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KC Disability Inclusion Network
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​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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2021 First Quarter:   January  19    |   February 16  |   March 16 - REGISTER HERE
Our Vision 
Create a space for connections between bu
siness, community and academic partners to streamline the hiring and inclusion of candidates with disabilities. 
​​Our Purpose 
E
levate 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

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Disability:IN GKC
PO Box 901296
Kansas City MO 64190

darla@disabilityin-gkc.org

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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • Leadership Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Corporate Partners
    • Pivotal Partners
    • Strategic Partners >
      • Grantham University
    • 2020 Year in Review
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Disability Inclusion Network >
      • Upcoming Events
      • Mtg Notes & Resources
    • Disability Inclusion Summit >
      • 2020 Speaker Presentations
    • Thought Leaders Event
    • Disability Champion Awards Event >
      • Award Process & Recipients
      • Event Info
    • Education Programs >
      • Webinars
      • First Thing Thursday
  • JOBS
    • Employers
    • Candidates
  • Partnership
    • Business Partners >
      • Options & Benefits Detail
    • Sponsorship
    • P3 - Platinum Plus Program
    • Pivotal Partners
  • Training
  • Resources
  • Contact