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Hello again from Disability:IN Chicagoland. As the summer winds down, we look forward to opportunities in the coming months to continue creating conversations around disability inclusion. This month's newsletter includes: a reminder to register for Disability:IN Chicagoland's 2026 Annual Meeting; registration details for October's Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit; and a list of upcoming partner events. We look forward to opportunities for ongoing partnership and collaboration this year as we continue together on this journey toward inclusion. Thank you for being part of this movement!

Sincerely, Laura Wilhelm. Executive Director, Disability:IN Chicagoland

On Thursday, September 10th from 4:30-6:30 pm, Disability:IN Chicagoland partners with Allstate, for our 2026 Annual Meeting. Join us for a conversation on the current disability policy landscape. Participants will hear from Claudia Diaz, Project Director at The Great Lakes ADA Center, who will share policy updates at the local, state and federal level. Following the presentation, we’ll have a networking reception with light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Contact Laura Wilhelm, laura@disabilityinchicagoland.org to learn more. Disability:IN Chicagoland partners can register online here by September 3rd at no cost with promo code: ChicagolandPartner.

Disability:IN Chicagoland hosts its 2026 Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit on Thursday, October 22nd at Old National Bank, 333 W. Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606. This one day corporate disability inclusion conference will bring together Chicago area business leaders for learning, best practice-sharing and networking all centered around disability inclusion. Registratioin opens this week. Sign up early to receive a discount using promo code: SummitEarly2026 through September 22nd. Questions? Contact Laura Wilhelm - laura@disabilityinchicagoland.org.

Interested In Partnership?

Disability:IN Chicagoland is a nonprofit business-to-business network supporting disability inclusion. Chicagoland corporate partners connect with resources, engage in monthly programs, and network to increase inclusion across their organizations.

Want to learn more? Contact Ann Kisting, Director of Partnerships, ann@disabilityinchicagoland.org.

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Upcoming Events:

Disability:IN North Carolina hosts DOBE Business Connect on September 9th at 2:30 Central. Register online here.

Disability:IN Chicagoland hosts its 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 10th at 4:30 Central. Register online here.

Great Lakes ADA Center hosts The ADA at Work: Real Stories of Accommodation in Action on September 15th at 1:00 Central. Register online here.

Disability:IN Chicagoland hosts its annual, Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit on October 22nd. Registration starts this week.

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