KC Disability Inclusion Network

​Launched in June 2019, our Business and Pivotal Partners, and guests, gather each month
to build relationships ​that break down barriers and expedite the hiring process for candidates with disabilities.
 Meetings are virtual from 9:00-10:00 AM Central Time. Must register to receive Zoom link. 
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2020 Fourth Quarter:   October 20  |  November 17   |  December 15 - REGISTER HERE
2021 First Quarter:   January  19   |   February 16   |   March 16
Our Vision 
Create a space for connections between business, community and academic partners to streamline the hiring and inclusion of candidates with disabilities. 
​​Our Purpose 
Elevate disability inclusion in the Greater Kansas City area.
​Overview
  • We are building relationships between business, community agencies and colleges/universities to expedite the process
    for companies to fill jobs and people with disabilities to get hired
  • Unique partnership between our Business Partners, Pivotal Partners (community agencies) + Academic Partners
  • Partner representatives convene monthly for facilitated and focused discussion
Expected Outcomes 
  • Elevate the hiring and inclusion process  
  • Candidates get employed
  • Businesses fill openings
  • Partners provide employment metrics for their Disability Inclusion Network efforts​
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Who Attends
  • Business Partners, Pivotal Partners and Academic Partners
  • Prospective partners may attend 2 meetings as a guest
  • Attendees are:
    • Business leadership – D&I, HR, Talent Acquisition 
    • Pivotal Partner leadership – CEO, Employment Services
    • Academic leadership – Career Services
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Explore your options in the Partnership section or contact us.
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​Darla Wilkerson, Executive Director - darla@disabilityin-gkc.org
Brenda Perkins, Business Relations Consultant - brenda@disabilityin-gkc.org