May 2022

expand your disability inclusion knowledge

Virtual Learning Sessions

May 12 - 9:00-11:00 am CST

"Framework for Building a Disability Inclusive Organization" Offered by Disability:IN Wisconsin. Keynote presenter: Wendy Strobel Gower, Director of Disability-Inclusive Workplaces and Employer Initiatives at Cornell University, plus two other presenters. No cost event.

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In Celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day

May 19 - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CST

"Assistive Technology & Accommodations: Simpler Than

You Think"

Presenters: Meaghan Walls, Assistology and Chris Miller, Madonna School & Community-Based Services.

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May 19 - 1:00-2:00 pm CST. Disability:IN Chicagoland, in partnership with Northern Trust, will host a webinar - "A Conversation on Disability Accessibility in the Workplace & Marketplace".

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Disability Inclusion Network

Meetings are 3rd Tuesday of each month

9:00 am CST

Featuring partner spotlights from two

CDI partners sharing about their disability inclusion efforts, insights, challenges and successes.

Free for CDI partners; prospective

partners may attend 2x as guest.

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May 17 - GEHA and Kansas City VA Medical Center

June 21 - Black & Veatch and Enterprise Bank & Trust

July 19 - Mutual of Omaha and Commerce Bank

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global accessibility awareness day - May 19

Join in celebrating the 11th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on Thursday, May 19. The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments.

What is Digital Accessibility? Every user deserves a first-rate digital experience on the web. Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content and other digital products with the same successful outcome as those without disabilities. This awareness and commitment to inclusion is the goal of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a global event that shines a light on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities. Learn More Here

8th annual thought leaders forum - July 28

This year's topic is "Leveraging Data to Drive Inclusion" led by Meg O'Connell, Founder and CEO of Global Disability Inclusion.

Make plans to atttend this annual signature event on July 28 at

11:30 am CST and invite your internal leaders to learn about this leading topic. L earn More Here

new addition to CDI team

Andy Traub,

CDI Director of Corporate Disability Inclusion

We are excited to announce a new addition to the CDI team!

Andy Traub has joined us as Director of Corporate Disability Inclusion and will be working closely with business partners, providing consultation to elevate disability inclusion. Andy has a rich and extensive background that will bring incredible value to our team and our partners in our efforts to advance disability inclusion in the workplace. Welcome to the team Andy!

Check out Andy's expertise and please send him a Welcome Email.

thank you to our renewing partners

ready to advance your disability efforts?

CDI offers a variety of Partnership Options for business and community agencies.

Select the level of benefits, consultation, online job board and other services that best fits

your organization's disability inclusion focus. Want to learn more? Let's schedule an exploratory

conversation. View Partnership Options and contact Darla Wilkerson.

compare our growth since 2020 with 30 partners

now 70+ brands in partnership

GuideStar platinum seal of transparency

We're pleased to announce the Center for Disability Inclusion has

earned the GuideStar 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency!

Check out our GuideStar profile.

did you know

2022 Planning Resource Available

The 2022 Calendar of Disability Awareness-Related Dates helps you stay up-to-date on important events and be proactive and intentional in your disability events planning. Check it out on our Resources page.

"Boost Your Job Search" Workshop - August 23

We are holding our second free virtual workshop for candidates with disabilities. Attendees receive guidance to maximize their online presence in Jobs Ability to accelerate their job search. Community agencies, colleges/universities - invite your clients and students with disabilities to Register & Participate!

Want to help support this program? Your $35 donation pays for one candidate to attend by covering costs for instructor time, and as applicable, meeting space and transportation. Donate Here!

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