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Early Bird Registration Open Through June 30!
OPENING KEYNOTE
Chris Ruden
Amputee, Type 1 Diabetic, Speaker, Disabled Model CHRIS RUDEN
Chris Ruden is an amputee, Type 1 diabetic, record-holding powerlifter, keynote speaker and disabled model who was featured on The Rock’s hit TV show “Titan Games”. From being humiliated and labeled broken because of his disability, to struggling with mental health and living in a non-disabled-inclusive world, Chris learned to turn his obstacles into opportunities, now using his state of the art bionic arm, diabetes technology, and message of “creating your world without limits” to impact people around. |
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Dr. Ashley Smith
Licensed Psychologist, Speaker, Author DR Ashley Smith
Dr. Ashley Smith is a licensed psychologist, speaker, and author who challenges audiences to master their minds, push past limits, and live boldly. As the co-founder of Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength, she translates cutting-edge psychology and brain science into actionable insights for overcoming fear, building courage, and expanding what people believe is possible. Born with a rare visual impairment that makes her legally—and increasingly—blind, Dr. Ashley knows firsthand what it takes to conquer both real and perceived limits. She has built a life filled with bold choices—and now teaches others how to do the same. By blending science with powerful storytelling and practical strategies, she shifts the way audiences see the world—and themselves. Her message is simple: Your mind will keep you playing small—if you let it. |
Disability Inclusion Summit Schedule
Thursday, September 25, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Central
Agenda times and session titles may change prior to event.
| 8:00 am | Check-in | Breakfast | Networking |
| 8:30 | Welcome | Opening |
| 8:45 | Keynote: Chris Ruden – “Curiosity to Build Culture” |
| 9:45 | Break | Book Fair | Artist | Photo Ops |
| 10:00 | 1–2 Breakout Sessions + VIP Workshop for CDI Seal Partners – “Applied Curiosity to Build the Culture” |
| 11:00 | Break | Book Fair | Artist | Photo Ops |
| 11:15 | Plenary Workshop or 2–3 Breakout Sessions |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch | Book Fair | Artist | Photo Ops |
| 1:45 | Choice of Breakout Sessions |
| 3:00 | Ice Cream Social (The Golden Scoop) | Book Fair | Photo Ops |
| 3:30 | Keynote: Dr. Ashley Smith – “Seeing Beyond the Surface: How Empathy Transforms the Workplace” |
| 4:30 | Closing Remarks |
| 4:45 | Networking | Social |
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HR Recertification CreditsSHRM Certification has approved the Pre-Summit Master Class for 3.5 PDCs and the Disability Inclusion Summit for 5.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification.
A program code will be provided to attendees at the end of each day. The program also meets recertification credit standards set by the HR Certification Institute and other HR certifying bodies, but candidates must manually enter their activity into their records. |
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Available soon.
Description of keynotes and sessions shown below
Opening keynote: "CURIOSITY TO BUILD CULTURE"
CHRIS RUDEN
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VIP WORKSHOP for CDI SEAL PARTNERS - "Applied Curiosity to Build the Culture"
closing keynote: "Seeing Beyond the Surface: How Empathy Transforms the Workplace"
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