Strengthening relationships between businesses and community agencies
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Disability Inclusion Network Monthly Meetings

Partners 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.

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April 12, 2023
9:00 - 10:30 am Central
Columbia Missouri Business Network Meeting

Location: Commerce Bank, 2000 Bernadette Dr, Columbia MO 65203

Invitation for HR, Talent and DEI leaders in the Columbia and Mid-Missouri area.

AGENDA:

• 9:00 - Disability Inclusion Basics, 30-minute session highlights disability inclusion practices
  that elevate outreach, recruitment and retention of workers with disabilities
• 9:30 - Who Is CDI and How to Partner & Grow the Business Network; 20-minute presentation from CDI 
• 9:50 - Small Group Network/Q&A to learn about each other and how to strengthen the Network​ ​

Register Here by April 1

graphic of Disability Inclusion Business Network meeting on April 12 from 9:00-10:30 am in Columbia Missouri

Questions?
Contact Darla at ​dwilkerson@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org

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April 13, 2023
9:30 - 11:00 am Central

Omaha Disability Inclusion Network Meeting
"Disability Inclusive Interviewing & Hiring Best Practices"
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Join us for a facilitated discussion with:
Sam Comfort, Angel Guardian's Executive Director
Meaghan Walls, CDI Director of Business Relations, Nebraska

Sam Comfort, Angel Guardians, Inc

Meaghan Walls, Center for Disability Inclusion

Register Here by April 12

In-Person Only at:
Angel Guardians, Inc
15677 Spaulding St
Omaha, NE 68116

Plenty of onsite parking available. ​Beverages and light snack provided.

Questions?
Contact Meaghan Walls at mwalls@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org

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April 18, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central

Partner Spotlights This Month!​
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Register Here by April 17

logo for St Luke's

Derrick Nelson
Sr. Director - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
St Luke's Health System (Boise ID)

Derrick Nelson, St Luke's Health System

logo for Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Shavonne Washington-Krauth
​Director, Culture and Inclusion
Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Shavonne Washington-Krauth, Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org

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May 16, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central

"Inclusive Recruitment and Hiring"​
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Facilitated by Andy Traub, CDI Director of Corporate Inclusion with guests.

Register Here by May 15

Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
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June 20, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central

"Career Advancement & Retention Strategies"​
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Facilitated by Brenda Perkins, CDI Director of Business Relations with guests.

Register Here by June 19

Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
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July 18, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central

"Accessibility & Accommodations from a Compliance Perspective"​
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Facilitated by Meaghan Walls, CDI Director of Business Relations Nebraska with guests.

Register Here by July 17

Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
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August 15, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central

"Compensation and Benefits: Are Yours Inclusive?"​
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Facilitated by Brenda Perkins, CDI Director of Business Relations with guests.

Register Here by August 14

Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
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October 17, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central

"Disability, Diversity & Inclusion"​
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Facilitated by Darla Wilkerson, CDI CEO with guests.

Register Here by October 16

Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
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November 21, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am Central

"Data-Driven Inclusion"​
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Facilitated by Darla Wilkerson, CDI CEO with guests.

Register Here by November 20

Questions?
Contact Brenda at bperkins@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
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PAST NETWORK MEETINGS

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