Judy Quigley
Executive Director
Disability:IN Wisconsin
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From our Executive Director |
Taking a moment to acknowledge the disability rights powerhouse, Judy Heumann. Her work will continue to have a profound ripple effect, even though she is no longer with us.
Judith “Judy” Heumann—widely regarded as “the mother” of the disability rights movement—passed away in Washington, D.C. on the afternoon of March 4, 2023. Judy was at the forefront of major disability rights demonstrations, helped spearhead the passage of disability rights legislation, founded national and international disability advocacy organizations, held senior federal government positions, co-authored her memoir, Being Heumann, and its Young Adult version, Rolling Warrior, and was featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary film, Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution.
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I had an opportunity to meet Judy several years ago. The following quote is a good summary of my meeting with her. “Some people say that what I did changed the world,” she wrote, “But really, I simply refused to accept what I was told about who I could be. And I was willing to make a fuss about it.” I thoroughly enjoy a person who is willing to make a fuss for the greater good.
This started me thinking about the leaders we have within the Disability:IN Wisconsin community. Derek Smith comes to mind as a leader who launched Disability:IN Wisconsin and has been a strong advocate for disability inclusion. In celebration of Derek’s work, we are again opening up nominations for the Derek Smith Leadership Award for Disability Inclusion. This award recognizes an individual who has developed or influenced business disability employment programs and/or services that resulted in measurable, significant and positive outcomes, dramatically improving disability employment opportunities.
And, new this year, Disability:IN Wisconsin is proud to present the 1st Annual Top Disability-Friendly Employer in WisconsinTM Award, honoring a company who is working to achieve disability inclusion and equity.
Award winners will be announced at the 2023 Disability:IN Wisconsin Summit on October 12, 2023
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Disability:IN Wisconsin Inclusion Awards
Nominations are Welcome through July 20
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Derek Smith Leadership Award |
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The Derek Smith Leadership Award for Disability Inclusion recognizes an individual who has developed or influenced business disability employment programs and/or services that resulted in measurable, significant and positive outcomes, dramatically improving disability employment opportunities.
Nominations will be accepted up until July 20, 2023.
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Top Disability-Friendly Employer in WisconsinTM Award
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To celebrate and acknowledge businesses that have fostered a change in culture to encourage and promote a workplace where people with disabilities participate fully and meaningfully, Disability:IN Wisconsin is proud to present the 1st Annual Top Disability-Friendly Employer in WisconsinTM Award, honoring a company who is working to achieve disability inclusion and equity.
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Celebrate your business’ impact
· Share your strategies for improving disability employment opportunities
· Recognize the hard work and dedication of employees who have contributed to your company’s success
· Highlight proactive steps to recruit, hire, retain, and advance qualified people with disabilities
· Join the ranks of other notable organizations who are working to achieve disability inclusion and equity
· Promote industry firsts and significant accomplishments
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Hear from great local business leaders like Peter |
Peter graduated from Carroll College in 1992 and later earned his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in 2004. He purchased part of Allis Tool & Machine Corp. in 2017 after winding down his sales management consulting practice and teaching Business Ethics and B2B Marketing at Carroll University and WCTC. He has now made it his mission to help other manufacturing companies integrate neurodiverse employees after his experiences with his own neurodiverse employees and oldest child. |
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In this session you'll hear from business leaders who have expanded their talent base to include individuals with neurodiverse talent. In partnership with service providers and educators who partnered with them to assure success of the employee, discussions will include sharing success stories and learning what worked, what didn't, and what they'd do differently.
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Doors open at 8:30
Join us for a continental breakfast and networking. Program begins at 9am with a general session followed by interactive breakout discussion.
Presenters
· Peter Rathmann, CEO Allis Tool & Machine Corp,
· Emma Rathmann – Waukesha Electric/Prolec GE
· Goldhmong Vang – MATC, Uniquely Abled Academy
· Corryn Manderfield - Wisconsin Metal Parts
· Andy Kerr – Rockwell Automation
· Katie Malnight - Engauge Workforce Solutions
· Dawn Nuoffer, Down Syndrome Association of WI
Location: Advocate Aurora Health
Heil Conference Center
3031 W. Montana Street, Milwaukee, WI
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Audience - Chief business leaders who can influence a change in business and recruitment strategies.
Goal - Peer-to-peer dialogue around employing neurodiverse individuals in an effort to change the perception of attendees to become receptive in looking at different pools of talent that may include individuals with neurodiverse abilities.
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2023 - Celebrating Our 5th Year Together with Disability:IN Wisconsin |
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Thank you to all the businesses for their membership and continuous support! |
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