotel
August 16, 2022
"Partner Spotlights" - The Whole Person (Lea Klepees) and Workforce Partnership RetainWorks Grant (Shellie West and Janet Torlina)
July 19, 2022
"Partner Spotlights" - Mutual of Omaha (Jana Egan) and Commerce Bank (Felecia Hogan)
June 21, 2022
"Partner Spotlights" - Enterprise Bank & Trust (Kathy Cooper) and Black & Veatch (Selina Griswold, Courtney Warren, Ricky Engel)
May 17, 2022
"Partner Spotlights" - GEHA (Jay Bohanon) and Kansas City VA Medical Center (Charity Deutch)
April 19, 2022
"Partner Spotlights" - Hallmark Cards (Kristen Harris/Kayla Lagud) and Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (Kristan Davis)
March 15, 2022
"Partner Spotlights" - Burns & McDonnell (Julie Hoch) and Missouri Dept of Mental Health Division of Developmental
Disabilities (Duane Shumate)
February 15, 2022
"Partner Spotlights" - LMV Automotive/Magna International (Adam Jelenic) and Great Southern Bank (Sheree Patrick)
January 18, 2022
"Partner Spotlights" - Garmin International (Kelly O'Connor) and Kansas Workforce Partnership (Roberta Rowland)
December 21, 2021
"Serving Up Success" - Business Spotlights: The Golden Scoop (Amber Schreiber and Lindsey Krumbholz) and Children's Mercy Kansas City (Angie Bright and Nicole Carr)
November 16, 2021
"Elevate Your Veteran Hiring" - Anna Thomas, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) and Charity Deutch, VA Medical Center KC
September 21, 2021
"Influencing Change" - Lessons learned at our 7th Annual Disability Inclusion Summit (Sept 14-16) - "Disability IS Diversity"
August 17, 2021
"Partner Spotlights on Disability Recruiting Practices" - Truman Medical Centers, Cosentinos and Unity World Headquarters
July 20, 2021
"Planning for National Disability Employment Awareness Month" - Kathy Smith, Children's Mercy and Jessica Criss, Performance Contracting Group
June 15, 2021
"Partner Spotlight on Allied Global Services" - Vicki Slaughter, Director of Business Development and Inclusive Recruiting
May 18, 2021
"Mental Health Resilience and Its Affect on the Workplace - Nancy Spangler, PhD, OTR/L, Spangler Associates
April 20, 2021
"Speed Networking" with Business and Community Agency Partners
March 16, 2021
"Disability Inclusion While Working Remotely" - Vanessa Sims, SVP, Executive Director, Diversity & Inclusion, UMB Bank
February 16, 2021
Rescheduled due to rolling brown outs from frigid temps.
January 19, 2021
"Demo of newly upgraded Jobs Ability online job board" - John Robinson, CEO, OurAbility
December 15, 2020
"Celebrating Our Accomplishments" - 2020 Highlights and Our Annual Scorecard, plus Partner Networking
November 17, 2020
"Service Animals in the Workplace: Employer and Employee Rights & Responsibilities" - Julie Brinkhoff, Director, Great Plains ADA Center
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