Disability Inclusion Network
Launched in June 2019, the Disability Inclusion Network builds relationships ​that break down barriers ​and expedite the hiring process for candidates with disabilities. 

​Monthly zoom meetings 9:00-10:00 AM CST and open to business and community agency partners as a benefit of their partnership. ​Prospective partners may attend 2x as a guest by requesting a guest pass.
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​Must register below to receive zoom link.
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Upcoming Meetings
​June 15 - REGISTER  |  July 20 - REGISTER  |  August 17 - REGISTER
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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 workplace and marketplace.
​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) and Academic Partners
  • Partner representatives convene monthly for facilitated and focused discussion
Expected Outcomes 
  • Elevate the hiring and inclusion process  
  • Candidates get employed and ​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
Jill Webb, Assistant Director - jill@disabilityin-gkc.org
Brenda Perkins, Business Relations Consultant - brenda@disabilityin-gkc.org