Strengthening relationships between businesses and community agencies
Disability Inclusion Network Meetings
Attendees with CDI Partner companies are encouraged to attend these no-cost VIRTUAL 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.
June 20, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
"Career Development & Retention Strategies"
Facilitated conversation with CDI team and guests. Attendees will be asked and encouraged
to participate with questions, insights, perspectives and sharing of resources.
CDI logo
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Dairy Farmers of America logo
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GEHA logo
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Brenda Perkins
Director of Business Relations Center for Disability Inclusion |
Kyle Wright
Sr Director, Talent Acquisition Dairy Farmers of America |
Krista Gartelos
Manager, Talent Acquisition Dairy Farmers of America |
Jay Bohanon
Diversity, Inclusion & Culture Consultant - GEHA |
Brenda Perkins, CDI
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Kyle Wright, DFA
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Krista Gartelos, DFA
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Jay Bohanon, GEHA
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Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
June 28, 2023
9:30 - 11:00 am Central
9:30 - 11:00 am Central
Columbia MO In-Person Network Meeting
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Is Disability Inclusion Important to Your Organization?
No-cost event for Mid-Missouri businesses, community agencies and learning institutions
to continue discussion about formation of the Columbia Disability Inclusion Network
to advance disability inclusion in the workplace. Networking plus disability inclusion training!
to continue discussion about formation of the Columbia Disability Inclusion Network
to advance disability inclusion in the workplace. Networking plus disability inclusion training!
Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
July 18, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
"Accessibility & Accommodations"
Facilitated conversation with CDI team and guests. Attendees will be asked and encouraged
to participate with questions, insights, perspectives and sharing of resources.
CDI logo
Meaghan Walls
Director of Business Relations, Nebraska Center for Disability Inclusion 
Meaghan Walls, CDI
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Farm Credit Services of America logo
Gina Mostek
HR Business Partner Farm Credit Services America 
Gina Mostek, Farm Credit Services America
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University of Missouri MU logo
Amber Cheek
MU/UM System Director of Accessibility and ADA Coordinator, University of Missouri 
Amber Cheek, University of Missouri
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Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
August 15, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
"Compensation and Benefits from an Inclusion Perspective"
Facilitated conversation with CDI team and guests. Attendees will be asked and encouraged
to participate with questions, insights, perspectives and sharing of resources.
CDI logo
Brenda Perkins
Director of Business Relations Center for Disability Inclusion 
Brenda Perkins, CDI
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Enterprise Bank & Trust logo
Sue Brenner
VP, Total Rewards Enterprise Bank & Trust 
Sue Brenner, Enterprise Bank & Trust
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Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
August 23, 2023
9:30 - 11:00 am Central
9:30 - 11:00 am Central
Omaha NE In-Person Network Meeting
"Navigating Resources to Advance Inclusion"
Facilitated conversation with CDI team and guests. Attendees will participate
with questions, insights, perspectives and sharing of resources.
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Held at the GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER
808 Conagra Dr. Ste. 400 Prosperity Room Omaha, NE 68102 
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Questions?
Contact Meaghan at mwalls@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org |
Hosted by CDI Partner:
Children's Hospital & Medical Center 
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October 17, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
"Disability, Diversity & Inclusion"
Facilitated conversation with CDI team and guests. Attendees will be asked and encouraged
to participate with questions, insights, perspectives and sharing of resources.
Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
November 21, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
9:00 - 10:00 am Central
"Data-Driven Inclusion"
Facilitated conversation with CDI team and guests. Attendees will be asked and encouraged
to participate with questions, insights, perspectives and sharing of resources.
Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
No Network Meetings in December
Join us at our Seal of Accomplishment Annual Awards Event
December 1, 2023
11:30 - 1:00 pm Central
PAST NETWORK MEETINGS
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 13, 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"
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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