CEO Position Announcement

Darla Wilkerson is retiring at the end of 2023 and the Center for Disability Inclusion (CDI) is searching for our next CEO.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about advancing disability inclusion.
Join our national-based, business-led organization that helps companies advance their disability inclusion efforts in the workplace and marketplace.
Assist us with sharing this opportunity within your professional network.
If interested, visit the CDI website for downloadable position announcement and submit your resume.

Thank you!

CDI Selection Committee

disability inclusion network meetings

This unique peer to peer Network builds relationships through monthly learning and open conversations that elevate awareness and change, break down barriers, and improve the hiring process and workplace for people with disabilities.

Monthly meetings are open to attendees with CDI Partner companies and interested guests. View our 2023 Schedule

expand your disability inclusion knowledge

Elevate your knowledge and understanding of disability inclusion in the workplace when you attend our learning and development programs.

View our 2023 Schedule

CDI annual conference ~ registration closes Sept 18

This hybrid National Conference is centered around inclusion for all and a collaborative led by the Center for Disability Inclusion, in partnership with the DEI Consortium (KC), NAAAP-KC (National Association of Asian American Professionals - Kansas City), Greater KC Chamber.

Event Schedule
Attendee Info
Sponsors
Attendees with CDI Partner companies receive free registrations
Offers 8 hours SHRM PDC recertification credits
Registration closes Sept 18

resources to support your efforts

Disability-Related Events to acknowledge and celebrate in your organization.

Visit our Resources Page:

Aug - Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
Aug 21 - National Senior Citizen's Day
Sept - Spinal Cord Injury & Pain Awareness Month; World Alzheimer's Month
Sept 21 - World Alzheimer's Day
Oct - National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Oct 10 - World Mental Health Day

CDI Board welcomes new director

The CDI Board of Directors includes 15 business leaders from across the US.

Welcome to our newest member.

Jesus Vazquez

Director of Language & Accessibility Services

Children's Mercy Kansas City.

Seal of Accomplishment Awards Event

Image sample of 2023 Seal of Accomplishment for Leader in Disability Inclusion

Mark your calendar for December 1 Awards Event recognizing our 2023 Seal of Accomplishment Award recipients. Earlier this year, a number of our Partner companies committed to working the proprietary Disability Inclusion Process, designed by CDI, in an effort to earn the new Seal of Accomplishment Award. Recipient companies will have worked through the requirements and submitted an application demonstrating work done and progress made in 2023.

Want to learn more and consider including the Seal in your 2024 efforts? Contact us

thank you to our partners!

New partner logos - WSIA Diversity Foundation and Truman VA Hospital

Renewing partner company list - Ability KC, ACT Services, Axis Capital, Burns & McDonnell, CrossFirst Bank, Down Syndrome Innovations, Eitas, Great Southern Bank, Missouri Div of Developmental Disabilities, Missouri VR, NAIC Nebraska VR, Northern Natural Gas Co, Oracle Cerner, Performance Contracting Group

CDI services to support your organization

CDI offers a variety of services to help organizations advance their efforts:

Virtual and onsite Training on a variety of disability inclusion topics
Fee-based Consultation around specific disability inclusion needs
Tiered Partnership options for business and community agencies

80+ brands across the US in partnership with CDI

Visit the CDI Website

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