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October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, and an opportunity to re-connect and build awareness around disability employment. Our newsletter this month includes information on upcoming opportunities to support disability inclusion including: registration details for next week's Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit; registration information for a December celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities; 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.
Sincerely, Laura Wilhelm, Executive Director, Disability:IN Chicagoland
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In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), celebrated annually in October, Disability:IN Chicagoland will host its 2025 Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit on Thursday, October 30th at McDonald's Corporation, 110 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60607. The full day corporate disability inclusion conference will bring together Chicago area business leaders for learning, best practice-sharing and networking all centered around disability inclusion. Speakers include:
- Leslie Banks, Senior Director People Inclusion, McDonald’s
- Stephen Cornejo Garcia, Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, UL Solutions
- Suheily Natal Davis, Vice President Global Inclusion, McDonald’s
- Scott Hoesman, CEO, inQUEST Consulting
- Robin Jones, Director Great Lakes ADA Center
- Craig Leen, Partner K&L Gates, Former OFCCP Director at the US Department of Labor
- Kristin Malek, Global Director of Strategic Partnerships, CDW
- Tricia Myers, Senior Director Diversity Equity & Inclusion, RGP & Chair, Disability:IN Chicagoland Board
- Melissa Potdar, VP, Global Insights and Delivery Channel, Executive Sponsor for DIG, McDonald’s
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Chris Stathopoulos, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Sponsor Disability Alliance, Grant Thornton
- Karen Tamley, CEO, Access Living
- Brad Weyer, Sr. Director, Business Advisory Services and Corporate FP&A, National Chair Disability Inclusion Group, McDonald’s
Registration is available online now. Disability:IN Chicagoland partners can contact Laura Wilhelm - laura@disabilityinchicagoland.org to receive a promo code to register at no cost.
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From Island to Impact: Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On Wednesday, December 3rd, Disability:IN Minnesota hosts a celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities - From Island to Impact: Survivors' Perspectives on Disability Inclusion. The celebratory event brings together former contestants, Eva Erickson and Mitch Guerra, from the hit TV show Survivor who are also disability advocates, sharing their personal journeys of resilience, representation, and inclusion. From Island to Impact explores how surviving on the island was just the beginning—these individuals continue to overcome challenges and break barriers in their everyday lives. Registration is free online here.
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Interested In Partnership?
Disability:IN Chicagoland is a 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. For information contact Ann Kisting, Director of Partnerships, at ann@disabilityinchicagoland.org.
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